Sermons on Trials Refine Faith:

"Learning To Lift Weights"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

Trials are hard but getting through them brings joy.

Objects: A set of dumbbells or some type of weightlifting equipment. Scripture: Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith makes us stronger. James 1:2-3 I decided about 6 months ago that I wanted to try to get in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of Tribulation

Contributed by Mike Aldaco on Oct 23, 2012

This about about what trials do in your life.

THE REALITY OF TRIBULATIONS I understand that God is on our side & God wants to bless his people! But the truth is that in this life along with all the benefits of God, we’re going to have opposition. We’re going to have flowing in opposite direction good & bad! I think we know that being a ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith On The Rocks Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 26, 2004

How can we storm-proof our life and future destiny? How can we make the most of the rest of our lives? (this sermon is linked to Alpha course)

Faith on the rocks/”how do I make the most of the rest of my life”(Alpha Sunday) WBC 28/3/04 am Mat 7:24-29 INTRODUCTION Video clip ‘inafrica.mpeg’ Well, this morning’s question is ‘How do I make the most of the rest of my life’ - unlike this gazelle - > hear some sound advice in the ‘words of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Of Faith And Duty

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 28, 2008

How does Jesus help us to increase our faith? Is it through comforts or challenges? When we love our master we find fulfillment in keeping his commandments without an applause.

Of Christian Faith and Duty We give thee but thine own, whate’er the gift may be; all that we have is thine alone, a trust, O Lord, from thee. May we thy bounties thus as stewards true receive, and gladly, as thou blessest us, to thee our firstfruits give. The captive to release, to God the lost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Change And Faith!

Contributed by David Trexler on Aug 8, 2008

Sometimes I believe we view Pentecost as a four letter word.

Sermon for Matthew 7:21-29 June, 1st 2008 Today is the third Sunday after Pentecost. Pentecost by far is the longest of the church seasons—spanning a total of 26 weeks, half of the church year, now all the way up to Advent. Why so long you might ask? Well I am always pleased when you guys ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Heroes Of Faith Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009

Outline of Heb. 11

Heroes of Faith Hebrews Chapter Eleven Scripture Reading 11:1-7 1. Our author finished chapter ten with the admonition not to “draw back unto perdition”. 2. In this chapter we see our author encouraging his readers to push on to the “saving of the soul”. Divine Spectacle During an interview with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Struggles Of Faith Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 22, 2018

The 45th sermon in our series on Genesis and in this sermon we see Isaac model faithfulness and we see God bless him for it.

The Struggles of Faith (Genesis Pt. 45) Text: Genesis 26:18-35 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you remember last time, we looked at Isaac and how God told him to not go to Egypt, even though there was a famine in the land. And so Isaac obeyed God, but then he got into sin. God worked it out, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:18-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living By Faith Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 28, 2025

We are justified and sustained not by our own works or perfection, but by trusting the Faithful One.

Habakkuk Bible Study – Week 2: Living by Faith A. Review Week 1 – The Prophet's First Complaint (1:1–11) - Habakkuk opens with a raw complaint: “How long, Lord?” He sees injustice, violence, and destruction. - God’s surprising answer: He is raising up the Babylonians (Chaldeans) as ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11, Hebrews 10:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Faithful PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The main point of this sermon is that through Hannah's story, we learn about the transformative power of prayer and God's ability to turn our mourning into dancing, reminding us to trust in His goodness and faithfulness in every circumstance.

Good morning, family! Today, we will be diving into the life of Hannah, a woman who experienced God's mercy, the power of prayer, and the blessing of restoration in her life. But before we go any further, let's take a moment to welcome the Lord's presence with us today. Please join me in prayer. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:10-20

Topics: Damage, Goods

Another Storm, Really?

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

This miracle was not a cool trick to show his disciples, but with a specific purpose, like the others, to reveal himself to the disciples. This miracle was about walking on the water.

Background to passage: Since the end of chapter four, Jesus has been demonstrating his person and character through multiple miracles. He calmed a storm, cast out a demon, healed the sick, raised a little girl from the dead. Now, having fed the 5000+, Jesus sends them away and sends the disciples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

Worship In The Hard Times Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 8, 2009

Discover what it means and how to worship God during the hard times of life.

Are you able to worship God in the hard times? This is one of the most difficult tasks of the faith life. It is easy to worship God when the sun shines bright. It is easy to worship God when the bills are paid. It is easy to worship God when things are going well. What about during the hard times? ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Running A Race Is Not All Fun But, We Should Have Joy?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 4, 2011

James is saying we should have joy when we go through trials or test that God allows us to go through.

James 1:2-5 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham: Father Of The Faithful

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 11, 2019

Genesis 22:1-18

SUPER MEN - Abraham: Father of the Faithful (Father’s Day) June 16, 2019 Genesis 22:1-18 (p. 14) Introduction: For almost 2 years my son was in Bagdad, Iraq. He was part of the 1st Cav…His job, a Gunner in a Bradley Fighting vehicle, or Humvee. He made 3,886 trips into the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surviving The Battering Storms

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 31, 2012

Storms of life will manifest themselves but with Jesus we overcome and are victorious through it all.

Mark 4:35-41 KJV And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. 37 And there arose a great storm of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

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