Sermons on Trials Trusting God:

God Is In Control

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 30, 2016

Despite the lawlessness we see around us, we are not to fear but to trust in God and to follow Him.

WSG 31-07-2016 The Book of Nahum I would like to look at one verse from our Old Testament reading – from the book of Nahum. Question: Has anyone ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Honour God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 15, 2020

What we believe about God affects our attitude and behaviour towards Him. Do we see the love of God? Do we see the greatness of God?

This is the last book of the OT and also the last prophetic word that God gave to His people prior to the coming of Jesus. • After Malachi, there is silence for about 400 years when God did not speak again through any prophet. • Malachi came about 80 years after Haggai and Zechariah. The Temple ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14, Romans 9:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Does God Allow Pain? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 8, 2010

If God really is there and loves me, why do I still hurt?

Why is my pain unceasing, my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? Jeremiah 15:18a It’s always helpful at the start of a journey to know where you’re headed! Let me share some of the “roadmap” for our series on ‘WHY’ – the questions people ask. The well-known artist and songwriter Bill ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:18

Denomination: United Methodist

A Man After God’s Heart

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 2, 2025

To be a man or woman after God’s heart, you must cultivate a heart that worships, repents, trusts, obeys, and loves God’s Word.

A MAN AFTER GOD’S HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Text: Acts 13:22 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 16:7, Psalm 51:10, 2 Chronicles 16:9 INTRODUCTION: God called David “a man after My own heart” (Acts 13:22). This wasn’t because David was perfect, but because his heart was devoted to God. To be a man or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Apr 27, 2007

How the word of God keeps us through the trials of life

Guard your heart Proverbs 4: 20-23 My son, attend to my words, incline thine ear to my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes, keep them in the midst of your heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. Keep your hearts with all diligence, for out of it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-23

Denomination: Charismatic

From Trials To Wisdom - James 1:4-6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 20, 2020

Exactly how does suffering produce perseverance?

James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must ...read more

Scripture: James 1:4-6

Gaining The Smile Of God

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 20, 2009

What is it that makes God frown and smile? This message offers some thoughts.

Gaining the Smile of God Gen. 6:1-9 * A couple of weeks ago Christy and Piper accompanied Deboria to Florida to check and take care of Deb’s parents. As you know, they are presently in a rehab center. As they visited the rehab center, little Piper was all over the place talking, smiling, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Giving God Control

Contributed by Mark Adams on Sep 10, 2011

If properly understood and practiced, Submission is a path to tremendous freedom in Christ.

INTRO: In a world where printed books and media are declining, and more people are opting to do their reading online, you can bet that publishers are doing all that they can to grab your attention with what they believe will actually sell. I could have picked a lot of magazines to use as examples, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:25, Matthew 25:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Habakkuk - God Of The Unexpected Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 15, 2013

Hope in God, even when He is not doing anything. Trust in God, even when you do not understand His way. Worship God by holding on to what you know about Him.

We hardly hear a sermon preached on Habakkuk, which has only 3 chapters, but we do have some popular verses from this book – • 2:4 “The righteous will live by his faith” (quoted a few times in NT), • 2:20 “The Lord is in His holy temple; let all the earth be ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Surrendering To Sovereign God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 15, 2010

It is easier to surrender to a God that you know and understand.

Surrendering to a sovereign God Genesis chapter 2:1-9 Introduction Genesis chapter 2:1-9 I hope that the title of the message this morning caught your attention. Surrendering to a sovereign God. The two words that I hoped jumped out is surrender and sovereign. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Rest In The Arms Of God Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Mar 19, 2008

Pain and sorrow has scar our lives each and every day, we often seek other means to comfort us and give us peace of mind. However, in Christ Alone Our Hope Is Found.

Key Verses: 94:12-19, 22, 23. In this Psalms we find David praying to God to take revenge against his enemies, and to judge the wicked people that are so cruel to God’s people. But as he closes this chapter, David praises God’s comfort and loving care. He reassured us that by obeying Jesus, we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:12-23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Be Still, Know God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2015

To show that we give glory to GOD whatever we do, We do all for the glory of GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you still before GOD? Yes, I'm always praying in tongues when I'm alone. 1 Corinthians 10:31 (New International Version) 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Majestic Voice Of God Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 18, 2014

The Majestic Voice of God - Psalm 29 (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). God’s Powerful Voice (vs 1-2): (2). God’s Power in Action (vs 3-9): (3). God’s Power Enthroned (vs 10-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: • An elderly gentlemen went in for his annual physical exam. • The doctor said, "You're in incredible shape. How old are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

"the 'god' That Can Never Be Satisfied"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2021

A sermon about trusting God.

“The ‘god’ that can Never be Satisfied” Matthew 6:24-34 Jesus says, “No one can serve two masters… …You cannot serve both God and money.” The word translated as “money” here is “mamona.” The King James Version of the Bible brought “mamona” into the English language as a new word: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Finding Rest In God Alone Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 25, 2025

This sermon on Psalm 62 explores how true rest and security come from placing our trust in God alone, as He is our unshakeable rock, powerful enough to save and merciful enough to desire it.

Introduction ?My friends, we live in a world that is loud, demanding, and often overwhelming. It feels like we are constantly being pulled in a dozen different directions, told to find our value in what we achieve, our security in what we own, and our peace in what others think of us. But how ...read more

Denomination: Baptist