Sermons on Preparing For Trials:

# 27~ Forty -4 One Hundred And Twenty~ Thirty Three~ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 8, 2012

FORTY stands for; TRIALS, PROBATION AND TESTINGS ~ The number ONE HUNDRED and TWENTY points to "A DIVINE PERIOD OF PROBATION." ~ The number THIRTY THREE is connected to promise or the promises of God.

# 27~ FORTY 4~ ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY~ THIRTY THREE~ 5-5-12 BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS Today we’ll continue talking about the number FORTY. FORTY stands for; TRIALS, PROBATION AND TESTINGS ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:18

Denomination: Baptist

Down But Not Out

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 24, 2010

There was hand-to-hand combat in the corners, but he still could turn to God. When you can't look this way or that you can always look up! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Down But Not Out 2 Corinthians 4:8-18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DownButNotOut.html We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair [2Cor. 4:8]. Paul is making a comparison here. He says, "We are troubled." That is a comparative degree. But he says, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of The Tribulation Part 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 27, 2026

A coming period of time will last 7 years.

INTRODUCTION: A coming period of time will last 7 years, Daniel 9:24-27. Each half will last 3 1/2 years, “last time, times and half a time” Rev. 13:14, “1260 days” Rev. 12:6, “42 months” Rev. 11:2. This will be called, “Jacob’s trouble,” “great tribulation” Matt 24:15-22, “time of trouble,” ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph Over Trials Sermon Vii: It Will Be Worth It All When We See Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, when our Christian faith has been tested and we pass the test by renewing our faith in God and rejoicing in His redemption, mature Christians think positive: "It will be worth it all when we see Jesus!"

TRIUMPH OVER TRIALS: “IT WILL BE WORTH IT ALL WHEN WE SEE JESUS” Please place your left hand on the Bible, raise your right hand, and answer this question: Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Wait - Don't Run - Temptation To Forsake Series

Contributed by Nick Panico on Apr 28, 2008

This is the final message in a four part series on Walking Through the Wilderness. This message deals with the temptation to forsake the Lord when life just doesn’t turn out the way you thought it would.

“Wait, Don’t Run” Wilderness Pt. 4 “Forsaking” By Pastor Nick S. Panico (Exo 32:1-4 NKJV) Now when the people saw that Moses delayed coming down from the mountain, the people gathered together to Aaron, and said to him, “Come, make us gods that shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fire Your In!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 12, 2011

They didn’t say, ‘We’re going to trust in God because He is going to deliver us.” They said, ‘We’re going to trust in God even if He decides not to deliver us.’

DANIEL 3:1-30-Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits and its width six cubits. He set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. And King Nebuchadnezzar sent word to gather together the satraps, the administrators, the governors, the counselors, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Instant Blockbusters Are No Good!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 17, 2013

A man with an evil eye hastens after riches, And does not consider that poverty will come upon him.”

Instant blockbusters are no good! Exodus 7:1 “And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet.” Just ignore the flakier, crazier sections of people who look for instant blockbusters! Instant coffee may taste good but not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tears, Suffering, Sorrow, & Grief

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

Is sorrow good? Is loneliness good? Are tears good?

Tears, Suffering, Sorrow, & Grief No tears in heaven When I was in seminary, there was a friend I had named Charles Tear. His brother’s name was Rusty Tear. Ick, rusty tears! Why would anyone name their kid that! Every time I heard his name I thought of rusty tears! Anyway, Charles once ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6, 1 Peter 5:6-7, 2 Corinthians 7:10, James 1:2-3, Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 4:6-7, Revelation 21:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Bad Things Happen To People Trying To Be Faithful To God? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 16, 2022

King Hezekiah has tried to be faithful and yet a frightening attack from the Assyrians is headed his way. Why would God allow that and what can we learn from Hezekiah's response?

BUT KING HEZEKIAH WAS FAITHFUL: Why do bad things happen to people trying to be faithful to God? - 2 Chronicles 32:1. - Dismiss the idea of “why do bad things happen to good people?” with a discussion of the fact that none of us are good people. - This verse uses the word “faithfully” and that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Patience That Triumphs

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 2, 2009

A patience that triumphs is a faith that patiently endures the trials of life even when it is very difficult.

A PATIENCE THAT TRIUMPHS--James 5:7-12 Proposition: A patience that triumphs is a faith that patiently endures the trials of life even when it is very difficult. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to realize and trust God even when it seems impossible to do so as God will help ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Hang In There Series

Contributed by Nokomis Jackson on Mar 17, 2015

God is telling the church to hang in there. Why? for God is on your side.

The Church On Trial Pt. 6 Hang In There Revelation 3:7-13 7) To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. 8) I know your deeds. See, I have placed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

David’s Song Of Praise

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 4, 2010

David’s Song of Praise (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

David’s song of praise Reading: • 2 Samuel chapter 22 verses 1-51. • 2 Samuel chapter 23 verses 1-7. • At least seventy-three of the psalms are assigned to David, • But his last one is found here in 2 Samuel chapters 22-23. • The phrase in chapter 23 verse 1: “These are the last words of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-51

Denomination: Brethren

When God's Word Tests You

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 17, 2023

God's Word will always test you, especially in your darkest hour. Your darkest hour is conquered by your dream. A dream written down is a goal. A goal broken down into steps is a plan. A plan backed by divine action will conquer your darkest hour.

Turn to Psalm 105:17, as we talk today about when the Word of God tests you. God's Word will always test you, especially in your darkest hour. Listen closely. Your darkest hour is conquered by your dream about your future. A dream written down is a goal. A goal broken down into steps is a plan. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lamentations

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 28, 2011

He morns and weeps for the people and that's what this book is all about....lament....but more than one...is called lamentations

Lamentations Lament means....to feel or express sorrow, remorse, Lamentations was written by Jeremiah...it catches his heart for the city of Jerusalem and the country of Judah. He morns and weeps for the people and that's what this book is all about....lament....but more than one...is called ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

James: An Introduction And Exposition Of James I Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 26, 2009

A in-depth look at James Chapter one encouraging the reader to view the book of James in full context. This entire series is also available as an IBOOK via ITUNES for the nominal cost of $4.95

Introduction James is my favorite book of the Bible. I have always been drawn to its practical approach and straightforward method of approaching the subject of living one’s faith. James doesn’t spend a lot of time discussing doctrine, though the book is full of doctrinal concepts. Instead, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist