Sermons on Trials In Life:

#63 Jesus’ Trial And Torture Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 20, 2022

The trial and torture of Jesus teach us wonderful truths about the extent to which Jesus was willing to go to suffer in order to carry out the plan of redemption. This sermon explores those truths and imagines a retrial of Jesus today.

#63 Jesus’ Trial and Torture Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 20, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. Skeleton outline and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

In The Hour Of Trial: Open Door

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 1, 2009

The doors of the church: some are locked, but panic hardware always lets us out for mission; some are heavily locked, but it is Christ who is our security; and some are never locked, for we are to be open to embrace those who need us.

Have you ever seen a place with as many doors as this church building has! A hardware salesman would be in heaven, right here! Doors, doors, everywhere doors. There are doors leading to the outside. Eight of them, I think. There are doors inside, leading into the rooms. Some doors take you into ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Role In A Christian's Trials

Contributed by Jon Kurnik on Jan 23, 2003

Here are sciprtural reasons why God allows us to endure many trials, rather than removing us from them.

God’s Role In A Christian’s Trials 1) God wants us to trust His judgment as to the best way and the best time to help us. Trust begins with faith: Heb. 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please him. For whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists, and that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-5, James 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trials Of Jesus - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Feb 4, 2017

Jesus the true High Priest.

The trials of Jesus - Part 2 Jesus the New High Priest after the order of Melchizedek Jesus had become a grave threat to the priesthood and religious powers of the day. Here was a man who was forgiving people of sins, healing people, bringing people back to life. He challenged the strict ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-65

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Benefit From Trials Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 7, 2015

Suffering trials is a strange place to find anyone rejoicing, yet that is the surprising instruction of God for us in Christ.

At the heart of the gospel is the amazing truth of how God is willing to suffer to redeem us. Jesus experienced firsthand the greatest human trial imaginable. He endured being betrayed by on of the 12 apostles, deserted by all his closest friends and followers, falsely accused, being mocked and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Managing Christian Trials-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 14, 2010

1 of 3. James divulged the proper management of trials which were endemic/common to Christians. There are proper ways of managing the those difficulties. But how are Christians to manage their trials properly? Tackling trials properly involves managing

MANAGING CHRISTIAN TRIALS-I—James 1:1-27 Attention: A plane is on its way to Los Angeles when a blonde in Economy Class gets up, moves to First Class & sits down. The flight attendant watches her do this & asks to see her ticket. She examines it, then tells the blonde that she has paid for ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Trial: Pontius Pilate & Jesus!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 13, 2016

The Trial: Pontius Pilate & Jesus! John chapter 18 verse 28 to chapter 19 verse 16 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). PILATE & JESUS (1): Step 1: Accusation (vs 18-32): Step 2: Interrogation (vs 33-35): Step 3: Defense (vs 36-38a) Step 4: Verdict (vs 38b) (B). PILATE & JESUS (2): An Interval (Luke chapter 23 verses 6-12): A Custom (vs 39): A Final Appeal (vs 4-15): A Conclusion (vs ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Life Lessons

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 31, 2019

Trouble teaches you to praise God because He delivers you from trouble; fear God because He provides for you in trouble; and cry out to God because he responds to you in trouble.

Late in the summer of 2004, Bonnie, Charlie, Ivan and Jeanne each decided to enjoy a brief vacation in Florida. Florida welcomes a lot of vacationers to their state every year, but these turned out to be the most unwelcome guests in many years. They caused millions of dollars in damage, and when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

1 Peter: The Fiery Trial Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

1 Peter calls believers to steadfastness in the face of adversity.

Through the New Testament 2006 The Fiery Trial 1 Peter Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO For most of us, the idea of persecution or suffering for our faith seems far-fetched. We live in a free society. No one we know has ever been jailed for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Trials And Tribulations Never Stop

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 23, 2018

As an evangelist or a supporter of evangelists you shall be attacked every now and then. It never ends

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS NEVER STOP Acts 17:10-15 King James Version (KJV) 10 And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11 These were more noble than those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Trials---What Are They Good For?

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011

Trials teach us patience, test our faith, train for service, testify to others and help us to triumph through Christ

Trials---What Are They Good For? Chuck Sligh I. THEY TEACH US PATIENCE. A. James 5:10-11 – “Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience. 11 Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience ...read more

Scripture: James 5:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Trial Of Jesus - Pilate And Herod Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 13, 2022

Both Pilate and Herod agreed Jesus was innocent, but the Jewish leaders refused to accept the verdict. This integrated gospel account of His trial includes prophecies of details foretold by Isaiah and the fulfillment of those prophecies.

Pilate They tied Jesus up, and the whole crowd led him away from Caiaphas to the hall of judgment in the early morning. They delivered him to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea.(Matthew 27:2, John 18:28) The Jews wouldn't go into the judgment hall. They would be defiled (considered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-7, John 18:28-38, Matthew 27:11-31, Luke 23:1-22, John 19:1-16, Isaiah 50:7-9, Isaiah 50:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Leader To His Trial Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 30, 2021

There were two trials the night Jesus was arrested. One was illegal but formal. The other trial was in the court of public opinion. Peter didn't do so well in his trial.

You can hear the audio of the sermon at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/8241541 ? During the pastorate of Henry Ward Beecher in Indianapolis he preached a series of sermons upon drunkenness and gambling, incidentally scoring the men of the community who profited by these sins. During the ensuing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:33-34, Matthew 26:58, John 18:19, Mark 14:69, Luke 22:61-62  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Betrayal, Denial And Trial Of Christ

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 22, 2024

We enter Chapter 18, a new section of this gospel. Even though we see Him in humiliation and suffering, the emphasis is on his dignity, power, and glory.

We enter Chapter 18, a new section of this gospel. Even though we see Him in humiliation and suffering, the emphasis is on his dignity, power, and glory. Verse 1, Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus’ Place of Prayer Brook Cedron, between Jerusalem and Mount Olivet. Matthew 6:6, we are instructed to have ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Saul's Trials Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025

Saul's Trials

Acts 9:23 - 31 Saul's Trials The Delay - 23 And after that many days were fulfilled, The Danger - the Jews took counsel to kill him: A Concious threat, A Constant threat, and A Continual threat. The Defeat - 24 But their laying await was known of Saul. Their Plans were - Shown, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:23-31

Denomination: Holiness