Sermons on Attitude Of Trial:

Favor For A Brother

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 20, 2013

To enumerate the attitudes behind giving a favor.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you constantly do favors for another? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the attitudes behind giving a favor. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:14 (Amplified Bible) But it has been my wish to do nothing about it without first consulting you and getting your ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Older Brother Is My Hero Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 9, 2015

Attitudes, Compassion, Our Relationships, Jesus

GROWN UP CHRISTIANS – My Older Brother is My Hero Philippians 2:1-11 (pg. 819) June 14, 2015 Introduction: I am a fighter... I can’t help it... it’s part of my nature... I’m not completely sure if it’s taught or caught... whether it’s part of my DNA ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bible Is A Revelation From God Lesson 3

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

Jesus' attitude toward Scriptures

A. INTRODUCTION: JESUS ATTITUDE TOWARD SCRIPTURES 1. What is attitude? Mental posture to receive data, or emotional response to receiving truth, or focus of the will to decide. 2. Jesus grew up in a Jewish home that reverenced the Scriptures. “Think about these commands all the time, and tell ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:7-9, John 5:39, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

An Order Of Precedence

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 28, 2020

The place of children in the Church. Attitudes to riches.

AN ORDER OF PRECEDENCE. Matthew 19:13-30. 1. In today’s passage, we see the disciples forbidding those who would bring little children to Jesus (Matthew 19:13). Sometimes people do have this strange notion that ‘Church’ is not for children. However, the Scriptures NEVER exclude children. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 19, 2017

what's our attitude towards sin?

We continue our study of chapter 9 of the Gospel of Mark….. We will hear some difficult passages from our Lord Jesus Christ today. And so, we will note what we can directly learn; but there may be subjects which you may disagree with me and I would love to hear from you during our lunch time. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Raising Lazarus From The Dead Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025

What is Jesus’ attitude towards death?

1. When did this miracle occur? Winter after Purim, December (John 10:22) and before Passover (John 11:55). 2. Where did the miracle occur? Bethany, east of Jerusalem (11:1). 3. Why does Jesus wait? “When He (Jesus) had heard . . . He abode two days in the same place” (11:6). • Our agendas are ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Honor God? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 17, 2011

Paul challenged the believers in Philippi to "Walk the Talk" and honor God with their lives, and he provided a great example in the life of Christ, but here he gives them firm charge to be intentional and one negative and one positive on HOW they can hono

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 12, 2011 Date Preached: August 14, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: How Can We Honor God Sermon Text: Philippians 2:12-18 [ESV] Introduction: When you were young, what was your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Elevate To The Next Level: "Living In God’s Grace”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 2, 2025

Today, we’ll explore how we can live in God’s grace. And the only way is through His transforming grace. When we get bumped by life’s inevitables, what should spill from our lives into the lives of others is godly wisdom and God’s grace

Elevate to the Next Level “Living in God’s Grace” Romans 12:2 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPkuUHYf1-c Today, I’d like to share with you how we can live in God’s grace, and the only way we can is through His transforming grace. And so, the question arises, “How ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 15:33, James 1:2, Matthew 6:33, Philippians 2:5, Philippians 3:13-14, Proverbs 4:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Growing Pains Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 11, 2010

As we face various trials in life we must learn to respond appropriately to the work God is doing in us: Embrace your trials and ask for God's help.

Growing Pains James 1:1-8 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Becoming Wise Guys And Wise Gals Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 14, 2021

In this section of James we learn that trials require wisdom, wisdom requires prayer, and prayer requires faith.

A. One day a man was driving down a country road when his car sputtered to a complete stop near a field with a few cows in it. 1. The driver got out of his car and lifted the hood to see what was the matter. 2. Then he noticed that one of the cows had come over to the fence nearby, and suddenly ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8, Proverbs 9:10, Psalm 14:1, Proverbs 4:7, Proverbs 2:6, Colossians 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shake It Up!

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 9, 2015

A message about getting out of ruts, of being decanted like wine (emptied from vessel to vessel) The dangers of stagnation, and the upward call of God in Christ.

Shake it Up De 1:6 "The LORD our God spoke to us at Horeb, saying, 'You have stayed long enough at this mountain. De 1:7 'Turn and set your journey, and go to the hill country of the Amorites, and to all their neighbors in the Arabah, in the hill country and in the lowland and in the Negev and by ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Switched - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 10, 2010

We usually like for things to stay the same. However, sometimes an exchange takes place for our good. Some things need to be “Switched!”

“Switched” Text: Genesis 25:21-26; 32:24, 27-28; 35:14-18 Gen. 25:21 Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. The LORD answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant. 22 The babies jostled each other within her, and she said, "Why is this happening to me?" ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why God Permits Problems

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

It is a negative reality of life that problems are here to stay. Every person has had a problem in the past, has a problem in the present, and will have a problem in the future. Always remember, God is still at work in our lives even when we don’t realize

Intro: How many of us have not heard some people make these following complaints – “Someone cheated me.” “I got laid off work.” “A storm destroyed my house.” “My husband left me for another woman.” “My wife spent all the money while I was overseas.” “I was diagnosed with cancer.” “I have a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:71-72

Denomination: *other

Christian Confidence

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 16, 2023

Can we have confidence and joy in the midst of severe trials? Paul addresses that in Philippians 1.

Intro Paul and Timothy, probably as stenographer, wrote to help the saints in Philippi to find confidence and joy in the midst of persecution. It was an established church, mature enough to have the oversight of a team of elders. In those days the terms bishop or overseer, pastor or shepherd, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's All In How You Look At It Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 25, 2004

Attitude that determines whether we have joy in our circumstances.

Restoring the Joy Sermon # 2 It’s All In How You Look At It Philippians 1:12-20 In today’s message we note that it is attitude that determines whether we have joy in our circumstances. But by attitude we do not mean a foolish ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist