Sermons on Encouragement For Trials:

What Is The Color Of Your Faith

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 15, 2006

The purpose of trials for the believer is said to involve the perfecting to our faith

What Is The Color Of Your Faith?-By Reverend A. L. Torrence 1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith–of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Grace In The Fire And Flood

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Jan 14, 2006

This sermon examines the promise of God’s presence in our trials.

GOD’S GRACE IN THE FIRE & FLOOD Isaiah 43:1-3 Intro: ILL- A man was blessed with 2 healthy sons, one an eternal optimist, one a pessimist. The boys were so completely different that psychologists wanted to test them. They placed the pessimist into a room full of toys; the optimist in a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

Hanging In There Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 30, 2007

Sermon on persevering in the face of trials. 1st sermon in series

Hanging in There aug0497 Sermon Series II Corinthians 4:7-10 I want to tell you a true story. At least it has truth in it. Well, if it’s not a true story it ought to be. A young man had been in the army a little over a week. He wrote home and said, "Folks, I’ve just been here a week. I’m ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Apr 27, 2007

How the word of God keeps us through the trials of life

Guard your heart Proverbs 4: 20-23 My son, attend to my words, incline thine ear to my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes, keep them in the midst of your heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. Keep your hearts with all diligence, for out of it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Experience Complete Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Stephen Pattison on Mar 14, 2005

From the trials, models for handling our sin, guilt, and shame.

“Experiencing the Passion” Series Sermon 2: “Experience Complete Forgiveness” (From the trial scene) – March 12/13, 2005 My preaching partner old me about an old guy he talked to recently. This guy is nearing the end of his life and he is struggling. He is haunted by his sin – decisions ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Suffering Of A Christian

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials!

You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials. I. The characteristics of trials a. Trials are painful v.12a b. Trials cause sufferings v.12,15,16 c. Trials sometimes strange v.12b II. The Christian attitudes toward trials a. Do not be surprised v.12a b. Rejoice in trials ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

The trials and storms we go through always have a purpose.

Waiting Isaiah 40:31 Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40: 26-31 Sermon Idea: The trials and storms we go through always have a purpose. There was a young father who was facing a battle in his life far beyond his abilities. His young wife was ill, then suddenly she was gone. She left the big burly young ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:26-31

Denomination: Holiness

The Great Tribulation And The Time Of Jacob's Trouble

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009

The unfolding of the Jews persecution/testing/trials/purifying and the Day of the Lord

Daniel 12-The Great Vision Continues-The End of the Age Unfolded I. The Last Half of the Seventieth Week of Daniel (Daniel 12:1-3) A. The Archangel Michael Stands Still (v.1 a) B. The Unparalleled Great Tribulation (v.1 b) C. The Deliverance of Daniel’s People (Rapture/Resurrection) (v.1c, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rock Jesus Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 25, 2013

The former trials prepare you to face the latter, larger ones!

Rock! Genesis 22:1”Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here I am." Observe the words, ‘it came to pass after these things!’ After a series of challenges and major problems, just when Abraham thought he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 18, 2019

It’s not easy to pair a celebratory parade with a trial and execution.

It’s not easy to pair a celebratory parade with a trial and execution. So, two thoughts on Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday. Untie the colt and bring it here. As Rev. Dr. Jennifer A. Little noted, we can enter into this story in so many places. How about identifying with those sent by Jesus to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Catholic

Strenghth And Weakness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2014

Jesus boldly stands trial before the high priest Annas

John 18:12-27 “Strength and Weakness” INTRODUCTION The lives of heroic people inspire us and challenge us to be greater than we have been and more than we are. Recently a ceremony was held at the White House where twenty-four veterans of World War II, the Korean Conflict, and ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Life Of Joseph; Integrity Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 17, 2017

Life lesson of Joseph by his integrity in the face of trials and difficulty

Life of Joseph; Integrity Genesis chapter 39:6-23 Introduction- We began last week a series on the life of Joseph. There are a lot of life lesson told in 13 chapters of Scripture on his life. Last week, we saw that dreamers are persecuted. “Here comes the dreamer” is not a compliment. People ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:6-23

Denomination: Nazarene

A Call To The Whosoever.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 30, 2026

When we are yoked to Him the trials of life are easily borne.

A CALL TO THE WHOSOEVER. Matthew 11:28-30. There is a fine line between the Sovereignty of God and human responsibility. God reveals Himself to whomsoever He will, 'for so it seemed good in Thy sight' (cf. Matthew 11:26; cf. Deuteronomy 7:7-8; John 15:16; 1 John 4:19). Yet Jesus calls, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Valley Of Decision

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2011

One of the most wonderful miracles in the Bible was the crossing of the Red Sea. One dimension to this wonderful miracle was that the Egyptians were so dumb as to follow the Israelites into the Red Sea. They felt that since the Israelites were their serva

One of the most wonderful miracles in the Bible was the crossing of the Red Sea. One dimension to this wonderful miracle was that the Egyptians were so dumb as to follow the Israelites into the Red Sea. They felt that since the Israelites were their servants they could still surpass them in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Suffering

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 12, 2005

. This section is one of three sections in II Corinthians devoted to a listing of Paul’s sufferings. Paul was not afraid of suffering because he knew that God controls trials, and God uses trials for His own glory.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Driving through Texas, a New Yorker collided with a truck carrying a horse. A few months later he tried to collect damages for his injuries. “How can you now claim to have all these injuries?” asked the insurance company’s lawyer. “According to the police report, at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist