SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Trials Refine Faith:

showing 946-960 of 167,196
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Sanctification

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 31, 2025
     | 429 views

    Sanctification is a key doctrine in the Christian faith that refers to the process of being made holy. It is God’s will for every believer to be set apart from sin and dedicated to His purposes.

    SANCTIFICATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication." – 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Supporting Texts: John 17:17, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Hebrews 12:14, Romans 6:19, 1 Peter ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    First The Test Then The Miracle

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,072 views

    Revision Of An Earlier Sermon which deals with faith coming through trials and testing by looking at the prophet Elisha.

    First The Test, Then The Miracle 7/04/2002 2 Kings 6:24-33 Matthew 14:22-34 There are a lot of people who want to see God do a miracle, but very few are volunteering to be in the circumstances which requires a miracle to take place. Many of us would like to walk on water, but don’t ask ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Forward In Faith: Walking In Joy And Faith Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,430 views

    An encouragement keep walking in joy and faith during times of trail and tribulation.

    If you know anything about me, it’s probably that I am always doing something. I am always busy doing something for the Lord. But the last couple of weeks has been different, I’ve had a viral infection that has really knocked the wind out of my sails. And one thing I have done a lot ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    The Church Of Christ 3

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 16, 2016
     | 2,312 views

    The love of God abounds in faithful glory to help his children overcome their trials of faith.

    THE CHURCH OF CHRIST 3 by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 16, 2016) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting Life” (St. John 3:16, King James Version [The witness of John; ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Friends

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    Stay In Line With God's Plan

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 8, 2018
     | 5,330 views

    Dont give on Gods plan due to challenges or trials, be faithful to the Lord for He is faithful

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: STAY IN LINE WITH GOD'S PLAN. Acts 25:1-12 King James Version (KJV) 25 Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem. 2 Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    How Can I Rejoice While Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,913 views

    Peter is going to challenge us to keep five important facts in mind as they pertain to rejoicing while suffering. We will answer the question today, “How can I rejoice while suffering?”

    How can I rejoice while Suffering? 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction Dr. Adrian Rogers has said that “A faith not worth testing is a faith that is not worth trusting.” It is a simple fact that no one is immune from pain and suffering in this life. Whether we are rich or poor, educated or unlearned, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    Tried By Fire

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 24, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,940 views

    Though Job had felt that his lot was unbearable, he recovers himself here and revises his outlook.

    TRIED BY FIRE From "Comfort for Christians" By Arthur W. Pink Scripture: Job 23:10 "But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me I shall come forth as gold." Introduction: Though Job had felt that his lot was unbearable, he recovers himself here and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Testing Of Our Faith

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 19,098 views

    Our faith is tested not that God will learn if our faith is enduring but that we will learn if it is. The one sure proof that we possess saving faith is that our faith "endures to the end."

    THE TESTING OF OUR FAITH "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing; so that at the revelation of His glory, you ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Lewis avatar

    Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Nov 28, 2023
     | 1,629 views

    This morning, we come to our last beatitude in Jesus’ Great Sermon on the Mount. Though this is the last one, we are going to split it up into 2 Sundays.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION IT’S A POP STAR CONSPIRACY We live in a world filled with conspiracies about what is real and what isn’t. Everything from Elvis still being alive in a gas station in Minnesota to the Loch Ness monster and Bigfoot. Musicians cannot escape their own conspiracies it seems ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Adam James avatar

    Purpose: Unknown

    Contributed by Adam James on Oct 31, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,105 views

    It is a fact of life that we will go through times of trial, pain, and suffering. This is an encouraging sermon that reminds us that God has a plan for us, and that trials give us an opportunity to grow in faith, wisdom, and maturity.

    You know, everything happens for a reason. Even before I was saved, I seemed to have the knowing that nothing in life was a coincidence. I just knew that we encounter experiences in life for a purpose, either to learn an important life lesson, or to grow in some way, but more importantly, to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "finding God's Presence In Your Suffering."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Sep 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 567 views

    As we journey through life, we inevitably encounter moments of pain, heartbreak, and struggles. Yet, what if these experiences, far from being signs of God's absence, are actually evidence of His deep presence and transformative power, that can lead us to a brighter future.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 4:12-13) [12] 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 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    We Don't Look Like What We've Been Through Series

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 1, 2011
    based on 95 ratings
     | 210,763 views

    When we were at our LOWEST STATE, it is there that God is able to work with us and help us SHED the things of this world that we can become truly dependent upon Him. It is during the Hardships of Life that we learn how to lean and depend on the Lord.

    TITLE: WE DON’T LOOK LIKE WHAT WE’VE BEEN THROUGH SCRIPTURE: JOB 28:2-3 I and the Perfected Praise Worship Center family are honored to be here this afternoon to participate in such a celebration hosted by this great Pastor and Church family. I must say that we have experienced a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Consider It All Joy? You Must Be Joking!

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,000 views

    God uses many different kinds of trials in our lives in order to mold, awaken, and mature us, i.e., to make us lovely, Christ like people

    Consider It All Joy? You Must Be Joking! James 1:2-1:4 Introduction: God uses many different kinds of trials in our lives in order to mold, awaken, and mature us, i.e., to make us lovely, Christ like people Preposition: Many times we balk at the very thought of suffering it. It’s ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    Test & Trials, Why God Allows Them Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,602 views

    As we discussed last week, God will allow us to go through test and trials in order to perfect Christ’s character in us. When we are tempted, God has already determined we are able to resist the temptation. Many times we go through afflictions because we

    Introduction • As we discussed last week, God will allow us to go through test and trials in order to perfect Christ’s character in us. • When we are tempted, God has already determined we are able to resist the temptation. • Many times we go through afflictions because we are disobedient to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Provoked To Action

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,743 views

    You have heard me say this before that TRIALS WILL BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOU OR THEY WILL BRING OUT THE WORST IN YOU. I want to say to you this morning that if you are going through a trial it is God’s purpose to use it to bring out the best in you, and t

    Provoked to Action This Morning we will be preaching on this thought: of being "Provoked to Action." We have been discussing 40 day periods in the bible, some are reading Rick Warren’s book, "The Purpose Driven Life," which takes advantage of the 40 day principle in the Bible and provides a 40 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal