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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Two Types Of Testing" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 15, 2015
     | 4,308 views

    God has a purpose and so does satan when we face trials in life.

    1. Testing from God - vs. 12 A. The nature of it - It is a call to faithfulness. B. The purpose of it - God's purpose is always to bless. 1) We will develop Godly character in this life. 2) We will receive a reward in the next life. 2. Testing from Satan - vs. 13-15 A. The nature of it - It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Test Of All!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 12, 2015
     | 6,962 views

    THE GREATEST TEST OF ALL (Akedah - The Binding of Isaac) - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Abraham's Trial (vs 1-2) (2). Abrahams Obedience (vs 3-10) (3). Abraham’s Deliverer (vs 11-14) (4). Abraham’s Sign. SERMONBODY: Ill: • A young man was studying ornithology (the study of birds]; • And had a tough professor. • When he came for ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Your Endurance Test

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 22, 2010
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    I want to give you seven keys that will help you pass the endurance test. Number one, “treasure the test of hardness.” 2 Timothy 2:3 You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Our soldiers who have recently defended our nation w

    Your Endurance Test Text: Romans 8:24-25 24 For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. Unlike the English word ‘hope,’ the NT ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Test Of True Love

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010
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    The test of true Love. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Sermon outline: LOVE IS PROVED BY: by sacrifice (vs 16) by mercy (vs 17) by actions (vs 18) THE RESULTS OF TRUE LOVE: assurance (vs 19-20) answered prayer (vs 21-22) abiding (vs 23-24) Sermon text: Ill: • 4 boys in secondary school had a reputation of playing truant; • One morning they ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Greatest Test Of All

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010
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    Abraham Tested. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    True faith is always tested: • For it is only through testing that we discover what kind of faith we have. • Tests of faith are opportunities for growth and victory. Ill: Sport: Squash you only improve if the game is difficult. Tests of faith are opportunities for ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    The Test Of Power And Authority

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 24, 2014
     | 8,850 views

    Many times, we get hurt and we wanted to take revenge. But God reminds us through the story of Joseph that we have been placed by God in that position of authority for a greater purpose and that we must always manifest a humble heart.

    THE TEST OF POWER AND AUTHORITY Last week, we talked about the promotion of Joseph to the second highest in command of Egypt. He had been lifted up from the dark dungeon of despair to the palace of great responsibility, authority and power. It was a long process of waiting patiently and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Faith Test: Trials Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 19, 2011
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    Why should we "count it all joy" when we experience trials?

    [You can receive free sermons each week by email if you contact jonrmcleod@gmail.com. You can also follow Jonathan's blog at blog.fhfbc.org.] AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF JAMES James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Putting Faith To The Test

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 3, 2016
     | 9,735 views

    Are you willing to go where God sends you and speak and act in his name? It all boils down to a matter of trust.

    Have you ever had an occasion where you thought that your faith was being tested, especially in unusual circumstances? If so, you’re not alone. Sometimes God uses unusual circumstances to test a person’s faith. For example, in 1 Kings 17:8-24 he told Elijah to go to an unlikely ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Litmus Test Of Love Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 11, 2016
     | 8,106 views

    1) Perfect Love & the Character of God (1 Jn. 4:7–8), 2) Perfect Love & the Coming of Christ (1 Jn. 4:9–11), 3) Perfect Love & the Christian’s Claim of Faith (1 Jn. 4:12–16), 4) Perfect Love & the Christian’s Confidence in Judgment (1 Jn. 4:17-21).

    In scientific experimentation, a Litmus Test is a test to establish the acidity or alkalinity of a mixture. The phrase has also been applied metaphorically to represent a crucial test using a single issue or factor as the basis for judgment. (Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Pass The Test Or Be Retested

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 18, 2017
     | 12,204 views

    All Children of God will be tested as to their character, dedication, loyalty, and obedience. This testing refines us, is a witness to the lost, and ultimately keep us from being condemned with the world. If we don't pass, we have to keep taking the test

    PASS THE TEST OR BE RETESTED Deut. 8:2,5,15-16; Mal. 3:1-3; 1 Cor. 3:12-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. John Blanchard stood up from the bench, straightened his Army uniform, and studied the crowd of people making their way through Grand Central Station. He looked for the girl whose heart he knew, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Testing Your Faith

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015
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     | 32,823 views

    God wants me to live by faith. God builds my faith by testing it. How then, does God do this? I’d like to look at four ways God tests and builds our faith.

    Testing Your Faith The Bible says in Matthew 9:29 "According to your faith it will be done unto you." What are you expecting God to do in your life? This is the law that God has established. It’s called the Law of Expectation. The fact is, we tend to get what we expect out of life. We tend ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim White avatar

    Eschatology That Pasts The Test Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014
     | 7,353 views

    Many falter when it comes to "end-time" teachings. There is a way you can be certain about how things will end.

    • End-times, the Rapture, The 1000 year reign of Christ, Heaven, Hell, Why are they important? • A fellow skeptic once asked the famous atheist Voltaire if he would speak some words of comfort to a friend who was dying. Voltaire responded, "I don’t think I can do that. The thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    How To Be Tested For The Truth

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 10, 2012
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     | 4,018 views

    We have to stand the test

    HOW TO BE TESTED FOR THE TRUTH James chapter 1 Ver.11James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. (1)A word of greeting for us all. Outer trials we all face Ver. 2: 2My brethren, count it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    The Test Of Our Worship Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 22, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,995 views

    When we think of worship, many of us often think of music. Music and singing are one expression of worship, but what really is worship? What does it look like and what where does it come from? How can I determine if my worship is pleasing to God or if

    A Test of our Worship? Romans 12:1 Slide Good Morning. If I asked the question of you, “Did you enjoy worshiping this morning?” what would you think I was talking about? Would you be thinking of the musical worship time? Would anyone be thinking of the time during which we took up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Truest Test Of Trust

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 2, 2016
     | 12,068 views

    A sermon to emphasis the importance of trust in God.

    Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a prayer, John. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist