Sermons on Faith Through Trials:

Faithful With Much Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 10, 2022

The third in a four-part sermon series for a fall stewardship emphasis. This sermon centers on the stewardship of our financial giving.

October 9, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Found Faithful Series 2 Corinthians 9:6-11; Matthew 13:44-46 Faithful with Much Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Each week the popular PBS show Antiques Roadshow takes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Weathering The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013

Trials, troubles and tears are the lot of the believer. James encourages us to live a life of faith.

2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Speaks Through The Storm Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 10, 2025

Every storm in life has an expiry date. The God who speaks through the storm is still speaking today, and when His voice is heard, the raging waves of trouble must be still. You may not control the wind or the waves, but you can trust the One who does.

THE GOD WHO SPEAKS THROUGH THE STORM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 4:35-41 "And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Believing Jesus Completely Series

Contributed by Clark Bates on Aug 21, 2003

This examination of the trial of Jesus challenges us to consider our our faith.

BELIEVING JESUS COMPLETELY MARK 14:53-65 Are you a believer? If you are what difference is it making in your life? A man who was an avowed atheist was enjoying a swim in the ocean when out of the corner of his eye he caught a glimpse of a dorsal fin, headed right for him. He began to swim wildly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disasters, Calamities And Evil In The World: Is God Asleep At The Switch?

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 20, 2011

Our choice is to go through calamities and trials with God or without Him, but go through them we must. Still, it helps to understand what we can of the "whys and wherefores."

Disasters, Calamities and Evil in the World: Is God Asleep at the Switch? (topical) 1. As a pastor, one of my most challenging responsibilities is to comfort the grieving. People can suffer in horrible ways. 2.The earthquake & tsunami that hit Japan killed thousands and left lives in shambles. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bumps Are What You Climb On

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 28, 2018

The bumps/trials of life seem like things that hinder us and stunt us, but in reality, the bumps are spiritually the only way we can advance the inner life upward. Jacob's frequent troubles enhanced the overcoming nature latent within him.

THE BUMPS ARE WHAT YOU CLIMB ON INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Doug Scattergood told how he was deployed with the Navy in the Red Sea for several months. Finally he got the chance to go ashore in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. 2. He went to a pay-phone on the pier, produced all the change ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Now Faith

Contributed by Eric Jackson, Sr. on Oct 17, 2003

Encourage those who may be experiencing troubled times.

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Faith...the substance of things hoped for. Faith...the things that expect to receive from God. Faith...the essence of all outward manifestations of what has yet to be revealed. "Now faith"...the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 2 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Faith To Be Remembered

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 6, 2011

We will be remembered for something, make it for your Christian walk.

A FAITH TO BE REMEMBERED Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 INTRODUCTION 1. Ever done something worth remembering? a. Most of us have memories b. Paul had memories of others who had done memorable things 2. He "continually brought to mind" the things the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Has Your Faith Sunk

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 28, 2020

It’s a story that is told to us about a miracle that God performed through one of His greatest Old Testament prophets, Elisha. Elisha was the prophetic successor of another great Old Testament prophet named Elijah.

Has your faith sunk 1. 2 kings 6:1-7 2. Job 42:1-10 “Faith is not believing that God can; it is knowing that He will”. Faith allows God to do for us and with us what we could never do alone. It’s a story that is told to us about a miracle that God performed through one of His greatest Old ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7, Job 42:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sowing In Faith, Reaping In Hope Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 3, 2024

The Bible often uses agricultural imagery to teach us about spiritual truths. Just like a farmer plants seeds and waits for a harvest, we plant spiritual seeds through prayer, good works, and faithful living.

Sowing in Faith, Reaping in Hope Introduction: It’s such a blessing to gather together and dive into God’s Word. Today, we’re going to explore what it means to live a life of faithful sowing. Our Christian walk often mirrors the rhythms of farming—planting seeds of faith, nurturing them through ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:6, Matthew 13:3-9, Galatians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 3:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unshakable Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Vesely on Apr 7, 2009

Take a look how the three Hebrews had unshakable Faith as they faced the unthinkable in a series entitled The Faithtastic 4.

Unshakable Faith Intro: What makes a gymnast good, or a professional athlete? It’s the ones that endure to the end, no matter what mountain there is to face. They rise to the challenge. Noah, Moses, Abraham, Peter, and Paul were all great men who lived ordinary lives, who became extraordinary. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Measured Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

Do you have any faith? How do you know? How can we determine if our faith is real or if our faith is real strong? The true proof of faith is a test of faith.

Passage: Genesis Chapter 22 (All) The testing of Abraham’s Faith. Do you have any faith? How do you know? How can we determine if our faith is real or if our faith is real strong? The true proof of faith is a test of faith. And God sometimes brings us for testing for very closely related ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living By Faith

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 13, 2005

This sermon is to inspire us to "live by faith" despite what happens in our life and the world around us.

Max Lucado tells a story in his recent book "Come Thirsty" that is so humerous, but has me a little worried about Max. In it, he has a conversation with a fly... (read it)...   So then why is it, that we try to fly the thing ourselves?; fix it without relying upon the power of God?; Or worse yet, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Journey Of Faith

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

The transformation of Saul

The Journey of Faith Acts 9:1-22— What we see is that this is happening at the same time as the story of Philip and the eunuch that we were talking about last week Ya see The church had been growing in Jerusalem, • But at same time resistance against the church had been growing as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Walking In Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024

Encourages Christians to be spiritual warriors, finding strength in God's everlasting presence and promoting His love in their daily lives.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together, isn't it? To share in the fellowship of faith, to stand shoulder to shoulder with our brothers and sisters in Christ, and to turn our collective gaze towards the God who loves us so. Our focus today is on a passage from Isaiah, a prophet ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Topics: Trust, God