Sermons on Facing Lifes Tests:

Tested In The Wildnerness Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 6, 2025

Jesus teaches us three powerful lessons of faithfulness by how He handled Satan during the three temptations in the wilderness.

IF YOU WERE TO ASK ANY STUDENT WHAT THEY FEAR THE MOST, IT WOULD HAVE TO BE TAKING A TEST. PROBABLY CLOSE BEHIND IS THE INEVITALBE “POP QUIZ” TO TEST THE PROGRESS OF LEARNING. TESTINGS AND TRIALS ARE NEVER PLEASANT, BUT NECESSARY IN THE LIFE OF FAITH. STANDING FIRM AND WELCOMING THE HOLY SPIRIT TO ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, James 1:12-15, Deuteronomy 6:4-5, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Is Sin A Test?

Contributed by Dennis King on Apr 20, 2022

Are the Ten Commandments merely guiding thoughts or God's hard and fast rules? At one point or another in our lives, we all may have given in to every one of the seven sins labeled as envy, gluttony, greed, lust, pride, sloth, and wrath.

Are the Ten Commandments merely guiding thoughts or God's hard and fast rules? At one point or another in our lives, we all may have given in to every one of the seven sins labeled as envy, gluttony, greed, lust, pride, sloth, and wrath. Had you ever been an abomination to God for having ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2, James 1:22-24, Psalm 112:7-8, James 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Testing Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Nov 30, 2010

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

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Test Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 4, 2017

A single brush with temptation may lead to an act or decision that ruins families, devastates churches and incapacitates our fellowship with God. Prove yourself faithful in the midst of temptation.

One sagging electrical line near Cleveland, Ohio, connected with a tree branch at 3:32 p.m. on August 14, 2003, beginning a chain of events that led to the largest blackout in American history. According to a comprehensive study, the failure of this single transmission line caused a utility ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Other

This Is Only A Test

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 6, 2012

The account of the binding of Isaac is not only a significant one to the Jewish people, it is essential to Christians. There are key applications regarding our faith in and trust of God.

1. Three Military recruiters were each given 10 minutes at a high school assembly to pitch their particular branch of the armed forces. The Navy recruiter spoke 12 minutes; the Army recruiter spoke 18 minutes, leaving the Marine with no time. The principal felt bad, so he allowed the marine 30 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Testing Times

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Trials

TESTING TIMES (1 THESSALONIANS 2:1-9) What do these countries have in common - North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Maldives, Mali, Iran, Yemen and Eritrea? The answer is, Christians suffer the worst persecution here. You might also be surprised to know that Christianity is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Passing The Test Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

Passing the test

Passing the Test - 1 Timothy 3 - 10/18/08 Join me in turning to the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 3. Timothy is towards the end of the New Testament, in the second half of the Bible. We have been going through this book together. This time of year can be a scary time for kids in school, because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Test Of Faith

Contributed by Derek Melanson on May 24, 2006

Just as God tested Abraham by calling him to offer up Isaac as a sacrifice, God also calls us to give up, to sacrifice, to trust even when tested.

“A Test of Faith” Genesis 22: 1 –19; Hebrews 11: 8 – 12, 17 – 20 Introduction: Testing 1, 2, 3 Tell the story of the student who took an hour extra to complete an exam and the professor who waited for him only to tell him that he was going to fail because he took the extra time. Does anyone here ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Testing God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 20, 2011

Do you test God or trust God? What are the ways we try to control God in order to get our way?

To understand how the devil is tempting Jesus here in this second temptation, we first need an accurate picture of Jerusalem. Jerusalem is a city which was built on a very high plateau and is surrounded by deep valleys. Whenever you read in the Bible about someone going to Jerusalem you will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Purpose Of Testing Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007

As Christians today, we have to endure testing. But God doesn’t only call us to endure it, He calls us to have joy in it. He calls us to have joy in it because there is a purpose behind it.

1. Testing produces patience (3) 2. Testing produces perfection (4) 3. Testing wants wisdom (5) 4. Testing finds faith (6-8) JAMES 1:2 It’s back to school time, isn’t it? Teachers are excited. Parents are excited. Kids are excited. You can just feel the excitement in the air, can’t you? Well, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Tested Faith Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 13, 2020

A faithful God-fearing farther suddenly dies from an unexplained and unforeseen incident. A young mother barely in her twenties is diagnosed with stage 4 terminal cancer.

OPENING: - Last week I dealt with the topic of Doubt as a child of God. In that message I stated how doubt does not negate faith, but states that my faith in this particular area hasn’t matured to the point enough where I am able to fully stand without wavering in this particular area. It is ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

A Test Of Faith

Contributed by James Jackson, Ii on Dec 13, 2000

God has to test our faith in order to know where we stand with Him.

Printed Text Genesis 22:1-14 Introduction A. Comparing Price Tags A well-to-do merchant stood on the dock watching as final preparations were made for a ship to sail. As he stood there, he was joined by a stranger whose clothing revealed his poverty. Finally the stranger spoke up. “You seem ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Long Faces Allowed!

Contributed by Russell Veldman on Oct 19, 2000

This sermon lifts out three markers for the Christian life from Philippians 4:4-9.

“No Long Faces Allowed!” Philippians 4:4-9 October 10, 1999 Introduction Can you pick a Christian out of a crowd of people? Maybe not, unless the crowd in doing something clearly wicked and there is one person who is not participating, which might suggest that they are a Christian. But ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Methodist

Facing The Future With Confidence Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006

Learn with Esther how to understand and follow the invisible God through the incredible trials and challenges of life.

Facing the Future with Confidence May 29, 2005 Series: Letting God Guide You, Esther Read Rom.12:1-2… The question we ask all the time is, “How do I know God’s will for my life?”. Which is really a great question, because it means that you’re tired of living life the way you want, and you’re ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Time Of Testing Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 2, 2007

Some scholars have said that Hezekiah started out good and then went bad. I think that’s a short sighted description of a man who was not that much different than we are.

OPEN: A man spoke of one of the most challenging courses he’d had at his college as being a business law class in which the professor gave difficult true/false tests. "During one of the more exasperating exams, I noticed another student flipping a coin. The professor approached him. ’Son are you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:24-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ