Sermons on Trust The Process:

Bake The Flour And Pour Out The Oil

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 16, 2024

A stewardship message about trusting God with what we have.

I Kings 17 Introduction If you missed Wednesday night you missed Sister Rhonda Holland craft a powerful message from 2 Kings 4. I was listened intently as she shared with us 1) a reminder that there is famine in the land. This was a famine in the story. Famines were mainly built on lack of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-16, 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Discipleship; Beyond Pretending

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 27, 2004

Understanding discipleship as the God initiated, God accomplished process of turning us into what He intended - human beings bearing the image of the God who created us.

Every year the movie industry comes together for a massive celebration and awards ceremony. All of Hollywood looks forward to the night early in the year where they can come together and honor one another for the work that had been done during the previous year. It’s a really a fascinating ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, Romans 8:29

Denomination: Free Methodist

Be Free! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 26, 2012

If you want to be truly free, don’t trust in your idols; instead, trust in the blood of the Lamb, and get up and get out of your bondage.

Tony Campolo tells the story of a town where all the residents are ducks. Every Sunday the ducks waddle out of their houses and waddle down Main Street to their church. They waddle into the sanctuary and squat in their proper pews. The duck choir waddles in and takes its place, and then the duck ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Not Forgotten!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013

Paul writes to encourage the believers that Christ had not returned yet. They had not been left behind because if the Day of the Lord had begun, certain things would have happened already.

Not Forgotten! 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5 1 Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers, 2 not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by some prophecy, report or letter supposed to have come from us, saying that the day of the Lord has already ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Truth About Trials Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 2, 2010

Trials are designed to mature us. Growing old is not synonomous with growing up

Truth about Trials James 1:2-4 * (Show clip from Forrest Gump – Life is like a box of chocolates) – Did you hear that last line? “You never know what you are going to get.” My comment is that while there is ‘some’ truth in the previous statement, I believe ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Decisions #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024

Waiting in times of struggle (either because of our own bad choices or God’s timing) is the ultimate action of faith.

What to eat, what to wear, who to respond to first, what to prioritize at work — each of us makes hundreds, if not thousands, of decisions each day. Some of these choices have larger consequences than others. For starters, who we choose to surround ourselves with, where we live, who we worship, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:2-6, Genesis 21:8-21, Genesis 25:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Believer's Hope

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Mar 2, 2024

Characteristics of the believer’s hope...our hope is based on a living person, that person being Jesus Christ.

Australian aborigines pictured heaven as a distant island beyond the western horizon. The early Finns thought heaven was a distant island in the faraway East. Mexicans, Peruvians, and Polynesians believed they went to the sun or the moon after death. Native Americans believed that in the afterlife ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:7-10, Hebrews 6:19, 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing In Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 12, 2024

In this process of being grounded in and sharing Christ, we should be growing in Christ. For a church to survive, for a Christian to remain strong in their conviction, each of us needs to be growing in Christ.

Let's start off today by imagining a friend that gives you the gift of a new road bike. You always dreamed of taking a bike out on the road and you're now equipped and outfitted to hit the road. But what if you never used that bicycle? The gift by itself doesn't take you places and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-29

Denomination: Baptist

Its Who Instead Of Why Series

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Nov 21, 2002

An encouragement to trust in God, no matter what the circumstances look like!

IT’S "WHO" INSTEAD OF "WHY" Exodus 5:21-6:9 THERE ARE TIMES IN OUR LIVES WHEN WE WANT GOD TO MOVE EXACTLY AS WE WANT HIM TO MOVE. BUT GOD MOVES IN HIS OWN TIME, AND IN HIS OWN WAY. A STORY IS TOLD OF PHILLIP BROOKS, A FAMOUS PASTOR OF THE 19TH CENTURY WHO WAS IN ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of The Seed

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 7, 2018

Sometimes you may be the one to water, or provide the sunshine or shade at the right time, or all of the above. There is no level of preparation to great or small in the growing process, before the harvest!

The Miracle of the seed Gal. 6:1-5, 7-10 Msg. 1-3 Live creatively, friends. If someone falls into sin, forgivingly restore him, saving your critical comments for yourself. You might be needing forgiveness before the day’s out. Stoop down and reach out to those who are oppressed. Share their ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eliphaz’s Answer:- You Have Done Evil Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 22, 2011

Eliphaz has a one sided view of God which turns God into a cause-and-effect God. We see that only focussing on one aspect of God’s character will give us a skewed view of God.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/faith-when-i-suffer/ Message Job 4:1-25:6 Eliphaz’s Answer:- You Have Done Evil Our world is very much a place which believes in the truth of cause and effect. If I work hard I should get good money. If I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

From Endings To Beginnings: Trusting God In Every Season - Psalm 90:12, Proverbs 3:6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 19, 2024

On the threshold of a new year, it’s natural to reflect on what has passed and look forward to what lies ahead. This time of transition reminds us of the faithfulness of God—yesterday, today, and forever. Our focus today is on how we, as believers, can honour God as one year ends and another begins.

From Endings to Beginnings: Trusting God in Every Season - Psalm 90:12, Proverbs 3:6 Introduction: As we stand on the threshold of a new year, it’s natural to reflect on what has passed and look forward to what lies ahead. This time of transition reminds us of the faithfulness of God—yesterday, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12, Proverbs 3:6, Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 103:2, Romans 12:1, Philippians 3:13-14, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 37:23, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Trust Him When You Can’t See Him - Job 23:8-10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 5, 2025

Have you ever had a moment where God felt silent? A moment where prayers seemed to echo into nothingness? You searched for His presence, but He felt distant? If that’s you today, you are not alone. The Bible is full of people who loved God deeply yet endured seasons of divine silence.

Go! And Trust Him When You Can’t See Him - Job 23:8-10 Job 23:8-10 (NLT): "I go east, but he is not there. I go west, but I cannot find him. I do not see him in the north, for he is hidden. I look to the south, but he is concealed. But he knows where I am going. And when he tests me, I will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:37-40, John 20:24-29, Hebrews 11:8, Matthew 26:39, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 10:9, Job 23:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Of Hope Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 23, 2021

Before you can have hope, you must have faith! Faith is for today – Hope is for tomorrow. Faith in Christ is placing your trust in Him, it is a relationship of trust... Hope is that trust extended into the future, extended toward tomorrow.

Romans 15:8-13 THE GOD OF HOPE Paul begins this chapter, Romans 15:4 “…whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.” Christian “Hope” is rooted deeply in “Faith.” Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Rely On God's Unfailing Love! - Psalm 33:4-5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 5, 2025

Trust is essential in life. Every day, we place our trust in people, systems, and routines—whether driving a car, following medical advice, or even sitting on a chair. But the most important trust we can have is in the Lord.

Go! And Rely on God's Unfailing Love! - Psalm 33:4-5 Introduction: The Foundation of Trust Trust is essential in life. Every day, we place our trust in people, systems, and routines—whether driving a car, following medical advice, or even sitting on a chair. But the most important trust we can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:4-5, Isaiah 55:11, Matthew 7:24-25, Deuteronomy 32:4, Micah 6:8, Lamentations 3:22-23, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal