Sermons on Building Confidence: showing 31-45 of 83,769

The Confident Servant

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007

Paul is addressing the elders at Ephesus as he heads for Jerusalem, and in doing so he gives us a great picture of what makes a servant of God confident in what he is doing.

Passage: Acts 20:13-28 Intro: Once in a while, when things are a little overwhelming in my life, I have what Jan and I call “the church dream.” 1. I’m here, though the room is usually a little larger, with a lot more people. 2. the service is underway as I walk in, but I don’t recognize the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Confident Faith

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

You can be confident in your faith

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Most of Jeremiah’s life was spent ministering in a country that was backslidden and approaching the impending judgment of God. Born and raised a few miles northeast of Jerusalem, he was close ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Confidence

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 23, 2021

Confidence is defined as: “The feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something.”

Norman Vincent Peale an American minister and 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.” Psalm 139:13-14 reminds us: “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-36, Philippians 4:13, Jeremiah 29:11

The Confidence Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 6, 2021

1) Confidence in a Protected Inheritance (1 Peter 1:6a), in a 2) Proven Faith (1 Peter 1:6b–7a), in a 3) Promised Honor, in a 4) Personal Fellowship with Christ (1 Peter 1:1:8), and in a 5) Present Deliverance (1 Peter 1:1:9).

1 Peter 1:6–9 6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Other

Confidence For Worship Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 14, 2017

Our acceptance before God in worship is based on the sacrifice Jesus made at Calvary in our behalf. While we daily seek to please God in all we do, our confidence before God is in the cross.

3.12.17 Intro I thought I was finished with our series on worship. But this week the Lord has dealt with me about something that is essential for entering into the fullness of worship that we have talked about. As you recall, in the last message we saw worship as more than a one-way declaration of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:8-22, Hebrews 9:11-13, Hebrews 10:19-22, Exodus 30:17-21, Psalm 24:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

"Confidence And Steadfastness” Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004

A look at issues of confidence and stadfastnes in the life of a believer

March 9, 2003 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 6:13-20 “Confidence and Steadfastness” 13When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself, 14saying, “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.” 15And so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Brethren

Praying With Confidence Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 18, 2013

There is great confidence that comes from knowing that we have eternal life right now. But what about the needs & problems of daily life? Jesus helped people when He was here on earth; does He still help us? Is He responsible for & responsive to His child

1 JOHN 5: 14-17 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] PRAYING WITH CONFIDENCE [James 5:14-20] It is wonderful to know that Jesus is God, and to know Him through His abiding-through His living- in our life. There is also great confidence that comes from knowing that we have eternal life right now. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-17, 2 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Philippians-Confidence

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Aug 28, 2017

Our confidence is found in Jesus.

Title: Philippians-Confidence Place: BLCC Date: 7/23/17 Text: Philippians 3.1-11 CT: Our confidence is found in Jesus. [Screen 1] FAS: Writing in The Harvard Business Review, Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, a CEO and business professor, had some surprising conclusions about self-confidence and leadership. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Live In Confidence

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 13, 2004

David was a man who faced many trials in life, yet he seemed to have a confidence that few of us have. Where did it come from? Find out.

October 17, 2004 Psalm 27 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. 3 Though ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Confidence In Ministry Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 7, 2018

This passage highlights what is permanent, something on which believers can plant their feet. It will always be there, no matter what changes. It is the gospel message that is preparing all believers for eternity with their loving Creator.

May 27, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.5.b: Confidence in Ministry. (4:16-18) 2nd Corinthians 4:16-18 (NKJV) 16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Confidence Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 26, 2013

Since Christ is raised from the dead, live your life with confidence: Be confident that your faith is useful; your witness is true; your sins are gone; your loved ones are safe; and you are truly blessed as a believer in Jesus Christ.

Some time ago, a cartoon appeared in Leadership Journal that shows a couple leaving church and shaking hands with the pastor. The man says to the pastor, “You're in a rut, Reverend. Every time I come here, you preach about the Resurrection.” (Wendell Simons, The Best Cartoons from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Confidence In Prayer

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 20, 2012

Prayer is all about a relationship with God as our father

PRAYING WITH CONFIDENCE 1 John 5:14-15 INTRODUCTION Illustration: Testimony Praying for a house in Strathroy. The Lord said to speak to the mountain. I did not understand what the Lord meant until I saw the house that would become our home. My first reaction was, ‘Does the Lord love me ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confidence In Prayer

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 17, 2002

The psalmists often express feelings of overwhelming need. Yet they also remind us that however great the need, our God is able to answer prayer.

CONFIDENCE IN PRAYER PSALMS 64–72 “Praise be to the LORD, to God our Saviour, who daily bears our burdens. Our God is a God who saves; from the Sovereign LORD comes escape from death” (Ps. 68:19–20). The psalmists often express feelings of overwhelming need. Yet they also remind us that however ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confidence And Assurance

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

IV. (5:1 - 8:39) RESULTS OF JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH CHAPTER 5 -- CONFIDENCE AND ASSURANCE A.

IV. (5:1 - 8:39) RESULTS OF JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH CHAPTER 5 -- CONFIDENCE AND ASSURANCE A. (5:1-5) JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH IS THE FOUNTAINHEAD FOR CONFIDENT CHRISTIAN LIVING Context: assuring us that justification by faith is sufficient to carry us through eternity; it will never let us down ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Confidence

Contributed by Morris Mott on Sep 27, 2001

For the Christian, is not the ending. It is simply a transition, a move to a different place. This is the confidence that every child of God lives and dies with.

“Our Confidence” I Thessalonians 4:13-18 Text Even in the of our physical body, the child of God has a Hope! Christians sorrow, but it is temporary, our hope is eternal. Hope (Gr.) expectation. Confidence or faith. 1) We have the confidence of Heaven. St. John 14:1-4 II Corinthians 5:1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational