Sermons on Trials Lead To A Deeper Faith:

Faith For The Faithful

Contributed by Matthew Morine on May 13, 2008

Most people believe that the leadership of a congregation are the people with the strong faith. This is not always the case. Here is a lesson for the faithful to stay faithful.

FAITH FOR THE FAITHFUL THEME: THOSE WHO ARE FAITHFUL MUST ADMIT A FAITH WEAKNESS. TEXT: MARK 9:14-29 It seems that in the church those in a leadership position are strong in the faith. The elders, deacons, preachers, and teachers are those who are solid with the faith. This seems to be the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pathway Of Promotion : Understanding Trials And Tribulations

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 19, 2006

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE PATHWAY OF PROMOTION : UNDERSTANDING TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS AND STUDIES THE EXAMPLES OF 1. ABRAHAM 2. JOSEPH 3. MOSES 4. DAVID 5. JOB 6. DANIEL 7. JESUS

THE PATHWAY OF PROMOTION : UNDERSTANDING TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS **************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. ABRAHAM 2. JOSEPH 3. MOSES 4. DAVID 5. JOB 6. DANIEL 7. JESUS INTRODUCTION The Lord wants to lead His children in the pathway of promotion. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faithfulness To The Faith Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 3, 2003

We are only one generation from extinction. It is vitally important to pass along our faith to the next leaders of the church.

March 2, 2003 23In those days I also saw that the Jews had married women from Ashdod, Ammon and Moab. 24As for their children, half spoke in the language of Ashdod, and none of them was able to speak the language of Judah, but the language of his own people. 25So I contended with them and cursed ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:23-31

Denomination: United Methodist

The Lord Lead's, Do You Follow?

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 8, 2013

Psalm 23:1- The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

I. God will lead you to where he wants you to go. God knows where he wants you to go, and only he knows. God even knows when he wants to send you to where you have to go. II. The only thing we have to do is listen to God and obey what he tells us to do. Our Shepherd loved us so much that he would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: *other

Be Led By The Spirit

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 25, 2013

We need to be open to the leading of God’s Spirit. We can so easily be bound by religion and follow rules that are either man-made or man-interpreted.

Be led by the Spirit Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. Peter was bound by religion and in order for him to be open to change, God showed him a vision of unclean animals that descended from heaven. God told Peter to eat the unclean animals, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: Charismatic

The Guidance Of Our God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 3, 2019

How God will care for us.

THE GUIDANCE OF OUR GOD IF WE ARE SAVED GOD WILL GUIDE US INALL THINGS. (1) He will send us in pleasant paths Psalms 23: 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. (2) He will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Jesus

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Dec 6, 2021

To see how the Holy Spirit led Peter away from his traditional view to change the world.

Preached: 9 May 2021 at Christ Church, Billericay (recorded version for video service: www.youtube.com/watch?v=97AR7n8TQMA&list=PLAiDlfqEeOxU0tFmOCQCTiNQ0518mL2bQ at 11:55 into the video) Readings: Acts 10v44-48; John 15v9-17 Purpose: to see how the Holy Spirit led Peter away from his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48, John 15:9-17

Denomination: Anglican

Faithful! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023

Explore the power, blessings, and victory that come from faithfulness, encouraging us to remember and imitate the faith of our spiritual leaders.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. Today, we are going to explore a powerful message found in Hebrews 13:7. It tells us, "Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith." We're going to unpack the power of faithfulness, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7

Topics: Victory, Faithfulness

When I Am Faced With A Trial

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

The story of Daniel in the bible starts out with him a 15 year-old boy.

When I Am Faced With a Trial “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his.21 He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. 22 He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the nature, source, and power of faith, emphasizing that faith is not just belief, but a confident expectation and profound assurance in things unseen.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we find ourselves in the heart of Hebrews 11:1-13, a passage that has been described as the "Hall of Faith". And why not? It's here that we are given a clear and compelling description of faith, its source, and its power. As a reminder of the text we're ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-13

Topics: Who Is Faith

Chase The Wind Or Stand On The Rock

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 16, 2021

A life that is built pursuing worldly things is like chasing the wind. But a life built on the Rock which is Christ is the only one that will endure.

Chase the Wind or Stand on the Rock Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1-17 THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER If you will, take your Bibles this morning and open them up to the Book of Ecclesiastes. I’ve been looking a lot at the wisdom literature from Scripture recently, and I don’t know about all of you, but in these ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gospel-Centered Parenting Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 14, 2020

Parents must pass along the faith they possess.

Is it possible what happens at home is more important than what happens at church? This year, a child will actually attend church less than 40 weekends because of COVID. As we continue in our series called “Family Matters,” I want to propose that parenting is not only hard work, it is heart work ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-12, Psalm 127:3

Denomination: Baptist

Discover God During The Trials Of Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2006

In openness and yieldness, we find God even in the puzzling events of our lives--the times of trouble and tribulation

Psalm 22:1-5, 15-21 “Discover God During the Trials of Life”+ INTRODUCTION King David was a man of God. He was once described as a “man after God’s own heart.” King David did not lead a charmed life, however, even though he was a king and had a personal relationship with God. He had many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

From Prisoner To Prince Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 3, 2009

Joseph went thru trials he didn’t understand so God could prepare him for something bigger. Sometimes trials we face are a result of God making us more like Him.

Intro. For the sake of time, I will not read the entire text. Remember, Joseph has been sold and scandalized. He was in the middle of a storm that was God’s plan for him. I. The Dedication - vs. 4 There are two imprisoned with Joseph. There may have been a conspiracy to kill ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wings Of A Dove

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 1, 2002

In times of great trials we can trust the Lord.

On the Wings of a Dove Psalm 55 Reading: Psalm 55:1-6 In this Psalm we see David in a great trial. A good friend had betrayed him. We don’t know exactly who this friend is…Saul? Absalom? Some say it is a prophecy of Judas Iscariot when he betrayed Christ. I. His distress Vs. 1-5 A.Listen ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-23

Denomination: Baptist