Sermons on why trials: showing 361-375 of 149,840

Why Does God Allow Tragedy And Suffering?

Contributed by Lee Strobel on Jul 23, 2012

Lee Strobel presents a message to a Colorado church shortly after the movie theater massacre in Aurora, Colorado.

It was the worst mass shooting in American history – 70 people shot by a gunman, 12 of them killed, while they were watching the midnight showing of a new movie just 21 miles from where we’re sitting. There are no words to describe the anguish being felt by those who are suffering today; our heart ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: *other

Why God Allows Bad Things To Happen

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 20, 2015

We must remember that when bad things happen, God is in control. He loves us and wants us to be saved. He allows events for his good purpose.

An old church building needed remodeling, so during his sermon the minister made an impassioned plea and looked directly at the richest man in town. At the end of the sermon, the rich man stood up and said, “Pastor, I will contribute $1,000.00” Just then plaster fell from the ceiling ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Anglican

Why? Why? Why? Things Look Bad?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 14, 2021

Many seem to demand to know WHY? God does not always explain what He is doing. God teaches us just to trust his plan. Joseph could not see God's plan for many years. God was there all the time.

WHY? WHY? WHY? THINGS LOOK SO BAD! DREAM? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHY? WHY? WHY? TELL ME WHY? WHY MAKE ME GO THROUGH THIS? Years ago I was traveling and I stayed in a motel and was watching the local news. It was summer time. Football camps were taking place. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1, Genesis 37:1-19, Genesis 39:2-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

911 Where Were You?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 8, 2011

I would say that most everyone knew where they were on that day in history but, where was God? Why would a good and loving God allow such a tragedy to happen?

911 Where were you? The date was September 11, 2001. Where were you when you heard the tragic news 10 years ago and the day that changed America forever? I remember that day well. I was working at RJR and a co worker came over to my desk and said a plane had crashed into a building in New York ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Baptist

Trials And Temptations - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

A further look at the issue of trials and temptations in the life of a Christian.

Trials and Temptations - Pt. 2 James 1:12-18 This week we will be returning to the issue of trials and temptations as addressed in James chapter 1. James starts off with a challenge. "Don’t give up." Remember testing is a process and as a process we know that it is ongoing with many phases. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Keys To Enduring Trials Series

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 26, 2001

These messages rely heavily upon John McCarthur’s New Testament Commentaries, only the error are mine

3 Keys to enduring Trials James 1: 4-12 We have already observed in our 1st message that joy and understanding are supernatural responses to trials. Joy is available through the presence of God in our trials and through our will to endure for Christ sake. Joy for a Christian does not depend upon ...read more

Scripture: James 1:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

Tests And Trials - The Manna Test

Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 23, 2003

The MANNA TEST IS a cumulative experience of trials where our obedience, patience, and perseverance are molded and tested

TITLE THE MANNA TEST When you ponder the events of your life what comes to mind. For me it’s those powerful moments Those times when I was struggling Those times when I had lost someone I love Or was going through a financial crisis Or was learning an important lesson about relationships For me ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

1 Peter: The Fiery Trial Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

1 Peter calls believers to steadfastness in the face of adversity.

Through the New Testament 2006 The Fiery Trial 1 Peter Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO For most of us, the idea of persecution or suffering for our faith seems far-fetched. We live in a free society. No one we know has ever been jailed for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bearing Up Under Trials Series

Contributed by Joe Garza on Oct 26, 2006

We need to endure and have the ability to remain under tremendous weight and pressure without succumbing

DO WE HAVE KNOWLEDGE IN CHRIST JESUS (Bearing Up Under Trials) Part 6 of 9 Holy Ground Spirit Filled Church 6-17-06 Pastor: Joe M Garza Text: 2:Peter 1:5-8 INTRODUCTION: We have observed that growing in the knowledge of Jesus Christ begins with the foundation of faith (conviction and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian Church

The Trial Of Peter's Love To Christ. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 3, 2004

This Sermon is #13 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XIII. The Trial of Peter’s love to Christ. John xxi. 15, 16, 17. "So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon son of Jonas. lovest thou me more than these? ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Deal With The Trials Of Life Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 1, 2010

How do deal with the trials of life

I. ACKNOWLEDGE THE SURE REALITY OF THE TRIALS (2) A. Definite B. Diverse II. APPRECIATE THE SOVEREIGN REASON FOR THE TRIALS (3) A. Stimulate our faith B. Substantiate our faith III. APPROPRIATE THE SCRIPTURAL RESPONSE TO THE TRIALS (2,4) A. Joyful ...read more

Scripture: James 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Character And Power In Trials Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 14, 2013

In Psalms 29 & 30 23 see the awesome character and power of God, but in Psalm 30 we see David stuck in a trial. If God is so powerful how come He lets David undergo a life-threatening illness? In this we see how God works in difficulties in our lives as w

Psalm 29 is interesting to me as for one of the first times in the book of Psalms we find David not asking God for anything. There is no crisis here, no enemy that is trying to destroy David or the nation Israel. This is a psalm of pure praise and adoration for the Most High God. It reminds us that ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Fear Of Trials - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Travis Newbold on May 19, 2019

We all have many different fears that we have to deal with in this life. Gideon was a man that faced a lot of scary things. I know that we can learn from his life experiences about how to overcome our fears.

If you know anything at all about Sherlock Holmes then you know that he is a man of logic and reasoning. From his point of view everything that happens has an explanation for it so therefore he does not have any fear. I personally love the character of Sherlock Holmes and I really enjoyed BBC’s ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-10

The Trials And Tribulations Never Stop

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 23, 2018

As an evangelist or a supporter of evangelists you shall be attacked every now and then. It never ends

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS NEVER STOP Acts 17:10-15 King James Version (KJV) 10 And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11 These were more noble than those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Meeting The Unexpected Trials Of Life

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

We need to know how to deal with the trial of life as the Christians

I. How these great trial come upon us 1. John 16:32-33 Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist