Sermons on trials refine faith: showing 271-285 of 159,063

Enduring Trials With Faith: Transformed By The Gift Of Suffering Philippians 1:29 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 3, 2024

Explore the profound truth that our suffering can be a means of transformation and deeper faith. Our passage from Philippians 1:29 reminds us of the gift of suffering in the life of a believer.

Enduring Trials with Faith: Transformed by the Gift of Suffering Philippians 1:29 Introduction: Today, we explore the profound truth that our suffering can be a means of transformation and deeper faith. Our passage from Philippians 1:29 reminds us of the gift of suffering in the life of a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2, Philippians 1:29, Hebrews 11:6, 2 Timothy 3:12, James 1:2-4, Romans 8:17, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obedient Faith Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 6, 2003

This sermon questions the traditional interpretation of the phrase "lead us not into temptation..." and challenges us to endure trials in order to prove and improve our faith.

Lessons on Faith from the Lord’s Model Prayer Obedient Faith Matthew 6:13 November 9, 2003 Intro: A. [Three Thieves Who Couldn’t Quit, Citation: http://www.newsoftheweird.com/archive/, Kevin A. Miller, Wheaton, Illinois] Eduardo Rivera, 43, was in court awaiting a hearing on a charge of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job's Faithfulness

Contributed by James May on Nov 20, 2005

Take a lesson from Job and remain faithful through every trial. God will bring you through and you will be blessed beyond measure.

JOB’S FAITHFULNESS Sunday, November 20, 2005 – AM If there’s one person in the Word of God that we all should learn to emulate, that man was Job. At the same time, if there was one man in the Bible who none of us want to copy, in the things he went through, it was also Job. Job was a man who ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith In God's Plan PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023

Encourages us to live by faith, inspired by the examples of our spiritual ancestors, trusting God's promises and facing trials courageously.

Good morning, beloved family of God. What an honor it is to gather together in His name, to bask in His love, and to be nourished by His Word. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Our God, the author and perfecter of our faith, has drawn us together to learn, to grow, and to be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-31

Topics: Faith, God's Plan

Thank Him For The Bad Times

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 20, 2011

It’s easy to thank God when everything is going good. It’s not so easy to thank God when everything is going wrong. During these times it’s hard to be thankful. Yet the Bible clearly teaches that we are to be thankful for even the bad times.

Thank Him for the Bad Times 1 Thessalonians 5:15-23 “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (5:18) We always find that is easy to thank God when everything is going good. It is not so easy to thank God when everything appears to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Never Mind Why-Just Keep The Faith

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 25, 2011

The question always arises when a Christian has troubles or has some health issue.

The question always arises when a Christian has troubles or has some health issue. "I wonder what he did to cause this pain and suffering?" This question was always ask in the Old Testament days more so than its ask today. The book of Job is a great example of this very thing. The Bible says that ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Tested By Persecution Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 4, 2000

Message shows how God uses trials to allow our faith to be tested.

Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church “But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Twin Sister Of Faith

Contributed by Gene Cullum on Dec 8, 2006

The Source of Safety in the Hour of Our Trial, Is At Our Lord’s Feet In Prayer!!!

"THE TWIN SISTERS OF FAITH" (Prayer and Praise) II Chron. 20:4-12; 17-20; 21-26 & 30 I love the Object Lessons the Old Testament teaches us... Lessons that will aid you and me in handling our everyday problems... For Instance, How Do You React When You Receive Alarming News... You see, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

"faith To Face The Fire"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2020

If there is anything that can get your attention, it’s a fire. As a child I remember our neighbor’s house caught on fire and I watched from our window as the house was burning down.

“Faith to Face the Fire” Daniel 3:1-30 and 1 Peter 4:12 If there is anything that can get your attention, it’s a fire. As a child I remember our neighbor’s house caught on fire and I watched from our window as the house was burning down. Later in life the church we grew up in had a fire and the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30, 1 Peter 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Faithful Thru Difficult Circumstances.

Contributed by John Colbert on Jun 27, 2015

Staying faithful through difficult circumstances.

The sermons that I have listed are 30 to 40 minute sermons. I have only listed the points and a couple of comments under each point of each sermon to give the preacher a remembrance which the Holy Spirit can lead on and speak through the man of God. ACTS 16:25-30 And at midnight Paul and Silas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Firm In Trials Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

Persecution is promised to believers; therefore we should not be surprised when we encounter trials of various kinds. In the midst of difficulties, we must continue to increase in love for people as we anticipate the return of Christ.

Standing Firm in Trials Here are a few breaking prayer needs that have been compiled by a ministry called “Open Doors.” (Taken from the Pastor’s Guide for the “International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church,” www.opendoorsusa.org). Vietnamese authorities recently arrested a pastor and held ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Processing Trials Correctly

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jul 29, 2019

Trusting in God

“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Truth About Trials

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002

A sermon about the purpose of trials in our life

TITLE: The Truth About trials TEXT: James 1:2-12 THEME: trials, faith, believers under test, testings, perseverance P.S. The Christian does not have to be a victim of his circumstance, but can have victory even in times of trials and testings. INTRODUCTION: Max Lucado, In the Eye of the Storm, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12, James 1:13-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding Trials And Temptations Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 15, 2010

There is a difference between a trial and a temptation. there is a difference in the way that we approach our trials. God has to be in charge.

Faith that Works; Understanding trials of Life James 1:1-18 Introduction: We are starting a new series this week called Faith that works. We will be studying the book of James. Possible other lessons; Listening and living the Word of God. Taming you tongue. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Turning Trials To Triumph Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 6, 2004

This message explains why the Christian will face trials and what God’s desire is for the believer through the tests we face in life.

“EXTREME MAKEOVER” – PART TWO TURNING TRIALS INTO TRIUMPH JAMES 1:2-12 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) INTRODUCTION: Diamond Test Illustration: To test the genuineness of a diamond, jewelers often place it in clear water, which causes a real diamond to sparkle with special brilliance. An imitation ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist