Sermons on Jesus Trial:

That Sinking Feeling Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 10, 2011

Followers of Jesus can have hope though His divine 1) Authority (Matthew 14:22–23), 2) Knowledge (Matthew 14:24–25), 3) Protection (Matthew 14:26–27), 4) Love (Matthew 14:28-31), and divine 5) Power (Matthew 14:32-33).

In his article, "Ten Years Later", R.C. Sproul said: "A full decade has passed since America suffered the tragedy of 9/11. Ten years ago, I repeatedly heard the question raised: “Where was God in all of this? Where was God on 9/11 when the planes crashed into the twin towers in New York, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Other

John’s Question

Contributed by Dan Finch on Dec 25, 2010

Everybody wants to be a winner and be on the winning team. John the baptizer was afraid that he was mistaken about Jesus because he saw him headed toward a cross. We are still a lot like John. Following Jesus is often not about winning.

It’s hard to be sure when you are in pain It’s easy to be confident when things are going well – when you are young, strong – LeBron James for instance, went on TV and had a whole show just to say that he was going to the Miami Heat. Look at me, look how confident I am. This is going to be great. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Methodist

Hurricanes - Praise Him In The Storm

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 8, 2008

STORMS of Life - Where is your faith? Praise Him! The disciples called out to the LORD in the middle of the storm. Jesus answered and stopped the storm. Then asked. Where is your Faith?

9.07.2008.Sermon.Hurricanes By William Akehurst, HSWC PRAISE HIM IN THE STORM Yesterday we were in the middle of the storm. Hurricane Hanna came up the coast and devastated portions of our coastline. We dodged most of the bullet, but ... On Friday morning, we were put in a state of alert. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Unstoppable Momentum Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Jan 30, 2014

When we come into relationship with Jesus Christ we are brought into an unstoppable momentum that brings us into the kingdom of God and propels us forward to finish the race we started.

I am so excited to begin a new sermon series this morning called UNSHAKEABLE. Over the next few weeks we will be looking at Hebrews chapter 12. In this study we will look at the big picture of God’s wonderful kingdom. • Hebrews 12 teaches us to grab hold of an unstoppable momentum that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kairos Moments

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 29, 2021

This sermon talks about the Kairos moments and the benefit they can have on our spiritual growth if we are willing to follow Jesus' words - "repent and believe."

OUTLINE 1. INTRODUCTION Overview of Discipleship and the benefit of Kairos moments 2. EXPLANATION OF KAIROS VS CHRONOS TIME 3. JESUS’ ANNOUCEMENT OF A KAIROS MOMENT (MARK 1:15) 4. OTHER KAIROS MOMENTS THROUGHOUT OF LIVES – When God uses life’s trials to enter into your reality and offers an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Get Past Frustration: Experiencing The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on May 7, 2009

The disciples were frustrated because Jesus was leaving, but the Holy Spirit gets us past frustration.

How to Get Past Frustration: Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit I. Introduction a. Have you ever lost your power? Were you frustrated? b. Personal Story: “My car wouldn’t start…I found out the battery connections were dirty…” c. Main Point/Theme: We can get past frustration when we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter 2020

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 9, 2020

An Easter sermon, what a year 2020 has been, a new appointment for us in Fiji. For the world a time of trial as it responds to COVID 19. We are in lockdown, but in Christ, there is so much to celebrate and be grateful for. Because of him we are no longer lost! He's alive.

Easter what a wonderful time to recall the love of God shown to us through Jesus Christ. It has been great over the past week to see posts on Facebook of how people are using the resources they have available in their homes and Corps centres to get many things achieved at this time. I today, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23, Revelation 1:13-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus In The Wilderness...its About Jesus And You

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 9, 2025

For those of us who follow the lectionary, every year we begin the Lenten season with story of Jesus in the wilderness...we will explore how this story reveals a lot about Jesus and also gives us insight into us when we are confronted by wilderness experiences

Every year when we begin the season of Lent….our first Sunday is focused on Jesus in the wilderness…. How do you feel about being in the wilderness? Some enjoy the wilderness….the smells, its beauty, the wilderness isolation away from traffic and people…. Others can live in the wilderness even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Christians Attitude

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 16, 2003

Count trials a joy.

A CHRISTIAN’S ATTITUDE James 1:1-4 Although we praise the Lord for the contributions that have been made to the world through Martin Luther, his comments about the book of James is in error. He called it a straw book because he thought James taught salvation through works. We know that salvation is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Take No Thought Series

Contributed by Tyreke Horsford on Feb 8, 2022

Be mindedful of life trials

In Matthew 6: 24 we see that Jesus said no one can serve two masters for a slave will love one or either hate the other or be devoted to the one and despise the other. You can’t serve God and serve wealth. In todays world we tend to idolize man and worship them instead of worshiping the Creator of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Are You A Friend Of God?

Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 15, 2018

Abraham's' faith on trial

What does GOD have to say about you? Can you imagine what it must feel like to have GOD reference you by name -- as HIS friend? What would it take to be known as a personal friend of GOD? Abraham is said to be a friend of GOD in two different passages, one of those spoken by GOD. Isaiah 41:8 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Welcoming God's Strange Messengers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 16, 2005

Trials are common to all people! What is not common, however, is your response to trials. In today’s sermon, James teaches you how to respond to your trials.

Scripture Someone once posted a sheet of paper on a bulletin board with the following heading: “You know it’s going to be a bad day when. . . .” Allow me to share a few of the “whens” with you. You know it’s going to be a bad day when. . . • You wake up to the soothing sound of running ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fireproof - If You Can't Take The Heat

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Standing up in trials

Harry Truman - If you can’t take the heat... The Kitchen is where it’s Cookin! What I know about Heat and pressure - Hot Wings! Iron into Steel Charcoal to Diamonds Jeremiah 12 - "Why do wicked prosper? Rub it in my face?" So you can run w/ the horses If you Mickey Mouse around with God - you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dove's Wings

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 9, 2000

A devotional for believers in trial

“AND I SAID, ‘OH, THAT I HAD WINGS LIKE A DOVE! I WOULD FLY AWAY AND BE AT REST. 7 BEHOLD, I WOULD WANDER FAR AWAY, I WOULD LODGE IN THE WILDERNESS. 8 I WOULD HASTEN TO MY PLACE OF REFUGE FROM THE STORMY WIND AND TEMPEST’.” I wonder if anyone has ever lived who has not at some point felt like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:6-8, Psalm 55:1-8

Denomination: Orthodox

You Can Conquer Disappointment

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018

God will allow trials and disappointments into our lives to help us learn to depend on him and bring us closer to him. There is never a time he is not present with us

YOU CAN CONQUER DISAPPOINTMENT JOB 2:1-10 GOD IS GOOD (ALL THE TIME) AND ALL THE TIME (GOD IS GOOD) THIS IS AN EJOYABLE CLICHÉ SAYING WHEN THINGS ARE GOING WELL, BUT CAN YOU REALLY MEAN THIS IN TIMES OF TRIAL OR ADVERSITY. WE ARE ACCUSTOMED TO SEEK COMFORT AND PEACE IN OUR LIVES. OUR WORLD ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist