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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Faith On Trial

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,777 views

    We get an idea from the life of Paul as he stood before King Agrippa how to conduct ourselves when our faith is on trial in this world. 1- We must obey God’s vision 2- We must not fear accusations 3- We must present the truth of God

    INTRO.- ILL.- A judge, bored and frustrated by a lawyer’s tedious arguments, had made numerous rulings to speed the trial along. The attorney had bristled at the judge’s orders, and their tempers grew hot. Finally, frustrated with another repetition of arguments he had heard many times before, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Purifying Fire Of Trials Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,973 views

    Our lives are orchestrated by God to refine us.

    The Purifying Fire of Trials (I Peter 1:6-9) 1. Life is filled with difficult to answer questions. Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat? If the professor on Gilligan’s Island can make a radio out of coconut, why ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Growing Through Trials And Challenges

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025
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    Life is filled with seasons of difficulty, pain, and unexpected challenges. These trials often come unannounced and can shake the very foundations of our faith. However, the Word of God assures us that trials are not meant to destroy us but to develop us.

    GROWING THROUGH TRIALS AND CHALLENGES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:2-4 Supporting Texts: Romans 5:3-5, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Isaiah 43:2, Hebrews 12:11 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with seasons of difficulty, pain, and unexpected challenges. These trials often come ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faith For The Fiery Trial

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
     | 6,167 views

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    FAITH FOR THE FIERY TRIAL DANIEL 3:14-30 INTRODUCTION: I Peter 4:12-13 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Trials Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 1, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,470 views

    All of us encounter trials, difficulties, and suffering throughout our lives, yet as God’s children we can overcome our challenges through following the example of Jesus.

    xTRIALS Romans 12:12 All of us encounter trials, difficulties, and suffering throughout our lives, yet as God’s children, we can overcome our challenges through following the example of Jesus. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Are we having fun yet? Isn’t it great to see all the carnage around us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The 7 Tests In Which We Must Be Victorious - Refining : The Purpose Of Trials And Tribulations

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 160 ratings
     | 55,301 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE REFINING PURPOSE OF TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS IN OUR LIVES AND THE 7 AREAS OF TESTING NAMELY THE TEST OF 1. LOVE 2. FAITH 3. OBEDIENCE 4. SACRIFICE 5. HUMILITY. 6. ENDURANCE 7. PATIENCE

    7 TESTS IN WHICH WE MUST BE VICTORIOUS REFINING - THE PURPOSE OF TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OUTLINE 1. THE TEST OF LOVE 2. THE TEST OF FAITH 3. THE TEST OF OBEDIENCE 4. THE TEST OF SACRIFICE 5. THE TEST OF HUMILITY. 6. THE TEST OF ENDURANCE 7. THE TEST OF PATIENCE 1 Corinthians 10 : ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Refiners Fire

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 27, 2014
    based on 47 ratings
     | 56,271 views

    The Woman asked the silver smith, "How do you know when the silver is fully refined?" He smiled at her and answered, "Oh, that's easy when I see my image in it." This day, I want to speak of the Refiners Fire. Updated February 2025.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture Readings prior to the message. Today's readings are: Malachi 3:1-5; Psalm 126; 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 and Luke 3:1-6 Let us pray... O' Heavenly Father. You are the refiner of our souls. May we have confidence in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Sam McCormick avatar

    The Refiner's Fire

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Aug 18, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 50,472 views

    The prophet Malachi wrote that the Lord would send his messenger of the covenant, and asks, "who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire and like fullers' soap." What is the answer to Malachi's question?

    THE REFINER’S FIRE Malachi 3:1-6 I. Introduction – Malachi says that at his appearing Jesus will be like a refiner’s fire, or launderer’s soap. The Israelites had a question, not unlike a question we might ask. Our main text is in answer to a question from the Israelites: Mal 2:17 - You have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Refined By Fire Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 30, 2025
     | 181 views

    A sermon about how God uses even our darkest or most rebellious times to mold and shape us into the image of Jesus.

    Refined by Fire 1 Corinthian Series CCCAG 10-26-2025 Scripture- 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Introduction – About a thousand years before Jesus was born, a small band of men huddled in a cave in Judah. They were hiding from a posse of trained killers—soldiers sent by the king to hunt them down and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Refiner's Fire

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 1, 2013
     | 8,128 views

    God uses hardships to refine us and to make us more like Jesus. Will we let Him?

    Malachi 3:1-5; Luke 22: 24-34 Very soon, on Tuesday in fact, millions of students are heading back to school. It’s a new start, a new year of learning and growing. What did you enjoy the most about school, either junior or high school, or even college or university? If I was a betting man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Refining Fire

    Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,152 views

    This message is to encourage the believer that even though we go through trails and hardships, we will not be utterly destroyed but we will be purified by the Refiners Fire.

    I. "HE SHALL SIT AS A REFINER AND PURIFIER OF SILVER" A. This is a beautiful and not uncommon figure of speech in Scripture: 1. The Psalmist, the wise men, and the prophets have all made use of it 2. The simile used in our text indicates that God is at work to purify the lives of His people, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Doug Gorman avatar

    God’s Refining Fire

    Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,000 views

    Refining Fire...

    Christians are told to love and forgive one another, not try to tear each other down. Those are devices of Satan and church we cannot let him get a foothold in here. I am going to quote Chuck Colson who once told his congregation (and this should hold true for any pastor), “I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Lindsey Mann avatar

    The Trial Of Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,902 views

    The differences between trials, temptations and tests are important so that we can respond properly when faced with problems and difficulties.

    1:1a James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, There is a version of this verse which says: James, a servant of Jesus Christ, who is God and Lord. James was the half brother of Jesus. When Jesus was ministering at Nazareth some did not want to hear Him because they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Faith Test: Trials Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 19, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,910 views

    Why should we "count it all joy" when we experience trials?

    [You can receive free sermons each week by email if you contact jonrmcleod@gmail.com. You can also follow Jonathan's blog at blog.fhfbc.org.] AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF JAMES James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    Faith Through Trials Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013
     | 7,875 views

    Introduction to the Book of James. Difficulties and dilemma's pursue us. How have you handled your trials?

    James: A Faith That Works Faith through Trials James 1:1-2 1 James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials. Introduction One man’s life provides a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist