Sermons on Handling Trials:

It's Going To Take More Than That

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 3, 2016

No matter how things may look God is still with us -- In the midst of TROUBLES – STORMS – TRIALS - of every sort we need to be aware that God is still with us and that He is still in control.

TITLE: IT’S GOING TO TAKE MORE THAN THAT SCRIPTURE: ACTS 27:1 / 27:9-11 / 27:14-19 / 27:27-31 / 27:37-44 / 28:1-6 It is important to understand that in all of our lives, God has an amazing assignment on us. With that assignment also comes anointing. It is an anointing that sustains ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"rowing Through Life" Series

Contributed by Joshua Neal on Nov 22, 2019

Anyone who has lived understands that in life there are hinderances and obstacles. Many of us have faced hinderances and have often wondered if Jesus recognizes where we are and what we have to deal with. The disciples are rowing and are hindered by a wave as Jesus passed was passing them by.

“ROWING THROUGH LIFE” Mark 6:45-52 intro: Famous Painting = Under the Wave off Kanagawa, about 1830–31, Katsushika Hokusai. Woodblock print (nishiki-e) in Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji. William Sturgis Bigelow Collection, Museum ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Things To Remember When In The Cave Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Apr 5, 2016

A cave signifies a dark place. Some of us face those dark times of life and it is vitally important to know how to behave while going through the trials of life.

Title: How To Behave In A Cave “Things to Remember When in the Cave” Text: I Samuel 22:1 For the next few weeks I want to talk about caves. More specifically I want to talk about how we are to behave when in the caves of life. We must clear something up about caves before we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Got Questions Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A sermon series on Job

God is Good…All the Time! “Got Questions?” Job 38-40 Presidents Calvin Coolidge was a man of few words, and the words he spoke were often blunt. A female journalist once told him, “Mr. President I made a $100 bet with another journalist that I could get you to say more than ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All For Good

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Sep 15, 2011

No matter what happens in our lives we can trust God because he is faithful to bring us into his perfect and good plan.

Some years ago a speedboat driver who had survived a racing accident described what had happened. He had been at almost top speed when his boat veered slightly and hit a wave wrong. This caused the boat to lose control and he was thrown from his seat as the boat went spinning. He was shot into the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Lutheran

When Troubles Come Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 29, 2013

So let me get this straight James... I am to 'rejoice' when troubles come my way?

A Study of the Letter of James James 1:1-8 August 21, 2013 Last week we learned a little about the background and history of the book of James. During this past week I asked you to read the ENTIRE book of James once every day… how many did that? Tonight we are going to begin our study in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Christians Suffer? Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 24, 2015

A sermon examining the age old question "WHY?"

Why Do Christians Suffer? I Peter 4:12-19 In the village of Miango, Nigeria, there is a guest house and a small church called Kirk Chapel. Behind the chapel is a small cemetery with 56 graves. Thirty-three of them hold the bodies of children of Christian missionaries. The stones read: "Ethyl ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

“The Christian must expect to be jostled by trials on the Christian way.” All kinds of experiences will come to us. There will be the test of our sorrows and disappointments that threaten to take away our faith. There will be the test of the seductions which seek to lure us from the right way.

Title: Perseverance Text: James:1:3-4 (KJV) 3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Introduction F. J. A. Hort, the New Testament scholar, writes: “The Christian must expect to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Yay, My Life Stinks!" Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Nov 13, 2008

Part 3 of our Fracture Series looks at how God uses trials to build our faith.

Fracture Part 3- Yay, My Life Stinks! Pastor Ryan Akers Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Helper In The Time Of Storm

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011

Sometimes God leads His children into storms. This sermon offers guidance and solace to fellow storm travelers.

A Helper In The Time Of Storm Chuck Sligh April 25, 2010 (NOTE: 5 MIN. BEFORE START: Show “The Storm” video downloaded from SermonSpice.com as intro to the sermon’s subject.) TEXT: Matthew 8:23-27 – “And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. 24 And, behold, there arose a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Habits Of The Man Of God: 2 Timothy 2 & 3

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 17, 2015

The Man of God runs away from sin, & runs toward God. The Man of God handles opposition with kindness and gentleness. The Man of God studies the Scriptures continuously.

Video: “Slap Her!” My favorite line in this video is when the child says why he won’t slap the girl. He says “Why? Because I’m a man!”. What does it mean to be a man? What does it mean to be a man of God? Ladies, the Bible has plenty to say about what it means to ...read more

Denomination: *other

Test & Trials, Why God Allows Them Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Aug 21, 2007

As we discussed last week, God will allow us to go through test and trials in order to perfect Christ’s character in us. When we are tempted, God has already determined we are able to resist the temptation. Many times we go through afflictions because we

Introduction • As we discussed last week, God will allow us to go through test and trials in order to perfect Christ’s character in us. • When we are tempted, God has already determined we are able to resist the temptation. • Many times we go through afflictions because we are disobedient to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 21:6-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spending Time In The Furnace

Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Oct 30, 2012

God often puts us through various tests/trials to grow our faith in Him.

Spending Time In The Furnace George Muller once said: “God likes to test the faith of His children in order to make them stronger so that they can eventually be winners! Yes, persecution, trials and tests, even sometimes suffering defeat, are spiritual food for our faith and helps us to grow ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

"God Does Give Us More Than We Can Handle"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 23, 2011

God loves us enough to give us more than we can handle so we finally call out to Him.

Lifting weights is an interesting trial for the body. I say trial because lifting weights is a lot like our walk with Jesus. If I was to start out doing 10 repetitions of 10 lbs for 1 set I could be sore the next day. But God made our bodies to be very adaptable. If we can exercise and increase by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

How To Face Trials? James 5:7-11

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 17, 2018

Are you going through a trial? Read this sermon how to face trials and the purpose of trials and have a divine perspective on facing trials.

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Scripture: James 5:7-11, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Romans 8:18, Hebrews 11:32-37, Hebrews 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God