Sermons on Persevering In Trials:

Hanging In There Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 7, 2005

Are you at the end of your rope? Suffering from trials and troubles? Perhaps it is the Lord’s discipline- given out of love for your good. Find hope and help in the first part of Hebrews 12.

The Apostle Peter to me is one of the great men of the Bible - not because he was so perfect and strong and patient and so much like the Lord - but because he was so imperfect and impetuous and impatient and so much like us! One of my favorite stories about Peter is found in Matthew chapter 14. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Our Overflowing Hope (Believing Hope)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Jan 25, 2022

In these times of hardships and trials we face every day, we need an overflowing hope that will sustain and strengthen us. The purpose of this exhortation is for us to continue to believe that there is still hope in the midst of these adversities in life.

Intro Good morning. We are now on our 4th week for this 1st month of 2022 with the theme Believing Hope and most of us are still confined in our homes due to the restrictions our government imposed on this time of pandemic. Yet we still cling on to the hope that God will carry us through these ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"strength In The Storm: Overcoming Trying Times With Faith" By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 4, 2024

Though trials may come, we are assured of His unfailing love and faithfulness. Let us stand firm in our faith, trusting in God's promises and finding strength in His presence. May we emerge from every trial stronger and more steadfast in our devotion to our Heavenly Father.

"Strength in the Storm: Overcoming Trying Times with Faith" Introduction: Dear congregation, today we gather to draw inspiration from the timeless wisdom of Scripture as we navigate through life's trials and tribulations. As Christians, we are not exempt from facing challenges, but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Palm Sunday - Almost!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 19, 2001

Pilate is not the only one who has played the game of "almost." Most of us have played that game, too.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Revised: 2015) ILL. On the southern border of the empire of Cyrus, there lived a great chieftain named Cagular who tore to shreds & completely defeated the various detachments of Cyrus’ army sent to subdue him. Finally the emperor, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Broken, Worn Out, Old Clay Pots

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Jun 19, 2008

I used this sermon as one of several in a series on Clay Pots (Earthen Vessels). This was the one I used on Father’s Day during that series.

I recently came across a Chinese parable that eludes to our thoughts for today’s text. It’s a tale about a water-bearer and his two pots of clay. An elderly peasant had two large clay pots. One of the pots had a crack down its side to a point about half way. The other pot, perfect! Each had been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, Leviticus 15:12, 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: *other

Christ In You - The Hope Of Glory

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 17, 2009

The Bible talks about Christ in you, the hope of glory. What does that mean? And if we really believed that, how could it transform our lives?

CHRIST IN YOU, THE HOPE OF GLORY OPENING TEXT: “I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, which is the church, of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God which was given to me for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-27

Denomination: *other

Down But Never Out

Contributed by James May on Jan 31, 2010

Peter's sifting was no match for Jesus' prayer. God's plan is for His people to always overcome every trial and every test that the devil can send against us.

Down But Never Out Sunday a.m., January 31, 2010 By Pastor James May This has been a week that I will long remember. There are some things that come along in life that will tend to stretch, bend, twist and break your faith. For the Reed Family in particular, this has been one of those weeks. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is Yahweh Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Feb 14, 2012

The theme of Exodus is redemption and the point of the book is that God saves his people.

09.11.2011 Exodus Series Sermon 1 - Who is Yahweh? Exodus 1-4 Bruce B. Miller Who is Yahweh? Exodus 1-4 9-11 video and series bumper For days the media has been remembering 9-11. In the wake of overwhelming 9-11 memories, for some there are too many stories and pictures. What I remember are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When The Way Gets Rough, Turn To Jesus!

Contributed by Bob Phillips on Jun 2, 2014

Try to remember that no matter what Satan, the world, or this life throws at you, turn to the one who can see you through it all, and never give up on his promise to never leave or forsake you.

There is a saying that “When the going gets tough, the tough get going”. Job could have been the one who started that saying. He truly bore more grief and pain than we can imagine. Vs 2: Even today is my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning. Vs 3: Oh that I knew ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Living In Crete

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Jul 1, 2014

Titus was miserable in Crete, writing to Paul, the title might have been “How to Make the Best of a Bad Situation.” I have decided to title this message Happy Living in Crete.

Happy Living in Crete Titus 1:1-15 Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries The little book of Titus covers just a few pages in most Bibles. There are lots of questions about this relatively ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Keep On Keepin On My Fellow Warriors" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 23, 2014

This lesson relates the Ironman race to the Race of Life. Never give up , never give up and the glory revealed to you in the end will far surpass any trials now.

The Ultimate Decision July 23, 2014 It is hard to believe that 9 years ago this weekend I did the Ironman in Lake Placid, NY. The distance for the race is a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike and then a marathon 26.2 miles. The total comes out to 140.6 miles. Ever since my bike accident and all my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Jesus Can Heal Our Broken Hearts

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 18, 2014

How does He do it? 1. By setting us free from our past. 2. By giving us a new perspective on life. 3. By His presence in our lives.

Jesus Can Heal Our Broken Hearts Luke 4:14-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 17, 2014 *One of the biggest news stories this past week was the tragic death of actor Robin Williams. Millions of Americans were stunned and saddened by his unexpected death. *Part of that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Contrast In Twelves Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2014

God has an agenda for believers to grow in their trust of him.

A Contrast in Twelves (Mark 5: 21-43) 1. There are quite a few number jokes out there. • What did the zero say to the 8? Nice belt! • Why is the number six so scared? Because seven eight nine! • What has 6 wheels and flies? A garbage truck. • 6 out of 5 people have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God And Our Hurt

Contributed by Daniel Elmore on Oct 5, 2014

You can still minister in your hurt. Your hurt allows you to help those who are going through what you are going through or been through.

Ministering through your own hurts One of the realities of life is hurt. Life is fill with hurt. We are hurt by ourselves, others, and life circumstances. None of us live our lives wanting to be hurt, but none of us can live our loves without being hurt. To live, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Leave Jesus?

Contributed by David Mende on Mar 19, 2019

What will you do when you face trials, temptations, and persecution? Will you leave Jesus or will you remain faithful to him? I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. Attrition among Christians is a common problem faced by several pastors and missionaries. For instance, according to Pew Research Center, in 2007, 78% of the American adults in the US considered ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God