Sermons on Trials And Difficulties:

Paul’s Trial In Caesarea Philippi (Part 1) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 15, 2024

Can any man (or woman) truly be greater than the Gospel? Even with all the pomp and ceremony of the Roman culture, Paul stands firm on the premise that life is not about us, but is about Jesus. This is his testimony, and one that we can learn to emulate also!

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 37 Paul’s trial in Caesarea Philippi Acts 25:1-27 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week: discussed Paul being a prisoner for 2+ years (by Felix) in Casearia -- Felix was hoping Paul would ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27, Matthew 5:11, Acts 23:11, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 4:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acts Chapter 12. How To Overcome The Trials In Life.

Contributed by David Cramer on Oct 3, 2020

A message on how to overcome the trials we face in life with confidence. Learning how to put Him first and really mean it.

How to overcome trials in life Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Galatians 2:20 How To Persevere In The Trials Of Life.

Contributed by David Cramer on Oct 8, 2020

With all that is going on in our world regardless of where we live, it is hard. This message can help with getting in a habit of not doing it alone. We can rely on Him to help us through as we get closer to Him daily.

Galatians 2:20 How to persevere in the trials of life Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Job 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Trials To Wisdom - James 1:4-6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 20, 2020

Exactly how does suffering produce perseverance?

James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must ...read more

Scripture: James 1:4-6

Paul's Thorny Trial - Was It Sickness Or?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 16, 2021

The issue of the Apostle Paul's thorn-in-the-flesh has been hotly debated for centuries.

"And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure" (2 Cor 12:7 NKJV) Some have held that this "thorn" was an eye disease that God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7, 2 Corinthians 11:23-27, James 4:10, Acts 19:11-12, 2 Corinthians 12:8, 2 Timothy 3:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When I Am At The End Of My Rope Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 10, 2013

Do you ever feel like you have done everything you know how to do, even cried out to God for answers, yet He feels far away or even unwilling to help? Believe it or not, Asaph felt the same way, and his answer can really bring a sense of help and purpose

Psalm 74 was written by one of Asaph’s descendants after the Babylonian capture of Jerusalem in 586 B.C. and records the emotional distress at seeing God’s enemies triumph and calling on God to respond. 1 – 11 The writer asks God why has He rejected the people He purchased, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Tested By Patience Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017

Why are we impatient with God?

A. WHY ARE WE IMPATIENT WITH GOD? 1. We think we know better. 2. We think time is running out. 3. Unbelief. 4. We lose sight of what God is doing. 5. __________________________________________ B. ABRAM RUNS AHEAD OF GOD “Ten years after Abram arrived in the Promised Land he still didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

If All Goes Wrong, I Still Will Praise Him!

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 8, 2018

We’re going to look at the Terrible Vision, Reasons to praise God in Trials, and 3 surprising results of praising God.

IF ALL GOES WRONG, I STILL WILL PRAISE HIM! Hab. 3:17-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SOUR INTERVIEW 1. Some people have a knack for picking things. Hannah went to a citrus Farm and asked Henry, the manager, if there are any jobs available at the farm. 2. He told her that the only job ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Way Of Endurance Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

8th in a sermons series on James dealing with the principles related to enduring trials.

“The Way of Endurance” Review Today, Christians all around the world suffer unspeakable suffering because of their faith in and commitment to Jesus. Many suffer death because of their refusal to renounce their faith in Jesus. Although persecution of our Christian faith grows by the day in America, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jonah's Descent

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

JONAH'S DESCENT

JONAH 1:17-2:10 I. JONAH'S DESCENT 17 Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. Ephesians 4:9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? 10 ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Three Cures For Troubled Hearts

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2012

Peace comes through Christ in spite of our circumstances.

INTRODUCTION All around are signs people have troubled hearts. In the United States of America, it’s common for Congress and the president to disagree on the country’s budget. Occasionally it reaches the point where there is the threat of the federal government shutting down. Prison ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Examples Of Testing (Rewritten) Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 6, 2013

This is an update version of this sermon that I had written several years ago.

Seven Examples of Testing Do you recall the story of Job - how he went through many trials and tests? He was a wealthy man with many possessions - yet in a very short time he lost most of what he had. He lost his possessions, his health was gone, and his children died. Calamity after calamity ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Doer, Not Just A Hearer

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 10, 2019

A study in the book of James 1: 1 – 27

James 1: 1 – 27 Be a doer, not just a hearer 1 James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But ...read more

Scripture: James 1:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Conduct Yourself In A Crisis

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

Dealing with your storm

How To Conduct Yourself In A Crisis St. Mark 4:35-41 St. Mark 6:45-51 In the sixth chapter and the forty fifth verse Jesus constrains his disciples to get in the boat and pass over to the other side. The use of the word constrain is pertinent to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Enemies Of Christian Life

Contributed by John Ong on Oct 10, 2017

As Christians, we live in this world with our fair share of trials and tribulations. Nothing is given to us in a silver platter and we have to work for what we want to achieve.

As Christians, we live in this world with our fair share of trials and tribulations. Nothing is given to us in a silver platter and we have to work for what we want to achieve. God has promised us abundance, protection and a happy life but as His children, we need to prove that we can overcome ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational