Sermons on Enduring Trials:

Someday We'll Understand

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Jun 28, 2024

A sermon to adults on not always understanding the things we go through.

Acts 21:1-15 6/30/24 A.M. This is the last day of June. We’re at the MIDDLE POINT of the year. 2024 is half way over. Now how many of you all made a New Year’s resolution? How many of you all RESOLVED to make a change or do something different in 2024? So … how’s that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Not-Conquer Your Fears And Live Joyfully

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

this sermon is to encourage beleivers to overcome their fears and live joyfully as our Lord commands us not to fear

FEAR NOT - CONQUER YOUR FEARS AND LIVE JOYFULLY ******************************************************** OUTLINE 1.REWARD 2.RESPONSE 3.REASSURANCE 4.RELAXATION 5.REPROACH 6.REVELATION 7.REJOICING THE MESSAGE FEAR NOT - CONQUER YOUR FEARS AND LIVE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peace; False And True

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 13, 2003

The world offers a false peace which will not endure whereas the peace that Jesus gives endures and thoroughly satisfies.

PEACE: FALSE AND TRUE “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you: not as the world gives do I give you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14: 27 I. THE PEACE THAT THE WORLD GIVES IS TEMPORARY! The false peace that self-righteousness gives. Example: the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering

Contributed by John Hardwick on Apr 25, 2015

Illustration.Suffering is the pursuit of Endurance to Persevere...

Illustration.Suffering is the pursuit of Endurance to Persevere through to the end,trusting with a reverence to The Father that He's in control of our lives,Only when we come to him with a surrendered Heart and on Humbled knees.It demonstrates our "Faith" in the world around us. The greatest ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sometimes

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 14, 2013

This message focuses on how we allow temporary "sometimes moments" to overshadow our blessings.

Sometimes Scriptures: James 1:2-5; 23 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “Sometimes.” This message came to me as I was actually meditating on another message in my series on the names of God. Let me give you a little background. Sometimes things are going ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Us Hold Fast

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Apr 30, 2009

The believer is repeatedly admonished to perservere in the faith

Let Us Hold fast [ M-157, March, 1994 ] Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. Let Us Hold Fast A. The Admonition to Endure: Believers are admonished multiple times in the Word to persevere, to endure. 23Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Waiting Room

Contributed by R.p. Ministries on Oct 16, 2024

The waiting room is not a place of inactivity, but of divine preparation, renewal, and transformation.

Sermon Manuscript: In The Waiting Room Text: Isaiah 40:31 (NKJV) “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Introduction: People of God, I sense in my spirit today that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Overcoming Temptation: Jesus’ Example In Resisting Satan Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 16, 2025

Jesus didn’t just defeat temptation for Himself — He demonstrated how you can walk in victory. Armed with the Word. Filled with the Spirit. Anchored in your God-given identity. Temptation is inevitable — but defeat is not.

Overcoming Temptation: Jesus’ Example in Resisting Satan June 8, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 4:1-11 We’ve spent the last several months pulling back the veil on the enemy’s tactics — exposing his schemes, his snares, and his shadow games. Let’s be real: Satan is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

No U-Turns Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 28, 2009

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Pot Holes". Should we quit and turn around?

Sunday Morning July 26, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Pot Holes [#4] NO U-TURNS 1 Samuel 13:1-23 Introduction: Have you ever been going somewhere and the road is so bumpy and full of potholes that you have to stop? What do you do? Do you keep maneuvering your way to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Grace, Peace And Pressure Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 7, 2011

God can use life’s pressures to mold us or we can let Satan use the difficulties to destroy us.

Grace, Peace and Pressure Romans 5: 1-5 Introduction: A. What does it take for you to be at peace? 1. You make enough to pay your bills and have some left over for pleasurable activities? 2. No one in the family is arguing? 3. Your employment is secure from all outward appearances? 4. Your health ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Is Believing What God Said Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016

A man's faith is tested and proves to be genuine and enduring.

SERIES: Miracles with a Message #2 TITLE: Faith is Believing What God Said TEXT: John 4:46-54 INTRO: Someone once said that the key to writing a good story is not only knowing what to put in the story, but what to leave out. John knew that if he included every miracle which Jesus did, in his book, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

Playing Smart Part 3 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008

Surviving today requires that believers develop a godly mentality, a strategic plan and an understanding of the spiritual tools given to us by the Holy Spirit. Survival requires dedication to press in to God and in following His lead. In part 3 of this

Playing Smart Soul Survivor Part 3 Text: Job 1:6-8 This may come as a big surprise to most of you, but I’m not a real sports buff. I mean I can sort of follow the plays of several sports but am not a real enthusiast of any in particular – with, of course, the exception of - - football. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah 53: It Wasn't Very Long Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2024

The trials of Jesus, the suffering of Jesus on the cross, and His time in the tomb did not take very long, but impact us for eternity.

ISAIAH 53 SERIES: IT WASN’T VERY LONG ISAIAH 53:8-9 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a young plant, and like a root out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encouraged To Endure Sermon Vi: Withstand Satan's Roar And Fear No More Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

"It's a jungle out there" is how we may feel about the ups and downs from which Christians are not exempt, but by the power of God we can withstand the wiles of the devil, but we need to practice certain disciplines taught by the Apostle Peter.

Withstand Satan’s Roar and Fear No More “It’s a jungle out there”! That was my second daddy’s way of warning me how it would be in the “real world” once I graduated from high school. Well, soon after I got out there and was on my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Testing Times

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Trials

TESTING TIMES (1 THESSALONIANS 2:1-9) What do these countries have in common - North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Maldives, Mali, Iran, Yemen and Eritrea? The answer is, Christians suffer the worst persecution here. You might also be surprised to know that Christianity is the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-9, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible