Sermons on Why Trials:

Triumph Over Trials Sermon Iii: View Suffering As Inevitable But Redeemable Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, when awareness of the inevitability of suffering gives rise to questions and doubts, mature Christians rely on the Word of God and reflect upon personal experiences of trusting God in and through it all.

MATURE CHRISTIANS VIEW SUFFERING AS INEVITABLE BUT REDEEMABLE Talking to myself this past week, a question posed by many kept surfacing in my mind: “Why am I Suffering”? The answer I gave to myself was, “I am not suffering”. My motto could very well be ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-5, Job 11:13-16, Job 23:8-12

Why Does Eternity Matter Now? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 18, 2014

To deny the reality of an eternal realm simply because we haven’t experienced it yet may be like the days of ocean travel before Columbus. They assumed they would sail off the edge of a flat world.

Why Does Eternity Matter…Now? Series: AfterLife Brad Bailey - May 25, 2014 Intro… I can feel something beginning to happen inside my kids…yearbooks are coming out…parties… plans….summer is coming…and even though still weeks away there is a restless ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#2why Should I Pray? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 14, 2005

God loves for His people to pray and seek His face. Prayer is communication with our Father. May we learn to know our Father in prayer.

#2 WHY SHOULD I PRAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2 of a two part series. I do part #2 in two parts. God teach me not only to pray, but to love those for whom I pray. I LOVE THIS POEM: I STAND AT NIGHT Author Unknown I STAND AT NIGHT, AMID THE CITY’S ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Above Our Storms: Part 1 - How Are You Facing Life's Difficulties? Series

Contributed by Sidney Sumida on Sep 15, 2009

Examining the keys to growing strong through the trials of life.

LIVING ABOVE OUR STORMS Part #1: How Are You Facing Life’s Difficulties? Introduction We are currently, here in the islands, in what is known as, "Hurricane season". Hurricane or Typhoon season is determined by a study of historical data collected over a period of time on weather patterns in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Charismatic

Sudden Storm

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jul 4, 2011

This sermon will help you see the purpose of sudden difficulties that erupt in your life; and how for you to respond to them.

Sudden Storm Matthew 14:22 – 36 By: JB Hall Introduction: The event we will be considering is recorded in 3 of the gospels: Matthew 14:22 - 36, Mark 6:45 - 56, and John 6:15 – 21. Here’s the scene: The disciples had just finished serving 5,000 people as Jesus performed a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Diamond In The Rough

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on May 17, 2012

If we are precious to God and he calls us a living stone so, we must be a precious stone. What is an example of a precious stone? A diamond comes to mind. Starts out just a chuck of coal not worth much at all but, God saw something different in all His c

Diamond In The Rough. 1 Peter 2:3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

When You Have A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 21, 2013

The story of Jehoshaphat gives us some principles for what to do in the day of trouble.

WHEN YOU HAVE A TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY INTRO TO TOPIC: “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning I tripped on the skateboard… and I could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-22

Denomination: *other

The Peculiar People Of God

Contributed by Tony Maramara on Aug 7, 2010

We are God’s peculiar people, all His own, closest to His affections, under His powerful protecting care, the recipients of all the needed comfort and grace.

TOPIC: THE PECULIAR PEOPLE OF GOD TEXT: TITUS 2:14 Through our text, the Apostle Paul speaks of Christians as “the Peculiar People of God.” The word “peculiar” is commonly used to refer to “something odd” or “srange.” But that is not how it is used ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Accepting The Challenge Of Your Faith

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 20, 2011

ALLOWING GOD TO INCREASE YOUR FAITH THROUGH HIS MANY MEDIUMS

ACCEPTING THE CHALLENGE OF YOUR FAITH 5/20/2011 IKing 17:17-24 17 And it came to pass after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so sore, that there was no breath left in him. 18 And she said unto Elijah, What have I to do with thee, O ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2010

The Lord Almighty is present with His children in the midst of the darkest nights.

Between The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (Psalm 46) 1. You never know for sure when troubles will arise, or where they come from. 2. This AP story broke this past week: LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A fire that did $20,000 in damages to a northeast Arkansas home wasn't caused by an electrical problem ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Struggle Can Turn Sweet

Contributed by Brian Detalente on Apr 28, 2011

Trusting God in the time of trials and struggles.

Judges 14:5-14:9 5 Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him. 6 And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he rent him as he would have rent a kid, and [he had] nothing in his ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Passing The Tests Of Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 15, 2017

Pass the tests of life when you rejoice in the trial, remain through the trial, and request wisdom from the trial.

Three old men were at the doctor for a memory test. The doctor said to the first old man, "What is one plus one?" "Two hundred seventy-four," he replied. The doctor said to the second man, "It's your turn. What is one plus one?" "Tuesday," replied the second man. The doctor said to the third ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Eli's Sign

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 28, 2015

Eli's Sign is a real life experience of a 3 year old and his influence on his family that illustrates GOD'S love for us. Out of the mouth of babes...comes profound insight. Perhaps that is why GOD says we need to come to HIM as children.

2014.11.25_Eli’s Sign William Akehurst, HSWC Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. Ephesians 5:1-2 1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People ? : Why Do The Righteous Suffer ?

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 18, 2007

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE ? AND WHY DO THE RIGHTEOUS SUFFER ?AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. SUFFERING 2. SURRENDER 3. SANCTIFICATION 4. SECURITY 5. SECRETS 6. SILENCE 7. STRENGTH

WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE ? : WHY DO THE RIGHTEOUS SUFFER ? ******************************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. SUFFERING 2. SURRENDER 3. SANCTIFICATION 4. SECURITY 5. SECRETS 6. SILENCE 7. STRENGTH WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE ? : ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:29, Philippians 4:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do Some Plans Fail?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 14, 2005

The plans of the diligent and thoughtful, of those who steadily ponder the best way, leads to an advantage that results in plenteousness, but everyone who is impatient and hasty ends in want." (27 principles)

Why Some Plans Fail "The plans of the diligent and thoughtful, of those who steadily ponder the best way, leads to an advantage that results in plenteousness, but everyone who is impatient and hasty ends in want." (Prov. 21:5) "The prudent man sees the evil and hides himself, but the simple ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational