Sermons on Trials Of The Saints:

The Hour Of Great Tragedy And Triumph

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 8, 2008

This message show great Tragedy for the Father and great Triumph for the saints

The Hour of Tragedy and Triumph Galatians 4:1-7 & John 2:4 Pastor Jerry Stepp Introduction: In John 2:4 we see the first reference to a moment of mystery yet to come in Christ¡¦s earthly ministry. It is a moment in the future, frozen in the mind of Christ. An hour appointed when destiny will ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Nothing To You

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

Taking time to place those things that are important to the life of a saint

IS IT NOTHING TO YOU, AS YE PASS BY? Lamentations 1:12 Introduction: Jerusalem, sitting dejected on the ground, calls on those that passed by, to consider whether her example did not concern them. Her outward sufferings were great, but her inward sufferings were harder to bear, through the sense ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 28, 2024

In Revelation 4, we encounter the Sovereign, the Spirit, the Singers, and the Saints.

(Part 3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/15/2017 Well, according to self-proclaimed prophecy expert, David Meade, today is the day that Christ’s faithful followers will be raptured away, signifying the beginning of the seven-year period of tribulation foretold in the book ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Perseverence Pays Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 31, 2012

Faithful perseverence is the key to surviving our trials.

Runner’s World (8/91) told the story of Beth Anne DeGiantis’s attempt to qualify for the 1992 Olympic Trials marathon. A female runner must complete the 26 mile, 385 yard race in less than two hours, forty-five minutes in order to compete in the Olympic Trials. Beth started strong but ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Confidence

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 16, 2023

Can we have confidence and joy in the midst of severe trials? Paul addresses that in Philippians 1.

Intro Paul and Timothy, probably as stenographer, wrote to help the saints in Philippi to find confidence and joy in the midst of persecution. It was an established church, mature enough to have the oversight of a team of elders. In those days the terms bishop or overseer, pastor or shepherd, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph Over Trials Sermon V: Suffering By God's Servant For Our Redemption Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, when folks are looking for someone who will give them hope, mature Christians look to the Lord God whose love and mercy are well known and whose redemption from their sufferings they can count on.

SUFFERING BY GOD’S SERVANT FOR OUR REDEMPTION - PROPHESIED AND EXPLAINED In the classic, “Alice in Wonderland”, the king says to the rabbit, “Begin at the beginning, and go on until you come to the end, then stop.” In our quest for answers to questions ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-12

After The Whirlwind

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 15, 2020

Do we learn anything by passing through difficult times? A study of Job will encourage the people of God to realize that God always instructs us through the trials we are called to pass through.

“Job answered the LORD and said: ‘I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. “Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?” Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know. “Hear, and I will ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Dressed Up

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 26, 2013

Sermon titled dressed up because it is close to Halloween. The describes how the Pharisees dressed up outwardly but inwardly were not Saints. The sermon share how Saints are dressed up.

Matthew 23 :1-12 Dressed Up First let us look how the Pharisees dressed Up: 1. The Pharisees Dressed Up their outer garments were Devoutness but their inward garments were Hypocritical They don't live up to the standards of a true Saint • : 2"The teachers of the law and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

No Fear! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 24, 2014

Find courage in the fellowship of the saints, your faith in the Sovereign Lord, and in the filling of the Holy Spirit.

One summer evening, during a violent thunderstorm, a mother was tucking her small boy into bed. She was about to turn off the light when he asked with a tremor in his voice, “Mommy, will you sleep with me tonight?” The mother smiled and gave him a reassuring hug. “I can't, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How Firm A Foundation!

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006

We as saints have a firm foundation in a society that is reeling and rocking from the storms of this world.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA How Firm A Foundation! Isaiah 28:14-16 Intro: In these verses we see the position of the people: v. 14- Prominent Men (rule the people), he is speaking to the leadership of Israel v. 15- Prideful Men (it shall not come unto us), ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:14-16, 2 Timothy 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering Of The Present And The Glory To Come

Contributed by Jesse Roncales on Apr 15, 2010

Suffer now glory later

Introduction We live in a suffering world. And we, too, suffer. Every honest person on earth testifies that life is not fairly easy. And biblical Christianity does not minimize our difficulties and sufferings. We are saved and we are looking forward to the coming of Christ. But at present we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25, Romans 8:18-30, Romans 8:30-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Triumph Over Trials Sermon Vii: It Will Be Worth It All When We See Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, when our Christian faith has been tested and we pass the test by renewing our faith in God and rejoicing in His redemption, mature Christians think positive: "It will be worth it all when we see Jesus!"

TRIUMPH OVER TRIALS: “IT WILL BE WORTH IT ALL WHEN WE SEE JESUS” Please place your left hand on the Bible, raise your right hand, and answer this question: Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Go! And Rejoice In Trials: Trusting God Through Suffering Romans 5:3-5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 30, 2025

Life is filled with hardships, but the Bible teaches us that suffering is not meaningless. Instead, it produces endurance, character, and hope. Explore how we can trust God through trials, standing on the truth of Romans 5:3-5

Go! And Rejoice in Trials: Trusting God Through Suffering Introduction Charles Spurgeon once said, "Trials teach us what we are; they dig up the soil and let us see what we are made of." Life is filled with hardships, but the Bible teaches us that suffering is not meaningless. Instead, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Lamentations 3:21-23, Isaiah 49:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Trial, The Denial, And The Betrayal - When The Heart Is Tested - Matthew 26:57-27:10 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 25, 2025

Every heart is tested in the presence of JESUS. The religious leaders rejected Him, Peter denied Him, and Judas betrayed Him, and yet each story reveals the depth of human weakness and the overwhelming grace of GOD’s redemptive love. Question is...How will you respond when your heart is tested?

2025.10.26.Sermon Notes. THE TRIAL, THE DENIAL, AND THE BETRAYAL - WHEN THE HEART IS TESTED MATTHEW 26:57-27:10 Matthew 26:57-75, Matthew 27:1-10 William Akehurst, HSWC KEY WORD: Trial, Denial, Rejection, Betrayal, Sanhedrin, Blasphemy, Remorse, Repentance, Field of Blood, Remorse without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-75, Matthew 27:1-10, Isaiah 53:7, Daniel 7:13-14, John 5:39-40, Luke 22:61-62, John 21:15-17, James 4:8, Acts 2:23, Romans 8:28, John 8:36, Zechariah 11:12-13, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 51:10, 2 Corinthians 7:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sovereign Hand

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 25, 2009

God is worthy of trust and adoration!

The Sovereign Hand, Job 1:1; 2:1-10 Introduction In times of trials, heartache, despair, it is altogether too easy to believe that we are the only one with problems, isn’t it? When the trials come our way it is easy to lose sight of the sovereign provision and care of God. It is in the hard ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church