Sermons on Trials Of The Saints:

Praying Like Jesus

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 16, 2011

If our prayer is ever going to be effective we must learn to pray like Jesus prayed.

April 17, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Luke 22:39-46 Subject: Prayer Title: Praying Like Jesus I want to share with you once again this week on the subject of prayer. Last week we saw the 1) the purpose of prayer… 2) the pattern for prayer… 3) persistence in prayer… 4) the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sin Of Numbering Israel

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jan 18, 2009

Here is an Old Testament text with a right now application on the sins of pride and self-sufficiency. How do you measure success?

The Sin of Numbering Israel November 9, 2008 Dr. Russell K. Tardo The text is found in 1 Chronicles, chapter 21, an Old Testament text with a New Testament application. This is the account of King David’s numbering of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Happy Blessings Of Revelation Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 30, 2010

We are blessed, given the truth which will bring us eternal happiness if we read and take to heart the prophecy – the message of Jesus that is revealed in this prophetic writing.

Outline of Series: The “Be Happy” attitudes of Revelation! Various titles I could have chosen for the series: The Beatitudes of Revelation: The word “Beatitude” comes from a Latin word meaning “happy” or “blessed.” Various forms of the word “bless” are used many times in both the Old and New ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"is There No Balm Or Leadership In Gilead?"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 15, 2024

"Israel's failure to listen to God's prophet despite repeated warnings, symbolized by the balm of Gilead, raises the question of whether the current church leadership also lacks the necessary foresight and willingness to repent. Are they repeating the same mistakes?"

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Jeremiah 8:20-22) "[20] The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved." [21] "For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt; I am black; astonishment hath taken ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:20-22, Jeremiah 46:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Building Your Life On A Solid Foundation.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 10, 2022

God acknowledges those who have accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior, and just as a physical structure requires a solid foundation to withstand storms, our lives and faith need a strong spiritual foundation to endure life’s uncertainties and to grow in our faith.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Isaiah 28:16) "Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste." (2 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:2, Acts 16:30, Romans 5:20, Romans 8:35-37, Psalm 18:2, Romans 8:24-25, 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Corinthians 8:3, 2 Timothy 2:19, 2 Corinthians 5:1, 1 Corinthians 15:53-55, Acts 16:33-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When "Over There" Looks Better Than "Over Here"

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 5, 2018

Meditations on Christian living as I near the end of days. Looking to what is coming enables me to weather the storms of life and to draw renewed strength from the Risen Son of God.

“We have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Strong In God's Arms

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 12, 2007

This is a Men’s Day Sermon using the words growing, strong, God and arms.

Growing Strong In God’s Arms 1 Samuel 24:1-22 Psalm 18:29-32 1 Peter 4:12-17 Men, what comes to mind when you think of a strong man? Do you see someone with muscles bulging out? Do you see someone with a lot of money? Do you see someone with the power to attract women? Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:29-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Education Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Severe suffering will cause most Christians to go through some sort of conflict like this, and that is why Christians need to be taught to have sound endurance. This is the ability to not give up, but to hang in there and do the will of God even when it does not seem to pay off.

One of the most remarkable stories in the history of horse training is that of the horse named Snow Man. There is an old verse that jockeys supposedly whisper into the horses ear before a race: Roses are red, Violets are blue. Horses that lose Are made into glue. Snow Man apparently heard this ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

"learning Lesson Of Faith In Times Of Trouble"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 21, 2023

Series on the life of ELijah

Title: “Learning Lessons of Faith in Times of Trouble” Script: I Ki. 17:17-24 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 10-22-23 Intro: The one commonality in everyone’s life is: suffering. This past week the world was shocked to learn of the bombing of the Al-Alhi Baptist Hospital in Gaza. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Chirstian For The Real World Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Jul 25, 2002

Can a Christian not only survive but Thrive in the Real World?

A Christian for the real world; Preached at Midway Community Church Oct 22, 1999; Last week Christianity for the real world; The Real World- Barren times, Broken Pieces, Blessings into curses; Can I survive as a believer through these storms and even thrive? Life in the Spirit is the answer. This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Excess Baggage

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 17, 2001

Excess baggage of life can keep us from experiencing the joy and peace in our Christian walk.

Excess Baggage Luke 16:19:31 Introduction – Skit Pilgrims Progress The Journey The Load Releasing the Load Scene from Heaven and Hell Lazarus with Abraham in peace and serenity (vs. 22-23). We see Lazarus sitting with the saints in Heaven. The scene in Heaven is peace and serenity. Lazarus is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

Can God Trust You?

Contributed by Joseph Comage on Nov 8, 2002

Can God trust you when you are under attack and all hell is breaking loose?

CAN GOD TRUST YOU 2 Corinthians 1:8 For we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren of our trouble which came to us in Asia; that we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even life. CAN GOD TRUST YOU? To be able to trust the ones we love is important to almost all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purpose Of Prayer Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 8, 2005

Prayer serves many purposes in our lives. The best purpose may be that prayer changes our focus, but prayer also changes our actions

The Purpose of Prayer 02/06/05 Intro: We are in week 2 of a 3 week series on prayer. Last week we looked at the priority of prayer and the need for a focus and worship of Christ as we approach him in prayer. I issued you a challenge of spending 15 minutes each morning focusing your mind and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

I And Ii Peter, I, Ii And Iii John Series

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

Eleventh in a Series going through the New Testament

I AND II PETER, I, II AND III JOHN Introduction: In the previous lesson we studied the books of Philemon, Hebrews and James. This lesson will consist of a survey of the epistles of Peter and John. I Peter is the book of Christian Discipline. II Peter is the book Christian Diligence. I John ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Gap Standers: The Call To Intercede Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on May 10, 2025

When God looks down today, will He find a church full of Gap Standers? Will He find some men and women who won’t let the enemy have their children, their homes, or their communities?

Gap Standers: The Call to Intercede Text: Ezekiel 22:30 (KJV) “And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.” Introduction: The Need for Gap Standers Church, I came with a question ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Pentecostal