Sermons on Trials And Difficulties:

Chronos: 2 Thess 1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 29, 2022

Christian are best encouraged in times of trial through praise, promise and prayer

This week we start the fourth oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Trust?

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2001

Even in times when life doesn’t make sense we need to place our trust in God!

Who Do You Trust? Selected Passages September 23, 2001 Introduction In May 1995, Randy Reid, a 34-year-old construction worker, was welding on top of a nearly completed water tower outside Chicago. According to writer Melissa Ramsdell, Reid unhooked his safety gear to reach for some pipes when a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Testing & Persevering Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Trials test our faith and produce perseverance. We can find joy in trials because they shape us and draw us closer to God.

Today, ,we're going to deep dive into the book of James. James, Jesus' half-brother and a big deal in the early church, wrote this letter to encourage believers who were having a rough time. James talks a lot about faith and actions going hand in hand. Let's see what he has to say about handling ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-18

Topics: Endurance, Spiritual Growth, Overcoming Obstacles, Resilience

Content With God's Good Gifts Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024

Many of the trials that we face come from outside of us. Some of those trials come from within as temptations. James urges us to be content in our station, because our station and the trials that accompany it are good gifts from God.

In 2016, Rosario Butterfield was speaking at university. After her talk, she met a young woman who was struggling. To Rosario and this lady went to visit the campus chaplain, who was also a counselor over the course of their conversation they found out that this young woman had been listening to a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Ephesians 1:13, James 1:9-18, Luke 10:20, Revelation 2:10, Matthew 6:24, Psalm 16:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph Over Trials Sermon V: Suffering By God's Servant For Our Redemption Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, when folks are looking for someone who will give them hope, mature Christians look to the Lord God whose love and mercy are well known and whose redemption from their sufferings they can count on.

SUFFERING BY GOD’S SERVANT FOR OUR REDEMPTION - PROPHESIED AND EXPLAINED In the classic, “Alice in Wonderland”, the king says to the rabbit, “Begin at the beginning, and go on until you come to the end, then stop.” In our quest for answers to questions ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-12

Refined In The Fire: Finding God's Purpose In Trials Job 23:10-11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 2, 2024

Job, a man of great suffering, provides us with a glimpse into the refining process that occurs amidst life's trials. Let us delve into Job 23:10-11 and discover how God works through our challenges to shape us according to His divine purpose.

Refined in the Fire: Finding God's Purpose in Trials Job 23:10-11 Introduction: Today's scripture from the book of Job offers profound insights into the nature of trials and tribulations in the life of a believer. Job, a man of great suffering, provides us with a glimpse into the refining ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10-11, Psalm 139:1-4, Isaiah 55:8-9, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Psalm 37:3-5, Proverbs 3:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Endurance Through Trials: Transformed By God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 5, 2024

Romans 5:3-4 reveals a powerful truth, teaching us that our trials are not in vain. Instead, they serve a greater purpose, moulding us and shaping us into people of character and hope.

Endurance Through Trials: Transformed by God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Introduction: The Purpose in Our Pain Today, we’re going to talk about something that each of us encounters in life: trials and hardships. But we’ll go beyond discussing the pain itself; we’ll explore the purpose that God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Job 23:10, Hebrews 6:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Went On Trial And Noone Stood Up To Defend Him. Will You Stand Up And Be Counted?

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Jul 30, 2024

The prophet Isaiah asked the question of the suffering servant “who of his generation protested”? And so we ask the same question “who protested at the time of Jesus' illegal trial and execution?” Of course, the answer to that was no one. No one stood up at the trial to support Jesus.

The prophet Isaiah asked the question of the suffering servant “who of his generation protested”? And so we ask the same question “who protested at the time of Jesus' illegal trial and execution?” Of course, the answer to that was no one. No one stood up at the trial to support Jesus. There ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:8

Denomination: Baptist

"Becoming A Mother Of Great Faith!"

Contributed by Tony Searles on May 11, 2002

A message for Mothers, encouraging them to be prayer warriors for their family. And for them to be of great faith, for those "great" difficulties they are faced with.

I want to begin this morning by wishing each and every Mother a Happy Mother?s Day! Without mothers?we would not be here today! We thank you for your hours of hard work and dedication?to the family, home, and the many other things that your time is consumed with? I hope that you all have received ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Other

Get Up Or Give Up?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 21, 2009

When we articulate our past, we are getting ready for a repeat performance. The choice is ours ~ rehearse the past failures OR the past victories. David chose not to continue living in the past. Will you also take that step?

Opening illustration: A young gentleman walked into the church that we were attending and ministering at in Massachusetts. He had decided to finish his life that night. His life had been in the fast lane, nothing had come out of it. He had been in numerous relations and being a lorry driver he had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God Is With Us"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2010

Jesus reaches out to us saying, “Don’t cry. It really will be alright,” and if we are willing-- if our eyes are open to God’s never ending presence among us, if we look for Him in the dim and mist of our confusion, hurt and pain--we will see that He is ri

Luke 7:11-17 “God is with Us” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN What is it that you most dread in this upcoming week, month or year? Maybe it’s something that you know is going to happen, like a traumatic move to a new house, school, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The First And Last

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Feb 28, 2012

Life is full of chaos but God is in control

Chaos is a state that most people don’t like to live in. Chaos and its cousins: confusion, disorder, mess, clutter, muddle, anarchy, and pandemonium are never welcome in my life. But for some reason, just like a natural gas salesperson, they keep knocking at my door; seeking to interrupt my ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcome Your Obstacles Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jun 19, 2018

This sermon deals on how to overcome your obstacles based on Joshua 3. Simple steps to overcome your obstacles based on how the Israelites crossed flooding Jordan river.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured God does not place us on this planet without purpose. He has a divine design ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Do You Truly Love In The Midst Of Covaid-19

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2020

Our circumstances may have changed, but the issue before is still the same as Jesus asked Peter, "Do You Love Me More Than These?"

What Do You Truly Love? John 14:23-27 John 21:1-14 Do you love your favorite food? Do you love going on vacation? Do you love your car? Do you love your pet? Do you love your children? Do you love your parents? Do you love your job? Do you love ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-15, John 21:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"i Am": Jesus' Greatest Declaration

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Sep 17, 2021

Jesus said, “I am,” he knew what lay ahead for himself and those who would follow him. “I AM!” is a declarative statement that few can make with the kind of authority and confidence that Jesus embodied. One will find seven reference to himself using “I Am”.

Perhaps some had a disappointed look on their face as they peered through the crowd, catching a glimpse of a lone figure coming down the road. Rumors had spread as people calculated his next move. Yet, many were expecting to see him sitting tall and proudly astride a spirited war-horse. Instead ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational