Sermons on Handling Trials:

Waiting On God Beyond Expected Time

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 25, 2002

A THEOLOGICAL VIEW OF THE TRIALS WE MUST SUBSTAIN AS PART OF OUR FAITH AND BELIEF.

WAITING ON GOD BEYOND EXPECTED TIME THIS TEXT IS ONE THAT TRULY DEFINES THE MANY MIRICLES JESUS HAD PERFORMED IN THE LATTER PART OF HIS MINISTRY, NEVERTHELESS; THE MIRICLE HE HAD PERFORMED IN THIS EVENT WAS TO BE AN IMPRESSION UPON THE DECIPLES. JOHN 11:4 NOTICE: WHEN JESUS HAD GOTTEN NOTICE OF ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-4, John 11:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Could Have Been There

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 21, 2001

What would you have done if you had been at Jesus’ trial?

If You Could Have Been There 1. "Back to the Future" story 2. Moses b. 1500 B.C. Elijah 900 B.C. only time travelers. Matt. 17 Transfiguration. 3. Vs. 1 “Very early in the morning” Illegally arrested Jesus at night and conducted a trial. Powerful Sanhedrin-70 men-supreme ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Calms The Storms Of Trouble

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 25, 2002

how Jesus comforts us at the loss of a loved one and other trials in life

April 25, 2002 John 14:1-12 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Peace In The Midst Of The Storm

Contributed by John Miller on Jul 21, 2002

You can have peace in the trials of life no matter what the circumstances are.

PEACE IN THE MIDST OF THE STORM By Rev. John D. Miller I am sure if I were to ask the question, "how many of you have experienced storms in your life," every hand would be raised because that’s how life is. Life has storms and no one is immune to them and yet in the midst of these storms, for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doesn't God Love Me? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 13, 2005

In the midst of trials, we need to know that God loves us and has a purpose

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 „X When you are going through difficult times do you feel loved by God? „X How do you think you would feel if you were seeing your family being persecuted because of their faith or if you suffer persecution because of your faith in Jesus? „X Would you feel loved? Abandoned? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Obstacles Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 9, 2006

Learn how to overcome obstacles as you study the trials which Nehemiah faced.

As Nehemiah led the Israelite people to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem they faced many obstacles. They faced challenges and obstacles as a group. (2:19---laughter and ridicule) (2:19---slander) (4:1-6---mockery) (4:7-9---plots) (4:10---tired ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Helen Allen on Mar 12, 2006

The storms and trials of life are part of the process of God building us into his kingdom.

Imagine a situation where a homeless man is begging on the streets of London. A well-dressed man in a stretch limo pulls up next to him and offers him a job as vice-president of his company. You might think that sounds like a fairy tale; but that is exactly what God has done for us. We don’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Where Have You Built?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 10, 2005

This sermon is about building a life and faith that will stand the trials and tribulations of modern living.

Where Have Your Built? – Matthew 7: 21 - 29 Intro: Nick spared no expense in building his beautiful, big ranch-style home covered in limestone. – Built over a mine shaft – caved in – for lack of planning. I. Verse 21 – “not everyone who says Lord, Lord, . . .” A. Lord = KURIOS – Rabbi, My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Word Of Encouragement To God's Children

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

this sermon is to encourage beleivers who face discouragement through various trials and tribulations

A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO GOD’S CHILDREN OUTLINE 1.DO NOT LOSE YOUR FAITH AND CONFIDENCE 2.DO NOT BE WEARY IN DOING GOOD 3.DO NOT BE HASTY IN DECIDING YOUR DESTINY 4.DO NOT FEEL FORSAKEN AND WEAKENED 5.DO NOT FORGET GOD’S TIMING THE MESSAGE A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO GOD’S CHILDREN 1.DO NOT ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strength For Joyful Endurance

Contributed by Michael Prescott on Mar 20, 2007

Knowledge and spiritual understanding of Gods will gives strength to endure lifes trials with joy.

If you remember, a couple of weeks ago, I pointed out that there where 5 things that Paul outlines in verses 10-11 that inevitably result from the knowledge that we receive from scripture when the Holy spirit enlightens our understanding of it and we apply it in wisdom. We’ve already looked at the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Blindness Is An Opportunity

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Dec 4, 2007

God will use the times of trial in our lives for the victory he gives freely.

“The Blindness is an opportunity” “God will use the times of trial in our lives for the victory he gives freely.” Sunday Morning Sermon John 9:1-34 11.11.07 Intro: (Advance) For the most part we don’t know what suffering is. The other day I couldn’t find the remote – I looked everywhere! I was in ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temptation Is Just Another Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Aug 26, 2008

Many trials and temptations, but all too often we are not even aware of them.

We’ve been with Matthew’s passage many times in our Christian worship, we’ve heard the Word of God and we know all about temptation. In fact over the course of preaching, the trials of temptation come up in many forms, many ways. After all, we all know about temptation – we’re experts at it! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Congregational

We Can!

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 15, 2010

We can overcome lifes trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others.

Title: We can! Text: Acts 16:22-34 Thesis: We can overcome life’s trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others. Introduction In Shawshank Redemption, Andy Dufresne is wrongfully convicted of a crime and sent to prison. He is a model prisoner and was recruited by the Warden to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jehovah-Jireh “the Eternally Self Existent One Who Will Provide” Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 13, 2011

This name for God is revealed when Abraham faced the greatest trial of his life.

Purpose: To exalt God as the great provider. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in God's glorious provision of salvation. INTRODUCTION: Jehovah Jireh is one of the many compound names for God. Most of these names comes from a specific event where Jehovah (Yahweh) personally intervenes in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Know That I Know That I Know

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Apr 23, 2010

Job's assurity through all of life's troubles and trials is that his Redeemer liveth

I Know that I Know that I Know Job 19:25-27 KJV Introduction: I want to give out the definitions of two words before we get started here tonight if I may. 1. Revelation: ¡Ka striking disclosure of something not previously known. 2. Redeemer: ¡Kto buy back, or to get back, to recover as by ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist