Sermons on Trials Mature Us:

What Jesus Taught Us About Handling Trials

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 16, 2005

Sermon preached Easter weekend in the first person - pastor dressed in period costume as Pontius Pilate - and members of the congregation interacting as characters in the Easter story.

Allow me to introduce myself to you. My name is Pontius Pilate. You probably know me as the Roman official who presided over the trial that ended with the sentence of crucifixion for Jesus the Christ. Being the governor of an out-of-the-way and insignificant Roman province like Judea was not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-65

Denomination: Baptist

Come Let Us Have A Trial? Divine Deliverance...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2014

Let us call this court to order and swear in the witness to speak of DIVINE DELIVERANCE...

LET US HAVE A TRIAL... ENOUGH, WHEN IS ENOUGH ENOUGH? THEN THERE IS DIVINE DELIVERANCE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Peter 2:9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Becoming Spirtually Mature

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Apr 19, 2007

This morning I want to expand your thinking in the area of becoming spiritually mature. We must as Christians grow up and get about doing our fathers business. We must grow more spiritually mature in order to experience all the blessings of God. We demon

A. Spiritually mature Christians make decisions based upon the Word of God. 1. When you make decisions that are in line with the Word of God, you demonstrate spiritual maturity. 2. Spiritually mature Christians make decisions based on faith. a. By faith, Moses refused his privileges ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-26, Hebrews 11:24-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace That Produces Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 21, 2020

we need to understand the influence the Holy Spirit has in our lives, He is our helper and convicts us on sin, righteousness and came to us as a promise from God

**therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection” (Hebrews 6:1). **“we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ” (Ephesians 4:15) ** “Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, Romans 1:11

Denomination: Other

Unity, Maturity And Service

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 6, 2018

There is no organization more powerful than the Church—it is ordained in Christ and for His glory.

Each week at the meeting of a local Rotary club, a different member gave a brief statement about his job. Eventually it was the minister’s turn; he stood up and said: "I'm with a global enterprise. We have branches in every country in the world. We have our representatives in nearly every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Other

The Faith Of David On Trial Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on May 29, 2009

What a strange passage of Scripture we have before us concerning David’s faith.

The Faith of David on Trial by Gerald Van Horn Text. Hebrews 11:32-33, 2 Samuel 24:24 Introduction. What a strange passage of Scripture we have before us concerning David’s faith. David knew he had sinned in numbering the people therefore he needed to make a sacrifice for his sin. Araunah, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Essentials During Trials

Contributed by Rannier John Fajardo on Jan 10, 2013

Trials is part of Christian Life, we should accept it at learn from what it will teach us.

TEXT: JAMES 1:1-12 LEARNINGS FROM TRIALS OF LIVE WHAT TO DO? (Reflect our attitudes in times like this) 1. RECOGNIZE (ANTICIPATE FOR IT )- V1. ALL CHRISTIANS WILL IN FACT FACE TRIALS OF MANY KINDS. 2. REJOICE (JOY IS IN THE HEART OF BELIVERS) - V2. COUNT IT ALL JOY. 3. REQUEST & RECEIVE WISDOM ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gaining A Mature Witness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009

Christians are to mature in their walk with Christ and have a mature witness

Gaining a Mature Witness Philippians 1:12-18 February 8, 2009 Evening Service Introduction During the days of World War II there were three pastors who led national movements in the church. 1. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who joined a movement to overthrow Hitler, lectured in the US during a period of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Church Of God

God And His Power In Us Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 4, 2014

We all ultimately rely upon God and need Him if we are to fulfill His will in our lives. This message deals with those priorities.

Introduction: Cell #1— I Corinthians 4 is on page 872 of the Bible in your pew. 1. There are stories in history that really catch our attention, but sometimes they are more than interesting, they make important points that can also teach us significant lessons. There’s a story of two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

What God Has Given Us In Order For Us To Endure Tragedy And Trials.

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 7, 2017

This sermon was given in response to the sudden death of a 13 month child in our church family

Title: What God has given us in order for us to endure tragedy and trials! Text: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Introduction As many of you know our church family experienced a great tragedy this week. I know we have many questions about why their son was taken from them. Questions like; “Why did God allow this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trial By Fire Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Apr 11, 2023

Daniel 3:25 "He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God."

Abednego, Shadrach, and Messach's fiery trial reflects the triumph, victory and glory experienced by today's Spirit filled believer when they trust and totally depend on God to see them through trials, temptations persecution, suffering. Just like the brave trio in the Old Testament, when ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:4, 1 John 3:2-3, Daniel 3:5, 1 Timothy 3:16, 1 Peter 1:16, Hebrews 9:28  (view more)  (view less)

Dealing With Trials Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 29, 2020

We are not immune to the problems of this world, including this corona virus; we have to deal with this pandemic with the help from Jesus Christ!

Let us continue our worship of God, who is our Loving Creator and Savior, by hearing and learning from His Word. If you don’t have a Bible in your hands, please grab one now. Do we really see the Bible as God speaking to us? Think about it for a moment…. If God created us and everything we see, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Trials Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Hope for dealing with trials

Facing Your Trials in Hope - 1 Peter 1 June 1, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the end of your Bibles, to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 1. We want to think this morning about problems. A little boy once was outside his house trying to sell a lawn mower. His pastor walked up and the boy was able ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trials And Temptations

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 4, 2001

We have to endure trials, resist temptations and take responsibility for our own lives.

Oscar Wilde, the Irish born writer, liked to say, “I can resist anything … except temptation!” Wilde also believed: “The best way to deal with temptation is to yield to it!” All of us deal with temptation. If a person is not a Christian they just give in to temptation. But temptation is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Fiery Trials

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 16, 2011

Standing up for Christ in difficult times

Reading: 1 Peter chapter 4 verses 12-19. • We’ve noted in past studies that every Christian who lives a godly life; • Will at some stage experiences a certain amount of persecution. • That’s part of the package! i.e. 2 Timothy chapter 3 verse 12. • The apostle Peter has already dealt with this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Brethren