Sermons on Enduring Trials:

Faithful Living

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

Faithful living requires believers to give up whatever hinders their relationship with God, to lay aside sin, and to run with endurance.

Faithful Living 10/05/08 PM Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION The need for a faith that endures Hebrews 6:11-12 “And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you will not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sustaining Grace: God's Favor Shown To His Suffering People Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 1, 2012

We can joyfully endure suffering through God's grace, not through our ability to endure it

Purpose: To see suffering from God's viewpoint. Aim: I want the listener to apply God's solution to suffering. INTRODUCTION: Many times, when people are suffering they will say "I know that God has promised to never give you more than you can handle, but this time I think He may have given me more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Benifits Package Of Justification Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 8, 2008

THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL IS NOT TO GIVE US BLESSINGS, BUT FIRST AND FOREMOST TO RECONCILE US TO GOD. THIS MESSAGE OPENS UP FOR US BENFITS SOME WHICH ARE EXPECTED OTHERS MAY BE UNEXPECTED BUT NECESSARY.

ROMANS 5:1-5. THE BENEFITS PACKAGE OF JUSTIFICATION. I REMEMBER APPLYING FOR A JOB AT THE TOYOTA CAR PLANT IN DERBY AFTER GO THROUGH A RIGOROUS TESTING PROCESS I WAS ACCEPTED ONTO THE STAFF, AS A RESULT I WAS INCLUDED INTO A COMPANY WITH OFFERED GOOD COMPANY BENEFITS WHICH INCLUDED : ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Warnings And Promises For Evil Days. Revised.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 13, 2023

The end is not yet.

WARNINGS AND PROMISES FOR EVIL DAYS. Revised. Luke 21:5-19. Every so often we are confronted with all the uncertainty that arises from the dawn of what seem to be evil days. Over one hundred years ago people wondered if the fierce battles of World War One represented the Apocalyptic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Rewarding God Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

9th in a sermon series on James dealing with principle of rewards in the Bible.

“Our Rewarding God” Introduction Everyone appreciates acknowledgement of effort and achievement. We learn about reward and punishment from the time we are little. Good behavior reaps reinforcing reward. Bad behavior provokes corrective discipline. The concept of reward is thoroughly Biblical. Paul ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Of The Shakedown

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Aug 3, 2009

We will all encounter struggle and pain in our lives, but God is still GOD in these things, and will use them for growth in you and ultimately His glory!

God of the Shakedown 1 Kings 19 We’ve all had moments where the world seems to fall down around us don’t we? Some of us may be walking through a season like this right now. I want to thank Geri for her message last week again on the victory that we have in our savior. But why is it that as soon as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:8-18

Denomination: Foursquare

The Big Bounce - Pt. 2 - Bump Basics! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 16, 2012

We prefer the easy road. We try to avoid any obstacles. We must learn to handle “The Big Bounce!”

“The Big Bounce” Pt. 2 - Bump Basics Text: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14 David consulted with all of his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. Then David addressed the entire assembly of Israel, "If it seems right to you, and it is God's will, let's invite all our relatives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Precious Than Gold Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 25, 2025

This sermon teaches that our trials are like a refiner's fire, designed by God to prove and purify our faith—which is more precious than gold—so that it will result in praise, honor, and glory at Christ's return.

Introduction: The Purpose of the "Need Be" In our last study, we faced the difficult paradox that we can "greatly rejoice" even while we are "in heaviness." We learned that our trials are temporary—just for a season—and that they are purposeful—there is a "need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 31, 2019

Focusing on perseverance in faith during trials.

INTRODUCTION On May 29, 2013 I registered for an event called the “Tough Mudder.” The event that I participated in was a 12 mile run with about 15 obstacles sprinkled throughout. During the event, there are obstacles such as crawling through the mud on your stomach with electric wires above you… ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Suffering And Tribulation Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

Fifth in a series from Revelation dealing with Smyrna the suffering Church

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Suffering for Jesus - 1” Review John wrote this book under direct orders from Jesus. Jesus appeared to him and commissioned him to write what he saw, what was and what was about to take place. This forms the outline of the book. John wrote during a time of severe ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Dealing With The Severe Difficulties Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 4, 2022

Each winter we seem to be plagued with dreadful viruses that make us wonder about two things:

(1) Americans cannot help but wonder about what the world considers to be the greatest health care, yet it cannot even cure the common cold. Often it seems to us the world’s greatest health care is no more than the world’s greatest racket. We are told that in America we have the best health ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Struggle Is Over

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jan 16, 2007

Learning to trust God completely

For the past 2 months, the song “The struggle is over” has resonated in my spirit. For the past 6 weeks, it has been the song of altar call as you petition God for an answer. This morning, Brother Melvin performed a praise dance to the same song that reveals the struggle is over. I petitioned ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Methodist

Stay Focused

Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Jun 30, 2007

A sermon of encouragement to those who may be going through unforeseen trials and other life challenges.

INTRODUCTION Say: Today is a different kind of day in our church - we have always been in transition, well, ever since I arrived as the new pastor and that was expected. But as I come to you today, I believe that the transition that started seven and a half months ago has taken a different ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Tried By Fire

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 24, 2019

Though Job had felt that his lot was unbearable, he recovers himself here and revises his outlook.

TRIED BY FIRE From "Comfort for Christians" By Arthur W. Pink Scripture: Job 23:10 "But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me I shall come forth as gold." Introduction: Though Job had felt that his lot was unbearable, he recovers himself here and ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10, Hebrews 12:2, Job 23:8, Psalm 1:6, Proverbs 14:12, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal