Sermons on Trials Of The Saints:

A Contrast In Twelves Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2014

God has an agenda for believers to grow in their trust of him.

A Contrast in Twelves (Mark 5: 21-43) 1. There are quite a few number jokes out there. • What did the zero say to the 8? Nice belt! • Why is the number six so scared? Because seven eight nine! • What has 6 wheels and flies? A garbage truck. • 6 out of 5 people have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Not Unjust!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 10, 2014

Your efforts are not only noted by God but would be rewarded!

God is not unjust! Hebrews 6:10”God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.”(Memorize) During these 40 days of fasting, I am feasting on the Word of God! I am thoroughly enjoying! Every day ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Out God’s Word Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 20, 2014

Are we just hearers of the Word, or are we doers?

Living Out God’s Word James 1: 19-27 Let me start by going back to Jesus’. Let us start with Jesus’ advice to his disciples. In Mark 9:33 onwards he finds out that the disciples have been arguing about who is the greatest. And his advice is simple. Mark 9:35 (NKJV) And He sat ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sailing The Storm: Having Hope In Dark Times

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 7, 2016

An evangelistic message that has spiritualized Acts 27 - showing that in many ways we are like sailors trying to survive the next storm looking for clearer days until we sail to heavenly shores, but outside of Jesus there is no hope for salvation

Sailing the Storm: Hope in Dark Times Introduction: A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy in the dug out what the score was. The boy responded, “18-0, we are behind.” then the man said “Oh boy! I bet your discouraged.” “Why ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Crazy Psong Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 9, 2015

God uses crazy when crazy is all He's got!

What do you do when life gets crazy? When you are worn out, tired, discouraged, when things have not gone well, when you are, if not at the end of your rope, pretty close to the end – what do you do? I have confessed this before, even though people don’t always believe me – I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

Into The Night: Jesus Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on May 20, 2018

The series explores the night Jesus was arrested through the eyes of 3 people. This 3rd sermon deals with the events of that night through the perspective of Jesus Christ.

INTO THE NIGHT: JESUS Jesus has had a big week. He entered into Jerusalem as the celebrated King riding a donkey colt as people lined the streets praising Him. On Thursday night, Jesus is eating His last meal with His disciples, Judas already having made the deal to betray Him on Tuesday. After ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-48, Luke 22:53-54, Luke 22:63-65, Luke 23:50-53, Luke 24:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Keerthi

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 25, 2015

Every pain in your life has a purpose! Don’t worry!

Keerthi! Genesis 45:5”And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.”’’ ‘Keerthi’ means ‘fame’ in telugu and in tamil and this is the name of one of my students who joined ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Protection Of Immanuel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 11, 2015

When adversity comes in like a flood, don't fear the flood; fear the Lord and keep His Word.

Alan Wright, in his book God Moments, talks about an old-time preacher who once experienced a bad, bumpy flight. So for the rest of his life, he hated airplanes. On one occasion, he sat down next to a calm passenger who noticed the preacher's nerves. “Why are you afraid, Preacher?” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Will You Leave Jesus?

Contributed by David Mende on Mar 19, 2019

What will you do when you face trials, temptations, and persecution? Will you leave Jesus or will you remain faithful to him? I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. Attrition among Christians is a common problem faced by several pastors and missionaries. For instance, according to Pew Research Center, in 2007, 78% of the American adults in the US considered ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking Through The Valley

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 26, 2021

If you're currently walking through the valley of the shadow of death, here are a few things to remember.

I'm currently walking through one of life's deep, deep valleys. While walking through the valley of the shadow of death, there are a few things I want to remember. 1. "The Lord is my shepherd." Nobody else is. He chose me first and in response I choose Him every day. He is my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Never Forgets His People

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 16, 2020

If there was ever time that the body of Christ needed to be encouraged, it is now. This message was delivered in a little over an hour and looked at four passages from Isaiah. A short series could be developed focusing on each of the passages.

Turn with me to James 1:2. “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.” And we know the word “temptation” means “test.” And we know the test we are to count as joy is when Satan tries to get us to give up, to give in or to get out when it relates to God and His Word. Now, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2, Isaiah 49:13-17, Isaiah 30:27-29, Isaiah 41:10-13, Isaiah 65:18-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Will Take Care Of You

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 23, 2021

Will God take care of us? What about cancer, catastrophe or death? Let’s learn the truth about God’s control over life’s trials. Let’s look at John’s version of the feeding the 5000 and Jesus walking on water in John 6:1-21.

Prelude Will God take care of us? What about cancer, catastrophe or death? Purpose: Let’s learn the truth about God’s control over life’s trials. Plan: Let’s look at John’s version of the feeding the 5000 and Jesus walking on water in John 6:1-21. 1 The Setting John 6:1 After these things Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Stephen Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

When Stephen was being condemned on earth, he knew he was being commended by the true courtroom of heaven. When no one on earth spoke up for Stephen, you can be sure Someone in Heaven did.

We resume our yearlong study of the book of Acts today. Acts is a bridge book. It is a bridge between the Gospels, which describe the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, and the letters, which unfold the life and nature of the church. And in the early part of Acts, we are introduced to five brief ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Comfort Others! - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 19, 2025

Life is filled with moments of pain, heartache, and suffering. At some point, every person faces trials that seem too heavy to bear. But as followers of Jesus, we are not left to suffer alone. God, in His great mercy and love, is our Comforter. And He calls us to extend that same comfort to others.

Go! And Comfort Others! - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Introduction Life is filled with moments of pain, heartache, and suffering. At some point, every person faces trials that seem too heavy to bear. But as followers of Jesus, we are not left to suffer alone. God, in His great mercy and love, is our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, John 14:16, Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 49:13, Romans 8:28, Hebrews 4:15-16, Galatians 6:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Uncompromising Faith In A Compromising World

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 30, 2023

The stories of Daniel and his friends in the Bible show us how to live an uncompromising faith in a compromising world. They refused to compromise their beliefs, even when faced with death, and they were ultimately rewarded for their faithfulness.

Introduction: Dear Brothers and Sisters. As we gather today, I want to take a moment to invite you to journey back in time, to a world much different from our own, yet one that bears striking similarities to our current day. The Bible recounts the stories of individuals who stood unflinchingly ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-21, Daniel 3:8-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational