Sermons on Faith Through Trials:

Fix Your Eyes On Jesus

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 9, 2022

In this account, Jesus’ disciples neither totally believed nor totally disbelieved His power to rescue them. We can’t ride the fence. We must keep our eyes fixed only on Jesus before we can expect to see Him work in our life.

Os Guinness tells us in his book In Two Minds, “To believe is to be ‘in one mind’ about accepting something as true; to disbelieve is to be ‘in one mind’ about rejecting it. To doubt is to waver between the two, to believe and disbelieve at once and so be ‘in two minds’.”(1) This morning we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

From Prisoner To Prince Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 3, 2009

Joseph went thru trials he didn’t understand so God could prepare him for something bigger. Sometimes trials we face are a result of God making us more like Him.

Intro. For the sake of time, I will not read the entire text. Remember, Joseph has been sold and scandalized. He was in the middle of a storm that was God’s plan for him. I. The Dedication - vs. 4 There are two imprisoned with Joseph. There may have been a conspiracy to kill ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Over Anxiety PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 28, 2024

This sermon encourages overcoming anxiety through faith in God, seeking His peace and blessings amidst life's worries and fears.

Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joyous occasion to gather together once again, united in our pursuit of understanding, wisdom, and peace. We are here to seek comfort in the Word of God, to find solace in His teachings, and to learn how to apply His truth in our daily lives. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Topics: Maximize Today

Surviving Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Aug 2, 2010

This is the third message in the series "Survivor" where we look at how to survive in our world through the power of prayer.

SURVIVOR SERIES #3 – SURVIVING THROUGH PRAYER Today, we are continuing with our sermon series entitled SURVIVOR And what we’ve been doing over the last several weeks, is talking about the fact that in light of… --the bad economy --lay offs --bail outs --these tough times ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anchored In The Deep

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 15, 2021

Storms happen.......

February 20, 2016 I love a good thunderstorm. We don’t get really good thunderstorms here in California. Michigan, now, they have GOOD thunderstorms. Towering clouds, lightening, thunder, sheets of rain – the power of it is something to behold. Today we are going to talk about a very ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:18-28, Philippians 4:11-13, Matthew 11:28-30, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Trust Part 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2023

Everything in relationships rises and falls on trust! Do you believe that? Many authors and the Bible say it is a true statement!

Video Transition: Can God trust you? Sermon: Trust pt 3 Thesis: Everything in relationships rises and falls on trust! Do you believe that? Many authors and the Bible say it is a true statement! Trust is essential component to build and to experience if we desire to live “The Abundant life” in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On: "if Only"

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 20, 2025

“If only” is an anthropocentric phrase frequently associated with dwelling on a regretful wish.

In her book entitled: “The Green Knight,” Dame Jean Iris Murdoch, an Irish and British novelist and philosopher remarks: “Here was another 'if only' - if only he had acted quickly, spontaneously, throwing 'tact' and 'good form' to the winds. Just then she had needed him, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, 1 John 4:1, 1 Peter 3:18, Proverbs 31:6-7

The Faith Of A Mother

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 9, 2025

This morning, under the title "The Faith of a Mother," we’ll explore how a mother’s faith shines through the pages of Scripture, influences her family, and empowers her to stand strong.

Introduction • Today, we celebrate Mother's Day, a time to honor the incredible women who shape our lives with their love, strength, and faith. Mothers, you are a gift from God, and your faith can move mountains! • Theme: This morning, under the title "The Faith of a Mother," we’ll ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27-28, Luke 1:38, Hebrews 11:23, Proverbs 22:6, 2 Timothy 1:5, 1 Kings 17:13-16, Mark 7:25-30, Joshua 2:12-13, Proverbs 3:5-6, 2 Kings 4:26, Proverbs 18:21, Acts 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

When I Am Faced With A Trial

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

The story of Daniel in the bible starts out with him a 15 year-old boy.

When I Am Faced With a Trial “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his.21 He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. 22 He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God: Faithful And Righteous

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000

Forgiveness flows from His throne perpetually, through the perfect atoning work of Christ.

I want to talk to you about the most unpleasant subject that man has ever been forced to contemplate. It is, in fact, so very unpleasant, that men have tried to put the subject completely out of the realm of serious consideration, by saying that the thing itself is an old fashioned notion; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Orthodox

Rotten Mess Faith

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 22, 2002

We illustrate how Jesus had to walk Martha through three levels of faith.

TITLE DEED FAITH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ponder today ROTTEN MESSES and Faith. We must come to realize a problem is but a doorway of opporutnity for God to show His Plan! I ponder: Can people have faith and never use it? Are there levels of faith? How can I learn to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-46, Romans 12:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Will Find A Way

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 24, 2003

A sermon for the 7th Sunday after the Epiphany The Leper being lowered through the roof

7th Sunday after the Epiphany Mark 2:1-12 "Faith Will find A Way" 2:1 ¶ And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and he was preaching the word to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Seeking Understanding

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 1, 2014

God redeemed the world through suffering, and we can understand, if not fully comprehend, the mystery.

Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2014 Lumen Fidei On this first day after the solemn beginning of Lent, as we begin our forty-day retreat, the Church gives us some stark words. Deuteronomy tells us that the choice is between life and death, between blessing and curse. Honor and obey God alone, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-25

Denomination: Catholic

Gospel Hope To A Downcast Soul

Contributed by Dylan Justus on Sep 10, 2019

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Introduction: Anxious. Abandoned. Scared. Lonely. Dark. Depressed. Forsaken. Despair. Do any of these sound familiar? Have you ever had a season of life marked by these adjectives? Perhaps you lost a child, a sibling, a parent. Perhaps life was going great and then out of nowhere tragedy struck. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

... And Then God Showed Up Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 12, 2011

The Jews were fearful that their disobedience in not rebuilding the Temple was going to put them back into exile, but in their repentance they see a loving and forgiving God that absolutely blows their mind!

1In the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by the hand of Haggai the prophet, 2"Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to all the remnant of the people, and say, 3'Who is ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist