Sermons on Trials Of The Saints:

7 Faith Principles To Build And Influence Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025

Trials will show that your faith is genuine.

1. Faith’s Crucible Principle: Crucible-Faith is learned in the crisis of a dark midnight experience when the leader is shut up to God only, and surrenders sin and selfishness to totally depend on God and find His direction, and discover His power. a. “These trials will show that your faith is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7, James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Pass God’s Tests

Contributed by Mason Davis on Nov 5, 2025

Passing God's tests

CAN YOU PASS GOD’S TESTS By: C. Mason Davis TODAY’S SCRIPTURE Jeremiah 17:9–10: “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it? I the LORD search the heart and test the mind, and according to the fruit of his doings.” The Bible states that God tests people to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18, Jeremiah 17:9-10

The Path To Perfection: Mature Views Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 5, 2025

What is one trial or temptation you are facing? What if you could have mature views of them that would help you better understand as well as navigate trials and temptations? We invite you to listen and learn how to be built by, instead of broken by, these circumstances!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) The Path to Perfection: Mature views James 1:12-18 We continue our study in the letter from James. This series is titled The Path to Perfection. Perfection here is referring ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: *other

The Way Of Escape From Temptation

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Aug 17, 2025

We all face temptation in this world. Paul gives us some encouragement in 1 Corinthians 10:13 of how to walk with Christ through our temptations and Escape from sin.

The Way of Escape From Temptation GOOD MORNING: This morning, we’re going to look mostly at one verse from our epistle lesson—1 Corinthians 10:13. It’s a verse that’s been special to me as it was the first verse I ever memorized at our RE Summer Camp in the early 1980s, and it’s been an anchor for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Anglican

One And A Half Verses To Get To Know Better

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Aug 30, 2025

Romans 8:28 doesn’t promise only good things will happen, but that God weaves even suffering, loss, and opposition into His greater plan for our ultimate good.

Good MORNING. Here’s a little-known fact for you as we begin. Romans 8, where our epistle lesson comes from, is probably the second most taught, preached and studied chapters of the Bible, behind only the 23rd Psalm, which tells us how “the Lord is our Shepherd.” Unlike the 23rd Psalm, which is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Romans 8:31

Denomination: Anglican

Christian Doubt And Assurance Of Salvation

Contributed by Hylton Davidson on Sep 8, 2025

If you're experiencing doubt, you're not alone—and you're not outside of God's grace.

Christian Doubt and Assurance of Salvation ________________________________________ What John MacArthur Teaches About Doubt John MacArthur has spoken extensively on the topic of Christians who doubt their salvation. His teachings offer both theological depth and pastoral care 1. Doubt Is Not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16

Denomination: Christian Church

Joseph-Thriving Through The Valley Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2025

God works all things—even calamity—for his glory and our good.

Joseph-Thriving Through the Valley of Suffering Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Feels / Suffering / Genesis 39–50 INTRODUCTION OPENING TITLE SLIDE • As we continue in our Feels series, the message today will cover what I believe is one of the most difficult valleys in life we will discover ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Suffering? Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on May 29, 2025

In our series about the Big Questions of faith, we look at the subject of Suffering

Introduction We’re in a series called “The Big Questions of Faith,” and today we face one of the hardest: • Why is there suffering? • Why would a loving and merciful God allow it? This isn’t just a question for theologians - it’s a question for all of us. Whether you’ve o lost someone you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Unexpected Advice

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 2, 2025

A Pharisee offers sound advice to the council

Unexpected Advice Acts 5:29-42 Does the LORD ever use non-believers or pagan people to speak truth or accomplish His will? In the Old Testament prophecy of Habakkuk, the LORD said He would use Babylon, which was a “ruthless” and “dreaded” nation, to achieve His purposes and correct Israel. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Waste Your Valley

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 2, 2025

We’re looking at spiritual valleys, why we have to go through them, how they can be beneficial to us, and how to NOT waste your valley.

DON’T WASTE YOUR VALLEY 1 Kgs. 20:28; Deut. 8:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “Having Trouble with your Wife” 1. A father came home from work just before supper and was met by his five year old daughter on the sidewalk outside his house. The little girl was not smiling. 2. “Is something wrong, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:28, Deuteronomy 8:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mountaineer's Psalm

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 5, 2025

Where do we look for solace in times of grief or hardship. And with whom do we share our joy when God blesses us.

Introduction Thank you for inviting me to take your festival service today (in Skillington - the church where Revd Charles Hudson was vicar from 1859 to 1865) My interest comes from a former vicar here - Revd Charles Hudson (4th October 1828-14 July 1865). Charles was born in Park Street in ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Power Up! Dare To Believe, Living Right Side Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore the transformative power of faith, especially during trials, and encourage believers to live righteously and dare to believe, even in challenging circumstances.

Good morning, Church Family! Today, we're going to talk about something that resonates with us all, and that's the power of faith in trials, living right side up, and daring to believe. Our conversation is centered on Hebrews 9:11-14 and Philippians 2:12-13. Hebrews 9:11-14 says, "But when Christ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14, Philippians 2:12-13

Topics: Faith, Trials, Persecution

Finding Hope In The Storm

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Sep 13, 2024

We all face the storms of life. Believers have no immunity from troubles and difficulties. Trusting God through the storms is the subject of Psalms 42 and 43. Here, we find how we should respond to the storms and how God can bring us peace.

FINDING HOPE IN THE STORM – Psalm 42, Psalm 43 INTRODUCTION Let me begin by sharing some interesting facts about this Psalm. It is the 1st Psalm in what is called Book 2 of the Psalms - Psalm 42 through Psalm 72. One of the major themes of these Psalms is moving through the struggles of life with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

James 1 Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Sep 16, 2024

Count it all Joy!

Opener: Good Morning Church! We are so excited to be here with you, worshipping the Lord! Today, we are beginning a new sermon series that will continue for the next five weeks. This series is rooted in a book that is in the New Testament. In fact, it is known by many theologians as the Proverbs ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peace, Be Still

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 18, 2024

A storm arose on the sea and the disciples thought they were going to die. In the storms of life, Jesus speaks into our circumstances. He is working to either calm the storm or quiet our heart. When we trust in Him, we find peace.

Allow me to begin our sermon with an illustration. “Horatio Spafford was a Chicago lawyer and friend of evangelist Dwight L. Moody. In 1873, to visit Moody’s preaching campaign in England, he planned a trip for his family to Europe, and sent his wife Anna and daughters on ahead. But the ship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist