Sermons on Faithful Suffering:

Facing Trials With Joy

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 16, 2012

Some people consider it pure joy when they escape trials. But James calls us to consider it pure joy when we face trials. This seems like an impossible thing to be able to do. What do we need to have if we are going to have joy in the midst of trials?

FACING TRIALS WITH JOY James 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Some people consider it pure joy when they escape trials. But James calls us to consider it pure joy when we face trials. This seems like an impossible thing to be able to do. What do we need to have if we are going to have joy in the midst of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12, 1 Corinthians 6:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Looks To The Faithful

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2013

When society contains people of opposing beliefs and lifestyles, it’s easy to get confused and start thinking that tolerance is the same as approval.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 6 January 2012 Judges 2:11,4:1, 6:1, 8:33, 13:1; 1 Cor. 1:27-29 God looks to the faithful Read the headlines: Family feud leaves 69 brothers dead! Powerful Government leader caught in “love Nest.” Gang rape leads to victim’s ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence Of True Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 13, 2015

The outgrowth of a personal relationship with Christ is a commitment to truth, love, and morality.

Several years ago I traded at a dry cleaner that has since gone out of business. One week I intended to drop off my clothes, but for some reason or other I never stopped by. Finally, on my way to the office that Friday morning, I had time. When I walked in, two ladies were at the counter. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: Faithful In Adversity Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Mar 14, 2001

Sermon on Joseph being faithful in adversity

JOSEPH: FAITHFUL IN ADVERSITY GENESIS 37:12-36 03/14/96 There was once a golfer who was having a perfectly horrible day on the gold course. When he didn’t hook the ball he sliced it, and when he didn’t slice the ball he hooked it. On each hole things got worst and worst. Finally on the 11th hole ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36

Denomination: Bible Church

Faith Conquers Fear

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Nov 23, 2025

You know the bible mentions FEAR around 300-400 times BUT it mentions faith/trust/believe 1,000 times. Let that sink in. Faith overcomes Fear and Fear is there to test our Faith!

2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Let us pray… Let me tell you a story. One day a man decides to clean his roof gutter. It was filled with leaves and dirt and it was blocking the drainage. So he puts up his ladder, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Proverbs 9:10, Proverbs 14:27, Psalm 111:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justification By Faith Alone! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2005

The question before Paul, Peter, and indeed us is, "How can a condemned sinner be justified?" Paul’s answer to this crucial question is before us in this sermon.

Scripture Charlie Chaplin was a huge movie star in the silent-picture era. One of the by-products of his popularity was the look-alike contests that sprung up around the country. Contestants attempted to imitate Chaplin dressed as the “tramp” character he made popular in his films. Even the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Studies In Ephesians: Faith Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011

Study in Ephesians about what is faith.

Note: This is a study through the book of Ephesians as done in 1995. One of the main sources I used at the time was Beacon Bible Commentary vol. 9. Title: Where is your faith? Theme: To show the different kinds of faith and to make sure we have the right one. Text: Eph 3:17 That Christ may ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Favoritsm And Faithful Deeds Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 3, 2009

This is number four in a summer sermon series on the Book of James

As the associate pastor in Abilene I was privilege to preach at several of the smaller congregations around there. After a while I learned not to be surprised at the various habits and rituals of the churches. One of the most unique surrounded the offering at Central Presbyterian in Stamford Texas. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Qualities Of A Faithful Man

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

What does it meanto be a faithful man?

INTRODUCTION How do we know if we are faithful? Is being faithful important? Most people would say that they are faithful? In the first couple of verse Paul tells the young evangelist Timothy to be strong in the grace of God. This means that Timothy is to keep in touch with the power of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Foolishness, Fearfulness, & Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 2, 2003

It is foolish to disavow God, and people who do that deal with a certain level of fear. However, the people of God need to remain faithful.

August 3, 2003 Sunday Evening Title: Foolishness, Fearfulness, Faithfulness Text: Psalm 14:1-7 (Psalm 53:1-6) Introduction 1. As we continue our study of the Psalms, we come to Psalm 14. A. Psalm 14 and Psalm 53 are very closely related...having many of the Psalm verses. B. So we will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7, Psalm 53:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Faithful Till The End

Contributed by Joel Santos on Mar 19, 2005

THE LORD’S FINAL WORDS "IT IS FINISHED" 1. REVEALS THAT JESUS FAITHFULLY FULFILLED HIS MISSION, 2. REVEALS THE PERSEVERANCE OF JESUS.

FAITHFUL TILL THE END "IT IS FINISHED" (JOHN 19:30) INTRODUCTION: THE SIXTH SAYING FROM THE CROSS IS FOUND IN JOHN 19:30. "When He had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, He bowed His head and gave up His spirit” (John 19:30). Illustration The Greeks had a race in ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passing On A Legacy Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 27, 2004

1 of 2 on sharing your faith. This message is on sharing your faith with your children. Source for the outline came from Timothy Peck on sermon Central

Most of the time when you think of passing on a legacy you consider the ways you can leave some THING to your descendants—Wealth, a name, jewelry, or maybe a special antique.  There is a more valuable thing you can leave to your children than all of these. It is the legacy of faith… “Listen, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Boat Was Now In The Middle Of The Sea…

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 25, 2012

We need to know how to deal with unexpected scenarios!

Boat was now in the middle of the sea… Mathew 14:24”…the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.” We need to know how to deal with unexpected scenarios! "Who would expect to face a complex day? None of us! We expect smooth, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:20-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Long, O Lord? Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 21, 2010

Habakkuk asks the main question, ’How Long, O LORD?’ through a very confusing time in Judah’s history. Deals with suffering, hope, and our LORD’s sovereignty

How Long, O LORD? Written in 2007, Sterling C. Franklin Feel free to use (and not take credit for) this message, but please do necessary preparation for your congregation’s sake! :) TEXT Habakkuk 1:1-2:1 (ESV) 1:1 The oracle that Habakkuk the prophet saw. 2 O LORD, how long shall I cry for ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Caution: God Working Series

Contributed by John Sears on Sep 15, 2011

Is the idea that God is working just wishful thinking? What does that look like if he is?

(Introduction) (Other ideas might be the pains of road construction: and the signs that say, “Completed in 2011 as promised) The grief of my grandfather’s loss was still fresh. His wife, my step grandmother, had passed away unexpectedly. She was alive and well as they went to bed. He awoke ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Christian Church