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  • David DeWitt avatar

    Triumph Over Trials

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 197 ratings
     | 68,215 views

    The power of Christ gives us the ability to experience victory in any situation that life throws at us

    Triumph Over Trials Selected Passages August 28, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Chippie the parakeet was simply minding his own business and signing his song one day when his owner decided to clean out his cage with the vacuum cleaner. The phone rang and the lady went to answer it and that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tony Miano avatar

    How To Receive Blessings In The Midst Of Trials Series

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 14,254 views

    Through our study of this verse, we’re going to see, as James’ readers saw, where spiritual labor, obedience, maturity of faith, and endurance leads. It leads to blessings from God.

    How To Receive Blessings in the Midst of Trials James 1:12 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church December 3, 2000 Introduction: To this point, James has given us a very detailed formula for enduring the trials of life. He has taught us about what attitudes we should have in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Don Jaques avatar

    Growing Through Trials

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,907 views

    God uses trials in our lives to strengthen our faith and to bring us to maturity. When trials come we should keep the long view and remember He has our best in mind.

    Growing Through Trials 1 Peter 1:3-9 April 9/10, 2005 Don Jaques MAIN POINT: God uses trials in our lives to strengthen our faith and to bring us to maturity. When trials come we should keep the long view and remember He has our best in mind. INTRO: It’s the time of year when the lawns are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Accepting Suffering And Trials Series

    Contributed by W F on Oct 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,568 views

    Just as Daniel remained faithful and was saved so when you remain faithful, God will take care of you. If the Lord can save Daniel from a pit of Lions, then he is infinitely more than able to see you through whatever you may be facing today

    Sacred Living in a Secular Society - Part 6 “Accepting Suffering and Trials” 1. THE DECREE OF DARIUS Sometimes it’s costs to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. We don’t hear that very often do we? It’s like we want to hide that fact and only tell people all the good stuff about being a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus On Trial: The Resistance Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,651 views

    In this sermon we examine the brief resistance that the disciples mounted in Jesus' defense on the night of his betrayal and arrest.

    Scripture Two years I began what I planned to be a seven-year series of messages. It is based on the book by James Montgomery Boice and Philip Graham Ryken that is titled, Jesus on Trial. My goal is to teach on seven important aspects of the trial of Jesus Christ: the diabolical conspiracy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Truth About Trials

    Contributed by Michael Schwer on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 230 ratings
     | 22,091 views

    How God uses trials to develop Christ-like character in us.

    Romans 5:3-4 The Truth about Trials Introduction · Was Paul crazy? Rejoice when we run into problems and trials? · Did we just read what we just read? Is God really serious in His word that we have the ability through Jesus to actually rejoice when we suffer hardship? Message in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "Fiery Trials Are Fruitful” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,074 views

    It really takes a godly man, a godly woman to say no when the pressure is on.

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Daniel 3 & Romans 12 1. CONFIDENCE. We left off last week with 3 men who stood their ground before the leader of the known world! a. It wasn’t new. Their confidence began early in their youth, continued through the teenage years, and now tested again! b. Before the king, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Profiting From Trials Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,348 views

    And introduction to the book of James, helping to answer the question, "Is There Profit in Trials?"

    Introduction I. When you approach the letter of James, the first important question to consider is “Who is the author?” A. The only real identification from within the letter itself lies in the authors statement in verse one. “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.” B. But that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Test 6: Pride Test, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 47 ratings
     | 15,448 views

    The pride test is actually a three part test. We already covered the first part when we talked about selfish pride (Pride Test, Part 1). The second part of the test is about presumptive pride. That’s where our text takes us today.

    1. Presumptive pride is futile 2. Presumptive pride is arrogant 3. Presumptive pride is sinful Well, here we are, standing at the edge of a New Year. People use this time of the year for different things, don’t they? Of course, some people just use the New Year as an excuse to party. But most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test 6: Pride Test, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,418 views

    This is the final part of James’ sixth test of faith—the pride test. This third part of the pride test deals with our pocketbooks--greedy pride.

    1. The first example of greedy pride is hoarding treasures 2. The second example of greedy pride is defrauding measures 3. The third example of greedy pride is indulging pleasures A story is told about a rich man who was in the hospital on his deathbed. The doctors had only given him a short time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test 5: The Wisdom Test, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 67 ratings
     | 13,921 views

    There are two types of wisdom—man’s wisdom and the kind of wisdom that only comes from God. The kind of true wisdom that only comes from God is evidence of real faith.

    1. Introduction (13) 2. Roots of test-failing wisdom (14) 3. Attributes of test-failing wisdom (15) 4. Fruits of test-failing wisdom (16) JAMES 3:13 Have you ever flown on one of those little puddle-jumper airplanes? I have and let me tell you, they’re not very much fun. If you’re in one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test 5: The Wisdom Test, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 23,263 views

    What kind of wisdom passes the test of faith? The kind of wisdom that James describes as only coming from above.

    1. Roots of test-passing wisdom (17a) 2. Attributes of test-passing wisdom (17b) 3. Fruits of test-passing wisdom (18) JAMES 3:13 Who is a wise man? What is wisdom? It’s interesting that two people who are known for their wisdom asked that very same question. Solomon did. In Ecclesiastes 8:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test 6: Pride Test, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 36,218 views

    James asks his readers where their continual desire to fight amongst themselves comes from. And his answer is surprising. Rather than point his finger at an outward cause of their strife, he tells them it is because of each of their individual selfishne

    1. What are the Prevailing Symptoms of selfish pride (4:2-5) 2. What is the Primary Source of selfish pride (4:6) 3. What are some Practical Solutions for selfish pride (4:7-12) JAMES 4:1 Two old friends were sitting on the front porch one Sunday afternoon when one of them began to confess to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Test 9: Affliction Test, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,025 views

    This sermon looks at the second key to passing the affliction test--the corporate key.

    1. Corporate confession 2. Corporate prayer I saw a sports headline a couple of weeks ago that really surprised me. It turns out that one of the freshmen for the University of Tennessee’s football team got into some trouble with the law. That’s not really the surprising part. It seems that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In The Midst Of Heaviness Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 14, 2025
     | 103 views

    This sermon explains the Christian paradox of experiencing profound joy—rooted in our eternal salvation—while simultaneously enduring temporary and purposeful seasons of sorrow and trials.

    Introduction: A Heavenly Paradox To the world, joy and sorrow are opposites. They are like oil and water; they cannot mix. You are either happy, or you are sad. The presence of one means the absence of the other. The goal of modern life, it seems, is to construct a life so comfortable, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist