Sermons on Trials Trusting God:

God Is Looking For Heroes! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 25, 2009

We are tested by God so that we will mature in God, be complete, and not lack anything, so that we can be heroes!

God is looking for heroes! The world is looking for heroes! A few years ago, there was a story of a church in one of the communist countries. That church, secretly hiding from their atheist government, was one day visited by soldiers armed with machine guns. The soldiers asked everyone who will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Doesn’t Make Sense PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

To teach us about trusting God in difficult situations, obeying Him despite our doubts, and relying on His wisdom over our own.

Good morning, family! We're going to dive deep into Mark's Gospel today, specifically Mark 1:40-45, where we'll learn about trusting God in difficult situations, obeying God despite our doubts, and relying on God's wisdom over our own. This isn't easy, but as one Christian speaker, Francis Chan, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Topics: Trusting God

Remember

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Jan 7, 2019

History helps to be obedient as it gives us examples of the blessing of obedience and the consequences of disobedience. History also gives us hope for the future.

There are many people who can tell you where they were and what they were doing on the morning of September 11 2001. His was one of the darkest days in American history as two planes crashed into thru World Trade Center towers and thousands of lives were lost. In the days that followed many ...read more

A Tumbleweed On The Prairiethis Mesage Gives The Contrast Between A Personl

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 12, 2018

This message is a contrast been a person who lives life for himself without any thought of God and his ways to the one who is guided by the Holy Spirit to remain connecte to the True Vine, Jesus. That person is fruitful and productive throughout his life

A Tumbleweed on the Prairie “Cursed is the strong one who depends on mere humans, who thinks he can make it on muscle alone and set God aside as dead weight. He’s like a tumbleweed on the prairie, out of touch with the good earth. He lives rootless and aimless in a land where nothing grows. But ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: Methodist

God's Purpose In Problems

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 5, 2002

Problems and trials are a normal part of life. This message seeks to give understanding as to why God permits trials to come into our lives.

GOD’S PURPOSE IN PROBLEMS TEXT: Ps.119: 65-75 INTRO: Whether we like it or not, problems are a fact of life. It is not a matter of “if” problems come, but “when” problems come. You know, as well as I do, that even with the best of preventative measures problems still have a way of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:65-75

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting Waiting And Depending On The Lord

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 11, 2017

BUT AIN`T IT AMAZING THAT GOD KNOWS HOW TO NAVIGATE THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF OUR LIVES WHERE CAN NEITHER GO BACKWARD OR FORWARD AND WE HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO TRUST WAIT AND DEPEND ON THE LORD

Isaiah 40:31 (31) But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. TOPIC - TRUSTING WAITING AND DEPENDING ON THE LORD MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS IF THERES EVER BEEN A ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Gives Us Peace Of Mind

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Apr 14, 2024

This sermon explores how trust in Jesus transforms troubles, promises peace in perplexity, and bestows benefits through belief, encouraging openness to God's transformative truth.

Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers, and sisters in Christ, we gather here today to be nourished by the Word of God, to be reminded of His love and mercy, and to be stirred by His Spirit. We gather in the presence of God, in the fellowship of saints, and in the joy of shared faith. We are here not ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-21, Matthew 11:28-30, John 14:1, Acts 10:43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Things You Can Trust In The New Year Series

Contributed by James Webster on Jan 14, 2012

Order of Service and Sermon for the New Year. There are thousands of promises in God’s Word. This sermon zeros in on four things you can count on when facing the New Year. Power Point available contact websterj@zoominternet.net

CATLETTSBURG SOUTHSIDE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2012 AM WORSHIP SERVICE HAPPY NEW YEAR ORDER OF SERVICE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS IN THE EYES OF A CHILD (Movie Clip) PASTORAL WELCOME May all your troubles be as short as your New Year’s Resolutions RESPONSIVE READING Lam 3:21-26 ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-26

Denomination: Nazarene

'oops!' Is Not In God's Vocabulary

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 21, 2016

When Christians experience troubles, they sometimes wonder whether God either didn’t have the power to stop it, or wasn’t loving enough to stop it, or God slipped up – He somehow made a mistake. God doesn't make mistakes!

‘OOPS!’ IS NOT IN GOD’S VOCABULARY INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BIG ARCHEOLOGICAL FIND IN TEXAS 1. After having dug to a depth of 10 feet last year, New York scientists found traces of copper wire dating back 100 years and came to the conclusion, that their ancestors already had a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can You Trust The Bible? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 12, 2022

How can we trust the Bible? We can trust that the Bible is God’s Word because of its enduring message. The Bible remains the primary way God teaches, encourages, and guides humanity.

INTRODUCTION • Today, we will dive into the second message of our Hot Topics series. • The topic we are diving into today is one of the most important topics we will deal with. • The question of the day is, CAN YOU TRUST THE BIBLE? • This is a vital question for us to answer because if we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From Failure Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 21, 2024

When you have failed, appreciate the past, stay faithful in the present, and trust God for the future.

Several years ago, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Bob Patterson described one of his pitches, which the Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin hit for a game-winning home run: “It was a cross between a screwball and a change-up. It was a screw-up” (Wall Street Journal, 7/9/96; Leadership, Vol. 17, no.3; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-25, Hebrews 11:23, Acts 7:22, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Test & Trials, Why God Allows Them Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Aug 21, 2007

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: Deuteronomy 21:6-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Test & Trial, Why God Allows Them Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Aug 21, 2007

Have you every asked the question, why must I go through test and trials as a Christian? Why does God allow trials to take place? This morning, we will uncover some reasons why God allows things to transpire in our lives. God allows test and trials becaus

Introduction • Have you every asked the question, why must I go through test and trials as a Christian? • Why does God allow trials to take place? • This morning, we will uncover some reasons why God allows things to transpire in our lives. • God allows test and trials because He is trying to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kind Of Person God Protects Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 17, 2021

Many of the promises of God's protection or provision in the Bible are actually conditional. They absolutely don't apply to anybody and everybody. Jesus shows us in John 6 exactly what kind of people can expect His protection and provision, and what kind of people can't.

Psalm 91 has always, from very early in my Christian life, been one of my favorite Psalms, because it speaks so beautifully and certainly of the Lord’s protection. I mean, just listen to it—it’s makes for beautiful poetry as well as for comforting thoughts—“He who dwells in the shelter of the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-25, James 1:2-4, Matthew 14:22-32, Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Bible Church

Rest And Contentment: The Trust Twins

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 9, 2025

A revival message on personal renewal. Revival begins when we rest in God’s sufficiency and are content with His faithful provision.

Part 1 — The Restless Heart Introduction: The Noise Beneath the Silence There are moments when the heart feels like a crowded marketplace. Voices everywhere — Do more. Be more. Get more. Prove more. Even when we’re still, the noise doesn’t stop. We live in an age that has forgotten how to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 5:21, Philippians 4:11, Isaiah 58:13-14, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist