Sermons on Perseverance In Trials:

Surrendering As A Christian Series

Contributed by James Julian on Dec 6, 2004

The Christian life is and should be a life of Joy. James said, "count it ALL joy when you fall into various trials." Paul, in Col. 1 shares with the Believer how to turn trials into JOY.

Joy in SUFFERING OCCASIONALLY (v.24) Jesus’ death was COMPLETE Our suffering is CONSTRUCTIVE Joy in SERVING OTHERS (25-27) Paul RECEIVED God’s Grace Paul helped to REVEAL God’s Grace Joy in SEEING OBEDIENCE (v.28,29) Paul’s only desire was to PREACH Paul’s only goal ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

This Is A Test

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 27, 2023

Simon Peter shares with his house churches how they can not only endure tests and trials but that in God's hands those tests and trials can lead to a more victorious life.

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9; Hebrews 11:32-39 Title: This is a Test Tests and trials are a part of life – Simon Peter shares with us how to deal with those tests. INTRO: How many of you remember that interruption/message of the Test of the Emergency Broadcast System. Suddenly, you would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9, Hebrews 11:32-39

Denomination: Nazarene

Thank You, God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 6, 2023

Explores finding hope in desperate circumstances through faith, grace, and trials, transforming us into true disciples of Christ.

Good morning, family. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? We gather here, in this place of worship, with hearts full of hope and spirits yearning for wisdom. Let's begin with a quote from G.K. Chesterton, a man of great faith and insight, who once said, "Hope is the power of being cheerful in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Topics: Thanking God, Difficult Times

Advance While Bleeding

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 16, 2025

This message encourages us to lean on God’s strength and keep advancing no matter what.

ADVANCE WHILE BLEEDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 "And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Development Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025

Character development is the intentional process of growing in godliness, integrity, and Christlike behaviour so that a believer’s life becomes a testimony of faith, wisdom, and influence.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” Key Verse: Proverbs 22:1 – “A good name is rather to be chosen than great ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Adversity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024

This sermon encourages embracing life's trials as opportunities for growth and transformation, urging faith, patience, and prayer for wisdom during these challenging times.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I greet you with the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is always a joy to gather with you in this sacred space, a place where we can pause, reflect, and find solace in the midst of life's storms. Today, we find ourselves standing at ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Topics: Adversity

Standing Firm

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 30, 2018

On the mountain top of blessings one often feels secure in one's faith but Paul said when you feel like you are standing firm then be careful or you will fall!

Standing Firm 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Are you confident that you are standing firm in your relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ? Standing on the foundation of God’s deliverance, sustenance and divine presence has led many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Lose Heart

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 20, 2021

The following sermon is going to explain how the secret to not only contentment, but happiness is to live with eternity in one’s eyes and heart!

Do Not Lose Heart 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Online Sermon: https://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ “We may well say that no affliction weighs more than a gnat resting upon an elephant when the Lord’s upholding grace is sweetly manifested to our soul in times of perplexity, anxiety, and pain.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on May 7, 2001

How can I be a conqueror over the storms of life? When the winds of adversity blows, how will you stand?

"Conquering Storms of Life!" "More than a SURVIVOR" series part 2 of 4 Text: Job 1:1-2:10 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - May 6, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Thursday night we saw who was the ultimate SURVIVOR in the ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

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

The Journey

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 14, 2022

It is in the lifeboats of praise, blessings, persecution and trials and tribulations that we draw nearer to Jesus and He draws nearer to us!

The Journey Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Before a person can come to know the Lord, God must first seek that person. Remember when the Lord came to you and spoke the words “come follow me.” Most of us were not wise by human standards, not influential, or noble ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-14, Psalm 19:1-4, 2 Peter 1:4, Colossians 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

We Don't Serve A Plastic Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 3, 2013

Either Jesus molds us or else we mold a false Jesus

We Don't Serve a Plastic Jesus John 18:38-19:7 Introduction Last week, we talked about Jesus' being delivered over by the Jews to Pontius Pilate for judgment. This word "handed over" is the same Greek word used by John to describe Judas' betrayal of Jesus to the Jewish authorities. We also ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Good Cry Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 17, 2018

Go ahead and have a good cry, and let your tears draw you closer to God and to others.

Real men DO cry at times, but there are rules. Recently, GQ magazine shared those rules in a humorous article actually written by a woman. She said, “Male crying is not new. It's been happening for as long as men have had eyeballs. But it was almost always done behind at least three closed doors.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Transformed By Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 19, 2024

Acts 9:19b-31 teaches us what happens when Jesus transforms sinners.

Introduction Augustine of Hippo was born in Thagaste, a Roman province of North Africa, in 354 AD. He was raised by a Christian mother, Monica, and a pagan father, Patricius. Augustine’s early life marked by a deep search for meaning and truth, which led him to explore various philosophical and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Framework For Prayer Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 3, 2006

We are to pray for one another with thankfulness for God’s grace being shown in our lives; with confidence that God is watching over us and will vindicate us in the end. We are to pray that God might see in us the fruit of his Spirit, that he might bring

Today we begin a short series, looking at the prayers of St Paul. What I hope we’ll discover over these 5 Sundays in January is a pattern of prayer that might help us in our own private praying as well as in our communal prayer times together. The framework: Today I want to look at Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12

Denomination: Anglican