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  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Jehovah Jireh Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,351 views

    This is the test. God is saying, “We’ve walked together for many years and now you have the son you’ve longed for. Tell me, Abraham; is this son more important to you than your relationship with me?”

    Encountering God – Part 11 – Encountering Jehovah Jireh Overview and review We have been looking at what it means and what it is like to encounter God and how we respond to Him when we encounter Him. Over the past few weeks, we have moved from the subject of encountering God in corporate worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time: The Great Equalizer Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 29, 2012
     | 12,189 views

    Why am I here? Where am I going? What is my purpose? King Solomon contemplates these issues as he questions our time, tasks and tests while here on earth.

    Ecclesiastes 3:1-22 Time: The Great Equalizer! There is a season, A time for every purpose (activity; desire; deliberate willful acts) under heaven: A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted; A time to kill, And a time to heal; A time to break ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quarreled & Tested: For The Long Haul

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 30, 2023
     | 930 views

    Exodus 17:1-7 is a story of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, which mirrors our struggles and tests. This passage reveals how the Israelites quarreled with God and faced a profound test of faith, a test that we, too, may encounter on our spiritual journey

    1 October 2023 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR A Quarreled & Tested: For the Long Haul The Message 17 1-2 Directed by God, the whole company of Israel moved on by stages from the Wilderness of Sin. They set camp at Rephidim. And there wasn’t a drop of water for the people to drink. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Curtis E. Nester avatar

    Faith Is Believing What God Said Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,001 views

    A man's faith is tested and proves to be genuine and enduring.

    SERIES: Miracles with a Message #2 TITLE: Faith is Believing What God Said TEXT: John 4:46-54 INTRO: Someone once said that the key to writing a good story is not only knowing what to put in the story, but what to leave out. John knew that if he included every miracle which Jesus did, in his book, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 7 Tests In Which We Must Be Victorious - Refining : The Purpose Of Trials And Tribulations

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 160 ratings
     | 54,091 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE REFINING PURPOSE OF TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS IN OUR LIVES AND THE 7 AREAS OF TESTING NAMELY THE TEST OF 1. LOVE 2. FAITH 3. OBEDIENCE 4. SACRIFICE 5. HUMILITY. 6. ENDURANCE 7. PATIENCE

    7 TESTS IN WHICH WE MUST BE VICTORIOUS REFINING - THE PURPOSE OF TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OUTLINE 1. THE TEST OF LOVE 2. THE TEST OF FAITH 3. THE TEST OF OBEDIENCE 4. THE TEST OF SACRIFICE 5. THE TEST OF HUMILITY. 6. THE TEST OF ENDURANCE 7. THE TEST OF PATIENCE 1 Corinthians 10 : ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Jackson avatar

    4. The Test And The Type (Genesis 22:1-15) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 22, 2023
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     | 2,578 views

    Most people have heard the story of Abraham's offering of Isaac as a sacrifice. But why is it in the Bible? Turns out, the point of the story is what the story points to.

    Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Genesis 22. We are going to be looking at one of the most well- known stories in the entire Old Testament. This is where God tells Abraham to take his son Isaac and offer him as a burnt offering on the mountain God will show him. We are going to read the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Is Joseph Smith A Prophet Of God? Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 19, 2013
     | 3,802 views

    Does Joseph Smith pass the Bible's test of a true prophet?

    Take note of these statements made by the Mormon church in their writings: -Doctrine And Covenants 135:3 “Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world than any other man that ever lived in it.” -Doctrines of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tested By Your Partner's Doubt Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017
     | 4,608 views

    When God came for a visit

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Abraham believed God’s promise of a son. “Abraham fell to his face and laughed” (17:17). 2. Sarah doubted God’s promise. “Sarah laughed . . . shall I have pleasure my lord (Abraham) being old also?” (18:12). 3. Five categories of doubt (note progression). Weak faith, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test & Trial, Why God Allows Them Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,387 views

    Have you every asked the question, why must I go through test and trials as a Christian? Why does God allow trials to take place? This morning, we will uncover some reasons why God allows things to transpire in our lives. God allows test and trials becaus

    Introduction • Have you every asked the question, why must I go through test and trials as a Christian? • Why does God allow trials to take place? • This morning, we will uncover some reasons why God allows things to transpire in our lives. • God allows test and trials because He is trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Test & Trials, Why God Allows Them Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,220 views

    As we discussed last week, God will allow us to go through test and trials in order to perfect Christ’s character in us. When we are tempted, God has already determined we are able to resist the temptation. Many times we go through afflictions because we

    Introduction • As we discussed last week, God will allow us to go through test and trials in order to perfect Christ’s character in us. • When we are tempted, God has already determined we are able to resist the temptation. • Many times we go through afflictions because we are disobedient to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Doug Koehler avatar

    Temptations, Trials & Tests: God Guides Us Through All.

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,475 views

    We give credit to God for much but, we should never give credit to God for Tempting us. Rather the credit should go to God for helping us through our temptations, tests and trials.

    Temptations, Trials and Tests: Text: Genesis 22:1-18 Text: Mark 1:9-15 JOKE: I am going to lay claim to this joke because I have never heard anyone else tell it. So blame me first if you shake your head after hearing it. Here it goes: Did you know that cars existed in the days of Jesus? It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    When God Seems Distant: The Teacher Is Silent During The Test Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 12, 2024
     | 892 views

    It all goes back to the heart. Guard your heart. Keep your heart encouraged. And in prayer, always believe in your heart that God is there and will answer.

    There have been a few times in my life when I felt God’s presence depart from me. And it was for the purpose of testing me, to see what decision I’ll make without his presence strong upon me. Don’t get me wrong, God was still with me in those times. He hadn’t left me or forsaken me. But, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    One Heartbeat From Eternity? Prescription?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 24, 2015
     | 5,527 views

    We could be one heartbeat from eternity? Life is a TEST? We come to seasons of testing and we must learn to thrive and grow in those seasons. Have we defined our priority system and what we value the most?

    DID YOU FILL YOUR PRESCRIPTION? YOU COULD BE ONE HEARTBEAT FROM ETERNITY... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT SEASONS OF TESTING? How can your attitude and thinking process effect//affect how you do when tested? **TRAIN: to teach skills that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Breakthrough From Fear Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2020
     | 3,759 views

    In 1 John 4 - John gives us three actions that are to be a part of the children of God’s daily lives so they fulfill the will of God for their lives. 1st we are to Test the spirit’s, 2nd Know Love and show love, and 3rd Fear not.

    Sermon: Breakthrough from Fear! Illustration: The story from Outreach Church and the bat from the balcony! Opening Quote: “Everyone experiences fear in their life. There are big fears we are very aware of and little ones we may not even realize we have. I've learned that it's very ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Test The Spirit's-Know Love-Fear Not! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,442 views

    John gives us three actions that are to be apart of the children of God’s daily lives. Test the Spirit’s, Know Love, and Fear Not.

    1 John 4 – Test the Spirit’s! - Know Love! - Fear Not! Thesis: John gives us three actions that are to be apart of the children of God’s daily lives. Test the Spirit’s, Know Love, and Fear Not. Listen to this Chapter on the DVD, The Audio Bible and follow along in your Bible! Scripture Text: 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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