Sermons on Christian Trials:

Why Does God Allow Trials In Our Lives?

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Aug 9, 2002

Ever wondered why bad things happened to good people, or why God allows trails in our lives, A sermon about dying in self.

Why does God allow trials in our lives? John 12:24-25 Verily, verily, I say unto you, except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abides alone: but if it die, it bring forth much fruit. 25. He that love his life shall lose it; and he that hates his life in this world shall keep it unto ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-25, Deuteronomy 8:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"How To Weather The Storm”

Contributed by Nakia Smith on May 9, 2008

Everyone goes through trials and tribulations; however, those who remain steadfast in God’s Word have the advantage of patiently enduring knowing that God gives them victory every time.

Everyone goes through trials and tribulations; however, those who remain steadfast in God’s Word have the advantage of patiently enduring knowing that God gives them victory every time. (Isaiah 40:31) Weather- to undergo or endure the action of the elements A. Know what to do when the storms ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Making Sense Of Life Prt 1- The Problem Of Evil

Contributed by Brian Williams on Aug 14, 2023

The existence of evil is one of the most vexing challenges a Christian—or any person for that matter, must grapple with.

Making Sense of Life The Problem of Evil - Part 1 13 Aug 2023 When trying to reconcile the existence of a good and all-powerful God and the problem of evil, it can be a difficult conversation. One doesn’t need a Ph.D. in theology or philosophy to realize something is desperately wrong with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Doer, Not Just A Hearer

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 10, 2019

A study in the book of James 1: 1 – 27

James 1: 1 – 27 Be a doer, not just a hearer 1 James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But ...read more

Scripture: James 1:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christian Civics 101 Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 11, 2001

The most important principle about our relationship to our government.

(Note: This sermon was introduced with the song "Fellow Prisoners" by Michael Card from the Soul Anchor CD and a slide show about persecution of Christians in the world). It’s sobering to realize that so many people who confess the name of Jesus in the world today are being persecuted for their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christians Living In Bondage

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 10, 2023

We have a gospel today that allows the flesh to stay alive fulfilling scripture which warns us that in the last days, men shall become lovers of pleasurers more than lovers of God producing a generation of people who want the best of both worlds.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Lamentations 1:1) "How doth the city sit solitary, that was full of people! how is she become as a widow! she that was great among the nations, and princess among the provinces, how is she become ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-2, Psalm 107:10-11, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Romans 6:6-7, Romans 8:15, Proverbs 30:11-12, Galatians 6:1-2, Luke 19:13, Galatians 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Cures For Troubled Hearts

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2012

Peace comes through Christ in spite of our circumstances.

INTRODUCTION All around are signs people have troubled hearts. In the United States of America, it’s common for Congress and the president to disagree on the country’s budget. Occasionally it reaches the point where there is the threat of the federal government shutting down. Prison ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Come Let Us Have A Trial? Divine Deliverance...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2014

Let us call this court to order and swear in the witness to speak of DIVINE DELIVERANCE...

LET US HAVE A TRIAL... ENOUGH, WHEN IS ENOUGH ENOUGH? THEN THERE IS DIVINE DELIVERANCE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Peter 2:9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christian Conscience And The State Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 14, 2011

What role does conscience play in Christian citizenship? That is the study presented in this message.

“One must be in subjection, not only to avoid God’s wrath but also for the sake of conscience.” How many sermons have you ever heard concerning the conscience? I confess that I have been in service to the churches for almost forty years, and on only two previous occasions have I ever preached a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me Your Commitment … Through Trials And Temptations

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2005

The second of a series through the book of James

Soon after we returned from vacation last Sunday the boys were on the computer playing baseball. (The game was a father’s day gift to me and they let me play occasionally.) One of the things that I have heard over the years about good pitching and good pitchers is that they have a variety of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

I Am The True Vine Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 18, 2012

The Gardener is involved in everything that has to do with the Vine.

John 15:1-11 JESUS: THE TRUE VINE Intro: The last verse in chapter 14 tells us that Jesus and the Disciples are about to leave the upper room. • They are headed/Garden/Gethsemane where Jesus will pray His great High Priestly prayer • Later be arrested by the mob led by Judas. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Conduct Yourself In A Crisis

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

Dealing with your storm

How To Conduct Yourself In A Crisis St. Mark 4:35-41 St. Mark 6:45-51 In the sixth chapter and the forty fifth verse Jesus constrains his disciples to get in the boat and pass over to the other side. The use of the word constrain is pertinent to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seven Examples Of Testing (Rewritten) Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 6, 2013

This is an update version of this sermon that I had written several years ago.

Seven Examples of Testing Do you recall the story of Job - how he went through many trials and tests? He was a wealthy man with many possessions - yet in a very short time he lost most of what he had. He lost his possessions, his health was gone, and his children died. Calamity after calamity ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming An Authentic Christian

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 30, 2020

This is a sermon about the many different Christian denominations and how God is calling us all to come together as ONE.

Sermon Date 02-24-2013 Becoming An Authentic Christian (Chuck Gohn) Well, good morning. I don’t know what to do without technology. This is making me nervous. I really don’t. You guys are going actually open your bibles today. Amen. I got a quick question, though. How many of you attended ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20

Denomination: Christian Church

The Bumps Are What You Climb On

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 28, 2018

The bumps/trials of life seem like things that hinder us and stunt us, but in reality, the bumps are spiritually the only way we can advance the inner life upward. Jacob's frequent troubles enhanced the overcoming nature latent within him.

THE BUMPS ARE WHAT YOU CLIMB ON INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Doug Scattergood told how he was deployed with the Navy in the Red Sea for several months. Finally he got the chance to go ashore in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. 2. He went to a pay-phone on the pier, produced all the change ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God