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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
When a Christian is born again receives spiritual nourishment on the Word of God. As a baby is first fed with milk and latter in life as the baby grows starts eating solid food. Paul is telling the Christians of Corinth that their normal development stopp
Today we continue studying the book of 1st Corinthians Last week we read that the Church of Corinth was struggling with a problem of division. People where tearing the congregation apart by choosing factions. Chapter one addresses this issue. Chapter 2 talks about the importance of the preaching ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15
Denomination: Baptist
A look at the testing of Saul at Gilgal. Looks at what God was attempting to do in Saul’s life. Encourages the people to walk in obedience
1 Samuel 13:5-14 Saul’s Testing Purpose Statement: To encourage the congregation to walk in obedience. Background: Samuel doesn’t arrive at Gilgal when Saul expects him. The men are terrified of a terrific army in front of them. Saul and the men are filled with fear. Fear leads Saul to be ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:5-14
True Christians must pass the test of believing, obeying, and conquering.
Passing the Test Text: 1 Jn. 5:1-5 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is a story is a guy taking a class in ornithology, the study of birds. The teacher has a reputation for being extremely difficult, so this guy studies his brains out for the final. He comes the classroom feeling prepared, ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5
Denomination: Methodist
Why do you think God administers tests in our lives? Tests from God always have a spiritual purpose and a spiritual growth process for us in our faith walk with the Lord.
“God’s Test!” On the lighter side of life: Three old men were at the doctor’s office for a memory test. The doctors said to the first old man, “What is three times three?” “Two-hundred seventy four,” he replied. The doctor said to the second man, “it’s your turn. What is three times three?” ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
God gives us tests to refine our faith.
There’s never a convenient time for your car to break down is there? I mean who enjoys sitting at the side of the road waiting for the tow truck to come? Who likes spending time (and money) at the mechanic’s? No one that I know of. But have you ever considered why we don’t spend ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19
Denomination: Lutheran
What we should do with the opportunities that God has given us.
"The Test of the Talents" Matthew 25:14-30 Matthew 25:14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30
Abraham’s offering up of isaac is not only a beautiful foreshadowing of God’s offering up of His only Son, Jesus, but it also shows us and important principle for our own Christian walk. Have you offered up any Isaacs lately ?
(1) INTRODUCTION: What is the ’Isaac Test’(see verse 1) "God will test our faith by asking us to sacrifice those things that are most dear to us that He has blessed us with." (we are tested as Abraham was as we are the ’seed of Abraham’ - Galatians 3:29) He is not asking us something that He ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14
Denomination: *other
THERE IS THE CONVERSION TEST,THE CHARACTER TEST,THE CONTINUATION TEST,THE CURRENCY TEST,THE CRISIS TEST,THE COMPANION TEST, AND THE CONCERN TEST.
TEST TIME 2 Corinthians 13:5-6 You and I live in a “test-conscious society. No matter where we are in life, there always seems to be tests to be taken. High School seniors must take the ACT or the SAT to gain college entrances. Accountants must take the their CPA. Real-estate salespersons ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6
Jesus was tested like no man has ever been tested. Led by the Spirit into the wilderness, He triumphed over Satan and every temptation thrown His way.
Mark 1:12-13 The Testing of Jesus Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness. And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him. Introduction – Ornithology A college student wanted to take an easy class ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:12-13
Hezekiah passed the test of Security and Sickness but failed the test of Success. To pass this test you need to recognize your life is built on God's Riches, God's Results and God's Reputation.
THE TEST OF SUCCESS A newly elected politician was visiting Washington, D.C., to get acquainted. He was visiting in the home of one of the ranking senators who was trying to interpret the bizarre wonder of the capitol. As they stood looking out over the Potomac River, an old deteriorating log ...read more
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:27-31
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
This sermon explores the power of unwavering faith in God during trials, as demonstrated by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace.
Good morning, dear friends. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today in the house of the Lord, basking in His love and grace? We are here to delve into the Word of God, to seek His wisdom, and to allow His truth to shape and guide our lives. Today, we will be turning our attention to the book ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30
Topics: God's Presence, Divine Intervention
The greatest test of any spiritual leader is the test of temptation. In this final message of the eight part series this sermon examines the keys to overcoming temptation.
LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART EIGHT “THE TEST OF LEADERSHIP” Matthew 4:1-11 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. [2] After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. [3] The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
It is completely unnatural, painful and difficult to risk friendships when you are truly about God’s work, but Jesus never flinched in His pursuit of God’s will - in the end you will discover those who are there for the show and those who show Christ-like
As I was reading in I Peter 4:1-19 from The Message I came across some passages that appear to be very timely: Since Jesus went through everything you’re going through and more, learn to think like him. Think of your sufferings as a weaning from that old sinful habit of always expecting to get ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19
As a believer God desires for you to understand that every test you face, and go through is to build you up!
A Positive Test Text: Matthew 4:1-11 When God’s people go through a test it’s positive regardless of the outcome because we belong to God! We need to remember that test, are always failed or passed according to our actions. Also, there are many varies such ...read more
Denomination: Church Of God
Nov. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Determining calling by examining Passions, Gifts and Experiences.
Vision Tests Focusing on a Personal Vision There was only one letter on the first eye-chart I ever saw. It was the letter “E.” I could see it just fine. It was big and bold. I actually knew other letters at the time, but not all of my classmates in Kindergarten did. So there was just the one ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10
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