Sermons on Trials And Difficult:

Why Are We To Prepare Ourselves For Persecution?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 30, 2025

We should not be afraid of what may happen to us because of our faith. Trust in God to help guide us through what we may face.

Why Are We to Prepare Ourselves for Persecution? Matthew 10:16-42 In verses sixteen - eighteen: The resistance of the Pharisees would resemble assaulting wolves. The only expectation that the disciples have is to seek their Shepherd for assurance. We might even confront comparable aggression. Like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have You Considered Job

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 3, 2025

Jobs story

Have you considered my servant Job As I’ve been going through this journey of watching my dad fight life’s final battle I’ve observed the way different people handle this situation some cry others doubt others search for answers some are strengthened by confirmation and faith When asked why good ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Sifting Work Of Satan

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 9, 2025

You are on Satan's sifting list. Every believer must pass through the sifting process as God gives the devil permission to test his children.

TEXT: Luke 22:31-34 (NLT) “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.” Peter said, “Lord, I am ready to go to prison with you, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord's Prayer - Part 5 - Lead Us Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 26, 2023

The heart of this stanza in the Lord’s Prayer is the distrust of the self. And because I don’t trust myself, I rush into the presence of God as my refuge from temptation.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This is the last message in the Lord’s Prayer. What a fantastic series of messages we’ve encountered in the midst of our series of the Sermon on the Mount. We’ve come to the last stanza in verse 13 “And do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Brethren

The Furtherance Of The Gospel

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 17, 2024

Paul's imprisonment furthered the Gospel

The Furtherance of the Gospel Philippians 1:9-14 Good morning. Forrest McCann wrote about the origins of the old Hymn, "It Is Well With My Soul", which was written by Horatio Spafford. Horatio Spafford went through several trials and losses during a very specific period of his life. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Esther 2:1-18 When You're In A Contest You Didn't Choose To Be In

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 17, 2024

Esther finds herself in a beauty contest she didn't sign up for. In life we find ourselves in competitions that seem unfair. Discover how God guided Esther through this situation.

We've been in Esther for the past two weeks, we've been in chapter 1, and what we found out is there is King Ahasuerus, but most of us know him as Xerxes, his Greek name. He's been throwing just one big party for six months; he's just been having a great time, living it up. He ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Israel's Woes Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Israel's Woes

Psalm 129 Israel's Woes 1. The Reality of Her Affliction - 1 Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say: It was Constant - 1 Many a time, Calculated - have they afflicted me Continual - from my youth, Concentrated - may Israel now say: 2. The ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Today, Tomorrow And Eternity

Contributed by David Tack on May 31, 2025

We take the 3 verses in 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 and bring it into the time spans of: today, tomorrow and eternity!

Today, Tomorrow and Eternity (2 Corinthians 4:16-18) INTO: This morning our text passage is a real attention grabber! …. I’m talking about an “in your tracks type.” CHECK IT OUT! WHY IS THIS? Because it’s a passage of contrasts! In the literary world writers often use special devices to capture ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting God In The Fire

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 23, 2023

When trials come, the Fourth Man in the fire will appear, to show us that He cares, to turn our situation around with a miracle, and to honor our stand for Him. This message ends with a great story of boldness.

MEETING GOD IN THE FIRE Dan. 3:1-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Some can’t tell how bad their life smells! 1. The Smelly Debt Collector. Andy Smulian may dress like a skid-row bum and smell like a dead rat, but he’s a hit among London businessmen plagued by those who won’t pay their bills. 2. His ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Veil Was Torn Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Today we are in part 2 of 3-part series titled: “Were you there”?

Quick recap of last weeks message: Began on Friday, with Martha serving Jesus and disciples supper, and Mary anointing Jesus’ feet in Bethany. Jesus foretold His death. As Jesus and the disciples approach Jerusalem, He sends a couple disciples to get a donkey, and a couple disciples to secure a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-61

Overcoming Temptation: Jesus’ Example In Resisting Satan Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 16, 2025

Jesus didn’t just defeat temptation for Himself — He demonstrated how you can walk in victory. Armed with the Word. Filled with the Spirit. Anchored in your God-given identity. Temptation is inevitable — but defeat is not.

Overcoming Temptation: Jesus’ Example in Resisting Satan June 8, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 4:1-11 We’ve spent the last several months pulling back the veil on the enemy’s tactics — exposing his schemes, his snares, and his shadow games. Let’s be real: Satan is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Scattered But Not Defeated Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 3, 2025

I cannot say how many times that people would come to my office and question; why God would allow for such things to go wrong in their lives.

“Scattered But Not Defeated” Acts 11:19-21 I cannot say how many times that people would come to my office and question; why God would allow for such things to go wrong in their lives. The simple truth is; Satan is the enemy of God and we are the children of God, so that puts us in the fight ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Unexpected Path To Perfection

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 23, 2025

This sermon explains how God purposefully uses the trials of life to refine our faith, produce steadfast endurance, and develop us into spiritually mature believers who are complete in Christ.

If you were to take a survey of every person in this room, and perhaps every person in this city, and ask them, "What is your main goal in life?" you would get a lot of different answers. Some would say to be successful, to provide for their family. Others might say to be healthy, to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Harmony Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Having harmony during trials

Living in Harmony - 1 Peter 2a June 29, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the end of your Bibles, to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 1. We want to continue on in our study of the book of 1 Peter. Remember that Peter is writing to give practical help to Christians dealing with daily problems. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Lost Your Salvation Forever? The Difficult Verses Of Hebrews 6:4-6 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 5, 2024

Can a Christian lose salvation through sin (falling away)? Does backsliding forfeit your salvation so there is no repentance to renewal or restoration? We examine this difficult Hebrews passage to see what its proper application really is. These 3 verses really unsettle people.

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR SALVATION FOREVER? THE DIFFICULT VERSES OF HEBREWS 6:4-6 [A]. THE TOPIC BEFORE US This part of Hebrews chapter 6 is one passage that has such a multitude of interpretations, that it has become very confusing. I get asked about it. Wrong ideas are developed in this chapter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-6, Amos 5:25-26, Numbers 13:21-24, Joshua 1:2-4, Numbers 13:25-29, Numbers 13:30-33, Deuteronomy 1:25-26, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, 1 John 1:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational