Sermons on Under Trial:

The Benefits Of Adversity

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Oct 23, 2022

BECAUSE SOMETIMES THE SITUATIONS OF LIFE WILL SUCK YOU IN WASH YOU UP AND BLOW YOU OVER THAT IS------- SUCK US INTO A VICIOUS CURCUMSTANCE AND WASH US OVER WITH WORRY AND WEARINESS AND BLOW US OVER WITH BURDENS

THE BENEFITS OF ADVERSITY Job 23:10 (NKJV) 10  But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD VERY BRIEFLY I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (THE BENEFITS OF ADVERSITY ) MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS A ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10

Denomination: Baptist

Naomi's Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 6, 2015

Naomi is the theologian of the book of Ruth. Her faith under the greatest trials has an impact on her daughter-in-law, Ruth, so that Ruth is ready to accept Naomi's God as her God.

Open your Bibles to the book of Ruth. Ruth is one of two books in our Bibles that is named after a woman, the other being Esther. Both of these books are in the Old Testament and both involve times of great tragedy and great triumph through God’s grace. Both are also depictions of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encouragement For Those Who Suffer

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 27, 2008

The apostle Peter gives us encouragement to help us when we suffer.

ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THOSE WHO SUFFER Text: 1 Peter 1:13 – 16 Introduction: • 64 AD Rome burns under Nero; Nero blames Christians • Christians around world still suffer • US suffering: verbal, emotional, or physical abuse; inciting to lose temper or to sin; hindering your service for God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Doing The Will Of God When Your Faith Is Under Fire - Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 19, 2020

Today Christians all over the world are under fire for their faith. Even in the United States of America, Christians are being persecuted because of their faith in Jesus Christ...

Background (1 Pet 1:1 NKJV) Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, In this letter, the Apostle Peter is addressing Jewish Christians who had been persecuted and fled their homes and lands. These people were called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Signs Of The Times Part 2

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 6, 2023

Jesus warned the Disciples about trials that would come before the end of the age

The Signs of the Times Pt. 2 Mark 13:9-13 Dr. Tony Evans said, “Your expectations always affect your behavior. If you found out that you were terminally ill and only had one year to live, I can guarantee it will affect your behavior. All of a sudden with only twelve months to live, certain ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help Us Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 25, 2008

The third in a series of messages from Jonah.

HELP US Jonah 1:6 * For years we have sung the hymn – “Send the Light”. The second verse begins with these words, “We have heard the Macedonian’s call today” and for years I didn’t know what that was or where it was found. Let me read Acts 16:9 for us. (READ) Come and HELP us. What a request. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Great Persecution Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 4, 2024

It has been said; “You are either in a trial, coming out of a trial or getting ready to return into a trial.”

“Great Persecution” Acts 8:1-4 It has been said; “You are either in a trial, coming out of a trial or getting ready to return into a trial.” We are reminded by Jesus that trials are part of our lives. Matthew 7:24-27 “Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

High Tide & Low Tide

Contributed by John Gaston on May 10, 2023

Life has its seas and turbulence, it’s ups & downs. There are times when everything is going right and other times when it seems everything is going wrong. The good news? God has set limits on the tides of life!

HIGH TIDE & LOW TIDE Job 38:8-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. It sounds like a made-up story, but it’s true. Some years ago a church in Carter County, Tennessee had an attorney draw up a deed for their property. He wrote the deed naming The Lord God Almighty as the owner. 2. That was fine ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mountaineer's Psalm

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 5, 2025

Where do we look for solace in times of grief or hardship. And with whom do we share our joy when God blesses us.

Introduction Thank you for inviting me to take your festival service today (in Skillington - the church where Revd Charles Hudson was vicar from 1859 to 1865) My interest comes from a former vicar here - Revd Charles Hudson (4th October 1828-14 July 1865). Charles was born in Park Street in ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Lessons Learned In The Storm #7 Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 15, 2024

Storms will come into every life. Jesus teaches us what to do when they come.

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #7 Lessons Learned in the Storm (Mark 4:35-41) Life is tough, but if you have lived very long, you already know that. • Scott Peck, begins his book The Road Less Traveled with the words “Life if Difficult.” • In life, you are going to experience pains, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

The Danger Of Discouragement #1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 23, 2022

Something that we all have in common is that we all have to fight the battle of discouragement.

Most of us will admit that we have lost that battle at times. However, some are more easily discouraged than others. 1. Some get discouraged with their jobs and quit them, only to later regret it. 2. Some get discouraged with their churches and quit them, only to later regret it. 3. Some get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

God-Are You There?

Contributed by Vonnie E James on Sep 10, 2008

A sermon of hope for persons who are going through persecutions, trials, temptations, testings and tribulations.

 Introduction: Brethrens: to believe, now that one is in Christ, that one will not have problems in life: persecutions, trials, temptation, tribulation, testing, may be understandable-but that is naivety and ignorance. We need to add to our faith knowledge-[2 Peter 1:5-8] To believe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Faith Is Tested

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 21, 2008

The testing of our faith is a priceless gift from God to make us stronger, deeper and more valuable to Him.

When Your Faith Is Tested Griffith Baptist Church – 11/23/08 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:17-19 (Genesis 22:1-18) Key verse: Hebrews 11:17 - By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, Premise: The testing of our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Refining Fire

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 11, 2016

Refining Fire...

Christians are told to love and forgive one another, not try to tear each other down. Those are devices of Satan and church we cannot let him get a foothold in here. I am going to quote Chuck Colson who once told his congregation (and this should hold true for any pastor), “I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Uncovered Plot Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jun 24, 2023

Esther experiences her first task

That evening, they were taken to the king's private rooms, the next morning brought to a second harem where the king's lived. There they were under the care of Shaashgaz, the eunuch in charge of the concubines. The woman wouldn't see the king again unless he enjoyed her and requested ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:13-20