Sermons on Trust And Obey:

Your Life Matters Today

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 3, 2013

Don't procrastinate the Christian life. What you do today matters, because God forgives you today.

Genesis 45 YOUR LIFE MATTERS TODAY Thursday Intercom There is a common false belief in Lutheran high schools that I want to deal with today. Listen to this - what's wrong with this statement? "Lakeside prepares you for the future, academically, physically, and spiritually." Is there anything ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-15

Denomination: Lutheran

"Complete Trust Is Perfect Freedom"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 25, 2005

If only we could have the faith of Abraham.

Genesis 22:1-14 “Complete Trust is Perfect Freedom” Have you ever had your faith tested? If so, how did you stand up? I’ve had my faith tested many, many times… …and there have been many, many times that I was not able to stand up to the test. Perhaps things have gone so awfully wrong, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Benefits Of Forgiving

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 26, 2017

Everyone gets hurt by others. Instead of jumping into the common ungodly responses to this, step into the benefits of forgiveness.

Benefits of Forgiving Pastor Eric Hanson Read: Romans 12:14 & 17-21, Matthew 5:43-44, & Luke 6:27-38 Everyone gets hurt by others. Ungodly responses to this include the following four. : 1. Retaliate against the person or persons so as to hurt them in return. This action can range from speaking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14, Matthew 5:43, Luke 6:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ram Caught In A Thicket

Contributed by Samuel M on Mar 16, 2025

Just like Abraham saw the ram, did you see the lamb of God anytime during your testing times? Every time you obey God's command in testing times, Jesus is waiting to reveal or show himself to you.

Then Abraham lifted his eyes and looked, and there behind him was a ram caught in a thicket by its horns. Genesis 22:13 When we are going through times or testing and still remain obedient to God’s word, chances are that we may find or see the lamb of God. When Stephen was persecuted, he saw the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:13

Arise And Go

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 1, 2016

A look at the conversion of the Ethiopian Eunuch and a challenge to each of us to arise and go when God asks us to.

Arise and Go Acts 8:26-39 A man walks along a lonely desert road Dangers lie all around him The obvious danger of the extreme heat easily takes its toll on even the strongest of men But being in the desert brings other hazards Wild beasts, starving, not having eaten in weeks Ready to pounce on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God And Bearing Fruit Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 28, 2006

In this sermon we examine two more keys to spiritual growth.

Scripture Today we continue in our series of sermons on “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” My foundational text for this series is 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen" (2 Peter 3:18). Introduction In his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

But I Have To Trust The Guide Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 17, 2019

Today, I want to share with you we have a guide; His name is Jesus. And, if you are not trusting the Guide to walk you through this life, then you are missing the “more” of the Christian life.

INTRODUCTION: Get up…eat breakfast…head to work…work all day… return home…eat some supper…watch a little tv…go to bed… and then repeat those same steps tomorrow. Some of us may have a few more steps; some of us may have a few fewer steps. No wonder people ask the question: “Is this all there is to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

“abraham: A Portrait Of Obedience” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 24, 2016

Abraham provides us with a portrait of obedience.

This series is not just about characters from the Old Testament. It's about the character God wants to develop in each of us to make who He created us to be. God is far more interested in our character than in our comfort. He isn't going to allow us to stay in our comfort zone and just glide ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Man Versus The Heart Of God

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 28, 2025

Living, according to God’s will (Bible Study)

Scripture Text: KJV The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings. Jeremiah 17:9–10 (NLT) The human heart is the most deceitful ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Trust? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 20, 2010

Sin is deadly in the end even though it may seem pleasurable in the beginning. Humans cannot determine what is right and wrong in the universe God created. It is beyond our limitations. So we can and must trust God. The question is will you trust him.

Series Introduction: Middle Eastern people in the Bible, from Abraham to Paul, were as acquainted with covenants as we are with weddings. The Greeks and Romans did not have covenants. In fact, when the Jews translated the OT into Greek, they had to use the Greek word for “will” or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jonah Runs Away From God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 15, 2025

Jonah runs away from God - Jonah chapter 1 verses 1-17 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Jonah: Running From God! SERMON OUTLINE: God calls Jonah (vs 1-2) God watches Jonah run (vs 3) God sends a storm (vs 4-8) God is resisted (vs 9-13) God shows mercy (vs 14-16) God provided a fish (vs 17) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Elderly man who had a growing suspicion, • That his wife was becoming ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

God In Whom We Trust

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 14, 2000

“He has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself. Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgement, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people” Hebrews 9:26-2

Theme: God in whom we trust Text: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Heb. 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44 One of our greatest concerns in life is to know whom to trust. This is simply because our whole life, especially our personal relationships, depends on it. Politicians and advertising agencies know that their success ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28, 1 Kings 17:10-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trusting God In Difficult Times

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 2, 2006

The beliefs we must commit ourselves to when facing suffering are: 1. God is good, even when life is bad. 2. God can redeem the evil that comes into our lives. 3. We must do the right thing, even when it does not seem to pay off.

Those of you who have seen the classic movie Fiddler on the Roof remember the scene where Tevye, the main character, is walking on a dusty road, pulling both a milk cart and a lame horse. He says: “Ah, dear God, was that necessary? Did you have to make him lame just before the Sabbath? That ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Serving God Takes Trust

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 12, 2021

Sometimes what God permits us to lose or endure, points us to the truth that He is all we really need. It's a matter of learning to trust God in the good and in the bad. It's a matter of trusting God and not trusting the things that He provides.

Do you trust God? I mean do you really trust God? Back in 1859 there was a tightrope walker by the name of Charles Blondin. He amazed the world when he walked the tightrope across Niagara Falls. The cable sagged about 60 ft in the middle and formed a sharp slope and the drop below him was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Can God Trust You? Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of trust in the context of God's kingdom, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness in small and big matters, and reflecting on the consequences of broken trust.

Our passage today has a lot to do with trust… Where it’s placed, where it’s misplaced, and what can happen when trust is broken. We’ve all got stories like this one as trust is one of those pillars of life that helps keep the world going ‘round. We trust that the sun will come up tomorrow, we trust ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Topics: Trustworthiness, Kingdom Of God, Faithfulness