Sermons on Biblical Trials:

Heart Trouble

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jul 15, 2014

The Scripture teaches that persecution comes from every side to those who live like Jesus. Living for Jesus is radical. It is intrinsically counter-cultural. To walk like Jesus we walk against the flow of our culture.

Heart Trouble Mark 15:1-20 Jesus before Pilate 1 Early in the morning the chief priests with the elders and scribes and the whole Council, immediately held a consultation; and binding Jesus, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pilate. 2 Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Faith For The Tough Times

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 25, 2020

We have been living through some tough times this year. We don’t always feel tough enough to endure through them. In the second half of Genesis there is a sweeping story of an amazing man who had faith no matter what came his way.

FAITH FOR THE TOUGH TIMES Gen. 37,50 Introduction Robert Schuller was famous for his saying (and book) “Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do.” We have been living through some tough times this year. We don’t always feel tough enough to endure through them. In the second half of Genesis ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

20th Sunday After Pentecost

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Oct 20, 2020

God works in mysterious ways to bring something good out of the worst of what happens to us.

A Spanish Catholic priest, the venerable Saint John of the Cross, wrote, "Live in faith and hope, though it be in darkness, for in this darkness God protects the soul. Cast your care upon God, for you are His, and He will not forget you. Do not think that He is leaving you alone, for that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-16, Galatians 1:11-19

Denomination: Catholic

What To Think In An Undesirable Situation

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Oct 29, 2020

When we find ourselves in unwanted situation, what should we entertain in our mind?

“When King David came to Bahurim, there came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera, and as he came he cursed continually. And he threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David, and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

"My Grace Is Sufficient”

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 1, 2020

The Lord Jesus promised us that His grace would be sufficient to sustain us, no matter what difficulties we encounter. This grace can flow from Him because He suffered worse than any human. He feels what we feel!

“MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT” 2 Cor. 12:7-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A couple was celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. They had both been exemplary people. Suddenly an angel appeared in front of them; “I have come to grant each of you one request: what have you always wished for?” 2. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Storms Of Life Hit—8 Promises Of God.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 2, 2020

John landed on the Island of Patmos, not because of tribulation, or hardship, but He was strategically placed on this Island for the word of God’s sake and the testimony of Jesus.”

When Storms of Life Hit—8 Promises of God. Revelation 1:9-11NIV I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. 10 On the Lord’s Day I was in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-11, Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

"why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2020

The question we are tackling this morning is asked perhaps more than any other question about God. A question people around the world are asking right at this moment.

“Why do bad things happen to Good People?” James 1:1-12 The question we are tackling this morning is asked perhaps more than any other question about God. A question people around the world are asking right at this moment. It has been referred to as The Achilles Heel of Christianity – the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Todas Las Cosas Nos Ayudan A Bien

Contributed by Ozzie Barletta on Aug 23, 2021

¿Qué significa la frase: Todas las cosas nos ayudan a bien?

Tema: Todas las Cosas Nos Ayudan a Bien Lectura Bíblica: Romanos 8:28 Vamos a Romanos 8:28 en este día. Estamos en el segundo mensaje en cuanto a lo que tiene que ver en la manera que opera el enemigo de nuestras almas, el enemigo de Dios nuestro Padre. Cuando leemos: “todas las cosas ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing Strong In The Face Of Difficulties

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 25, 2021

We can stand strong in the face of any fearful situation. That's because we are truly rich in the grace of God.

Have you ever been scared? I mean scared to the point that you were afraid for your life. There was a group of missionaries that were on a mission trip in London. They were in prayer walking one afternoon in an area that was full of mosques and protesters were in the streets. As they walked and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Proverbs 29:25

Denomination: Baptist

Christians And Problems

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 6, 2021

We need to realize that just because we have been chosen by God, called into the family of God, joint heirs with Christ, we are not immune to everyday problems.

Chosen by God! We need to realize that just because we have been chosen by God, called into the family of God, joint heirs with Christ, we are not immune to everyday problems. Problems like anger, depression, inferiority, and resentment. Christians are not different because we are free of problems, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 1

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Sep 7, 2021

A short sermon exploring Psalm 1

Psalm 1 Charles Wesley wrote the hymn O for a thousand tongues in 1739 on the anniversary of his conversion experience. It was published in the first collection of Methodist hymns in 1780 where it was number one, and for two centuries it was number one in every Methodist hymnbook since then until ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Not You

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 19, 2021

Quit trying to live problem free and on easy street. Our best ministry often comes while we are in a trial or tragedy.

Romans 3:10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: 11 There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. 12 They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. Ask not why bad things happen to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Habakkuk's Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 16, 2021

This is from a series on the great prayers of the Bible.

Title: Habakkuk’s Prayer Scripture: Hab. 3 Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 10-17-21 Intro: How do you live by faith in a fallen world? Have you ever struggled with the perception of there being a lack of justice in this world? In philosophy courses in college the problem is often put as a ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fellowship In A Fish

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

Testing

Jonah 2:1-10 FELLOWSHIP IN A FISH I. JONAH’S CRY FOR HELP. A. The Place Of Jonah’s Cry (1-2) - "Then Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Frustrated And Forsaken

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

trials

Jonah 4:1-11 FRUSTRATED AND FORSAKEN I. THE DISPLEASURE OF THE PROPHET. 1 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry. A. He Was Displeased With ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Holiness