Sermons on Trial Of Christ:

My Trials, So Hard, Will Soon Be Over

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

Everyone has trouble and the psalmist displays 3 attitudes that will allow God to draw us out of despair.

The Psalmist displays 3 things that will help overcome despair: 1. Passion (42:1) a. There’s a story of a young American engineer who was sent to Ireland by his company. It was a two-year assignment. He had accepted it because it would enable him to earn enough to marry his long-time girlfriend. ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Life's Pitfalls And Discoveries- Wisdom Of Trials And Temptations Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 20, 2017

the wisdom we can find in God's Word concerning our trials and temptation is life-changing.

Life’s Pitfalls and Discoveries Wisdom with Trials and Temptations James chapter 1:5-1:18 Introduction- Good morning everyone, today we continue our study of the pitfalls of life and the discoveries that can be found to help us avoid them. Last week we looked at un-forgiveness as the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Securing Divine Help Through Endurance In Trials Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2026

Divine help is activated in the life of believers who endure trials with faith, patience, and perseverance, emerging stronger, wiser, and fully aligned with God’s purpose.

SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH ENDURANCE IN TRIALS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:2-4 Key Verses: "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 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trials Of Faith: Biblical Stories Of Strength And Perseverance SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

This sermon explores seven powerful instances of testing in the Bible, demonstrating the strength and perseverance of those who kept their faith.

Today, we will explore seven examples of how people were tested in the Bible. The Scriptures teach us that life is a continuous test, where God examines our character, faith, obedience, love, integrity, and loyalty. Testing helps develop and reveal our true nature. In fact, all of life can be seen ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-10

Topics: Faith, Perseverance

Let Jesus Pilot Your Boat

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 3, 2022

In our voyage through life, we will encounter both smooth sailing and tempestuous seas brought on by raging storms or trials. We must realize that the Captain, Jesus Christ, is the only One who can pilot our boat safely into harbor.

The first line of a well-known hymn says, “Jesus, lover of my soul, let me to Thy bosom fly. While the nearer waters roll, while the tempest still is high: Hide me, O my Savior, hide, till the storm of life is past. Safe into the haven guide; O receive my soul at last.”(1) Charles Wesley ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Conquerors In Christ: Transformed By Unshakable Love Romans 8:35-37 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 15, 2024

In Romans 8:35-37 (NLT), we find a powerful declaration of our unshakable position in Christ—a truth that transforms us into conquerors. Today, let us delve into the depths of this passage and uncover the transformative power of living in the truth of God's unyielding love.

Conquerors in Christ: Transformed by Unshakable Love In Romans 8:35-37 (NLT), we find a powerful declaration of our unshakable position in Christ—a truth that transforms us into conquerors. Today, let us delve into the depths of this passage and uncover the transformative power of living in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-37, Romans 8:35, Romans 8:38-39, Romans 8:36, Psalm 44:22, James 1:2-4, Romans 8:37, 1 Corinthians 15:57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Galatians & Thessalonians: Faith In Jesus, Encouragement For Trials, & The End Times

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 24, 2021

The message of the book of Galatians is very clear: You are saved by faith in Jesus Christ, not by obeying the works of the law.

“A duck hunter was with a friend in the wide-open land of southeastern Georgia. Far away on the horizon he noticed a cloud of smoke. Soon he could hear crackling as the wind shifted. He realized the terrible truth; a brushfire was advancing, so fast they couldn't outrun it. Rifling through his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-10, Galatians 3:3-6, Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christ The King (Christ Is Universal)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This was our Senior High Youth Worship Sunday. The worship and the sermon focussed on how much Christ applies to us all, despite all the things that are different between us... Christ is still our Lord.

Colossians 1:15-20 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Signs Of Christ’s Return Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 4, 2010

We know that Christ’s return is imminent. The Bible contains prophecies that could not have been fulfilled until this generation. It’s encouraging to think that we appear to be living in the generation that will ultimately witness the most important and e

Opening illustration: video on ‘Signs of the second coming of Christ’ Introduction: Shortly before His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus Christ delivered a major prophecy of end-time events, recorded in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21. He was asked by His disciples: “When will these things be? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ’s Real Family Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 6, 2013

If you want to be part of Christ’s real family, then don’t reject Him as a lunatic; don’t revile him as a devil; receive Him as Lord.

For years an elderly gentleman had serious hearing problems, and for years his family tried again and again to persuade him to get a hearing aid, but he always refused. Then finally, one day, he gave in. He went to the doctor and was fitted for a set of one of those nearly invisible hearing aids ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Alive In Christ! Alive With Christ! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 3, 2010

Christians died with Christ, therefore they live and will live with Christ on earth and forever!

If someone asks you, “where in the Bible does it say that the Gospel saves souls?”, which passage would you tell them?? Please open your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 15….. Read along with me verses 1-6…………… Verses 3-6 of 1 Corinthians 15 tell us exactly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ’s Christmas Love

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 17, 2009

Jesus isn’t the reason for the season - YOU are!

“Christmas 2009” December 20, 2009 Revelation 2:2-11 2At once I was in the Spirit, and there before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it. 3And the one who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian. A rainbow, resembling an emerald, encircled the throne. 4Surrounding the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-11

Denomination: Holiness

Christ And The Little Christs In Us

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 28, 2013

We owe a great debt to the saints, like Basil and Gregory, who defended the divinity and Messiahship of Jesus.

January 2, 2014 Thursday before Epiphany–Ss Basil and Gregory Lumen Fidei Today we have what might be called “the proclamation of John,” and we hear both Johns speaking to us of Christ. John the Baptist tells us that he is NOT the Christ. John the apostle tells us that Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:22-28

Denomination: Catholic

Finding Christ… In The "Christ-Mess”

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jan 8, 2020

Finding Christ… in the “Christ-Mess” Brad Bailey – December 22, 2019

Finding Christ… in the “Christ-Mess” Brad Bailey – December 22, 2019 Summary: Christmas message using Matthew 1:18-25… depicting the process of finding Christmas involves a mess… and what i…and unique aspects of Joseph. Intro It’s always a joy to gather each week …but especially today. Because I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Significance Of Christ’s Birth Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020

The irony of the most important event in history taking place in a stable should not be lost. There are some significances worth noting because it reveals how God resides in the lowliest of hearts.

The Significance Of Christ’s Birth “While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born… She wrapped Him in cloths and placed Him in the manger…” (Luke 2:6-7) The irony of the most important event in history taking place in a stable should not be lost. There are some significances ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational