Sermons About Trial
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Courage is the inner strength to stand against the odds, and face difficulty for a higher cause. C.S. Lewis once said “courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.” Today in the Word we focus on Paul’s trials. These are more than legal trials, they are also spiritual. In our current culture we tend to choose the path that is easy and expedient, rather than difficult and right one. Jesus died to save us from sin and to call us from cowardice to courage. This is wonderfully illustrated in the life of Paul in Acts 22 and 23.
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Faith Is Worth It
No one denies it—we live in a world where bad things happen. This has caused more than a few to reject faith. Yet, the Bible does not portray the faith life as trouble free. Far from it. Virtually all Bible characters were beset by trials. Yet, in spite of it all, they considered faith their greatest asset. That is true of most who have ever lived lives of faith. If you have never tried faith, you should. Its better than any alternative. Gen 14, 21; 1Sam 17; 2Sam 11-15; Acts 9; Acts 19:11-12; Acts 20:7-12; 2Cor 11:23ff; Jn 16:33; Psalm 23, 62; Php 3:5-14
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1 Peter 1:6-12 There's Purpose in the Pain
This sermon reminds believers that God is working His great purposes in the midst of our trials. The word of God encourages us to rejoice in God's goodness even as we are distressed by heartache and pain.
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1 Peter 1:3-5 Piercing the Darkness
This sermon explores the incredible hope Christians have in the age to come and encourages them, no matter the trial and hardship, "Don't ever forget what's to come!" Peter seeks to encourage present faithful by considering our future hope.
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Why Doesn't God Calm Our Storms?
Acts 27 - Paul's troubles provide encouragement for those of us who seek to emulate his missional lifestyle.
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Manna Minutes: Difference between Trials and Temptations
How can you tell the difference between a trial and a temptation?
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Jesus Takes OUR Place!
In John 18 Jesus is arrested and tried before the Jewish and Roman officials. In this chapter we see Jesus taking our place, heading toward the Cross to die for our sins!
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