Sermons on Trials:

Fireproof - If You Can't Take The Heat

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Standing up in trials

Harry Truman - If you can’t take the heat... The Kitchen is where it’s Cookin! What I know about Heat and pressure - Hot Wings! Iron into Steel Charcoal to Diamonds Jeremiah 12 - "Why do wicked prosper? Rub it in my face?" So you can run w/ the horses If you Mickey Mouse around with God - you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Just Survive,thrive

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2006

surviving the trials of life

Intro: Illustration:Traits characteristic of the stress-prone: 1. Plans day unrealistically 2. First to arrive, last to leave 3. Always in a hurry 4. Makes no plan for relaxation 5. Feels guilty about doing anything other than work 6. Sees unforeseen problem as a setback or disaster 7. Is always ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Testing Of The Faithful

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009

The trial and testing of the faithful

Daniel 3-The Three Faithful Friends of Daniel are Tested I. Nebuchadnezzar’s Golden Image Set Up for Worship (v.1-7) A. The Image Description (v.1) B. The Call of Image Worship to Leaders (v.2-7) 1. The Leaders ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You A Friend Of God?

Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 15, 2018

Abraham's' faith on trial

What does GOD have to say about you? Can you imagine what it must feel like to have GOD reference you by name -- as HIS friend? What would it take to be known as a personal friend of GOD? Abraham is said to be a friend of GOD in two different passages, one of those spoken by GOD. Isaiah 41:8 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take No Thought Series

Contributed by Tyreke Horsford on Feb 8, 2022

Be mindedful of life trials

In Matthew 6: 24 we see that Jesus said no one can serve two masters for a slave will love one or either hate the other or be devoted to the one and despise the other. You can’t serve God and serve wealth. In todays world we tend to idolize man and worship them instead of worshiping the Creator of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Blessings For The Rich And Humble Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Oct 4, 2008

Trials affect all of us, rich and poor. By persevering through a trial we become all God wants us to be and receive His blessing

BLESSINGS FOR THE RICH AND HUMBLE James 1:9-12 Trials and difficulties. They affect us all. No one is immune for them. It doesn’t matter how rich you are or how poor you are, they will remove all barriers and boundaries between us. You’ve been through them. I’ve been through them. Every week ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Finding God's Presence Through The Storms/Trials Of Life Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 31, 2003

Third in the series. The trials and storms of life are meant to bring us into a greater awareness of Gods Presence.

The Presence Driven Church Finding Gods Presence through the Storms/Trials of Life Peter one of the disciples experienced many trials and temptations as a follower of Jesus as a result of this personal experience he was used to pen first and second Peter. In 1 Peter he gives three reasons for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:21-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

Three things I need to know in my trials

ENGAGE Most of you know by now that Matt Dodd, one of the missionaries that we support as a church, was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer a little over two months ago and then experienced a stroke a little over a month ago. And if you have been reading any of his wife, Cameron’s, updates on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Live In The Face Of Trials And Temptations. Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

So today through this passage we will learn “How do I live my life in the face of trials and temptations. What is that we need to focus on in this life, I love the word of God because it really is a living word, I know that so many of us need to regain ou

How do I live in the face of Trials and Temptations. 1 Peter 1:13-16 Introduction In this passage of scripture the apostle Peter takes a turn under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Remember: the believers were suffering terrible persecution. They had lost their homes, property, money, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Chapter 12. How To Overcome The Trials In Life.

Contributed by David Cramer on Oct 3, 2020

A message on how to overcome the trials we face in life with confidence. Learning how to put Him first and really mean it.

How to overcome trials in life Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. ...read more

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

From Calvary To Victory Series

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Sep 12, 2023

The Trial, The Cross, The Grave, The Resurrection

Last week's message addressed The Anointing, The Entrance, The Garden, and the Betrayal, known as the beginning of the Holy Week, The Journey to the cross. Gave us a clear picture of Jesus as not only our Savior but also as a human. Now let us encounter this topic today From Calvary to Victory, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is God Up To When We Go Through Trials?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 22, 2002

God sneds us through trials that He might bless us

DT 8:2Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way in the desert these forty years, to humble you and to test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. 3He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:2-8, 2 Corinthians 2:19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fighting For Joy In Life's Trials, Part 3 1 Pet Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Fighting for Joy in Life's Trials, part 3

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Fighting for Joy in Life's Trials, part 3 1 Peter 1:6-7 David Taylor We are in a series, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land,” from 1 Peter. Peter describes us as aliens, strangers who are in a place that is not our home. Everything he talks about in this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hard Lessons About Hard Times Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 9, 2015

Trials are designed to teach us so that our conduct and character change.

Hard Lessons About Hard Times 1 Peter 4:12-19 Rev. Brian Bill March 7-8, 2015 Several years ago I took one of our daughters to a Demolition Derby. I loved watching the drivers demolish and destroy one another. We saw some great smash-ups and did a lot of laughing. I didn’t know much about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist