Sermons on Paul On Trial:

"Jesus, The One Who Will Bless All Nations Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Feb 14, 2004

At a time of his greatest trial, God revealed to Abraham the greatest blessing which the world would ever know.

200354.ser Preparations for Christmas # 2 “Jesus, the One Who Will Bless All Nations” CLBC November 16, 2003 a.m. Subject: Salvation Theme: Jesus Christ, the means of Salvation Passage: Genesis 22: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:8-16, Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Deal With It? How?

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 13, 2001

A series of questions and narrative answers using both contemporary biography and the story of how Jesus dealt with difficulties and trials.

Text: Luke 4 Title: Deal With It? How? Topic: Christian Living Theme: Living with Difficulties & Trials Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness encouraging God’s people in my care to deal with difficulties and trials as Jesus did. Response: Individuals will commit themselves to using the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

Where Was God? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 3, 2002

When persecution and trial attack God’s people, even some of the most faithful ask: "Where Was God?"

OPEN: Clarence Jordan, author of the "Cotton Patch" New Testament translation and founder of the interracial Koinonia farm in Americus, Georgia, was getting a red-carpet tour of another minister’s church. With pride the minister pointed to the rich, imported pews and luxurious decorations. As ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Lord Of The Storm! Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Sep 20, 2004

part seven of "A purpose driven life". We were created to be like Christ even in the midst of trials.

Mark 4:35-41 As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, ?Let?s cross to the other side of the lake.? 36 He was already in the boat, so they started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed). 37 But soon a fierce storm arose. High waves began to break into the boat until it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Testing Our Faith Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 25, 2008

When we have tough times in our lives, are we being tested, or is this a trial? What’s the difference?

January 13, 2008 – Testing our Faith We’re going to start a new series on the book of James today. Great topics are covered in this book: Trials & Temptations, Faith & Deeds, Taming the Tongue, Wisdom, Submission, Knowing the Future, Patience, and Prayer. We start in chapter one, where James, the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Moms

Contributed by Fred Mueller on May 18, 2007

A Mother’s Day sermon, reflecting on the struggles and trials of Bible mothers, especially focusing on the story of Moses’ mom.

Sermonmay132007 Hillsborough Reformed Church May 13, 2007 Mothers Day “Bible Moms” Bible moms did not have it easy. Once upon a time, the Hebrews lived in the land of Egypt. They had a good life there and were favored by the Egyptians. An ancestor of theirs, Joseph, had saved the empire when a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cares Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jun 27, 2007

Series start to learn about how to stand when others fall to trials of life. Cares are a tool of the Devil.

Standing In the Storm(Cares) There is a parable in Matt.7 and Luke 6 about two houses. One is built on a rock and another was built on sand. This is a great lesson about the way ALL PEOPLE face storms in life. One house stood while the other fell. This is the way people do when faced with all the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:13-19, Mark 4:13-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith That Builds Champions

Contributed by Josiah Drawhorn, Thd. Mce on May 13, 2008

Grasp hold of the only thing that will take you through the trials and tribulation of daily living. Faith... it moves mountains!

PART 1 – THE GRAIN OF MUSTARD SEED MATTHEW 17:20. MARK 4:8-9 1. GRASP the Word of God with knowledge of it is true power when spoken. 2. RETURN a yield of profit of 30%, 60%, 100% by the trying of true Faith in God’s Word. 3. ANOINTING every nerve and fiber to stand still while the storm passes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Consider Him

Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 21, 2011

EOLS: Jesus’ example of suffering and exaltation gives us courage and endurance against trials and tribulations of life.

Consider Him I owe a debt of gratitude to my good friend singer/songwriter Steve Rogers for inspiring me with his song “Consider Him.” Where indicated * the line comes from this song. Heb 12:1-3 (1) Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Job As A Man Of God

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Apr 30, 2013

In times of suffering there is a man of God that we could consider as part of our encouragement to press on and face the trials and suffering.

JOB AS A MAN OF GOD Introduction: The book of Job has no concrete evidence that Job wrote it while it is possible that may Job written it. Job means “hated” or “the much persecuted.” Perhaps “Job” was a nickname his friends gave him during his suffering. Three ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

I Am He

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 21, 2016

Jesus, throughout His ordeal of trial and the cross volunteered for us and said over and over, "I Am He."

I AM HE JOHN 18:3-19:37 #IAmHe JESUS SAID OVER AND OVER: I AM HE READ JOHN 18:3-9 “So Judas came to the grove, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and Pharisees. They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons. 4 Jesus, knowing all that was going to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jtv: Amazing Race #6 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 30, 2019

Jesus’ rising promotes on external perspective to endure life’s trial. Culture cannot give us this perspective.

He has risen. He has risen indeed. Over the whole season of Lent, we have been taking a fresh look at the Lenten scriptures through the lens of TV. The average American watches over 29 hours of TV and whether we wish to admit it or not, TV infects or affects our lives. From what we purchase to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 2, 2017

If you want to demonstrate true wisdom in times of trial, don't boast; just behave with genuine humility.

Jean Crist, of Niagara Falls, New York, talks about a man in her town named Neal. He is a kind and loveable character that many consider to be quite simple minded. So, time after time, people in her town come up to him and offer him his choice of a dime or a nickel. He always takes the larger ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Condemnation By The Council Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 23, 2019

This is the account of Jesus’ trial before Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin. He makes an undeniable claim that He is the Messiah and Son of God.

HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (29) Condemnation By The Council Matthew 27:1; Mark 15:1; Luke 22:66-71 (focal passage) Tom Lowe 2/5/2008 Date: Friday of Jesus’ Final Week Location: Jerusalem This is the account of Jesus’ trial before Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin. He makes an undeniable claim that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:66-71

Denomination: Baptist

What Faith Requires: Persist Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 7, 2020

We seek God through the ups and downs of life - the trials and struggles. This means that faith requires us to PERSIST.

What Faith Requires: Persist Mark 6:1-6 Introduction We are called to have faith in Jesus - to believe in Him, His power, His Strength, and His Presence. The life of Faith is not always easy - in fact, it is often difficult and that’s why we need the strength and presence of Christ. We are making ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ