Sermons on Paul On Trial:

Be Still And Know

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 27, 2023

It is against human nature to stand still when trials, problems and panic attacks are crushing us. Faith says I will trust God's plans.

BE STILL --- STAND STILL --- STAND FIRM By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Two part lesson) STAND STILL: waiting patiently, a condition or situation with no movement, not give up, hold on, continue, no rush, to be patient. DO WE REALLY TRUST GOD KNOWS HOW ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:9, Numbers 11:5, Romans 8:15, Exodus 14:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Joy In The Midst Of Struggles PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2025

God’s presence brings peace and joy in life’s storms; we can trust Him, rejoice, and find hope even amid trials and uncertainty.

Friend, if your week has felt like a hailstorm of headlines and heartaches, you’re in good company here. God gathers the weary and the worried and whispers hope. He knows about the tightness in your chest at 2 a.m., the text that didn’t come, the bill that did, the doctor’s words you keep ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7, Psalm 16:11, James 1:2-4, John 16:33

Topics: Transcendent Joy, God's Peace

Coated - Pt. 3 - Forgetfulness Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 11, 2016

You have been told you should have hope . . . why? Your trial, heartache & pain make you the exception, don’t they? They would, but you are coated!

Coated
 Pt. 4 - Forgetfulness Introduction
 Paul demanded that we be people that are overflowing with hope because we serve the God of all hope. However, as I mentioned in the first series where we attacked hopelessness it is apparent that many of us don't live up to that mandate. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:50-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From A Suffering Church Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

The Church at Smyrna was a suffering church. They had experienced past afflictions and were going to encounter sever trials so they are encouraged to endure. A suffering church needs to look to their Lord and look to their future.

Lessons from a Suffering Church Revelation 2:8-11 8 "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty-- yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Coated - Pt. 2 - With Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 25, 2016

You have been told you should have hope . . . why? Your trial, heartache & pain make you the exception, don’t they? They would, but you are coated!

Coated - 
Pt. 2 - With Introduction
We are combating hopelessness. We are challenging you to quit quitting. Give up giving up. Paul told us we could be overflowing with hope. So we have begun to tell you why we should have hope. You can have hope because our Father prefers you. You are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Work Of Christ

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 15, 2019

Apostle Paul wants us to experience the love of Christ and to show the love of Christ.

The Work of Christ Philippians 1:1-11 Introduction/ Greeting Good morning again, we are in the first week of the New Year … how is that going? The holiday meals are eaten The presents opened Hopefully time has returned to semi-normal. You have made your New Year’s resolutions… still on track ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

What Will We Wear?

Contributed by John Newton on Jan 15, 2022

Paul tells us about the spiritual wardrobe that the Holy Spirit provides for us

“What will we wear?” Back when I was first ordained, that was a question that many people asked themselves on a Sunday morning. In those days, people used to dress up for church. Tie straight, pants pressed, shoes polished… People would talk about putting on their Sunday best. By and large, that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11-17

Denomination: Episcopal

"If I Had It To Do Over Again,..."

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 16, 2015

Sermon could be used leading up to Easter concerning individuals who made poor decisions leading to the arrest and then the trials of Jesus. Their sins are probably similar to those we have committed. Would they (we) do the same thing over again?

“If I Had It To Do Over Again, …” Text: Luke 22:1-6 I. Welcome II. Introduction Have you ever regretted a decision you made? Guys, has your wife ever asked you: “If you had it to do over again, would you still marry me?” And, I hope you had sense enough to know how to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perseverance

Contributed by Dennis King on Oct 25, 2022

Perhaps you've been lucky and haven’t had to endure a lot of life’s common trials and tribulations. If so, “persevering or perseverance” might not resonate much with you?

Perseverance Perseverance means various things to different people at different stages of their lives. Let's rethink some of the situations we encountered where we demonstrated tenacious determination before we discuss biblical characters that displayed exceptional perseverance. What does the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:27, Job 42:10, Romans 8:18, 1 Peter 5:8, Hebrews 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Walk With Him

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Dec 1, 2006

Paul had never been to Colosse, but was hearing some strange reports of deception. In the NIV version of chapter 2, verse 1 Paul said that he was “struggling” for them. They were doing something wrong, and Paul was responsible for them even though he had

WALK WITH HIM <Power Point presentation available upon request> The book of Colossians was written by the Apostle Paul, to the church in Colosse. This was a little different church than the norm. They were having problems with staying on track with serving God. Paul had never been to Colosse, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Do You Receive The Word Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 5, 2008

The philosophers of Paul’s day are not really that much different from what we see in the world around us in a post-Christian society. How Paul addressed them can help us in dealing with people who collect thoughts like Matchbox cars.

What did you collect as a child? I collected a number of things, pennies, model trains, marbles, and Matchbox® cars. I would wait anxiously until my mother would drive me down to the toy store so I could drool over the latest and greatest tiny little car or truck. I used to show off my more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

True Or False - Two Ways To Heaven”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 2, 2020

We have arrived at Galatians Chapter 3. Chapters 1-2 Paul’s defense of his apostleship and a strong warning against prejudice. : Chapters 3-4 Paul defends the “gospel” salvation by faith in Jesus, even using Abraham as an illustration of faith.

In Jesus Holy Name March 8, 2020 Text: Galatians Series Galatians 3:10-11 Redeemer “True or False - Two Ways to Heaven” We have arrived at Galatians Chapter 3. With this sermon we turn a corner in our journey through Galatians. This short letter has ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Thankful No Matter What! Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Paul says that it is God's will that we be thankful under all circumstances. This is one thing we need never doubt, for it is stated clearly. We know then that it is possible for everyone of us to acquire the vision of Paul and be incurable optimists

Markus Bach tells of flying above the majestic Selkirk Range in British Columbia with a strange and intricate mechanism in the tail of the plane. It was called a magnetometer. This instrument was used in Ontario to detect 60 millions tons of silver, copper and zinc. It is an "electronic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

All These Things Are Against Me

Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 8, 2001

This message focuses on Jacob’s complaint as seen in the title. We learn, as he learned, it was not so. Brief mention is made of Paul’s triumph over his difficulties. There are lessons and applications for our daily Christian walk.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com ALL THESE THINGS ARE AGAINST ME By Charles W. Holt But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; (Phil. 1:12) And Jacob their father said unto them, Me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prepare For Battle

Contributed by Robert Travis on Sep 22, 2001

Pauls talks about our adversary, armor, and attitude.

PREPARE FOR BATTLE (Ephesians 6:10-14a) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Baptist