Sermons on Trials And Difficult:

Through The Events Of Life

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jan 6, 2022

Joseph and the trials that formed him

We don't seek to escape this life by dreaming of heaven. But we do find we can endure this life because of the certainty of heaven. Heaven is eternal. Earth is temporal. Those who fix all their affections of the fleeting things of this world are the real escapists, because they are vainly ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rejoicing In Suffering: Building Character In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

Our trials and tribulations are not in vain. They serve as opportunities for us to grow in endurance, develop strength of character

Rejoicing in Suffering: Building Character in Christ Introduction: Begin with a warm welcome to the congregation and introduce the key verse: Romans 5:3-4 (NLT) - "We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:1, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Handles For The Hard Times (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001

Fourth in a series of sermons on dealing with difficult times.

Handles for the Hard Times (Sermon #4) TEXT: II Cor 12:1-10 INTRODUCTION · Ever been between a rock & a hard place? · Times when circum/difficulties/trials are pressing in upon you? · Life feels like it’s a zoo and the zoo has been turned over to the monkey? · Times when confusion & chaos ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joy When It Hurts

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

How can we persevere in difficult times?

James 1 – Joy when it hurts! audio is at http://www.jubilee-church.org/sermons/james1.htm Discussion Questions What compelling examples of Christian perseverance/steadfastness have you seen in others under extreme trial? What lessons has anyone here learnt in difficulty? Can you believe in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

"God's Voice Is In The Storm"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 18, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage the hearers to TRUST God at all time regardless of the circumstances.

18 October 2009 Pentecost Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Compound’s Multi-Purpose Facility Contingency Operation Base (C.O.B.) Adder Tallil, Iraq BIG IDEA: Regardless of the circumstances in our lives, we need to TRUST God at all times. REFERENCES: Jonah (ESV); Job 26:7 ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Requires Action

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on May 28, 2008

Today’s gospel message is not a lesson on how to avoid storms, but rather how to build our lives in order to withstand that storms that will come.

Lectionary 9 Matthew 7:21-29 A Rabbi and a Soap Maker went for a walk one day at the park and studied the people who had come out to enjoy the warm summer day. After going about a mile along the path the soap maker suddenly turned to the Rabbi and said to him, “Rabbi, what good is religion? Look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29, James 2:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

From Bitter And Better Iii Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

Your problems will make you better if you do not allow them to make you bitter.

Genesis 50:20 he would put it this way, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.” • Even as his dreams are being fulfilled, as his brothers are bowing before him, as his beloved father is being preserved by him, he finally sees the hand of God in it all. • ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is In The Midst Of Our Troubles

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Aug 21, 2010

Perhaps you have had more than your fair share of grief and trouble and my heart goes out to you. I wish I could share some of your load. But keep the faith and keep pressing on and be comforted because through Christ’s resurrection and triumph over evi

When I looked at the readings for this Sunday, especially Psalm 46, I said to myself, it ties in so well with what is happening to us today. As a Country, we are in two wars with prospects of one or two more; we’ve had the worst natural disasters – Katrina, mudslides, flooding in Tennessee, Oil ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

A Rooster In The Choir Series

Contributed by Tim White on May 11, 2014

A rooster in our choir may be preaching the better message.

There are warning signs are all around us. Sometimes we heed the warnings, sometimes we ignore the warnings. Sometimes the warnings seem a little silly to us, if we are reasonable people. After a woman sued McDonalds because she wasn’t warned her coffee was hot, companies are changing their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:64-72

Denomination: Baptist

The 7 Tests In Which We Must Be Victorious - Refining : The Purpose Of Trials And Tribulations

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 21, 2005

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE REFINING PURPOSE OF TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS IN OUR LIVES AND THE 7 AREAS OF TESTING NAMELY THE TEST OF 1. LOVE 2. FAITH 3. OBEDIENCE 4. SACRIFICE 5. HUMILITY. 6. ENDURANCE 7. PATIENCE

7 TESTS IN WHICH WE MUST BE VICTORIOUS REFINING - THE PURPOSE OF TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OUTLINE 1. THE TEST OF LOVE 2. THE TEST OF FAITH 3. THE TEST OF OBEDIENCE 4. THE TEST OF SACRIFICE 5. THE TEST OF HUMILITY. 6. THE TEST OF ENDURANCE 7. THE TEST OF PATIENCE 1 Corinthians 10 : ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What God Has Given Us In Order For Us To Endure Tragedy And Trials.

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 7, 2017

This sermon was given in response to the sudden death of a 13 month child in our church family

Title: What God has given us in order for us to endure tragedy and trials! Text: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Introduction As many of you know our church family experienced a great tragedy this week. I know we have many questions about why their son was taken from them. Questions like; “Why did God allow this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

God Is Looking For Heroes! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 25, 2009

We are tested by God so that we will mature in God, be complete, and not lack anything, so that we can be heroes!

God is looking for heroes! The world is looking for heroes! A few years ago, there was a story of a church in one of the communist countries. That church, secretly hiding from their atheist government, was one day visited by soldiers armed with machine guns. The soldiers asked everyone who will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"What Is Threatening To Choke You?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2010

A sermon about perseverance in the face of suffering.

James 5:7-11 “What is Threatening to Choke You?” BY: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com Take a moment and think about what lays heavy on your heart. For many of us, this won’t even take a moment. For many of us, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: United Methodist