Sermons on Hour Of Trial:

It's Time To Wake Up!

Contributed by Kevin Johnson on Aug 17, 2001

Alerting Christians to our responsibilities in light of the lateness of the hour.

Title: “It’s time to wake up!” Text: Rom. 13:11 Intro. Read text. Talk about alarm clocks. Can I tell you, I don’t like alarm clocks! Why? Because alarm clocks are designed to alert you to the fact that it’s time to get up – more sleep is not an option! Elaborate I believe that spiritually ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Reduce Speed: Keeping Calm Under Pressure" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 29, 2003

Jesus’ secrets for keeping calm in spite of the pressure of the hour.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Fourth Sunday of Lent March 30, 2003 “Reduce Speed: Keeping Calm Under Pressure” Luke 22:47-53 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture shows Jesus being ushered into a pressure packed situation almost immediately upon leaving a time of intense prayer. A crowd of angry, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-53

Denomination: Methodist

The Power To Take Courage. Series

Contributed by Rev. Tim Thompson on Aug 22, 2008

TO GO FORWARD IN THIS HOUR WE MUST TAKE COURAGE.

THESE POINT WILL HELP US IN THE DAYS TO COME. 1.WE CAN TAKE COURAGE BECAUSE OF FAITH. A. JOS, 14:6 B. HEB 11 IT ALL BECAUSE OF FAITH IN JESUS. 2. WE CAN TAKE COURAGE BECAUSE OF GOD POWER. HE IS ABLE TO SHOW US HIS POWER IN THIS HOUR. 3. WE CAN TAKE COURAGE BECAUSE OF GOD PROMISE. 4. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fit To Be Tried

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016

When in the pains of trial the question is never "Why me?" but "Why not me?"

INTRO: 1. What the Lord does here in this passage may surprise us – He invites Satan to try Job. a. Trials is not a sign of failure in your life, but success. b. It’s God’s way of saying, my servant is ‘fit to be tried.’ 2. Why did the Lord have such ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Agonizing Cry Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years. (PREACHED DURING COVID LOCK DOWN)

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION AGONIZING CRY OF JESUS Good morning, Family. I am hoping and praying that everyone is well and is staying safe. Today is our third Sunday that we have NOT been able to WORSHIP together as a FAMILY. And I know it is HARD on everyone not being able to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-72, Mark 15:1-20, Mark 15:22-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Veil Was Torn Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Today we are in part 2 of 3-part series titled: “Were you there”?

Quick recap of last weeks message: Began on Friday, with Martha serving Jesus and disciples supper, and Mary anointing Jesus’ feet in Bethany. Jesus foretold His death. As Jesus and the disciples approach Jerusalem, He sends a couple disciples to get a donkey, and a couple disciples to secure a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-61

Who Is This Man That Winds & Waves Obey?

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 26, 2022

Trials test our metal, give opportunity to use faith, drive us to God & give new revelations of God. Jesus stopping the storm altered and elevated the disciple's revelation of who Jesus is. Who is He to you?

“WHO IS THIS MAN THAT WINDS & WAVES OBEY?” Mark 4:35-41 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HONESTY IS NOT ALWAYS THE BEST POLICY 1. Today is Shirley and Ben's 30th wedding anniversary. Shirley said to Ben, "Please tell me, how do you think I look after 30 years of marriage?" 2. Ben ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Although....yet I Will”

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 15, 2008

Habakkuk sees the invasion of the Babylonian army. He sees the 70 years of Babylonian captivity, He sees the total, utter and complete devastation in the land of Judah. He sees a time when there will be no more figs, no more fruit, no more fields, no mo

Habakkuk sees the invasion of the Babylonian army. He sees the 70 years of Babylonian captivity, He sees the total, utter and complete devastation in the land of Judah. He sees a time when there will be no more figs, no more fruit, no more fields, no more flock, no more flesh, and no more ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

(What To Do When All Hell Break Loose In Your Life)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 28, 2017

AND A LOT OF TIMES WE FIND OURSELVES USING THE WORD HELL LOOSELY A LOT OF TIMES WHEN IT'S HOT OUTSIDE SOME OF US FIND OURSELVES SAYING IT'S HOT AS HELL

Job 1:1 (KJV) There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil. Job 1:13-19 (KJV) And there was a day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house: [14] And ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Cracked Pots? God's Plan

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2014

God has a plan and we do not have to wait until we have perfect conditions to begin. Try, and try again.

I AM A CRACKED POT? THIS SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE TO ME? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 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 ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Triumph Over Trials Sermon Iii: View Suffering As Inevitable But Redeemable Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, when awareness of the inevitability of suffering gives rise to questions and doubts, mature Christians rely on the Word of God and reflect upon personal experiences of trusting God in and through it all.

MATURE CHRISTIANS VIEW SUFFERING AS INEVITABLE BUT REDEEMABLE Talking to myself this past week, a question posed by many kept surfacing in my mind: “Why am I Suffering”? The answer I gave to myself was, “I am not suffering”. My motto could very well be ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-5, Job 11:13-16, Job 23:8-12

Triumph Over Trials Sermon Vi: Take Refuge In The Comfort Of God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, when troubles overwhelm and even Christians find themselves at their wits' end, mature Christians decide to look upon their extremity as an opportunity to renew their trust in the Lord as their refuge.

WHEN TROUBLES OVERWHELM, CHRISTIANS TAKE REFUGE IN THE COMFORT OF GOD Perhaps you’ve heard it said, or you yourself have said, “I’m at my wits’ end”! In other words: “I’m so exhausted trying to figure out how to deal with problems and difficult situations that I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Conformity Is This World’s Sheep Dog Trials – A Very Serious Matter Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 26, 2022

Conformity is the rule these days under increasing totalitarianism, but that will present problems for the Christian. One stands firm or compromises. To be faithful means holding fast to God’s word, not yielding our faith to distorted values so that we “fit in.” This is a difficult area.

CONFORMITY IS THIS WORLD’S SHEEP DOG TRIALS – A VERY SERIOUS MATTER INTRODUCTION TO CONFORMITY The sheep dog trials found in sheep breeding countries is a competition where sheep dogs round up a group of sheep and ensure they are penned. The winner is the fastest. Australia, New Zealand and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:4, Romans 8:29, Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 3:10, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Peter 1:14, Galatians 2:11-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justice And Injustice In Court - On Trial – But What Is The Verdict? Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 28, 2022

Justice is crying out for satisfaction in this horrible unjust world. Justice is allied to TRUTH so truth must be pursued so that justice can be implemented. Injustice, Justice and Truth are explored.

JUSTICE AND INJUSTICE IN COURT - ON TRIAL – BUT WHAT IS THE VERDICT? PART 2 OF 2 I would like to take up our examination from last time and am repeating the last two paragraphs. This time we will be looking further into biblical justice. JUSTICE IS CRYING OUT FOR SATISFACTION Our governments ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:9-19, Isaiah 33:7-8, Zechariah 8:3-5, Isaiah 10:1-2, Romans 4:3, Romans 6:13, Philippians 1:11, Hebrews 12:11, Micah 3:1-3, Micah 3:4, Galatians 6:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conformity Is This World’s Sheep Dog Trials – A Very Serious Matter Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 14, 2022

The world is moving to a universal conformity as governments legislate for uniformity and control. But what about the Christian for he/she must not compromise the faith. As evil increases how will that impact Christians. Compromise is an ever increasing danger.

CONFORMITY IS THIS WORLD’S SHEEP DOG TRIALS – A VERY SERIOUS MATTER INTRODUCTION TO CONFORMITY The sheep dog trials found in sheep breeding countries is a competition where sheep dogs round up a group of sheep and ensure they are penned. The winner is the fastest. Australia, New Zealand and the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:4, Romans 12:1-2, Romans 8:29, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Timothy 6:3, 1 Peter 1:14, Galatians 2:11-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational