Sermons on Trials To Triumphs:

History Of Our Hope

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 23, 2005

Too often we have a tendency to lose hope. We fight battles with each other or face tremendous trials and we just cannot seem to see the light at the end of the tunnel

The History of Our Hope” SCRIPTURE: Luke 24:44 “Then He said to them, "These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.” INTRODUCTION: Advent is the season of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Two Boats

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Apr 15, 2005

The message stresses the importance of two. I give 4 areas of interest that show how to get through trials and recieve blessings and how the power of two will bring in the full blessing of God.

Title: The Power Of Two Boats Text: Luke 5:1-7 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - Picture it if you will, a beautiful morning, with the sun shining, not to hot and not to cold. - The day is just perfect for the teaching of God’s Word. - Jesus is teaching right by the Sea of Galilee, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Integrity - Belief Under Pressure Series

Contributed by Don Jones on May 30, 2006

How do you react when pressue comes to bear? Daniel gives us "life lessons" on how to deal with integrity with the trials that will come our way. The first in a series on integrity.

Daniel 1:1-1:21 5-21-2006 Integrity - Belief Under Pressure Daniel 1:1-21 West Glendale Baptist Church Pastor Don Jones The next four weeks we will be looking at the topic of integrity as found in the book of Daniel. Webster’s defines integrity as, "1.firm adherence to a code of especially moral ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

And Just When!

Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Jun 20, 2003

To let people know that when there trials seem too hard to bare God will show up. When it seems like all hope is lost God will give you a way out.

SUBJECT: AND JUST WHEN SCRIPTURE: EXODUS 14; 19-21 This is a familiar story; many of us know and can tell you this story. The Bible gives us this account, and by us reading this many people will classify this as one of the greatest miracles God has ever performed. But for those of you who ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Whose In Charge?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011

Jesus' trial before Pilate was a hodge-podge of differing desires. But they are all just background noise to what was really going on, and what God was using to bring about His purpose.

Passage: Matthew 27:11-26 Intro: It’s very interesting to watch the wrangling in Washington these days. 1. debt-ceiling debate, a lot at stake. 2. we know that much going on “behind the scenes”, as people seek to gain the upper hand of power. 3. trade-offs, promises, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Importance Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 15, 2011

Pray without ceasing and rejoice. We should lean on God when we experience trials or tribulation. God’s promise is that He will never leave us or forsake us.

Together. They were always together. Walking, talking, eating, sleeping. They had watched Him do the impossible. They had seen Him change lives. They knew the sound of His step, the tone of His voice, the echo of His laughter. The twelve knew Jesus like no one else could. He was their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17-19

Denomination: Christian Church

When The Enemy Comes Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 6, 2010

Heaven’s horrible enemy is cast down to earth where he reeks havoc with the Saints. God’s people are not immune from trials and troubles. But blessed are the dead that die in the Lord!

Are you old enough to remember when we feared an atomic holocaust? The last quarter or so of the 20th century our world super powers had amassed enough nuclear warheads to blow up the planet two or three times, and they had these missiles aimed at one another! Books, movies and predictions about ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding And Practising Faith

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 10, 2014

1) THE LIFE OF FAITH 2) GROWING IN FAITH 3) THE NECESSITY OF FAITH 4) GREAT FAITH AND LITTLE FAITH 5) FAITH AND HOLINESS 6) THE TRIAL OF FAITH 7) FAITH FOR ETERNITY

UNDERSTANDING AND PRACTISING FAITH 1.THE LIFE OF FAITH a) THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH HEBREWS 10: 35-39 b) WE WALK BY FAITH AND NOT BY SIGHT 2 CORINTHIANS 5:7 HEBREWS 11:1 ,6 JOHN 20:26-29 c) FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD JAMES 2:14-17 HEBREWS 11:1-35 2. GROWING IN ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Persevere Even If It Gets Hard

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2020

Believers are encouraged to not lose heart and give up, even in the face of trials and difficulties. To continue in the faith we should continue doing good toward others, continue in prayer, and continue in the word.

I take as our subject today, the call in Scripture to persevere—to steadfastly continue in the faith no matter what happens.. Some of you have walked with the Lord for many years. You have fought some battles. You have not done it perfectly, but you have continued to follow the Lord. You have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2, 1 Timothy 4:1-16, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, Luke 18:1-8, Galatians 6:7-10, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 13:43, Acts 2:43, Acts 14:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

God Prepares Us Before This Day For This Day...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 25, 2021

God has a plan that turns bad stuff into good stuff. This trial can become a blessing. Let us follow some leaders that journey seemed twisted but God brought the victory.

GOD PREPARES US BEFORE THIS DAY FOR THIS DAY… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a two part lesson) It only takes one person to change your life… Do you know who that one person is? YOU! YOU CAN CHANGE! 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9, Psalm 75:6-7, Hebrews 11:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Psalm 121 – A Song Of Help! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Feb 18, 2021

This is a song that points us toward real, lasting, life-changing, life- saving, matchless, unparalleled, superior, supernatural kind of help that you need in this, troublesome, trial-filled, world!

We are going to the Psalter again today, the book of Psalms, the largest book in your bible, the book the perhaps best captures the human experience, recording within it all of the ups and downs we may experience, as well the all of the human emotions we may feel along this journey called life, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Coated - Pt. 2 - With Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 25, 2016

You have been told you should have hope . . . why? Your trial, heartache & pain make you the exception, don’t they? They would, but you are coated!

Coated - 
Pt. 2 - With Introduction
We are combating hopelessness. We are challenging you to quit quitting. Give up giving up. Paul told us we could be overflowing with hope. So we have begun to tell you why we should have hope. You can have hope because our Father prefers you. You are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Coated - Pt. 3 - Forgetfulness Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 11, 2016

You have been told you should have hope . . . why? Your trial, heartache & pain make you the exception, don’t they? They would, but you are coated!

Coated
 Pt. 4 - Forgetfulness Introduction
 Paul demanded that we be people that are overflowing with hope because we serve the God of all hope. However, as I mentioned in the first series where we attacked hopelessness it is apparent that many of us don't live up to that mandate. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:50-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Joyful Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

James wrote to believers facing tough times. Their troubles ranged from personal trials to disabling doubts, from persecution for following Christ to the lure of respectability in their community and the dangers of spiritual pride.

I. There are certain realities of life common to all believers – 1:2-1:18. A. Trials and testing will come and can be overcome -- 1:2-8. 1.A.2. Lesson Title: Be joyful LESSON 1.A.2. – BE JOYFUL TEXT – James 1:2 (KJV) My brethren count it all joy when ye fall into divers ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon's Fearful Faith? - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Oct 26, 2020

Fear is often our first reaction to the tests and trials of life, but God has called us to live by faith! A study of Gideon shows us how God transforms fear to faith!

Intro: Jesus told his disciples…John 16:33b In this world you will have trouble… Paul remined his Thessalonian readership… 1Thssalonians 3:3 so that no one would be unsettled by these trials. For you know quite well that we are destined for them. POINT? WE ARE DESTINED FOR TROULBE AND TRAILS,– ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32