Sermons on Trials:

The Joy Of The Spirit Is The Measure Of Its Power Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 2, 2008

The problem is that we’ve confused joy with happiness. Happiness is dependent on happenings. Circumstances in your life dictate whether or not you are happy. Joy, on the other hand, is a gift from God - a fruit of the Spirit that transcends whatever is

Opening illustration: During an earthquake some years ago, the inhabitants of a small village were generally very much alarmed, but they were at the same time surprised at the calmness and apparent joy of an old woman whom they all knew. At length one of them, addressing the old woman, said, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"a Journey Towards Redemption: Calvary Road" Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 28, 2024

The road to Calvary completes Jesus’s destiny, and it’s a road that will fulfill ours as well. Calvary Road is a journey towards our redemption. What we’ll be looking at is not only how Jesus entered on the road for the redemption of our souls, but how we enter on this road as well.

A Journey Towards Redemption: Calvary Road Mark 14:1-15:27 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq8DgUTcbwE Today we’re continuing our Easter Journey. Last week we looked at the road Jesus took as He entered Jerusalem, or the Jerusalem Road. On that road, we saw that it was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Hebrews 12:2, John 18:4-5

Denomination: Foursquare

There Is Life After Death

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 1, 2003

The Christian has a hope that lives, an inheritance in Heaven, and the protection of God.

There Is Life After Death. I Pet. 1:3-5 INTRO.: Many years ago, I was asked by a resident at a county home where I served as a chaplain, "Do you believe there is life after death?" I assured her I did and took advantage of the opportunity to tell her about Jesus and the resurrection. Once I had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Battle Within

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 9, 2006

Fighting Temptation/ Keeping your faith

(James: 2-8 :) 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 finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Other

The Holy Place

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Feb 12, 2001

The joy of living in the HOly PLace

PSALMS 24:3-4 THE HOLY PLACE INTRO. A. Psalms 23 ends with the hope of dewlling in the house of the Lord forever. a. This is a hope all cherish b. It is also a possibility available to all B. The verses I read to you ask a question and give an answer. a. The question is WHO SHALL ASCEND TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-4

Denomination: Holiness

The Man And His Message Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 29, 2009

In today’s world we are surrounded by counterfeits, and the James starts his epistle by proofing his genuiness and encouraging his readers.

The Man and His Message James 1:1 Intro Counterfeiting is a major problem in our society. Forged credit cards, jewelry, works of art, and virtually everything else of value is passed off as a genuine to deceive the unwary. Consequently, valuable commodities must be carefully examined to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering And Hope

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 5, 2018

Have we ever been ostracized by family? Have we ever been falsely accused even by a few religious people? Do we suffer in other ways? Let’s learn to appreciate the majority of our church family that shares our suffering and our hope.

Intro Have we ever been ostracized by family? Have we ever been falsely accused even by a few religious people? Do we suffer in other ways? Purpose: Let’s learn to appreciate the majority of our church family that shares our suffering and our hope. Plan: Let’s look at Mark 3:20-35 and 2 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Baptist

Samson Lived Out Delilah's Name

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 4, 2016

To show that a man loving or desiring a harlot will be someday languish and die.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you tempted with women? Yes. I'm a man. But GOD is faithful and He will always provide a way out. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that a man loving or desiring a harlot will be someday languish and die. IV. TEXT: Judges 16:4 (Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Elegant And Meaningful Message Of The Book

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 1, 2021

There is so much noise surrounding the Bible. There is so much rhetoric. There is so much bias. There are so many skeptics, with so many things to say. But when you actually open up the Bible and read it, wow. Just wow.

1 Peter 1:3-9 (NIV) 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven ...read more

Scripture: John 20:29, 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Trail Of Light Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 24, 2019

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, sometimes the folks trying to knock you down, do not see the trail of light you leave behind, ...

Trail Of Light by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (November 24, 2019) “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Genesis 1:3-4, John 3:16, 1 Peter 4:12-19, Matthew 16:15-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

Jesus The Hope Of Glory Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 20, 2025

This message unveils Jesus as the Hope of Glory, dwelling within every believer to bring transformation, purpose, and eternal promise.

JESUS THE HOPE OF GLORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 1:27 Key Verse: “To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” — Colossians 1:27 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:11; Galatians 2:20; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Barrier Of Protection

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Dec 25, 2025

Everyone desires protection from danger—especially when it comes to our health, safety, family, and future. In our passage, we clearly see what the Bible calls the hedge of God’s protection around Job. Satan himself admitted that he could not touch Job unless God allowed it.

BARRIER OF PROTECTION Pastor Joel Bernardino – December 26, 2025 Job 1:10, “Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has?” Today, I would like to talk about how God protects His children. Everyone desires protection from danger—especially when it comes to our ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Commitment To Finish The Race Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 2, 2025

The Christian journey and ministry demand steadfast devotion, perseverance, and focus on the goal of finishing the race faithfully and joyfully before God.

COMMITMENT TO FINISH THE RACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 20:22-24 Key Verse: “Neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy.” (Acts 20:24) Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 3:13-14, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Gives Strength To The Weary Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 21, 2025

God is ever present to strengthen the weak, renew the weary, and empower His children to keep moving forward.

THE GOD WHO GIVES STRENGTH TO THE WEARY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:28-31 Key Verse : “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.” (Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Persecution And Renewal: Why Opposition To The Church Could Signal Revival

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Jun 22, 2025

Recent years have witnessed a troubling rise in the persecution of Christians across the globe. In some countries, believers face brutal oppression — imprisonment, physical violence, even martyrdom.

Recent years have witnessed a troubling rise in the persecution of Christians across the globe. In some countries, believers face brutal oppression — imprisonment, physical violence, even martyrdom. Even in Western societies that pride themselves on tolerance and pluralism, there is an escalating ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, 1 John 4:4, Matthew 5:11-12, Acts 5:41, John 15:20, Matthew 28:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican