Sermons on Trials Of Jesus:

How To Deal With Adversity

Contributed by David Tack on Sep 1, 2013

Have you ever heard the boys with the most toys wins? Amazing how the world can contort things from God-centered fact to self-proclaiming malarkey! This morning I want to look at an ancient account of the suffering of Job and contextualize some of its components into today’s world!

Job 1: How to Handle Adversity Have you ever heard the boys with the most toys wins? Amazing how the world can contort things from God-centered fact to self-proclaiming malarkey! This morning I want to look at an ancient account of the suffering of Job and contextualize some of its components ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Pit Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

In Psalm 40, David felt trapped and overwhelmed, and he saw no way out. This psalm is a reminder that no matter what kind of pit we find ourselves in, God is able to rescue us and give us a new song of joy!

Lessons from a Pit! Psalm 40 Introduction: Psalm 40 = David describes one of the most difficult times in his life – ordeal was so excruciatingly painful he compares it to a horrible pit (v.2)… a hole that he had fallen into and couldn’t get out… felt trapped and alone. “Horrible” = (lit) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Four Anchors That Hold

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 12, 2011

Consider some of the “anchors” we can employ in the storms of life that we face.

FOUR ANCHORS THAT HOLD "Then, fearing lest we should run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern, and prayed for day to come." Acts 27:29 This frightening event occurred on Paul's voyage to Rome to stand trial before Caesar Nero. There are several parallels we can draw ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:29

Denomination: Baptist

Cracked Pots? God's Plan

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2014

God has a plan and we do not have to wait until we have perfect conditions to begin. Try, and try again.

I AM A CRACKED POT? THIS SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE TO ME? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Unexpected Path To Perfection

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 23, 2025

This sermon explains how God purposefully uses the trials of life to refine our faith, produce steadfast endurance, and develop us into spiritually mature believers who are complete in Christ.

If you were to take a survey of every person in this room, and perhaps every person in this city, and ask them, "What is your main goal in life?" you would get a lot of different answers. Some would say to be successful, to provide for their family. Others might say to be healthy, to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

From The Shout To The Story

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 28, 2025

God leads us through the fire not just to refine our faith, but to give us a powerful story of His faithfulness to tell

Introduction: The Story in Your Soul Good morning, church. Every single one of us is a storyteller. We are surrounded by stories. On our phones, we scroll through the curated stories of others—perfect vacations, smiling families, career successes. We tell our own stories about our day, our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Hope In Difficult Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

In times of trouble, temptation, and transgressions, we can find hope and trust in God. He will guide us through our trials and make a way for us.

GOD WILL MAKE A WAY IN YOUR TIME OF TROUBLE, TRIALS, TEMPTATION, TRUSTING, AND TRANSGRESSIONS. GOD WILL MAKE A WAY - ISAIAH 43:10-19 In this passage, we see the phrase "make a way" mentioned in verse 16 and verse 19. Throughout the history of Israel, God consistently made a way for them. He made a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10-19

Topics: Hope, Trust, Overcoming Trials

Getting Roughed Up Spiritually!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 1, 2023

Have you ever been roughed up in this life?

(1) You men who have played football you know what it means to get roughed up! (2) You ever been in a bad car wreck you know what it like getting roughed up! (3) You who have fallen down a stair case you know what it like being roughed up! We all who know what it is like being roughed up! But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34, Job 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Handling The Hardships Of Your Life

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 26, 2022

Hardships come to everyone. Few people can say that they have never experienced a hardship. The problems with hardships revolves around how to deal with them. How do you handle the hardships which are sure to come?

Handling the Hardships of your Life 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Hardships of all kinds come to everyone in life.Few people can say that they have never experienced hardships of some kind.The problem is how to handle the hardships of life that are surely to come.The first thing to do is to: Depend on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Story Of Redemption Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 28, 2018

The Story chapter 9 is not only about Ruth and Naomi - it's a picture of redemption.

A Story Of Redemption (The Faith Of A Foreign Woman) The Story – Chapter nine OKAY… SO MGCC – are you ready to dig into some God-breathed, living and active, sharper than a double edged sword words from the Creator of The Universe. Awesome! Me too… TODAY – we continue in our journey through ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"unshakeable - Forging Strength In The Fires Of Adversity"

Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Jul 29, 2024

In a world filled with challenges and trials, we are called to stand firm in our faith, finding joy and growth even in the midst of hardship.

Focal Scripture: James 1:2-4 (CSB) "Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Other

How Wilt Thou Do?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

How wilt thou do?

Jeremiah 12 v. 5 "If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan?" Jeremiah questions God's judgements - v. 1 "Righteous ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:5

Denomination: Holiness

Why Are Some Christian Women Living In Hell?

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Jun 4, 2003

This is message directed to married Christian women who do not have joy in their marriage relationships and are wondering what can they do now?

Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. (SERENITY*ATONEMENT*RESTORATION & HEALING) LYONS, GEORGIA JUNE 2003 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I prayed years ago to You, asking You to use me according to Your will and plan for my life. Lord I know that there have been times ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-11, Psalm 64:10

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 25

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 23, 2024

Porcius Festus inherited (!) Paul when Felix left. This chapter covers Paul's second (at least) trial before a Roman official, his appeal to Caesar, and a visit by King Agrippa. Paul shared his testimony with these and more!

An outline of Acts 25 Introduction: this chapter covers Paul's second trial (at least) before a Roman official; this time, Porcius Festus, who replaced Felix. Felix had left Paul in jail, basically, to please the Jews even though Felix knew Paul was innocent. Festus appears to start where ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Hope Of The Believer”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008

We have been given a hope that will last beyond our trials.

I Peter 1:1-12 July 16, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “THE HOPE OF THE BELIEVER” Introduction: (vs. 1-2) • Who is the author? Apostle Peter • Who is the audience Christians scattered throughout Northern Turkey • What is the message? We have been given hope • that will last through our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal