In Sermon Illustrations: "Test of Faith" showing 141-160 of 5,875

Called To Be Faithful

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 12, 2023

Mark Hatfield tells of touring Calcutta with Mother Teresa and visiting the so-called "House of Dying," where sick children are cared for in their last days, and the dispensary, where the poor line up by the hundreds to receive medical attention. Watching Mother Teresa minister to these ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Tags: Spirit Filled Life, Success, Faithfulness, Fruit Of The Spirit, Holy Spirit  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Is Like A Trapeze. We Walk By Faith, Not ...  PRO

Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 31, 2004

Faith is like a trapeze. We walk by faith, not sight (2 Cor. 5:7). We learn three things: 1) It takes a leap of faith to let go of one bar and reach for the other one. 2) It can be scary letting go to your security and trusting. 3) You don’t have forever to decide to let go and grab the other bar. ...read more

Tags: Examples Of Faith

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Americans: Flabby Faith  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 16, 2011

AMERICANS: FLABBY FAITH A dozen or so years ago, a Romanian pastor came to visit the church I belonged to. He had gotten to know my pastor, John Vawter, who had been involved in a Bible-smuggling ministry when the Iron Curtain was still up. John asked him what he thought of our country, and of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-16, Romans 12:1-6

Tags: Discipleship

3 Truths About Trials

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 16, 2014

THREE TRUTHS ABOUT TRIALS There is a difference between TEMPTATIONS and TRIALS. Temptations come from the Enemy on the outside to make us weaker. Trials come from the Father to make us stronger. Scripture reminds us of three truths we must remember when we face a trial: 1. Trials come to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Tags: Faith, Temptation, Patience, Trial, Testing Faith  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Incredible Power Of Aspen Tree Seeds (Facing Trials)

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 21, 2023

Last winter while visiting a natural history museum in Colorado, I learned some remarkable facts about the aspen tree. An entire grove of slender, white-trunked aspens can grow from a single seed and share the same root system. These root systems can exist for thousands of years whether or not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4, 1 Corinthians 10:13, John 16:33

Tags: Difficulties, Faith, Temptation, Spiritual Growth, Tests Of Faith, Tribulation, Trials, Joy, Problems, Perserverance  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Swimming With The Sharks

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 4, 2024

A millionaire decides to throw a massive party for his fiftieth birthday. During the party he grabs the mic and he announces to his guests that down in the garden of his mansion he has a swimming pool with two great white sharks in it. “The man who dares to swim across that pool gets 1 MILLION ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Tags: Tests Of Faith, Trials, Temptations, Spiritual Maturity, Spiritual Battles, Problems, Faith, Abraham, Discipleship  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Was Waiting For My Test Results From A ...  PRO

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jun 24, 2001

I was waiting for my test results from a Christian Education class at the Bible Colllege where I attended. I knew I had every answer right and I was anticipating an A as my grade, but to my disappointment I received a C. The teacher admitted I had every answer right, but I had failed to follow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:2-3, Mark 11:14

Tags: Gifts Mercy, God's Forgiveness

Denomination: Baptist

When Airlines Train Their Pilots They First Test ...  PRO

Contributed by W F on Sep 20, 2004

When airlines train their pilots they first test them in a simulator. The simulator is designed to present the pilot with a variety of potential problems so that they will be able to handle any emergency in the future. First the pilot is tested with simple challenges, which eventually build up to ...read more

Tags: Growth In Christ

Denomination: *other

In My Garden I Tested The Soil And Found It To Be ...

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 2, 2005

In my garden I tested the soil and found it to be deficient in Nitrogen. My plants wouldn’t grow. It doesn’t matter how good the seed was. The Word is able ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To, What Is Evangelism?

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Wife Was Grading A Science Test At Home That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

My wife was grading a science test at home that she had given to her elementary-school class and was reading some of the results to me. The subject was "The Human Body," and the first question was: "Name one of the major functions of the skin." One child wrote: "To keep ...read more

Tags: Children

The Test Of Any Good Fiction Is That You Should ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The test of any good fiction is that you should care something for the characters; the good to succeed, the bad to fail. The trouble with most fiction is that you want ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

The Test Of Our Progress Is Not Whether We Add ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we ...read more

Tags: Change

My Experience Has Been That The Time To Test A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

My experience has been that the time to test a true gentleman is to observe him when he is in contact with individuals of ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

I Believe That The First Test Of A Truly Great ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I believe that the first test of a truly great man is his humility. Really great men have a curious feeling that the greatness is not in them but through them. And they see something ...read more

Tags: Humility

This Is A Do-It-Yourself Test For Paranoia: You ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

This is a do-it-yourself test for paranoia: you know youve got it when you cant think ...read more

Tags: Emotions

Liberty Is The Hardest Test That One Can Inflict ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Liberty is the hardest test that one can inflict on a people. To know how to be free is not given ...read more

Tags: Political Freedom

No Man Has Ever Tested The Resources Of God ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

No man has ever tested the resources of God until he tries what ...read more

Tags: God The Father

America Has Entered A Great Struggle That Tests ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"America has entered a great struggle that tests our strength, and even more our resolve. Our nation is patient and steadfast. We continue to pursue the terrorists in cities and camps and caves across the earth. We are joined by a great coalition of nations to rid the world of terror. And we will ...read more

Tags: War

Here Is A Test To See If Your Mission On Earth ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Here is a test to see if your mission on earth is finished. If ...read more

Tags: Great Commission

Several Years Ago A Submarine Was Being Tested ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Several years ago a submarine was being tested and had to remain submerged for many hours. When it returned to the harbor, the captain was asked, "How did the terrible storm last night affect you?" The officer looked at him in surprise and exclaimed, "Storm? We didn’t even know there was one" The ...read more

Tags: God's Omnipotence