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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
This sermon is a very simple walk through of portions of the trials Jesus had to go through on the night he was betrayed with very brief application.
March 22, 2006 Matthew 27:1-2 Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people came to the decision to put Jesus to death. They bound him, led him away and handed him over to Pilate, the governor. In the last hour of darkness we saw Judas hand Jesus over for trial ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 27:1-2
Denomination: Lutheran
God tests and refines us through our trials, ultimately leading us to a place of abundance, and we should trust in His promises and provision.
Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Today, we gather here to explore the depth of God's assurance to us from Psalm 66:10, "For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver." This divine promise provides a solid foundation for our faith, reminding us that God will provide for our needs, the ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 66:10
Topics: Lord's Provision
There are four things that will definitely, positively, always work when you find yourself trying to cope with trials.
“HOW TO COPE WITH TRIALS” TEXT: 1 Peter 1:3-7 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7
Denomination: Church Of God
The differences between trials, temptations and tests are important so that we can respond properly when faced with problems and difficulties.
1:1a James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, There is a version of this verse which says: James, a servant of Jesus Christ, who is God and Lord. James was the half brother of Jesus. When Jesus was ministering at Nazareth some did not want to hear Him because they were ...read more
Scripture: James 1:1-4
Denomination: Pentecostal
This sermon considers several aspects of persecutions and trials: author, purpose, assurances, response.
Aspects Of Persecutions And Trials The Church’s Reaction To Adversity Introduction 1. Since the establishment of the church God’s people have endured various persecutions and trials. Even in times of comparative rest a church may face discouraging trails from a variety of circumstances and ...read more
Scripture: John 15:20, 1 Thessalonians 3:4
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
God uses trials in our lives to strengthen our faith and to bring us to maturity. When trials come we should keep the long view and remember He has our best in mind.
Growing Through Trials 1 Peter 1:3-9 April 9/10, 2005 Don Jaques MAIN POINT: God uses trials in our lives to strengthen our faith and to bring us to maturity. When trials come we should keep the long view and remember He has our best in mind. INTRO: It’s the time of year when the lawns are all ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Trials is part of Christian Life, we should accept it at learn from what it will teach us.
TEXT: JAMES 1:1-12 LEARNINGS FROM TRIALS OF LIVE WHAT TO DO? (Reflect our attitudes in times like this) 1. RECOGNIZE (ANTICIPATE FOR IT )- V1. ALL CHRISTIANS WILL IN FACT FACE TRIALS OF MANY KINDS. 2. REJOICE (JOY IS IN THE HEART OF BELIVERS) - V2. COUNT IT ALL JOY. 3. REQUEST & RECEIVE WISDOM ...read more
Scripture: James 1:1-12
Suffering is a part of the Christian’s life.
1. Who really likes all the trials & testings? a. I don’t know too many people that would jump and say, “I do Pastor Ed. I love them. Give me more!” b. After all, they are often irritating times of sorrow & sadness, & difficult times of problems & pain. c. But whether we like them or not, trials ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:3-5
The theme of this sermon is that as we "keep our eyes fixed on Jesus" we will persevere through all our trials and as a result be enabled by the Holy Spirit to minister to others.
“PERSEVERING THROUGH TRIALS” --James 1:2-12 and Hebrews 12:1-3 Gianni Poli of Italy won the 1986 New York Marathon in 2:11:06. On March 2, 2003, Mark Yatich of Kenya won the Los Angels Marathon in 2:09:52. To me, however, the real hero of both marathons was the man who finished dead last in ...read more
Scripture: James 1:2-12
Denomination: Methodist
This message examines briefly the conspiracy behind the death of Jesus.
Introduction I admit that I love a conspiracy! In 1995 the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America met in Dallas, TX. After the conclusion of the General Assembly I had a day to visit in Dallas before traveling back home. I visited the Grassy Knoll at the Dealey Plaza, right ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 26:3-16
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
It’s the journey, not just the destination, that’s important. Let your trials be a blessing to you.
Opening illustration: If there is any such thing as a universal question, it may be this: Why are all these trials in my life? This is not a new question; generations of children have asked it. They have then grown into adults who must answer the same question when their children ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-10
We face many trials in life, the key to victory is faith.
Trials, Perseverance, and Maturity James 1:2-4 NIV James 1:2-4 NIV 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not ...read more
Scripture: James 1:2-4
We examine the account of the witnesses who accused Jesus of blasphemy during his ecclesiastical trial before the Jewish Sanhedrin.
Scripture Three years I began what I planned to be a seven-year series of messages. It is based on the book by James Montgomery Boice and Philip Graham Ryken that is titled, Jesus on Trial. My goal is to teach on seven important aspects of the trial of Jesus Christ: the diabolical conspiracy to ...read more
Scripture: Mark 14:55-64
How to handle the trials of life
HOW TO WITHSTAND TRIALS Part 1 Matt 5:48 James 1:2-12 Pastor Jeff Seaman Introduction A pastor once asked his congregation, “Does anyone here Know any perfect people?” A short man stood up and shouted, “Yes, my wife’s first husband” This man had learned from experience how hard it is to ...read more
Trials are common but these trials are surely a blessing for them that love God. Do you love God, do you see trials in life a blessing? Check it out...
Trials of Life – a Blessing Over the last few days I was frustrated over many things due to various reasons on all fronts especially on the ministerial end because the genuine people do not go any far but those false prophets and those who take people on a magic spell get the popularity. Looking ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16
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