Sermons on Pauls Trial:

Fruit Of The Spirit Part 1

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Jan 28, 2006

An introduction to Paul’s ’fruit of the spirit’ in Gal 5

Over the next three weeks we will be looking at the fruits of the spirit. When I was planning this series of sermons, I thought that it was a nice short series which would give everybody a chance to hear each member of the pastoral team preach and at the same time cover some of Paul’s important ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Restored

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 23, 2008

Paul’s explanation of our hope in Jesus Christ

Intro: why is Easter,(Resurrection Sunday) the most important day of the year. I believe Paul summed it all up in I Corinthians chapter 15--this is his thesis on the importance of the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord. Our key verse is 19, Paul states that if we only have hope in this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace From Galatians (19 Of 19)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 8, 2022

This passage of scripture concludes Paul’s letter to the Galatians.

In this letter we have been able to see: 1. Paul wrote to the Galatians out of a heart of love. 2. Paul wrote to the Galatians out of a heart of disappointment because they had so soon turned from the doctrine of grace to a false doctrine. 3. Paul wrote to the Galatians out of a heart of concern ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven

Contributed by Brett Crosson on Feb 17, 2020

How do we get through difficulties. Change your focus. Keep your eyes on the heavenly prize. Heaven is described as our heavenly home. But what does the Bible says heaven looks like. Here's a brief description.

John 14: Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Revelation 21:18-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Father Appeals To His Children Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 24, 2014

God's love is a purifying force. God's love for us seeks to free us from all defiling influences.

2 CORINTHIANS 6:11-7:1 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] A FATHER APPEALS TO HIS CHILDREN [Ephesians 2:20-22] Love seeks to draw those loved nearer, and as we are drawn near to God our ability to love is enlarged and purified. God's love is holy and is therefore jealous of what would harm those He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Count It All Joy

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Feb 2, 2008

The Call Of James Is That We Count The Trials Of Life As "All Joy". In This Sermon We Will Look At What This Means...

“Count It All Joy” James 1:2-8 02/03/2008 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen! • Are you going through a trial today? Are you struggling through ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Orthodox

Compelled To Testify

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 14, 2023

The love of Christ should compel us to testify on his behalf before the court of the world.

Lots of people are testifying these days. We’ve got trials in California and New York and Georgia and Washington D.C. Politicians and government officials and even just ordinary people caught up in things are all either pouring their hearts out or nowhere to be found. Some are practically begging ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith That Fortifies For The Fight

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 1, 2002

This message deals with the victory that comes from unwavering faith toward God in the midst of our trials.

Faith That Fortifies For The Fight Text: II Chron.32: 8 Intro: Life is full of struggles, difficulties, and problems. Some are bigger than others. But whether the Christian’s trials in life are of the garden variety, or more along the lines of major tragedy, there is but one thing that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Meet Trouble

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Aug 16, 2001

Trials and Troubles come our way in life. Daniel taught us how to meet them.

HOW TO MEET TROUBLE Daniel 2:1-28 INTRO: In the course of our life we sometimes come up against major trouble. It can be with our health, our job or our family. It is usually the kind of thing that threatens to tear our family and us apart. How we meet this trouble quite often determines ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-28

Denomination: Holiness

The Integrity Of Joseph

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 15, 2003

To look at the importance of faithfulness and integrity in trials and how God honors those who are faithful to Him

The Integrity of Joseph Genesis 39:1-12 Primary Purpose: The importance of being a person of integrity from the example of Joseph Joseph is one of several men in the Old Testament who learned to lean upon the Lord and grew in their faith despite terrible difficulties in their lives. He could ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Helps

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 24, 2007

Here are some ministry helps based off the Word of God for those who are in the mist of a trial.

Ministry Helps Adversity Joshua 1:9-10, “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Psalm 147: 3, “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” Special ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith To Overcome Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 22, 2007

Faith if God’s power and promises is a living faith the strengthens one to overcome the trials of life.

FAITH TO OVERCOME Heb 11:29-40 Observations On the Obstacles of the Faith 1) EVERY BELIEVER’S HOPE IS GROUNDED IN THE PROMISES OF GOD (John 10:10) The thief cometh not but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy, I am come that they may have life and that they might have it more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Opportunity For Joy Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2006

God wants to take the trials in your life and through them produce in you fruit that will last.

An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:2-12 Introduction 1. Read James 1:2-12 2. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

God's Got Me Right Where He Wants Me

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on May 3, 2007

If you feel like you’re in a trial: just know God has you there for a reason!

God’s got me right where he wants me Jonah Bible tells us the familiar story of the ministry of the Jonah. The son of Amittai of Gath-hepher, he was a prophet of Israel who in 2 Kings 14 predicted the restoration of the ancient boundaries of the kingdom. He exercised his ministry very early in ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Innocent Man Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008

Sermon #10 in John series dealing with Jesus’ trial before Annas (mentioned only in John)

John’s Gospel #14 An Innocent Man CHCC: April 6, 2008 John 18:13-24 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been accused of something when you were completely innocent? The time that stands out in my mind was a traffic ticket. Now don’t get me wrong … I’ve had plenty of traffic tickets when I was ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ