Sermons on Trust In God:

Hope

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Dec 7, 2020

In these times, many of us are losing hope. As children of God and brothers and sisters to Jesus Christ and The Holy Spirit, it is important to remember who we are and who loves us. All that we "need" will one day be given to us at the time we need it most.

How many of you are losing hope? I suspect, with all that is happening in our world, probably quite a few. I must admit, there are times I feel the same way as you might today. I am only human and I do have my doubts about certain things. You’ve seen all the posts on Facebook and other social ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:5, Romans 8:35-39, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Still And See The Salvation Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 6, 2020

Almost all of us are going through tough situations, hopelessness despite the resources and people around us. Our ordinary life is disturbed and more pressure mounted upon all of us. All sectors of life challenge us to cope up. Hope amidst despair is with God.

Text: Exodus 14:13-31 Theme: Be Still and See the Salvation Introduction: The Lord is good; His love endures forever. God willing, we will meditate on the theme, HOPE AMIDST DESPAIR, throughout August. Almost all of us are going through tough situations, hopelessness despite resources and people ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-31

Denomination: Methodist

When Your Brook Dries Up

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Nov 10, 2021

What do you do when your brook dries up? Elijah gives us a great example of faith and obedience to God's word and how it leads to blessing and miracles.

I Kings 17:1-6; 7-16-And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. 2 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, 3 Get thee hence, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cast All Your Burdens

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Jul 20, 2019

God knows this world can be overwhelming and at times it doesn’t make much sense at all.

God knows this world can be overwhelming and at times it doesn’t make much sense at all. If you get the chance today, read you Psalm 55 Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken. This word burden in Hebrew is Yahab It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:22, Exodus 32:4

Denomination: Baptist

Rest In The Storm Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 6, 2013

Rest in the Lord and so find rest in the storm. Trust in His Word, His presence and His power.

A young father in a supermarket was pushing a shopping cart with his little son, who was strapped in the front. The little boy was fussing, irritable, and crying. The other shoppers gave the pair a wide berth because the child would pull cans off the shelf and throw them out of the cart. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Worry Bites

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 25, 2018

This is a short homily given at an inner city mission in downtown Toronto, to a mixed crowd

What kind of news makes you happy? Birth of a child; healing of a family member’s sickness; bigger tax return than you thought; a forecast of great days of weather ahead; maybe you won something at the lottery. What kind of news gets you upset? Drama in a friend’s life; maybe the death of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter Walking On The Water.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 27, 2022

A cameo in the midst of a series on John chapter 6. A new perspective.

PETER WALKING ON THE WATER. Matthew 14:28-33. MATTHEW 14:28-29. “And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And He said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.” Impetuous as ever, Peter wished ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passing The Test Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 5, 2012

In order to pass the test of faith we have to trust God completely

Passing the Test of Faith Text: Gen. 22:1-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: A small boy came home from school and went straight to his room to pray. His mother had never seen her son do this, so she listened outside his door. She heard him praying softly and then saying, "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo", ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Race Is His But Your Faithfulness Matters

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 2, 2025

Because the race belongs to Christ alone, we are called not to carry its full weight but to run our leg with faithfulness—working, resting, and trusting that our part in God’s eternal plan matters.

The Race Is His But Your Faithfulness Matters Time is short, eternity is long, so live your life wisely Longevity is a grace—an extension of time from the hand of God. But with it often comes a sobering awareness: the words of Genesis 3:19 still echo through time—“for you are dust, and to dust ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Worships Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 31, 2026

When life feels confusing and God’s ways seem hidden, faith learns to stop demanding answers and instead bows in reverent worship—trusting God’s sovereign power, choosing joy before deliverance, and resting in Him alone as its strength.

Living by Faith When Life Doesn’t Make Sense Faith that Worships Habakkuk 3:1-3:19 Last week we left the prophet Habakkuk standing watch upon the city wall—listening as the Lord answered his second complaint. God had already responded to Habakkuk’s first cry by revealing a difficult and ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

In Search Of A Conscience Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on May 7, 2010

When the prosperous no longer recognize the source of their prosperity, they become ungrateful. And their ingratitude eventually evolves into greed.

Idea: When the prosperous no longer recognize the source of their prosperity, they become ungrateful. And their ingratitude eventually evolves into greed. By eliminating God from our national conversation, we eliminate our ability to publically recognize the source of our prosperity. This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Christ We Have Hope

Contributed by Paul Searight on Feb 19, 2010

In Christ life isn’t meaningless - we have a living hope, a promise from God that there is more to life than this...

Ecclesiastes 1 NIV 2 "Meaningless! Meaningless!" says the Teacher. "Utterly meaningless! 
 Everything is meaningless." 3 What does man gain from all his labor at which he toils under the sun? 4 Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever. 5 The sun rises and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Ravens Fly

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 4, 2010

Using experiences from the life of Elijah the prophet, this message seeks to show that the ravens of God’s provision fly in the worst of conditions, and the direst of circumstances.

Where Ravens Fly Text: 1 Kings 17:4-6 Intro: Elijah, the prophet of God, has excited my imagination since the early days of my biblical recollections. Actually, Elijah has long been one of my Bible heroes. This servant of God was a man’s man. When it came to preaching the truth of God, mousy he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You Get Discouraged

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 4, 2013

Do you ever get down, depressed or discouraged? Being depressed or discouraged doesn't make you a bad or a weak Christian. When you're discouraged and tempted to quit or give up four steps you need to to take are: pray, trust; commit, and work.

What to Do When You Get Discouraged Philippians 4:4-7 Do you ever get down, depressed or discouraged? Being depressed or discouraged does not in itself make you a bad or a weak Christian. The great British Baptist preacher C.H. Spurgeon led scores to Christ through his powerful sermons. Yet he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Danger In Staying The Same...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 2, 2014

We can face many hidden dangers, on is the DANGER OF STAYING THE SAME. We need to make on the course adjustments daily as we stay focused on eternal issues. Change is essential.

FACING THE STRONG MAN OF STAYING THE SAME... CAN GOD CHANGE A MAN? ARISE MY LOVE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Ezekiel 36:26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God