Sermons on Persevering In Trials:

The Trial And Defense Of Paul (Part 2) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 21, 2024

We are entrusted to take what we know, and share it with the same confidence that Paul demonstrates before the Roman court. This is why we come to church – to get ready to tell others what Jesus has done!

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 38 The Trial and Defense of Paul Acts 26:1-18 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week: 2-part message began with 7 diff. types of people we may encounter -- This morning, we conclude this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-18, John 6:40, Philippians 3:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Trials With God’s Help

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025

Trials are part of the Christian life, but we do not face them alone. God uses trials to build our faith, strengthen us, grant us wisdom, and bring about His purpose. No matter the challenges we face, we must remember that God is with us, and He will never forsake us.

OVERCOMING TRIALS WITH GOD’S HELP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:2-4 "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keeping You From The Hour Of Trial.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2021

What is the Key of David? The Key of David is a term found in Revelation and Isaiah. A key indicates control or authority; therefore, having the Key of David would give one control of David’s domain, Jerusalem, the City of David, and the kingdom of Israel.

Keeping You From the Hour Of Trial. Revelation 3:7-13TPT These verses were written to the Christians in the Asian city of Philadelphia in about A.D. 96, John, in the book of Revelation, assured those in Philadelphia that they were, indeed, the heirs to salvation. Revelation3:7TPT Write the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon 3: Jesus’ Trial And Torture Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 9, 2019

The trial & torture of Jesus reveal the extent to which Jesus was willing to go to carry out the plan of redemption, and teach rich doctrinal truths about the substitutionary sacrifice of Jesus for our sins. This sermon explores those truths, and imagines a retrial of Jesus today.

Sermon 3: Jesus’ Trial and Torture 82 Hours: Countdown to the Resurrection Chuck Sligh Preaching April 7, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Skeleton outline, the idea of a retrial for Jesus, and some other elements are borrowed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Trial Of Jesus: Brought Before Caiaphas Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 30, 2021

When Jesus was arrested, the multitude led him away to Annas first; for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, who was the high priest that year. Annas sent Jesus bound to Caiaphas the high priest.

Found in Matthew 26:57-68,27:1; Mark 14:53,55-65; Luke 22:54,63-71 and John 18:13-14,19-24 John 18:13-14 When Jesus was arrested, the multitude led him away to Annas first; for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, who was the high priest that year. Now Caiaphas was he, who gave counsel to the Jews, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68, Matthew 27:1, Mark 14:53-65, Luke 22:54-71, John 18:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Trial 0f Jesus - Caiaphus Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 13, 2022

As we look at the trial of Jesus, we will see how the religious leaders disregarded their own laws regarding the legal proceeding of a capital crime (one worthy of death). In this integrated gospel account, we will also see the fulfillment of prophecies written by David.

It was Preparation Day, the day before the Passover Sabbath. In the darkness of the early hours of the morning, Jesus was arrested. The crowd of guards and soldiers led him bound to Annas. Although Annas had previously been the high priest, Caiaphas his son-in-law was the high priest that year. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68, Mark 14:53-65, Luke 22:54, Luke 22:63-71, John 18:13-14, John 18:19-24, Psalm 27:12, Deuteronomy 17:6, Deuteronomy 19:15, Psalm 35:11, Psalm 109:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Faces Of Faith: Triumph And Trial

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 9, 2020

It’s easy to trust God when the sea is parting, when the walls of Jericho are falling, when His voice is clearly coming through to our spirit. But what about those days when God is silent? Discovering both sides of Faith!

There is a faith receives what it believes, and a faith that believes beyond what it receives. Text: Hebrews 11:13-16 "These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:2-40

Denomination: Methodist

When I Am Faced With A Trial

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

The story of Daniel in the bible starts out with him a 15 year-old boy.

When I Am Faced With a Trial “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his.21 He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. 22 He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Trial Has An Expiry Date

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 15, 2025

Understanding that your trial has an expiry date gives you strength to endure. It assures you that no night lasts forever and no storm is endless.

YOUR TRIAL HAS AN EXPIRY DATE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 5:10 "But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you." Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5, 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unshaken Faith Amidst Fiery Trials SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A faith that is tested by fire is a faith that can be trusted.

Today, we embark on a journey through the Old Testament, exploring stories of individuals who faced great fears and challenges. These men and women, just like us, experienced moments of fear in their lives. However, when confronted with the choice of following God or succumbing to their fears, they ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-28

Topics: Fear, Worry

Triumph Over Trials: Hannah's Story SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon draws inspiration from Hannah's story, illustrating how to overcome life's challenges through the power of effective prayer.

This sermon is about overcoming obstacles through effective prayer, using the story of Hannah as an example. Many times in our lives, we face trials and obstacles that seem insurmountable. We may feel beaten down and unsure of how to survive. We try to handle things on our own, but the more we try, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-18

Topics: Prayer, Overcoming Obstacles

Embracing Joy: From Trials To Triumph SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

Explore four key truths that can guide you from a period of hardship to a time of joy and celebration. Learn how faith can transform your trials into triumphs.

It is a wonderful thing to have reasons to rejoice and celebrate in life. Nobody desires a season of mourning, pain, and sorrow. We all long for moments of celebration and joy. Whether it's the anticipation of a wedding day, the hope for a child, or the excitement of graduation, we all look forward ...read more

Topics: Joy, Triumph, Faith

Are You Going Through It?

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Mar 5, 2013

James 1:12

I. Are you going through something? a. Do you feel like you are being tested? b. Are you looking for someone to turn too? c. Are you thinking why Am I going through this? II. a. God will only test the ones that he loves with all of his heart. b. When God test you, do not think of it as a bad ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: *other

Thank God For The Fire!

Contributed by Dwight Mcconnell on Feb 25, 2017

As believers we must learn to rejoice even while going through, trusting the Word that the fire is meant to refine you.

Here we find a particular passage of scripture that we all have at some point heard the story of the 3 hebrew boys, Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego. Again I like to reiterate that the stories of the bible are real & true not just fairytales. In this particular passage what ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trials Of Too Much Or Too Little Money Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 21, 2021

In James 1:9-12, James helps us understand that in order for us to persevere in our trials with joy, we must adopt God’s eternal perspective on poverty and wealth.

Allow me to start with two stories to get us thinking about perspectives on having too much or too little money. 1. I read about an exclusive school in Hollywood that was attended by children of movie stars, producers, and directors. a. One day, the children were asked to write a composition on ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ