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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    The Love Test

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 344 ratings
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    It’s easy to say that we love God, isn’t it? As long as we don’t probe any deeper than that. But the Bible does probe deeper than that, & it asks more questions than just that one.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2018) TEXT: 2 Corinthians 13:5; 1 Corinthians 11:26?31 A. I'm not thrilled about taking tests, & I'm glad my years of schooling are behind me. At my age the tests I take now are stress tests & EKGs & hearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Abraham Shanklin avatar

    Will You Pass The Test?

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 17, 2003
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    There are all kinds of reasons for giving tests or taking examinations. The main reason is to collect data or to make an assessment on what is or isn’t known. The Bible is not excluded from the practice of examinations.

    Will You Pass The Test? 2 Corinthians 13.5 – 7 July 20, 2001 KJV - 5. Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? 6. But I trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates. 7. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Royce Hendry avatar

    Don't Guess! Take The Test

    Contributed by Royce Hendry on Dec 6, 2000
    based on 209 ratings
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    Examine yourself before the Lord’s Supper.

    I Cor.11:28 & II Cor.13:5 DON’T GUESS, TAKE THE TEST INTRO: The owner of a large warehouse was concerned about his profit margin, and he decided to make an on site inspection. He saw a young man leaning up against a wall apparently not working. The owner said to him, "How much do you make per ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Inventory Time

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 386 ratings
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    To encourage others to take a spiritual inventory of their lives.

    Inventory Time II Corinthians 13:5-9 Before the service began one Sunday morning, a parishioner said to his pastor, “If you see me fall asleep while you’re preaching, don’t take it personally. Its not that your sermon is boring. Its just that I was taking inventory of all my merchandise last ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jehu Hernandez avatar

    How To Examine Yourself

    Contributed by Jehu Hernandez on Jan 20, 2001
    based on 181 ratings
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    Self-examination is an important part of our relationship with God.

    There are events in our lives that cause us to take a good look at ourselves. The death of a close friend or loved one, especially if death comes in an accident or at a young age, tends to make us stop this whirlwind of activities we call life and look deep inside our souls. Examine yourself. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Nitty Gritty

    Contributed by Eric Olson on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
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    Death or the coming of Christ could be waiting around the corner. Are you ready to meet your maker?

    “Nitty Gritty” The last couple of weeks we have studied about “The Narrow way” and “Confessing Christ before men” The Lord has really stirred up my spirit concerning your eternal destination. Some of you are walking with God and have a relationship with Jesus Christ. Some of you are sitting on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Examination Series

    Contributed by Mike Molenaar on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,925 views

    In the face of a war against evil do we have our lives in order?

    2 Corinthians 13:5-9 I have heard news commentators and writers talk about how recent events have caused them to stop and reflect on life. Many have suggested that they have looked at their priorities to see if they have had them out of order. Many of us probably could admit that our priorities ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Lennon avatar

    Christ Living Inn You

    Contributed by Mark Lennon on Dec 20, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
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    did you know that Christ is accualy in you to live making His home in you

    Christ Living Inn You When you invited the Lord Jesus into your life, He actually and literally came to live in you. Christianity is LIFE -- the life of Christ coming into you at the moment you are born again, and then living through your body each moment of each day. · When I was first saved I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neal Gracey avatar

    Checkup For The Christian

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 193 ratings
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    Some people go to the doctor after they become sick. Some people go to the doctor to keep from getting sick. Today we are all getting a checkup!

    A man went to his doctor for a checkup. The doctor did a very thorough examination and then asked the nurse to send the man¡¦s wife into his office. The doctor said, ¡§I have some very bad news, your husband is very sick. The good news is that there is hope. If you will take him home, cook him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tommy Hames avatar

    Who, Me?

    Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 95 ratings
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    Admoniton for believers to examine their faith

    INTRODUCTION Today I want to talk to you about something that has been a burden on my heart for many years. I would like to speak about examining our walk with God. It is a good thing to examine our walk with God, and something that I have done on numerous occasions. As a matter of fact, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Deborde avatar

    Identifying Icebergs: Finding And Fixing Areas Of Personal Weakness Series

    Contributed by David Deborde on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,580 views

    Ways to identify and correct areas of spiritual weakness.

    Identifying Icebergs: Finding and Fixing Areas of Spiritual Weakness "Examine yourselves to see if your faith is really genuine. Test yourselves. . ." - 2 Corinthians 13.5a (NLT) "Instead, let us test and examine our ways. Let us turn again in repentance to the Lord" - Lamentations 3.40 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Self-Examination: A Spiritual Checkup

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 22, 2004
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    How do you know if you have only a head knowledge of Christ or are truly born again? Is there merit or value in questioning one’s salvation? The Bible gives the reason for self examination and the measures to use.

    SELF-EXAMINATION: A SPIRITUAL CHECKUP 2 CORINTHIANS 13:1-6 (DISCERNING HEAD KNOWLEDGE FROM HEART RELATIONSHIP) Introduction: Recently I was asked, "How does one know whether one merely has a head knowledge of Christ or has been truly born again and has a true heart relationship with the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Waldrip avatar

    Discern Between The Righteous & The Wicked

    Contributed by John Waldrip on Dec 11, 2001
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    Scripture demands that discernment (not infallibly, however)be made between those truly converted and those unconverted.

    "DISCERN BETWEEN THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED" Malachi 3.18 EXPOSITION: 1. Turn to the last book of the Old Testament, the book of Malachi. I would like for us to begin reading at Malachi 3.13. Please stand, and we will read together Malachi 3.13-18: "Your words have been stout against me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Spiritual Inventory Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,283 views

    Need to know our assets and our deficits in order to grow

    A SPIRITUAL INVENTORY 2 Cor. 13:5-9 Illustration: Businessman who falls asleep in church. EXAMINE: to give an honest account of where you were, and where you are, and what is important to you. To do this spiritually; measures prayer time, Bible reading, witnessing, scripture memory, life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Benny Horn avatar

    Examine Yourselves

    Contributed by Benny Horn on Feb 3, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,352 views

    I believe in the Biblical doctrine of "once saved, always saved", but be absolutely sure that you were "once saved". To know for sure, just answer this question, "Do you know Jesus Christ?"

    Examine Yourselves By Benny D. Horn, February 3, 2002 Introduction: Last Sunday morning, I preached a message on "The Eternal Security of the Believer". I preached on how I believe if you are truly saved that you cannot lose your salvation. Last Sunday night, I preached on God’s chastisement of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist