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Outstanding Testimonies
Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 2, 2025 (message contributor)
Summary: God is not finished with your story. No matter what has happened in the past, He is able to give you a testimony so outstanding that it will make your mouth fill with laughter and your eyes with tears of joy.
OUTSTANDING TESTIMONIES
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: Psalm 126:1-3
Supporting Texts: Revelation 12:11, Isaiah 43:18-19, Mark 5:25-34, John 11:40, Hebrews 11:1
INTRODUCTION:
Testimonies are more than personal stories—they are divine evidence of God's power at work in the lives of His people. When God turns around a situation, He does so in a way that leaves no doubt it was His hand. Outstanding testimonies are those that cause others to marvel, and even unbelievers to acknowledge the reality of God. They lift our faith, silence our accusers, and usher in new dimensions of glory.
Psalm 126 reveals the joy and wonder of God’s people when He brought them out of captivity. Their testimony was so profound that even the heathen said, “The Lord has done great things for them.” This is the kind of testimony God desires to give you—not something ordinary or explainable by logic, but something extraordinary that draws attention to His greatness.
God still gives outstanding testimonies today. He delights in surprising His children and making their lives a wonder to others. This sermon encourages you to position yourself in faith and obedience, for your story is about to change, and your testimony will be a loud announcement of God’s glory.
1. OUTSTANDING TESTIMONIES BEGIN WITH DIVINE INTERVENTION
Outstanding testimonies happen when God steps into a hopeless or humanly impossible situation. His intervention brings dramatic and undeniable change.
a) God specialises in impossible cases (Luke 1:37): When man’s ability ends, God’s power begins.
b) Divine encounters change destinies (Exodus 3:1-10): One moment with God can rewrite your entire story.
c) God's power nullifies natural limitations (Romans 4:19-21): He doesn't need favourable conditions to act.
d) His timing is perfect for maximum impact (Ecclesiastes 3:11): God shows up when it will bring the greatest glory to His name.
Biblical Example: Lazarus was dead for four days, but when Jesus came, the testimony shocked the community (John 11:43-45).
2. FAITH ACTIVATES OUTSTANDING TESTIMONIES
Faith is the bridge between your present and the miraculous. It is the fuel that moves the hand of God to perform wonders in your life.
a) Faith sees what is not yet visible (Hebrews 11:1): It believes the promise before the evidence shows.
b) Faith provokes divine attention (Mark 10:47-52): Blind Bartimaeus' cry of faith stopped Jesus in His tracks.
c) Faith breaks protocols (Mark 5:27-29): The woman with the issue of blood pressed through the crowd to touch Jesus.
d) Faith speaks boldly and acts expectantly (2 Corinthians 4:13): It does not wait for signs; it speaks them into existence.
Biblical Example: The centurion’s faith caused Jesus to declare, “I have not found such great faith in Israel” (Matthew 8:5-13).
3. OBEDIENCE POSITIONS YOU FOR OUTSTANDING TESTIMONIES
God honours obedience because it is a sign of trust and surrender. Miracles are often on the other side of a step of obedience.
a) Obedience opens the door for divine direction (Isaiah 1:19): Willing and obedient hearts eat the best of the land.
b) Instructions are often keys to manifestation (John 2:5): The miracle of water into wine began with simple obedience.
c) Partial obedience delays testimonies (1 Samuel 15:22-23): God requires total obedience, not selective compliance.
d) Obedience often requires sacrifice (Genesis 22:2-14): Abraham’s willingness to offer Isaac unlocked generational blessings.
Biblical Example: Naaman’s obedience to Elisha’s instruction—even when it seemed foolish—brought a dramatic testimony of healing (2 Kings 5:1-14).
4. GOD GIVES TESTIMONIES THAT SILENCE MOCKERS
When God moves, He makes a public statement through your life that shuts the mouths of those who ridiculed you.
a) God uses your testimony as a weapon (Revelation 12:11): It defeats the accuser and strengthens the brethren.
b) Mockery is often a sign that a testimony is near (1 Samuel 1:6-7): Hannah was mocked before her miracle.
c) God turns shame into celebration (Isaiah 61:7): For every insult, He gives a double honour.
d) Testimonies are divine answers to human questions (John 9:1-3): When people question your situation, your testimony will be God's reply.
Biblical Example: Sarah’s laughter turned from mockery to joy when she bore Isaac, and she said, “God has made me to laugh” (Genesis 21:6-7).
5. OUTSTANDING TESTIMONIES GLORIFY GOD AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS
The ultimate purpose of testimonies is to glorify God and build the faith of others. When God lifts you, it’s not just for you—it’s for His name and His people.
a) Testimonies reveal God’s faithfulness (Psalm 105:1-5): They are reminders that God keeps His word.
b) Testimonies inspire others to believe (Revelation 19:10): The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy—it can happen again.
c) God uses your story to draw others to Him (John 4:39): The woman at the well became a soul-winner through her testimony.
d) You become a living epistle of God's power (2 Corinthians 3:2-3): Your life tells a story of what God can do.
