Sermons on Facing Trials:

Sufferers On Trial Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Crisis and Choice, Pt. 1

SUFFERERS ON TRIAL (LUKE 13:1-5) On the day the terrorists struck New York and Washington D.C., I received an e-mail from a friend that hinted strongly that America was under attack for forsaking God. Two days later, Jerry Falwell commented harshly: “I really believe that the pagans, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sufferers On Trial Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Friend of Sinners, Pt. 3

SUFFERERS ON TRIAL (LUKE 13:1-5) On the day the terrorists struck New York and Washington D.C., I received an e-mail from a friend that hinted strongly that America was under attack for forsaking God. Two days later, Jerry Falwell commented harshly: “I really believe that the pagans, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trials And Temptations Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 7, 2011

Our belief in Jesus and His calling on our lives dictates how we act therefore we should stop compromising with worldly values and behaviour and give ourselves wholly to the Lord. This applies to the way we deal with trials and temptations.

You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message James 1:1-18 - “Trials and Temptations” Today we are going to begin an 8 part sermon series on the book of James. When you start a series it helps to have a bit of insight ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Trial By Fire Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 22, 2021

1 Peter 4:12-19 prepares us to 1) Expect suffering (1 Peter 4:12), 2) Exult in suffering (1 Peter 4:13-14), 3) Evaluate suffering (1 Peter 4:15-18), and 4) Entrust suffering to God (1 Peter 4:19).

1 Peter 4:12-19. Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. [13] But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. [14] If you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Other

Character On Trial Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 24, 2006

The sixth message in a series from the life of Joseph

Trinity Baptist Church July 23, 2006 Series: Character on Display Character on Trial Genesis 43:1-45:15 In the last century, Elbert Hubbard wrote, “the final test of greatness lies in being able to endure contemptuous treatment without resentment.” We’ll watch today as Joseph passes that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Tithing On Trial

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 15, 2017

Teaching on the history of the idea of offering God worship through giving

Tithing on Trial! Coulee Community Church January 15th, 2017 Scripture: 1 Cor 9:6-11 (First of many scriptures today, teaching sermon- write down questions for the end) A family came home from church one Sunday and after they had lunch they sent their 6-year-old son off to play. After awhile, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, 2 Corinthians 3:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus On Trial

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 26, 2018

Jesus on Trial – John chapter 18 verses 19-24 & 28-40 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Jesus before Annas: • Two High Priests: Annas & Caiaphas (B). Jesus before Pilate: • Step 1: Accusation (vs 18-32): • Step2: Interrogation (vs 33-35): • Step 3: Defense (vs 36-38a) • Step 4: Verdict (vs 38b) SERMON BODY: Ill: • One day, a youngster was really excited ...read more

Scripture: John 18:19-40

Denomination: Brethren

The Way: On Trial Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 28, 2004

The Path to Jerusalem for Jesus contained His Betrayal, His Arrest and His Persecution. Our lives as Christians will also, in some form or another, contain similar Betrayals, possible confinement and most assuredly persecution. Are you up to it?

The Way: On Trial John 14:1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Messiah On Trial Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2012

Once we have honestly and objectively examined the truth about Jesus we can only come to one conclusion: He is who He said He was, the Son of God.

Messiah On Trial Text: Matt. 26:57-68 Introduction 1. Illustration: When C.S. Lewis came to Oxford University he was an atheist. He had lost his mother at nine and the rest of his life was spent in boarding schools. But had no use or belief in God. But while at Oxford he met a man who became his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-58

Denomination: Methodist

Trial At Caesarea Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 7, 2013

Trial at Caesarea - Acts 24 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The charges against Paul (vs 1-9) (B). Paul’s defence (vs 10-21) (C). Felix’s (in)decision (vs 22-23) (D). Felix’s dialogues with Paul (vs 24-27) SERMON BODY: Ill: Some stupid questions or answers that were actually given in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Brethren

Trial By Fire Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 2, 2007

These verses direct believers to 1) Expect suffering, 2) Exult in suffering, 3) Evaluate suffering, and 4) Entrust suffering to God

This week, Firefighters rescued the marble temples and stadiums of ancient Olympia from raging flames but forest fires ravaged nearby villages and the death toll from Greece’s three-day inferno rose to 58. "The church bells are ringing. It’s hell here," a resident from Oinoi village north of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Other

Our Attitude Towards Temptation And Trials Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 17, 2019

A look at why James tells us to be joyful when trials and temptations come. We become stronger and more like Jesus in the process.

The path of life isn’t an easy path to walk. It’s filled with all kinds of trials; like sickness and disease, accidents, disappointments, sufferings and death and also all the trials we go through concerning sin and being seduced. What we need is a guaranteed way to conquer all the trials of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Jesus Face To Face Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 4, 2005

What would it be like to see the risen Lord? John did - but it was in a lonely and desolate place. Are you in such a place? You might be surprised at what the Lord can show you there.

The first chapter of Revelation holds the key to the entire book. We find that key in verse 19 - and we’ll get there shortly - it is an outline that is crucial in revealing God’s plan for us and for planet earth. But in order to understand the book we also need to understand its author. John was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Pilate: Face To Face With Jesus

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006

The story of Pilate’ face to face encounter with Jesus is presented as an encouragement to examine ourselves to see that we do not react to Jesus as Pilate did.

Pilate: Face to Face with Jesus John 18:28 - 19:16 Intro: Pilate was procurator of Judea from about 27-37 AD. He was a ruler in a difficult land to rule. He hated the Jews and they hated him. After ten tumultuous years, Pilate was removed from office after he ordered the massacre of a group of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Coming Face To Face With A Pig

Contributed by Greg Newton on Sep 8, 2006

There are a lot of things that we learn from life itself and many of those are things that we learn through tragedies of our own and we come face to face with learning something the hard way. The problem with the world that we live in, is people are only

“COMING FACE TO FACE WITH A PIG” Intro: There are a lot of things that we learn from life itself and many of those are things that we learn through tragedies of our own and we come face to face with learning something the hard way. The problem with the world that we live in, is people are only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal