Sermons on Trials Trusting God:

Week 5: Trusting That Our Advocate And Redeemer Lives Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 23, 2021

Even Job's faith suffered. What kept him going? God's grace.

The human body is amazing. Take your bones for example. Did you know that ounce for ounce human bone is stronger than steel? Apparently, one cubic inch of bone can withstand the weight of five standard pickup trucks! But if that’s the case, why can a simple fall from a bike or a stomp from a horse ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:23-26, Job 7:13-16, Job 16:18-21, Job 19:7-11, Job 19:13-14, Job 19:17, Job 19:21-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus And The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011

In Matthew 14:22-33 we learn that in our life’s storms God leads us into the storms; prays for; comforts us; teaches us and brings us out of the storm

Jesus And The Storms Of Life Chuck Sligh January 2006 TEXT: Matthew 14:22-33 – “And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Glimpse The Glory Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 21, 2009

If we glimpse the glory ahead for every believer, we’ll be able to carry the cross today when times are hard.

Three store owners shared adjacent storefronts in the same building. Times were tough. In hopes of picking up sales, the owner of the shop at one end of the building put a sign over his front entrance that said, YEAR-END CLEARANCE!!! At the other end of the building, another owner responded ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Giving Glory To God In All Things. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 18, 2024

The Bible teaches us to give glory to God in all aspects of our lives, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.

The Bible teaches us to give glory to God in all aspects of our lives, even in the midst of difficult circumstances. This concept may seem challenging, but it is a fundamental principle of Christian living. we will explore biblical teachings on giving glory to God, even in bad things, and how this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:16, Romans 8:28

The Purpose Of The Daily Grind Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Nov 12, 2020

Sometimes life doesn't make sense but God has a reason and purpose for everything.

The purpose of the daily grind Romans 5:1-5 “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Allows Suffering, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Greg Laurie on Feb 21, 2014

To be a holy person means that you will have trials, hardship, and suffering in life.

“Have a nice day!” That’s a classic Americanism and statement one hears a lot in my home state of California. Usually, people do not mean it when they say it. After you complete a purchase, you hear, “Thank you, and have a nice day. Buh-bye.” Or even worse, when you ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sustaining Grace Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 28, 2020

How does the grace of God help us when we are weak?

SUSTAINING GRACE Several years ago engineers were building a new bridge over the East River in New York. They discovered that the wrecked hull of a sunken metal ship lay right where the center bridge supports were supposed to be built. Powerful cranes was brought in to try and pull the ship up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Power Of Counting It All Joy

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 28, 2022

The human desire is to have every aspect of our life be smooth, so often we consider the hard times as God’s curse upon us or His punishment for our sin, rather than what they really are and that is opportunities to joyfully mature into Christlikeness.

The Power of Counting It All Joy By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The human desire is to have every aspect of our life be smooth, without trials, tribulations, hard-times, disappointments, and sadness. Too often, we see trials in a negative light, or we assume that there is no way joy ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

From Although To Yet

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 21, 2025

Based on the prophet Habakkuk's journey from honest complaint to unshakable praise, this sermon explores how faith can find joy not by denying suffering, but by making a radical choice to rejoice in God even when everything has fallen apart.

From Barren Fields to High Places: The Unshakable Joy of Faith Text: Habakkuk 3:17-19 Introduction: A Prophet's Honest Struggle I want to invite you into the world of a man who was not afraid to argue with God. His name is Habakkuk. We often come to the prophets and see them as untouchable ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Samson: Wrongly Trusted In His Own Strength Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

Samson put his faith in God in an age of national doubt and apostasy.

A. THE BIRTH OF SAMSON 1. From the weak unlikely tribe “of the Danites” (Judges 13:2) 2. A Nazarite from birth (13:7), i.e., separated to God. (Numbers 6:1-13). a. Can’t cut hair. b. Can’t touch a dead body. c. Can’t drink wine (fruit of the vine). 3. God’s call. “He shall begin to deliver ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20, Judges 16:4-21, Hebrews 11:32, Hebrews 11:39

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: Trust In The Lord Forever Isaiah 26:4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 17, 2024

Isaiah 26:4 calls us to unwavering trust in the Lord. This verse, rich in assurance and promise, encourages us to anchor our lives in the eternal strength of God.

Transformed by Truth: Trust in the Lord Forever Isaiah 26:4 Introduction Today, we will explore the powerful message of Isaiah 26:4 and how it calls us to unwavering trust in the Lord. This verse, rich in assurance and promise, encourages us to anchor our lives in the eternal strength of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:4, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 18:2, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Submitting To God’s Will

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025

Submitting to God’s will is the pathway to spiritual victory and divine blessings. It requires humility, obedience, and a heart fully surrendered to Him. When you trust and follow His will, you experience His peace, power, and purpose for your life.

Title: SUBMITTING TO GOD’S WILL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:7 "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6, Luke 22:42, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 6:10, Hebrews 13:20-21 INTRODUCTION: Submitting to God’s ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7, Proverbs 3:5-6, Luke 22:42, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 6:10, Hebrews 13:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Humans Don’t Make Sense To God

Contributed by Timothy Cooley, Sr. on Sep 9, 2010

"When the Son of Man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?" We talk about our disappointment with God, but is God ever puzzled by our lack of faith?

The parable of the widow and the unjust judge relates to our disappointment with God. Like the mistreated widow, we often wonder why God allows so much pain and injustice to go on. We pray and pray and yet no answer comes. The righteous perish and the wicked flourish. Sometimes we even wonder, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

20th Sunday After Pentecost

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Oct 20, 2020

God works in mysterious ways to bring something good out of the worst of what happens to us.

A Spanish Catholic priest, the venerable Saint John of the Cross, wrote, "Live in faith and hope, though it be in darkness, for in this darkness God protects the soul. Cast your care upon God, for you are His, and He will not forget you. Do not think that He is leaving you alone, for that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-16, Galatians 1:11-19

Denomination: Catholic

Barriers - To Strengthen Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

Why does God allow trials/afflictions?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Working on grandfather’s farm, four weeks drought, carrying buckets of water from the stream. a. I pitched a fit, “I hate rain.” b. Uncle Sam said, “You better love that rain.” Principle: “always be happy when it rains, you don’t know the good it brings.” c. Afterwards, I’d sit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist