Sermons on Trials:

Jesus Is The Lord Of The Storm! Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Sep 20, 2004

part seven of "A purpose driven life". We were created to be like Christ even in the midst of trials.

Mark 4:35-41 As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, ?Let?s cross to the other side of the lake.? 36 He was already in the boat, so they started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed). 37 But soon a fierce storm arose. High waves began to break into the boat until it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job As A Man Of God

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Apr 30, 2013

In times of suffering there is a man of God that we could consider as part of our encouragement to press on and face the trials and suffering.

JOB AS A MAN OF GOD Introduction: The book of Job has no concrete evidence that Job wrote it while it is possible that may Job written it. Job means “hated” or “the much persecuted.” Perhaps “Job” was a nickname his friends gave him during his suffering. Three ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Cares Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jun 27, 2007

Series start to learn about how to stand when others fall to trials of life. Cares are a tool of the Devil.

Standing In the Storm(Cares) There is a parable in Matt.7 and Luke 6 about two houses. One is built on a rock and another was built on sand. This is a great lesson about the way ALL PEOPLE face storms in life. One house stood while the other fell. This is the way people do when faced with all the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:13-19, Mark 4:13-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Testing Our Faith Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 25, 2008

When we have tough times in our lives, are we being tested, or is this a trial? What’s the difference?

January 13, 2008 – Testing our Faith We’re going to start a new series on the book of James today. Great topics are covered in this book: Trials & Temptations, Faith & Deeds, Taming the Tongue, Wisdom, Submission, Knowing the Future, Patience, and Prayer. We start in chapter one, where James, the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

I Want You To Know Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on May 14, 2007

Paul wanted the church to know, then and now, that if we remain in Christ, our trials will actually serve to "Advance the "Gospel".

INTRODUCTION A. Series of Phlippians 1. Book of Joy but misleading and should be “Joy Amidst Trial” 2. Paul (Acts 16.16) after expelling a demon spirit from a slave girl who made her masters money from her ability as a fortune teller, was arrested. a. Owners accused him of inciting a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Moms

Contributed by Fred Mueller on May 18, 2007

A Mother’s Day sermon, reflecting on the struggles and trials of Bible mothers, especially focusing on the story of Moses’ mom.

Sermonmay132007 Hillsborough Reformed Church May 13, 2007 Mothers Day “Bible Moms” Bible moms did not have it easy. Once upon a time, the Hebrews lived in the land of Egypt. They had a good life there and were favored by the Egyptians. An ancestor of theirs, Joseph, had saved the empire when a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Defending Your Life Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 23, 2009

Exposition of the first half of Acts 24 regarding the first part of Paul’s trial before Felix in Caesarea

Text: Acts 24:1-21, Title: Defending Your Life, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/24/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Read or quote Luke 21:12-19 B. Background to passage: Paul is now beginning his two year vacation in beautiful Caesarea. Having been there only five days, the Jews from Jerusalem arrive with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Builds Champions

Contributed by Josiah Drawhorn, Thd. Mce on May 13, 2008

Grasp hold of the only thing that will take you through the trials and tribulation of daily living. Faith... it moves mountains!

PART 1 – THE GRAIN OF MUSTARD SEED MATTHEW 17:20. MARK 4:8-9 1. GRASP the Word of God with knowledge of it is true power when spoken. 2. RETURN a yield of profit of 30%, 60%, 100% by the trying of true Faith in God’s Word. 3. ANOINTING every nerve and fiber to stand still while the storm passes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Consider Him

Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 21, 2011

EOLS: Jesus’ example of suffering and exaltation gives us courage and endurance against trials and tribulations of life.

Consider Him I owe a debt of gratitude to my good friend singer/songwriter Steve Rogers for inspiring me with his song “Consider Him.” Where indicated * the line comes from this song. Heb 12:1-3 (1) Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Viruses, Afflictions, And Accomplishing Our Course Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 23, 2020

The honor we seek is the honor given to Jesus and St. Paul and all the other saints: Humility, tears and trials.

Tuesday of the 7th Week in Easter 2020 Do you remember the first time you did something exceptionally good, and your mom or dad noticed it and gave you a hug and told you “child, that was really wonderful”? Even if you don’t remember that exact moment, you can recall at least one time when ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10, John 19:19, Acts 20:17-27, John 17:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

What Faith Requires: Persist Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 7, 2020

We seek God through the ups and downs of life - the trials and struggles. This means that faith requires us to PERSIST.

What Faith Requires: Persist Mark 6:1-6 Introduction We are called to have faith in Jesus - to believe in Him, His power, His Strength, and His Presence. The life of Faith is not always easy - in fact, it is often difficult and that’s why we need the strength and presence of Christ. We are making ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson #17 Title: Commendation Of Timothy Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 15, 2018

Paul explains at length why Timothy must stay with him until he knows the results of his trial.

Date: 10/18/18 Lesson #17 Title: Commendation of Timothy Scripture: (Philippians 2:20-22, NIV) (20) I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare. (21) For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. (22) But you know that Timothy has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jtv: Amazing Race #6 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 30, 2019

Jesus’ rising promotes on external perspective to endure life’s trial. Culture cannot give us this perspective.

He has risen. He has risen indeed. Over the whole season of Lent, we have been taking a fresh look at the Lenten scriptures through the lens of TV. The average American watches over 29 hours of TV and whether we wish to admit it or not, TV infects or affects our lives. From what we purchase to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Condemnation By The Council Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 23, 2019

This is the account of Jesus’ trial before Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin. He makes an undeniable claim that He is the Messiah and Son of God.

HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (29) Condemnation By The Council Matthew 27:1; Mark 15:1; Luke 22:66-71 (focal passage) Tom Lowe 2/5/2008 Date: Friday of Jesus’ Final Week Location: Jerusalem This is the account of Jesus’ trial before Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin. He makes an undeniable claim that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:66-71

Denomination: Baptist

I Am He

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 21, 2016

Jesus, throughout His ordeal of trial and the cross volunteered for us and said over and over, "I Am He."

I AM HE JOHN 18:3-19:37 #IAmHe JESUS SAID OVER AND OVER: I AM HE READ JOHN 18:3-9 “So Judas came to the grove, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and Pharisees. They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons. 4 Jesus, knowing all that was going to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ