Sermons on Trials Of Life:

Blueprint For Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 10, 2010

We can build a life that can withstand storms by building upon: 1) A Wise Foundation (Matthew 7:24) which is also 2) A Withstanding Foundation (Matthew 7:25) instead of just a 3) A Wishful Foundation (Matthew 7:26-27).

Matthew 7:24-27. 24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 And everyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Other

A Senseless Life

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 6, 2009

A senseless life is a life without God.

Text: “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). Since God created man in His own image, how come some people are living a senseless life? If we believe God created life and if we believe He did not create anything ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Life At The Top

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 29, 2016

Jesus' Transfiguration

LIFE AT THE TOP As any real estate agent will tell you, the most important element of selling a property is location, location, location. A terrific view, a good school, and a safe neighborhood are all crucial to making a home seem like a good fit. There are locations in the Scriptures that keep ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: United Methodist

Life In The Valleys

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

This week we begin to celebrate the Holy Season of Lent starting with Ash Wednesday. Lent is a time to reflect on how we live out discipleship in the world around us.

“Life in the Valleys” “The next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met him.” Luke 9:37 Intro: This week we begin to celebrate the Holy Season of Lent starting with Ash Wednesday. Lent is a time to reflect on how we live out discipleship in the world around us. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

Explores prioritizing God's kingdom in our lives, facing life's difficulties, and living a fulfilled life through Christ's teachings.

Good morning, church family! I'm so glad to see y'all here today, ready to open your hearts and minds to God's word. We're gonna have a chat today, a heart-to-heart conversation about our lives, our struggles, and how we can truly live the good life in Christ. Before we get started, let's read the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Topics: Good Life, Christ

Why Does God Allow Tragedy And Suffering?

Contributed by Lee Strobel on Jul 23, 2012

Lee Strobel presents a message to a Colorado church shortly after the movie theater massacre in Aurora, Colorado.

It was the worst mass shooting in American history – 70 people shot by a gunman, 12 of them killed, while they were watching the midnight showing of a new movie just 21 miles from where we’re sitting. There are no words to describe the anguish being felt by those who are suffering today; our heart ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: *other

Tis’ The Season

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 22, 2008

Painful. Dry. Taxing. Rewarding. Seasons . . . they are common to all of us. These truths will help us negotiate these phases of our life and journey in Christ.

Tis’ The Season I. Introduction It is during this time of the year that I often begin to think about seasons. Deer season, turkey season, basketball season, and yes . . . Christmas season. We often talk about seasons even when we don’t realize it. When we talk about the weather we are actually ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go Light Your World - A Christian Response To Bullying Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 14, 2012

This past week, a 15 year old teenage girl in BC committed suicide. This message is a Christian response to the very real issue of bullying.

GO LIGHT YOUR WORLD: REFUSE TO DO NOTHING! THE STORY BEHIND THE MESSAGE: • Wednesday I saw a video on youtube that had been posted by a 15 year old BC girl named Amanda Todd. • This girl had been brutally bullied into a deep depression until finally – one month after posting this video – she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: *other

Turning To God For Help

Contributed by Jose Wallace on Dec 27, 2013

Life is filled with troubles, and often it seems the best thing to do is just to ignore them. But, if we realized how serious and close to home some of our troubles really are, we would take action.

Turning to God for help: On March 9th of 1994, a German tourist checked into a hotel near Miami International Airport. That night in his room he noticed a foul odor. But, travelers must put up with all sorts of discomforts, he thought, so he slept in the bed that night without a complaint to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church That Made An Impact: How The Thessalonian Church Made An Impact Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 5, 2017

A discussion based study of 1 Thess. 1:1-10

The Church that Made an Impact: HOW the Thessalonian Church Made an Impact Series Series: 1 Thessalonians Chuck Sligh Oct-Nov, 2016 NOTE: This is the second lesson of an extended Bible study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Each lesson includes discussion questions. Some are open ended questions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Everything Happens For A Reason Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 12, 2024

Have you ever wondered why things happen the way they do?

Have you ever wondered why things happen the way they do? Why do we face trials and tribulations? Why do we experience joy and success? The Bible teaches us that everything happens for a reason, and that reason is part of God's divine plan. Consider the story of Joseph. He was sold into ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10, 2 Corinthians 1:8-10

How A Roman Centurion Became A Believer

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 10, 2023

The Roman centurion had a front row seat in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus and all that he saw and heard led him to concluded that "Truly this man was the son of God." In this sermon, we consider what led him to that conclusion and how it can lead us to the same conclusion.

A. Once there was a Sunday school teacher who had given her class an assignment to read Isaiah chapter 9. 1. The next Sunday, she asked the class how many had remembered to read the chapter and every hand went up. 2. “Wonderful!,” she said, “And I’ve got a piece of candy for everyone who can ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:37-39, Matthew 27:50-54, Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not The Typical Life

Contributed by Robert Warren on Apr 19, 2003

This message points out that because He is risen our Christian life should be anything but typical, given the God, Savior, Spirit and beliefs that we hold in light of the Resurrection.

“He is Risen!” Mark 16:1-8 Robert Warren April 20th, 2003 Read Mark 16:1-8 I. Being a Christian can be pretty typical. A. If you are a regular church-goer, most Sundays are pretty typical. 1. You get up on Sunday, get dressed in some nice clothes. 2. You head down to your favorite house of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life And Light

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Feb 24, 2003

How do we live "in the light"? We live in the light by renouncing sin as our way of life; by confessing our sin to God; and by believing and trusting our God who is faithful and just.

LIGHT AND DARK - A STUDY OF CONTRAST Do you know what’s significant about tomorrow? No. It’s not my birthday. Tomorrow is the winter solstice. Tomorrow is the day that has the least number of hours of daylight of any day this year! It’s enough to make you want to stay in bed. When you stop and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abundant Life

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 3, 2010

The abundant life is not acheived through accumulating worldly possessions.

Text: “Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near” (Isaiah 55:6). Is the Lord going to move away? Some people might get that idea when they read this Scripture. If you think for a moment, “Seek the LORD while he may be found” does sound like He is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church