Sermons on Fiery Trial:

A Proper Perspective On Pain

Contributed by James Crenshaw, Jr on Sep 8, 2006

This sermon helps to provide a Biblical Perspective on Personal Pain and Hardship.

Sermon: A Proper Perspective on Pain Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9 INTRODUCTION. On Saturday, July 17th, 1999 the world woke up to yet another apparent tragedy for the family of John F. Kennedy. Young John F. Kennedy, Jr.‘s plane never made it to its destination of Martha’s Vineyard....... The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

God Will Shake Your Jailhouse

Contributed by James Lowe on Feb 22, 2013

A sermon abput victory in spite of the circumstances

God will Shake your Jailhouse Acts 16:19-26 19. And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers, 20. And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:19-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Are You Going To Do? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

To encourage believers to trust in Jesus during tough times, make the choice to follow Him regardless of circumstances, and to always act in a way that glorifies God.

Good morning, church family. We're diving headfirst into Daniel 3:8-18 today, talking about Trusting Jesus in Tough Times, The Choice We Make, and posing the question: What Will You Do? As we know, life isn't always a bed of roses. Sometimes it’s tough, it’s scary, it's downright intimidating. But ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-18

Topics: Trusting, Jesus

The Character Of True Commitment

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 6, 2010

This message, using the backdrop of Paul's shipwreck on Melita, reveals some principles of commitment to Christ.

The Character Of True Commitment Text: Acts 27:9-10, 22-25 Intro: The word “committed” is found but twice in Acts chapters 27 and 28. And even there it does not refer to the Christian’s commitment to God. However, I find in these two chapters, a number of principles of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Peculiar People Of God

Contributed by Tony Maramara on Aug 7, 2010

We are God’s peculiar people, all His own, closest to His affections, under His powerful protecting care, the recipients of all the needed comfort and grace.

TOPIC: THE PECULIAR PEOPLE OF GOD TEXT: TITUS 2:14 Through our text, the Apostle Paul speaks of Christians as “the Peculiar People of God.” The word “peculiar” is commonly used to refer to “something odd” or “srange.” But that is not how it is used ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2010

The Lord Almighty is present with His children in the midst of the darkest nights.

Between The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (Psalm 46) 1. You never know for sure when troubles will arise, or where they come from. 2. This AP story broke this past week: LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A fire that did $20,000 in damages to a northeast Arkansas home wasn't caused by an electrical problem ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Standing In The Storm

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 9, 2010

If you wish to stand in the storm, you will hear and obey; if you do not you will experience destruction.

Standing in the Storm 02/15/09 AM Text: Matthew 7:13-27 Reading: Matthew 7:24-27 INTRODUCTION This weekend brought a rare event to the San Diego area – weather! We experienced a rare powerful winter storm system that brought about weather about as wild as it gets in Southern California. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#3 - Is God Far Away? Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 31, 2011

Is God far off? Why does it seem like He is? How should I act, pray, and live when it seems like God is far away?

#3 - Is God Far Away <ILLUS> Many of you remember where you were when you heard the news on 9/11? Many of you remember where you were when you heard the explosion on April 15th in OKC. In those kind of moments of chaos, so many people ask “Where is God?” This week, the world ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

I’m About To Make A Comeback

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 12, 2010

While there are bad things that happen to good people we must realize like Job that no matter what we go through we have to have a made up mind that God……..no matter what I go through I’m gone trust you !

“I’m about to make a Comeback “ Text :Job 13.15 Introduction: A. Why do bad things happen to good people ? The Book of Job, is one of the oldest manuscripts in the Bible, probably written before Exodus! It tells the story about a man who’s name bares the title of this ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Your Faith Working??

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

People have differing views about how faith is expressed and what it looks like when it is expressed. Faith to remove a problem and faith to endure a problem are both illustrated in Hebrews 11. Habakkuk’s struggle with faith is also addressed.

Is Your Faith Working? Hebrews 11 7-19-09 Intro I want to begin this morning with a question. Is your faith working? Since the Bible says, “The just shall live by faith” I would consider that question extremely important. Are you living by faith? Martin Luther applied that verse to justification. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Charismatic

Why? Understanding Life Events (I) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

Sometimes the events of our lives do not seem to make sense. But there are three things God is always doing (1) Bringing People to Moral Choice (2) Revealing Himself (3) Preparing His People for Eternity. This sermon examines what God was doing in the eve

Why? Understanding Life Events (I) 1 Kings 21 5-31-09 Intro I want to begin this morning with a brief clip from the movie, Faith Like Potatoes. How many have seen it? It’s a very good movie—based on a true story. Let me give a little background for the clip. Angus Buchan is a farmer in South ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29

Denomination: Charismatic

Living Above Our Storms: Part 1 - How Are You Facing Life's Difficulties? Series

Contributed by Sidney Sumida on Sep 15, 2009

Examining the keys to growing strong through the trials of life.

LIVING ABOVE OUR STORMS Part #1: How Are You Facing Life’s Difficulties? Introduction We are currently, here in the islands, in what is known as, "Hurricane season". Hurricane or Typhoon season is determined by a study of historical data collected over a period of time on weather patterns in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Charismatic

When You Are Under Attack

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 24, 2009

Of all cities in the world, none has been so frequently attacked like Jerusalem. Why is it so? It is because the place has a prophetic destiny. So, as a child of God, in case you are seriously under attack or you are wondering why you are sweating and str

WHEN YOU ARE UNDER ATTACK Dr. D. K. Olukoya Isaiah 59: 19 says, “So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.” Many people do not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sudden Storm

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jul 4, 2011

This sermon will help you see the purpose of sudden difficulties that erupt in your life; and how for you to respond to them.

Sudden Storm Matthew 14:22 – 36 By: JB Hall Introduction: The event we will be considering is recorded in 3 of the gospels: Matthew 14:22 - 36, Mark 6:45 - 56, and John 6:15 – 21. Here’s the scene: The disciples had just finished serving 5,000 people as Jesus performed a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Never Mind Why-Just Keep The Faith

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 25, 2011

The question always arises when a Christian has troubles or has some health issue.

The question always arises when a Christian has troubles or has some health issue. "I wonder what he did to cause this pain and suffering?" This question was always ask in the Old Testament days more so than its ask today. The book of Job is a great example of this very thing. The Bible says that ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8

Denomination: Baptist