Sermons on Trialed:

The Surprising Cross!

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 30, 2005

A sermon that looks at the cross and it’s impact on our lives.Concludes with a little poem that you might find helpful - I wrote it so it isn’t Wordsworth.

The surprising Cross We live in the twenty first century. There are things that we value in this culture and things that we don’t. One of the most least desirable things to have in your neighbourhood is a prison. Nothing is more likely to drop your property values than the building of a prison ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-54

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Visit From Pilate

Contributed by David Ward on Apr 22, 2006

This is a first person narrative sermon as Pontius Pilate, with a challenge to "choose your king."

“A Visit From Pilate” John 18-19 (INTRODUCTION) Greetings, people of Living Hope Community Church in the city of Durham in the province of Northern Carolina. My name is Pilatos. You may call me—Pilatos. I despise the name “Pilate.” For one thing, I do not care for your modern-day flying air ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Pains Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 9, 2008

Suffering for the Kingdom of God.

1. Paul was the kind of guy that didn’t quit. a. His heart LARGE, his energy levels HIGH, his love DEEP. b. His first calling was to GO INTO ALL THE WORLD and share the gospel. When speaking to Ananias Jesus says… Acts 9.15-16 But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crowns For The King's Kids

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 13, 2008

Crowns the Christian will wear

“Crowns for the King’s Kids” May 18, 2008 I have been telling you for years that if you are a King’s kid – then that means you are princes and princesses. Isn’t that what we call the children of a king? There’s Prince Charles and Prince Andrew and Prince William. There’s Princess Fergie and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Holiness

"When The Chips Are Down"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 8, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage the hearers to affirm to others that the Lord gives RENEWED STRENGTH to believers who WAIT on Him.

8 February 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Believers sometimes feel like God doesn’t care, and He has forgotten and neglected them. But God gives RENEWED STRENGTH to believers who WAIT on Him. REFERENCES: Fifth Sunday after ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

For The Church

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 9, 2009

This sermon examines the keys to being faithful and doing service "for" the Lord and His church.

On March 6, 1836 a famous battle occurred in San Antonio, Texas at a place called the Alamo. This battle was a turning point in the battle for Texas. A group of approximately 200 soldiers, farmers, and frontiersmen fought a valiant battle against an over-whelming Mexican army of approximately 3,000 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Favoritism Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008

God see all believers the same - we should not show favortism to the people that can give us an advantage.

Favoritism James 2:1-13 This morning we are still looking at topics related to a “faith that works” from the book of James. As I was looking at the scripture I thought about teachers pets in elementary school. Were any of you considered a teachers pet??? One of those favorite students that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

Back To Basics

Contributed by Nathan Parker on Mar 10, 2007

A message about getting back to the basics by Charles Stanley.

What is involved in the abiding life? 1. Our thoughts (Phil. 4:8; 1 Cor. 2:16) 2. Our time (Eph. 5:15-17) 3. Our talents (1 Pet. 4:10) 4. Our treasure (Luk. 5:27-28; Matt. 6:19-21) 5. Our trials (Jam. 1:1-4; 1 Pet. 1:3-9) ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Where Jesus Went For Wisdom

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

In another of the confrontations Jesus had with the religious leaders of His day, it is instructive to see where He went for His authority. He amazed the crowds with His responses, but we have the same basis for authority that He exercised.

Passage: Matthew 22:23-33 Intro: Christians have been portrayed down thru the years as “Bible-thumpers”. Il) there is an “I hate Bible- Thumpers” page on Facebook. 1. in many ways, it is a compliment. 2. means that we draw our authority, our wisdom, from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When Life Hands You A Lemon

Contributed by Terry Moore on Jul 20, 2010

Make Lemonade?

WHEN LIFE HANDS YOU A LEMON, MAKE LEMONADE ROM.8:28-31 28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Charismatic

The Measure Of A Man

Contributed by Joseph Persaud on Jan 30, 2011

A man of God is known by that which he flees from as well and by what he pursues after.

1 Timothy 6:11-14 “11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. 13 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-14

Denomination: Church Of God

A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Pastor Thomas Samuel on Jan 11, 2010

In spite of having enjoyed the goodness of the Lord in the past on many occasions,sometimes we feel that we are abandoned by the Lord. But if we spend a few moments to recollect the miraculous ways the Lord had led us in the spiritual wilderness in the pa

“Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand”. (Psalm 73: 23) Many saints who enjoyed the goodness of the Heavenly Father in their personal life have experienced that He is such a loving Lord and takes care of his children each and every moment in our life. However, some times, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Man In The Gorilla Suit

Contributed by David Wilson on May 16, 2011

It's all a matter of focus.. We can focus on the World's point of view or on God's Word.

TEXT: Psalm 1:1-6 TITLE: The Man in the Gorilla Suit Date: May 15, 2011 I’m blessed today because Brother Marty provided the sermon illustration I needed for the message I felt led to bring. At Traffic School, the group was asked to view a video of two basketball teams. One team wore white ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Of Destiny Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012

DAVID IS GOD’S CHOSEN KING a. He was NOTHING but a Shepherd Boy. But God hides GREAT things in NOTHING. b. David has a Great Potential. He had Courage, Strength & Ability. c The Favor of God surrounded him wherever He went. d. He was Victorious.

III. A MAN OF DESTINY: Destiny: the future destined for a person or thing; fate; fortune; the predetermined event. DAVID IS GOD’S CHOSEN KING a. He was NOTHING but a Shepherd Boy. But God hides GREAT things in NOTHING. b. David has a Great Potential. He had Courage, Strength & Ability. c The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1

Denomination: *other

4 Ways To O-P-E-N The Gate Of The Promised Kingdom!

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 6, 2012

Jesus CHRIST fulfilled the Prophecy of Isaiah (Isaiah 61:1-2), in Luke 4:18, using KJV, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To PREACH the GOSPEL to the POOR; He has sent Me to HEAL the BROKENHEARTED, To proclaim LIBERTY to th

O – Overview of CHRIST’s AUTHORITY! P – Preparation for the CONQUEST! E – Edification & Strengthening for the BATTLE! N – Navigation towards the PROMISED KINGDOM! INTRODUCTION: Jesus CHRIST fulfilled the Prophecy of Isaiah (Isaiah 61:1-2), in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 13:30, Leviticus 13:25-32

Denomination: *other