Sermons on Hour Of Trial:

No Pain, No Gain Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 13, 2012

Trials are inevitable and become beneficial. James helps us prepare for what IS coming.

1. I like what one man wrote about God’s curriculum for life: • He has a course entitled, “Testing 101” • The Class Yell is “Ouch!” • The school colors are Black and Blue • The class motto is: This too shall pass 2. Testing is a common ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Big Bounce - Pt. 2 - Bump Basics! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 16, 2012

We prefer the easy road. We try to avoid any obstacles. We must learn to handle “The Big Bounce!”

“The Big Bounce” Pt. 2 - Bump Basics Text: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14 David consulted with all of his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. Then David addressed the entire assembly of Israel, "If it seems right to you, and it is God's will, let's invite all our relatives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Jesus And The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011

In Matthew 14:22-33 we learn that in our life’s storms God leads us into the storms; prays for; comforts us; teaches us and brings us out of the storm

Jesus And The Storms Of Life Chuck Sligh January 2006 TEXT: Matthew 14:22-33 – “And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011

Habakkuk (along with Job and Gideon) struggled with the question of why God allows His people to suffer. God answered Habakkuk, the subject of this sermon.

Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? Chuck Sligh January 17, 2010 TEXT: Turn to Habakkuk 1 (the fifth to the last book in the Old Testament) INTRODUCTION Illus. – There was a couple in the church I pastored in Wiesbaden, Germany. They were faithful to the Lord; faithful to services of the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Test For Living In The Light Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012

The real test of love is when things are offensive, trying, tough and tiring. Jesus did His best work under offense. John says this is a test of our true supernatural nature.

A Test for Living in the Light 1 John 2:7-11 "Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. 8 At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Mud In Your Eye

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 8, 2011

In situations that at great trials, when we ask "Why Me?" we see that it is an opportunity for God to get the glory.

MUD IN YOUR EYE JOHN 9:1-41 HERE IS THE SCENE: READ JOHN 9:35-41 35 Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him, he said, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?" 36 "Who is he, sir?" the man asked. "Tell me so that I may believe in him." 37 Jesus said, "You have now seen him; in ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Life Really Gets Hard (I) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009

Benefits gained by those who persevere through trials are discussed. James tells us to rejoice in hardship; sermon examines why.

When Life Gets Really Hard James 1:2-12 4-13-08 How would you respond this morning if you received a call telling you that terrorists had just blown up your house and your insurance had expired yesterday? How would you respond if your boss called to tell you his business had fall off and he was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Charismatic

When Life Really Gets Hard (Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009

God gives wisdom to those who ask and enables them to successfully navigate difficult circumstances in life.

When Life Gets Really Hard (II) James 1:5-12 4-27-08 We are currently in the book of James, chapter 1. James begins this book with the subject of trials. Is anybody in a trial at this time in your life? Has anybody here walked thru a few valleys during your Christian journey? What is the one ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Meeting The Exalted Christ Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 29, 2008

Was it worth suffering and maybe dying for this Jewish rabbi called Jesus Christ whom they had never seen? Who was really more powerful: the Caesar in Rome or the Christ in heaven? We have similar decisions to make. Are we going to look to peo

Meeting the Exalted Christ Revelation 1:9-12 Purpose: To describe Christ’s awesome glory. Aim: I want the listener to deepen their adoration for Christ. INTRODUCTION: The Christians who received this letter from John were something like us. They had never seen the Lord Jesus Christ. They had ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Survive Your Circumstances

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 11, 2015

A sermon examining how to endure great difficulty in this life.

How To Survive Your Circumstances I Kings 17:1-7 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ Friday the 13th 1972 a Uruguayan Air Force plane was carrying a college rugby team to play a match in Chile. While flying over the Andes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Paul Part Vii - From Disaster To Destiny Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 31, 2016

Paul's journey to his destiny in Rome.

INTRODUCTION • Last week how Acts 15 and the decision that kept us free in Jesus - grace. • We often speak of destiny at Water of Life. You are not an accident, but the truth is most of us don’t know how destiny unfolds. • I want to walk you through how Paul’s ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Genuine Christian Living-Part 2-The Heat Is On Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 16, 2017

Part 2 of our James series

“Bona Fide” A study of James Genuine Christian Living Part 2 “The Heat is on” James 1:1-4, 1:12-15 Years ago I decided that I needed to change my profession This was years before I was a firefighter or a pastor I was still making living working cattle ranches I can ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Help I Cant Swim Isaiah 43:2

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 21, 2013

God says when we pass through the waters He will be with us and the rivers shall not over flow us. When we walk through a fire we will not be burned.

Help, I can’t swim Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. 3 For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Patience And Wisdom

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

This is an expositional Series on James

James Chapter 1:1-8 Patience and Wisdom Let's turn to James chapter one. Saul, a quite, shy Israelite was asked to be king of Israel. He reigned over the country a year before his real character showed. The Philistine Army had gathered at the borders of Israel to attacked them. The people of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational