Sermons on Trust Versus Belief:

Popularity Versus Godliness

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 6, 2020

The saga involving Herod, Herodias and John the Baptist suggests that we as God's children must beware of the choices we make when we need to decide between popularity and godliness.

Introduction: This text shows the actions of some people who were faced with the decisions of correcting what is wrong, repenting, and revenging in the situations they faced in life. Revealed in the saga is the competition between popularity and godliness, a dilemma that all humans beings have to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12, Luke 9:26, Exodus 23:2, 1 Corinthians 4:2, 2 Timothy 2:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Belief Or Doubt

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 22, 2024

Belief is defined as an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof.

Norman Vincent Peale, an American author once remarked: “Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” John 14:12-14 reminds us: “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1, John 20:29, James 1:6, Matthew 21:21

When Belief Is Hard Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 16, 2015

Sometimes belief is just plain hard - just ask Thomas (a 1st person sermon)

“Getting Into Shape: When Belief Is Hard” John 20:19-31 I’m grateful you’re here today. Some of you are here because you want to hear what I have to say – you’re curious; some of you are here to check out what I have to say – you’re suspicious. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Belief That Isn't Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

Many people believe Jesus for the things that He does. That’s not the kind of belief that Jesus is looking for.

Several years ago a famous liberal named Norman Cousins wrote an editorial for a magazine called the Saturday Review. Understand that he was no friend to Christianity when he wrote this. But what he wrote was true and should convict us all. He wrote about a conversation he had on a trip to India ...read more

Scripture: John 2:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

True Faith 2 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 30, 2012

Message about faith looking through the eyes of Hebrews 11

Title: True Faith Theme: To strengthen and understanding of faith. Text: Hebrews 11:1-6 Introduction This is one of the great chapters in the Bible. It is known as God’s Great Hall of Fame. Men and women who have believed God down through the centuries are listed as being great men ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-35

Denomination: Church Of God

A Foundational Confidence

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 23, 2022

We have been talking about what we can be sure of. When we are sure of something we can have confidence in that. This message is about having the confidence to do what god asks us to do.

For the past 6 weeks we have been talking about what we can be sure of. When we are sure of something we can have confidence in that. It feels so good to be sure of our relationship with God, our salvation in Him, the truth of His word, the assurance of His forgiveness, the victory that we have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Let Go And Let God

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 11, 2022

Before we can “let God,” or allow Him to work in our life, we have to “let go.” We have to stop allowing ourselves to be controlled by the things of this world that hinder our usefulness to Him. Letting go and letting God is called faith.

Our sermon this evening is entitled “Let Go and Let God.” The title is derived from a popular statement used among Christians today. Before we can “let God,” or allow Him to work in our life, we have to “let go,” or throw off the chains that hinder our usefulness to the Lord. We have to stop ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord, My Shepherd

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Mar 13, 2022

God has many names. Thanks to Tony Evans' book "The Power of God's Names" I found a much deeper meaning of the 23rd Psalm. I hope this will bring you a greater appreciation for Jehovah Rohi, "The Lord My Shepherd"

The Lord, My Shepherd I. Introduction A. The Power of God’s Names 1. Book written by Tony Evans 2. It’s a $6.00 book on Amazon that has forever changed my perspective of God. 3. Some things in scripture are plain as day. a. Some things require a deeper study. b. Sometimes it takes something ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Look Back

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jan 23, 2021

Looking back could cause you to fall, or even maybe your life

As we have been in these days and nights of concentration and prayer, we see how the Lord has been changing thing for our good. We see that petitions have been heard, prayers have been answered, and the needs that has been met. We see that God has manifested himself in the presence of the people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-4, Luke 17:32

Denomination: Baptist

A Sneak Preview Of Coming Attractions

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Feb 26, 2021

God is giving us a glimsp to what is to come

By Pastor J.W.T. Spies The book of Revelation is an amazing book. It is also a very complex book. There are many twists, turns and rapid plot developments in its pages. This book contains all the elements of a great thriller. In its pages you will find action, suspense, mystery, wonders, fear, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Praise Him In Advance Before The Wall Is Moved

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 6, 2021

Trusting God to handle the issues

To those of you that has ever paid on a bill or given a check that was postdated know that; that basically means that you write a check and date it for some time in the future and the understanding between the two parties is that the check is not to be cashed until that particular date. In ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

I’m On The Verge Of A Breakthrough 2nd Samuel 5:20

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 25, 2021

When the enemy comes against you, trust God to give you a breakthrough.

And David came to Baalperazim, and David smote them there, and said, The LORD hath broken forth upon mine enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore, he called the name of that place Baalperazim. The reason why I have docked my discourse on this spiritual document, which details some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That Can Be Seen

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 27, 2021

When the Lord see's how bad you want your Blessing!

You see, faith is never something just to be talked about. It is something that must be demonstrated in the way we walk, in the way we talk and in the way live. Paul Harvey the radio announcer once said, “If you don’t live it, you don’t believe it.” And there’s Biblical basis for that statement. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Jun 15, 2021

We consider where whether we turn to our faith and Christ when we experience storms in our lives.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. A number of years ago, Mikki and I were enjoying a holiday in Mexico, we had lots of plans, for the things we were going to do while we were there, we had hired a car, and we were going to go and see some of the Mayan temples and historical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Anglican

Hold On To What God Told You

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 22, 2020

When the Lord Speaks a Word into your life, you can trust that he will deliver.

Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. In other words, He went into a ship with his disciples, and they moved from where they were out into the deep. If we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22

Denomination: Baptist