Sermons on trials: showing 511-525 of 28,901

When Your Faith Is Tested Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015

This is the 9th sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". What do you do when your faith is tested?

Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#9] WHEN YOUR FAITH IS TESTED 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction: We have been studying 1 Peter for 9 weeks and I want to remind you of the things that were happening to the Christians when Peter wrote them this letter. Christians were being dragged out of their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Living Hope Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 17, 2010

Finding God's hope in places you wouldn't expect.

LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1 My son asked, “If Sea World really loves animals, then why do they keep them captive?” What a deep question. Maybe you can relate. If someone loves you, then why are you still held captive? If people in your world love you when why do they keep you captive? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Life’s Difficulties Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 6, 2010

How we are to take joy amid the hardships of Life.

Sermon: Facing Life’s Difficulties Series: James - Real Faith for Real Life James 1:1-12 Background of James Written by James, the Lord’s Brother Written around 45 A.D. Written to show that a Real Faith is lived with Real Actions in Real Life James tells us a real faith Finds Joy in the midst of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fight Of Faith

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 19, 2010

This message deals with the power and effectiveness of faith that rests squarely upon and sole in the Lord.

The Fight Of Faith By Rev. Donnie L. Martin Text: 1 Tim. 6:12; 1 Sam. 17:45-47 I. GOD WAS THE OBJECT OF DAVID’S FAITH A. Notice The Difference Between Faith And Fear. B. Notice David’s Dependence On God’s Faithfulness. II. GOLIATH WAS THE OBJECTIVE OF DAVID’S ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47

Denomination: Baptist

Job: A Man Tried And True

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 7, 2010

Using the life of Job as a backdrop, this message asked the question: "What would it take to make you stop serving God?"

JOB: A MAN TRIED AND TRUE Copyright © July 2010 by Rev. Donnie L. Martin. All Rights Reserved. Text: Job 19:25-27 I. JOB’S CHARACTERISTICS A. He Was A Godly Man. B. He Was A Great Man. II. SATAN’S CONTROVERSY A. God Questions Satan. B. Satan Questions Job’s ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Difference Between Your Standing And Your Circumstances Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 23, 2010

Sermon 1 in series. Do you notice that others have a joy and victory that is missing in your life. Learn how to rediscover your spiritual joy! In this first sermon, we consider that one must know the difference between his circumstances and his standing i

What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy June 13, 2010 Calvary Baptist Church Ephesians 5:14 NOTE: This sermon is based in part on a sermon by F.B. Meyer entitled, “Where am I Wrong?” This sermon appears as chapter 2 in two of his books, Some Secrets of Christian Living and The Secret ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

Brushes Or Swords Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 29, 2011

If we’re going to "put the icing" on the days God makes for us, we must enjoy his delights and embrace his discipline.

Lauri Johnson of Hudsonville, Michigan, talks about a wonderful afternoon her two sons, 12-year-old Matthew and 6-year-old Ryan, spent with her parents recently. When they were ready to leave, Matthew’s grandpa said to him, “You made my day.” Matthew replied, “God made your day; we just put the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Things We Lost In The Fire

Contributed by Charles Jones on Nov 27, 2010

This Sermon was composed after I watched the movie Things We Lost In The Fire I also share my personal notes on the movie.

Things We Lost In The Fire by Bishop Charles Jones Job 1:1-1:22 "Things We Lost In The Fire " Scripture Text: Job 1 Halle Berry plays a woman named Audrey Burke who is reeling from the shock of the news that has just been delivered to her door by the local police: her warm and loving husband ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Exodus 1 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 11, 2009

verse-by-verse

Have you ever just wanted to get out of somewhere? On February 23, 2007 in Parrish Florida 13 Year Old Boy was kidnapped at gunpoint at his bus stop by a 22 year old kidnapper who drove him into the country. He chose the boy at random planning to hold him for ransom. Once he had 13 year old Clay ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Tumbles In, What Then?

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 15, 2009

It is normal to question God when life tumbles in and wonder “Why” this is happening to us, but such experiences can bring us closer to God if we make the right choices.

WHEN LIFE TUMBLES IN, WHAT THEN? Job 1:1-22 Proposition: It is normal to question God when life tumbles in and wonder “Why” this is happening to us, but such experiences can bring us closer to God if we make the right choices. Objective: My purpose is to help people realize that God really ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Worship In The Hard Times Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 8, 2009

Discover what it means and how to worship God during the hard times of life.

Are you able to worship God in the hard times? This is one of the most difficult tasks of the faith life. It is easy to worship God when the sun shines bright. It is easy to worship God when the bills are paid. It is easy to worship God when things are going well. What about during the hard times? ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Nevertheless Of His Coming Back Series

Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 8, 2016

This is the fifth sermon in a series about Jesus being The Great Nevertheless. He keeps wonderfully surprising us. Using the Lord’s "nevertheless" statement in the KJV we get a delightful glimpse of our awesome Savior.

Introduction • Have you ever been in a courtroom? Certainly we all have through the aide of TV – Perry Mason, Judge Judy, and Court TV. • Many of us have actually served on a jury. If you have, did you take your work serious? • Anybody enjoy jury duty? Was it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Stumbling Blocks To Faith-Walking

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 19, 2013

Circumstances make you stumble

Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 3: Stumbling Blocks To Faith-Walking February 17, 2013 A. WHAT ARE STUMBLING BLOCKS TO WALKING BY FAITH? 1. Walk by sight. “We walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Cor. 5:7). 2. Doubts. “Walk in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 8: Tested By Patience

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 25, 2013

God sends trails to teach patience.

Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 8: Tested By Patience March 24, 2013 A. WHY ARE WE IMPATIENT WITH GOD? 1. We think we know better. 2. We think time is running out. 3. Unbelief. 4. We lose ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

All Means All

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Sep 21, 2015

When Paul says "all things work together for good," does he really mean all?

Dr. James Dobson wrote a book in 1997 entitled When God Doesn’t Make Sense. The book was written for anyone struggling with trials and heartaches—the death of a loved one, disease, divorce, rejection—in the hopes of understanding the meaning of suffering in the world. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Methodist