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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Plumb-Line Test.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 3, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,418 views

    Aligning ourselves with God, as opposed to going against His Word.

    THE PLUMB-LINE TEST. Amos 7:7-17. When I was at High School, we were building a garage. We were taught how to mix mortar, lay bricks, and to check everything was lined up straight with a plumb-line. The work had been begun by those of the Year above mine: but in mid-January 1968 ‘Hurricane ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gratitude/Resentment Test Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Dec 25, 2022
     | 2,495 views

    We all need gratitude because gratitude is one of those things that God has designed to keep us centered in our lives.

    Do you know the difference between gratitude and gratefulness? Gratitude is something inside of your heart. Gratefulness is something you do. Or thankfulness is something you do. When you have gratefulness or you have thankfulness, those are really exercises that build gratitude inside of hearts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Terry Hovey avatar

    The Testing Of Your Faith

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jun 14, 2025
     | 401 views

    Here I am! You know that’s something all of us need to learn, isn’t it? When the Lord calls, we immediately say, “Here I am.” That’s the language of obedience, “Here I am.”

    On May 29, 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary planted the British flag on the top of Mount Everest. He and his Sherpa guide, Tenzing Norgay were the first to conquer that mountain, and in doing so, they had climbed to the very top of the world because there is no mountain higher than Everest. Higher in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Testing Spirits In The World

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 9, 2020
     | 3,573 views

    Often we are led into error by our ignorance of the Word of God and His character. Often when we hear the voices of those in authority we believe whatever they say without question. Are we armed with, "the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God?"

    Testing Spirits Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Titus 3:3-5 “At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. “But when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Test: Blame Game

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 14, 2020
     | 3,050 views

    We seem to live in a "ME" day, me, myself and I. We can easily develop an attitude of blaming others for our own behavior. Evaluate yourself. Hold yourself accountable.

    TEST: THE BLAME GAME By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Romans 2:1 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. Romans 14:12 So then every one of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Test Your Faith

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 7, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 62 views

    The life of Rahab and Achan teach us some important lessons. While Rahab trusted God and stood firm in the faith, Achan coveted after worldly things which had serious consequences. The question is, “What kind of faith do we have?” and how is this faith displayed in our everyday lives.

    Today’s meditation is taken from 2 Corinthians 13:5, “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don't drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups.” (MSG) Paul was making an appeal to the Corinthian believers to examine themselves consistently to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Test? This Makes No Sense?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 14, 2020
     | 1,874 views

    Is peace possible? Have you ever heard of a peace that makes no sense? It passes all understand? Is perfect peace possible in the midst of chaos? This might be your opportunity to trust God's plan?

    THE TEST: MAKES NO SENSE TO ME? … By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LORD, I BELIEVE… I HUMBLY COME BEFORE YOUR THRONE, BUT I ALSO COME BOLDLY BEFORE YOU TO THE HOLY PLACE. LIFE MAKES NO SENSE TO ME? THIS TEST I AM FACING MAKES NO SENSE TO ME? Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Test: Unhappy Cycles?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 14, 2020
     | 2,979 views

    Unhappiness is a choice. Seems we love the infectious negative reports that develop from emotions and eye sight. We are more than destination focused, we must focus on the progressive journey planned by a mighty God. You can if you want too.

    UNHAPPY CYCLES? THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Crushing? Life can be so crushing? Life is but a test! At the Corvette plant… a car comes off the assembly line. The car appears finished. But there is one more issue. THE TEST! The car pulls off the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Seasons Of Testing: Overcomers

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 26, 2020
     | 4,006 views

    Life is full of seasons of testing. Jesus gives us a pattern of how to overcome the test of daily life. This obstacle course could be a preparation for promotion.

    SEASONS OF TESTING--- OVERCOMERS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SEASONS OF TESTING CAN BE LONG, HARD AND DARK. MOTH BALLS… perception? Today few understand moth balls. My Grandmother Pearl Hughes had a perfume like no one else. For years I just associated that smell with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Putting The Spirits To The Test

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Sep 18, 2020
     | 1,733 views

    We are all fighting a spiritual battle, and deceivers are on the front line. To overcome, we must put on the full armor of God and follow the path to the Way and the Truth.

    Are you ignoring the spiritual battle taking place all around us? Many people are "and no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light" (2 Corinthians 11:14, NIV). So, all the lies and deception become commonplace, just another part of life in this present age. Allow me ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Your Attitudes Will Be Tested!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 22, 2023
     | 2,531 views

    You ever think about what you think about? Your attitudes are part of the battle of daily living.

    THE TEST OF FIRE TO OUR ATTITUDES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Two part lesson) How do you view things… It is said the average person has between 12,000 and 80,000 thoughts a day. Your attitudes, words and mindset are established by YOU! You ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    The Devil Is In The Details

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016
     | 7,552 views

    After every great triumph, there is a great test, but this test was not an ordinary test of man!

    The Devil is in the Details Matthew 4:1-10 In 1997 there was a blockbuster hit based on a novel by Morris west, this thriller attraction was with Keau Reeves and Al Pacino. Keau Reeves plays Kevin Lomax a hotshot Gainesville, Florida attorney who offended a School Teacher in a child molestation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Understand Bait? Seasons Of Trials!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 19, 2015
     | 3,142 views

    Seasons of testing are neither good or bad, they are neutral. It is how we handle these situations... We need toUNDERSTAND: to know meaning or know how, to grasp, to be familiar, to achieve, this test is an opportunity for promotion.

    UNDERSTAND BAIT? TRY TO UNDERSTAND TRIALS AND TEMPTATIONS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. LET US DEFINE SOME TERMS WE NEED TO DEVELOP: Seasons of test are neither good or bad, they are neutral. It is how we handle these situations... A. UNDERSTAND: to know meaning or know ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Failure: Learning What Not To Do

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 4,645 views

    Never let the sense of past failure defeat your next step with God.

    "Failure: Learning What Not to Do" Matthew 14:22-32 INTRO: "The life of Jesus Christ was an absolute failure from every standpoint except God?s. But what seemed to be failure from man?s standpoint was a triumph from God?s standpoint, because God?s purpose is never the same as man?s purpose." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Prevent Real Failure

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,155 views

    Ways to avoid failure from God’s perspective

    Nobody wins all the time. Everyone occasionally faces setbacks. Illustration: The greatest baseball player who ever lived got on base 39.4% of the time. The greatest soccer player only scored goals on less than 3% of his shots. The greatest home run hitter of all time also struck out more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational