Sermons on Trials And Testing:

Testing God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 9, 2019

Doubting and testing God is an indication of how strong our faith is!

Let us continue to worship our God by listening and learning from His Word…… open your Bibles to Judges 6………. We noted a few weeks ago… v1-11: The Nation of Israel sinned again against God and they became slaves to the Midianites! v12-16: Gideon was called by God to be empowered and lead, but ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:14-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tested In The Wilderness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus faced temptation in the wilderness after fasting for forty days. Each time Satan tempted Him, Jesus responded with scripture, choosing to rely on God alone. When we face testing in our own lives, we can stand firm in our faith and trust in God's provision.

Imagine you're in the middle of a desert, no food, no water, and you've been there for 40 days. You're starving, thirsty, and all alone. Suddenly, a guy shows up offering you all the food and water you could ever want, but there's a catch. You have to do something that goes against everything you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Spiritual Strength, Divine Guidance, Faith Testing, Wilderness Experience

Trust & Triumph - The Story Of Joseph

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 1, 2025

We all faces many trials and tribulations in life. Joseph is a classic example of a man who triumphed through all his trials. His unwavering faith in God took him through all odds in life.

As Children of God, we are not immune to worries of the future and the troubles of life. We are not spared from the challenges that everyone else faces in life be it in health, careers, finances, relationships, and many other uncertainties that lie ahead. But as Christians, we have a heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-6

Renewing Your Strength

Contributed by James May on Jun 5, 2002

The renewing of our strength requires that we wait upon the Lord even in the midst of great trials. Our faith and trust must be tested to gain strength.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31, Isaiah 40:31, Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Grow Through Testing Times

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001

He learned that all of our rights, times and possessions ultimately belong to the Lord and are to be yielded completely for His purposes. Only then are we able to see how testing, tears and temptations can be used for a greater good. How to Grow

How to Grow Through Testing Times - I Cor. 10:13 Illustrations: DISAPPOINTMENT is a major temptation for all of us. Alexander the Great conquered Persia, but broke down and wept because his troops were too exhausted to push on to India. Hugo Grotius, the father of modern international law, said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Trouble To Triumph Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2009

Trials in the life of a Christian are a norm. But it is how we handles those trials, that separates us from the rest.

From Trouble to Triumph James 2:2-12 Intro Trials in the life of a Christian are a part of life. How we view those trials and handle them is a whole different story though. The Scriptures mention at least eight purposes for the Lord’s allowing trials to come to the lives of His ...read more

Scripture: James 2:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Pitfalls And Discoveries- Wisdom Of Trials And Temptations Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 20, 2017

the wisdom we can find in God's Word concerning our trials and temptation is life-changing.

Life’s Pitfalls and Discoveries Wisdom with Trials and Temptations James chapter 1:5-1:18 Introduction- Good morning everyone, today we continue our study of the pitfalls of life and the discoveries that can be found to help us avoid them. Last week we looked at un-forgiveness as the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-18

Denomination: Nazarene

"Count It All Joy"

Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Mar 15, 2002

No matter what you may encounter, count it all "Joy". Problems come and they go, but count it all "Joy". With Jesus, we can face the whole world, and know that we have the Victory!

Intro: James was the oldest half-brother of the Lord Jesus (Matt. 13.55). He witnessed Christ’s appearance following His resurrection (1 Cor. 15:7), and was among those who assembled together following the Ascension (Acts 1:14), He awaited the coming of the Holy Spirit. Later he became a leader ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3, James 1:1-18

Denomination: *other

The Devil Is In The Details

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 6, 2013

God is all powerful. Yet He allows Satan to carry out his deceitful and destructive activities—within certain limits—for a purpose.

We live in a world full of trouble and problems; there are problems after problems. Pollution, natural resources running out, population growth outstripping resources worldwide, etcetera. And then there are individual problems to contend with such as pain, suffering, and death, just to name a few. ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Side Road To Temptation

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012

Have you been drawn away from God’s will for your life, by the appeal of the side-roads? Have you been led down the path of sin or disobedience to the perfect will of God? It will surely end in serious loss, mischief, maybe physical death, but worse in th

Intro: Yungas Road of Bolivia is the world’s most dangerous side road; built by prisoners in 1930s; 200-300 annual deaths since it opened in 1935. It is only 10 feet wide but over 60 kms. long. It passes thru heights of 4,000-15,000 feet from La Paz. I. THE BEGINNING OF TEMPTATION (Jas. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: *other

# 25 ~ Thirty ~ Forty-B Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 21, 2012

THIRTY is the number for THE BLOOD OF CHRIST & DEDICATION: Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus for THIRTY pieces of silver. FORTY YEARS OF PROBATION BY TRIAL as Israel wondered in the Wilderness for FORTY years.

# 25 ~ "THIRTY ~ FORTY" ~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 4-21-12 THIRTY is the number for THE BLOOD OF CHRIST & DEDICATION: The number thirty is found in our KJ Bible 198 times. Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus for THIRTY pieces of silver. Matthew 26:14-16 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

#24~twenty Six- Thirty-Nine - Forty Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2012

TWENTY-SIX is the number pointing to the GOSPEL, and the gospel is "the death, burial and resurrection" of our Saviour the Lord Jesus Christ. TWENTY SIX is found in our KJ Bible three times, and it’s found as "twenty and six". The number THIRTY-NINE is

#24~TWENTY SIX- THIRTY-NINE - FORTY "a" ~ Bible number meanings ~ 4-14-12 TWENTY-SIX is the number pointing to the GOSPEL, and the gospel is "the death, burial and resurrection" of our Saviour the Lord Jesus Christ. TWENTY SIX is found in our KJ Bible three times, and it’s found as "twenty and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Great Temptations

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 3, 2017

Let’s learn how Jesus battled temptations and won.

Intro Life is filled with trials and temptations. Sometimes we fail. Jesus too was faced with great temptations, but he succeeded. Goal Let’s learn how Jesus battled temptations and won. Plan We will look at the testing of Christ in Matthew 4:1-11. Matthew 4:1-2 Led by the Spirit We read in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

#31 A Little Doggy At The Table Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 18, 2020

One time a Gentile woman asked Him to deliver her daughter from a demon. In His reply, Jesus called her a dog. Was Jesus being rude to this woman…or is there more to the story?

#31 A Little Doggy at the Table Series: Mark Chuck Sligh October 18, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live An Exceptional Life!

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on May 8, 2022

This message is based on Genesis 22 and looks at God's testing of Abraham and his obedience; Abraham is called the "man of faith" in the NT

Title: How to live an exceptional life Text: Gen 22:1-18 Introduction: You may have heard of the passing of Guy Lafleur (April 2022) ... an ordinary person in every way – with one exception...He was an exceptional hockey player... 5 Stanley cups 3 Art Ross trophy’s (scoring title) 2 Hart ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18, Hebrews 11:17-19, Galatians 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational