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  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    The Test Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 4, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,722 views

    Do you want to pass the test of temptation? REQUEST help from God, REFOCUS your attention and REVEAL your struggle to a friend.

    THE TEST OF TEMPTATION Sometimes we sinful human beings are just like the wolf of the Arctic regions whom the local peoples used to catch without having to hunt them down. They simply put some fresh meat on a sharp blade and let the wolf do the rest of the work. The wolf with its insatiable ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Test Of Success Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,771 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Test Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 18, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 26,338 views

    True obedience to God means that we obey Immediately, obey Completely, obey Joyfully and obey Continually.

    THE TEST OF OBEDIENCE Arabian horses go through rigorous training in the deserts of the Middle East. The trainers require absolute obedience from the horses, and test them to see if they are completely trained. The final test is almost beyond the endurance of any living thing. The trainers force ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    This Is Only A Test

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 6, 2012
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     | 7,640 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mirror Test Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 7, 2012
     | 6,163 views

    It's easy to judge others but can you honestly evaluate yourself?

    Show the video “A Servant’s Heart.” Did you find her annoying? I did. And often those we are trying to share the Gospel with find us annoying also, often because of our approach. Last week I taught on Romans 1: 18-32. We discovered what an evil people the Romans had become. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Passing The Test Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
     | 6,389 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Testing God

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 20, 2011
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     | 5,963 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Testing Praise

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 28, 2011
     | 7,298 views

    A sermon on Proverbs 27:2, 21 on praising others and how to evaluate praise (Outline and material adapted from Pulpit Commentary)

    HoHum: 5 Ways to Praise from Charlotte Business Journal by Bob Nelson: There are 5 ways that you can praise employees: personal praise, written praise, electronic praise, public praise and indirect praise. Personal praise- is considered the most important type of praise by employees. It consists ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Testing God!

    Contributed by Rod Elmore on Feb 18, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,365 views

    After the northern kingdom of Israel was conquered and taken into exile, the Assyrians brought in foreign people to replace the Samarians. These people mingled with the remaining Israelites and introduced new religious ideas.

    1. It is not healthy to test God Mat 4:7, Luke 4:12 Mat 4:7 Jesus said to him, "It is written again, 'You shall not tempt the LORD yourGod. Luke 4:12 And Jesus answered and said to him, "It has been said, 'you shall not tempt the LORD your God. Luke 16:15 And He said to them, "You are those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Test Of Sincerity Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 30, 2011
     | 5,672 views

    A living faith and a breathing faith a life in conformity with the baptismal profession A sanctified speech and life, give the only satisfactory answer.

    “The test of Sincerity” Acts 19:1-20 Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Introduction: The founding of a Church of Ephesus: * The capital city of the Proconsul of Asia * A great center of Greek and Asiatic life. * The place of concourse of all Ionia for its celebrated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test Of Faith

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,460 views

    Today from this passage of scripture, I want us to learn four of tests of our faith so that we can be better equipped when those test come.

    Test of Faith Am Service October 4th 2009 Daniel 1:1-21 Introduction Today we will begin a brand new series titled “Faith Under Fire” taken from the book of Daniel. The world, in which we live, is not conducive to a growing faith in Christ. In fact I would say it is the opposite, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Testing Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Nov 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,073 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tests That Triumph

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,203 views

    Sometimes we just need to accept trials as mysterious and even surprising at times! Mysterious because of the nature of the trial and surprising because of what we get out of it.

    Sometimes we just need to accept trials as mysterious and even surprising at times! Mysterious because of the nature of the trial and surprising because of what we get out of it. 4 words describe Joseph’s life… Dismay, Dungeons, Dreams & Destiny! Victim mentality vs. Victorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discipleship Tested

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,750 views

    The difference from walking behind Him (coming to church) and walking with Him (living out your life for Him.

    Do any of you have some of those words that you just cannot stand? You know the words, usually words used by kids, that just rub you the wrong way; for example, “righteous dude,” psychedelic, totally awesome, and one of my personal favorites wicked. Why would you want to call anything good and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Elbow Test Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 31, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,991 views

    We may test our spiritual maturity by assessing who Jesus is for us, whether we live with a sense of victory, and whose opinions matter to us.

    During our stay in England, we visited my wife’s cousin and his wife, who have a nine-month-old baby son. One night they needed to go out for a while on an errand, so they asked us if we would take care of the baby for a couple of hours. Of course we were delighted with the chance to do so, since ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist