Sermons on Faith Through Trials:

Because You're Anointed

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 22, 2013

Have you ever wondered why other people seem to float through life on a flowery bed of ease, and it seems like your life is one battle after another, and one trial on top of another?

I didn’t come to this house just to preach, I came to prophesy: I hear the Lord saying that many of you have been going through some deep dark trials, some of you are in the fire right now, and the truth is, it’s not just normal everyday trials. Some of you have been experiencing crazy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6, Acts 28:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rebellion - The Faith Killer Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 21, 2005

Many of us are exposed to the gospel, but as the Israelites had a choice to go into the Promised Land, we have a choice whether to believe God when He says salvation is through Jesus Christ. Do you have a hard or soft heart to the Lord?

I grew up in the 60’s when rebellion against authority was turned into an art form. Rebellion says: I don’t like someone taking authority over me. I don’t want you telling me what’s wrong with me, and I certainly don’t want you telling me what to do because what I think is the most important thing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Faith Under Fire

Contributed by Lee Strobel on Jul 13, 2006

Note: This message kicks off a church-wide campaign in which small groups go through the four- or eight-week Faith Under Fire curriculum, inviting their seeking friends to join them. The DVD-driven curriculum is available at Outreach.com

Faith Under Fire [Note: This message kicks off a church-wide campaign in which small groups go through the four- or eight-week Faith Under Fire curriculum, inviting their seeking friends to join them. The DVD-driven curriculum is available at Outreach.com.] The network news reporter asked the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:19-22

Denomination: *other

Faith Without Works

Contributed by David Mcnally on May 27, 2012

We are sinners saved by grace through faith but how can we prove it, how can we show it? By our words, actions and attitudes, in all of which people, especially non-believers, should see Christ in us.

James 2: 17 Sermon – Faith without works is dead Let us pray: May the words of my mouth ….. What do we have to do to get to Heaven? – FAITH. As the writer of Hebrews put it in chapter 11 verse 6: “Without faith it is IMPOSSIBLE to please God”. What is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith That Overcomes Doubt Series

Contributed by Jon Rohr on Jun 12, 2013

It takes outrageous faith to trust God in the midst of a world gone wrong. But only outrageous faith will bring us the peace we need. Only through Outrageous Faith can we build Homes, Families and even Churches that will weather the storms.

Sermon: Faith that Overcomes Doubt Series: 40 Days of Extraordinary Faith Text: John 20:24-31 April 7, 2013 AM John 20:24–31 (NIV84) 24 Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

5. The Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

Merely sort of agreeing with Christian ideas won't carry you far when life gets difficult. The real strength comes when we are solidly connected with our God through a deep and living faith inour hearts.

This morning we'll continue with putting on the armor of God. We live in a world that bombards us with things that battle against our souls. And God has provided armament to be able to resist them, not only to resist, but to stand strong and firm and hold our ground. We start by putting on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17, Luke 17:5-10

Faith Without And Faith Within

Contributed by Jeffrey Payne on May 26, 2014

A sermon encouraging a church to grow in faith, especially faith for bringing and inviting friends and family to attend.

Faith Without and Faith Within (Staying put when the furnace gets hot) Colossians 2:6,7 Hebrews 11:1-6, Daniel 1-3, Exodus 13:17-14:29, John 1:45,46 Intro – The Scriptures teach that “without faith it is impossible to please God.” Jesus says that faith as a mustard seed can move ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

His Cross-Examination At Gabbatha Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 20, 2017

Third part of an Easter series documenting the trial of Jesus.

The Echoes of Easter Pt 3 "His Cross-Examination at Gabbatha" Luke 23:1-25, John 19:13 Luke 23:1 And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate. 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Through The Eyes Of A Woman Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 5, 2010

I can't always control my reaction but my response is my responsibility. For nothing is impossible with God.

Christmas Through the Eyes of a Woman Luke 1:26-56; 2:19, 33-35 Rev. Brian Bill 12/5/10 All of our daughters were home last weekend and we had a blast buying a tree and putting up all the decorations. Unlike last year, our tree is still standing a week later and we’ve avoided any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Gentile Woman With Great Faith

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 25, 2015

To show that GOD answers prayers irregardless of who you are, the standards is His immeasurable grace through faith in our lives.

I. EXORDIUM: How do you know your prayers are answered? By faith. It's not only the way I wanted it answered but all prayers are answered. Jeremiah 33:3 (Amplified Bible) Call to Me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things, fenced in and hidden, which you do not know (do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have Faith In God

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jun 1, 2010

Reading through the Bible from the very beginning, there is one consistent theme, God’s great love and compassion towards us. He is unchangeable, and in this we can have great confidence. It seems there is no greater motivation for faith than knowing thi

Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Reading through the Bible from the very beginning, there is one consistent theme, God’s great love and compassion towards us. He is unchangeable, and in this we can have great confidence. It seems there is no greater ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walk In Faith - Reverence Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Oct 10, 2013

It's my prayer you will love and respect God today. That you will be filled with His Holy Spirit to live a life of praise. That you will have a song in your heart today for the eternity that God has provided you through Jesus Christ. This is reverence.

Personally, I don't like the word 'reverance'. You know why? Because when I was a kid to go to an environment where I had to be "reverent" meant I was going to be bored out of my mind. The word was destroyed by my experiences in worship. I hated to be reverent. Because being reverent meant ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unwavering Faithfulness Of God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

God remains God in our lives despite what we going through, His promises don't waver, despite how big your storm is, He is still faithful. your situation doesn't reflect Gods love for you, it doesn't stop you, it can't stop you, stay focused on God even if it's death.

Psalm 94:14-15 - "For the Lord will not reject his people; he will never forsake his inheritance. Affliction will slay the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be punished." In times of turmoil and trial, it's easy to question whether God remains faithful. When the storms of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:14-15

How To Have Faith In A Hopeless Situation

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Jan 30, 2004

Some principles to help stregnthen our faith through difficult situations.

HOW TO HAVE FAITH IN A HOPELESS SITUATION Acts 27:20-44 1. When you can’t see God’s hand, trust His heart. (20-25) 2. Listen to the Word of God. You never know the complete truth about any situation until you hear from Him. (26) 3. Don’t panic and take matters into your own hands. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-44

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 5:12-21 Part 2 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 28, 2006

Romans 5:12-21 Part 2

Romans 5:12-21 Part Two 12Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men, because all sinned— 13for before the law was given, sin was in the world. But sin is not taken into account when there is no law. 14Nevertheless, death ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Bible Church