Sermons on God Tests People:

Down But Never Out

Contributed by James May on Jan 31, 2010

Peter's sifting was no match for Jesus' prayer. God's plan is for His people to always overcome every trial and every test that the devil can send against us.

Down But Never Out Sunday a.m., January 31, 2010 By Pastor James May This has been a week that I will long remember. There are some things that come along in life that will tend to stretch, bend, twist and break your faith. For the Reed Family in particular, this has been one of those weeks. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Will Break Us Before He Can Use Us Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

Just Because You Are God’s Own Or Anointed Does Not Mean You Will Not Go Through Suffering & Pains. There are multiple passages in which the Bible tells us that before God can use us, He must break us. David is no exception. David will lose everything...

SERIES: DAVID - A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART: Part 7: God Will Break Us Before He Can Use Us 1. 1 Samuel 21:1-3: 1 David went to Nob, to Ahimelek the priest. Ahimelek trembled when he met him, and asked, “Why are you alone? Why is no one with you?” 2 David answered Ahimelek the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Lacking One Thing --- The Test Of Love.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 30, 2016

Love will always be tested... We must climb the mountain, on the third day the love test becomes clear. Have we ever tried to define love?

ONE THING YOU LACK...I GUESS IT IS TRUE, YOU WILL DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO... HOW WILL I DEFINE LOVE? ---- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SEEM TO NEVER SAID I LOVE YOU --- GUESS WE THOUGHT THE OTHER ONE KNEW? "The Greatest Man I Never Knew" Reba McEntire The greatest man I never knew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:20-24, Mark 22:2-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tempted, Troubled, Tested-Part 2

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 29, 2008

How Jesus overcame a troubled spirit.

TEMPTED, TROUBLED, TESTED Part 2 Mark 14:32-42 Sunday, February 17, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee We see Jesus at his second lowest point emotionally in the passage today. Mark records that Jesus was deeply distressed and troubled. Jesus had already told his disciples… John 14:1, “Do not let ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lessons Learned From The Battle Tested

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Nov 10, 2013

Learning from David about how to be successful in spiritual warefare.

Note: Based in part on a message by Pastor Brian Atwood 1. Introduction a. Today I would like to start by honoring each of our military veterans. So I would like for each of you to stand, tell us your branch of service, how long you served, and when you served. b. Next I would like to honor our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Tested Over Possessions: Lesson 14

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 5, 2013

Learning Faith from Abraham

A. INTRODUCTION: POSSESSING OUR POSSESSIONS – GENESIS 21:22-34 1. Why does God give us possessions? a. To serve Him. b. To care for our needs. c. To worship or please the Father. d. For our enjoyment. e. To make life easier. 2. When our possessions control us. a. Pride. b. We get our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

Tested Again – The Power Of Consistent Character Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

True character is not revealed in a single moment—it is proven over time.

TESTED AGAIN – THE POWER OF CONSISTENT CHARACTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 26 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 11:3, Psalm 26:1–2, Galatians 6:9, James 1:12, Hebrews 13:18 INTRODUCTION: True character is not revealed in a single moment—it is proven over time. In 1 Samuel 26, David ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Guess! Take The Test

Contributed by Royce Hendry on Dec 6, 2000

Examine yourself before the Lord’s Supper.

I Cor.11:28 & II Cor.13:5 DON’T GUESS, TAKE THE TEST INTRO: The owner of a large warehouse was concerned about his profit margin, and he decided to make an on site inspection. He saw a young man leaning up against a wall apparently not working. The owner said to him, "How much do you make per ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32, 2 Corinthians 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing People For Completing The Mission Series

Contributed by Bill Brazell on Aug 13, 2013

God works His will through people. He is in the process today of completing the Mission that Jesus began and He is doing it through people just like you. For the most part God does not use overly supernatural means

Choosing People for Completing the Mission Acts 1:12 - 26 Last week we began a series that I am calling “Completing the Mission that Jesus Began” The mission we are to complete is to seek out people who are not believers yet and lead them to faith in Christ. The Power for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Tried By Fire

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 24, 2019

Though Job had felt that his lot was unbearable, he recovers himself here and revises his outlook.

TRIED BY FIRE From "Comfort for Christians" By Arthur W. Pink Scripture: Job 23:10 "But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me I shall come forth as gold." Introduction: Though Job had felt that his lot was unbearable, he recovers himself here and ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10, Hebrews 12:2, Job 23:8, Psalm 1:6, Proverbs 14:12, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Is Strengthened Through Testing Week 4

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Feb 11, 2026

Your Faith will be strengthened through your testing.

Daniel 3:16–18 Daniel 3:3 - Then the princes, the governors, and captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, were gathered together unto the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

-A Faith That Has Not Been Tested Is A Faith That Can`t Be Trusted

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Sep 28, 2025

IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT LIFE IS LIKE AN ONION BECAUSE THE MORE YOU PEEL IT THE MORE IT WILL MAKE YOU CRY

James 1:3-4 (MSG) 3 You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. 4 So don't try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way. James 1:12 (GW) 12 Blessed are those ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3-4, James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Fully Realized Forgiveness...the Test Of Love-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 28, 2015

4 of 5. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. Realized Forgiveness is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional appreciation. But Where/How is it tested? Fully Realized Forgiveness is tested in the crucible of...

FULLY REALIZED FORGIVENESS...The TEST of LOVE-IV—Luke 7:36-50 Attention: Thru testing, one's true identity becomes conclusive. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. A forgiveness that is fully Realized is reflected in a proportional ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Temptation

Contributed by William Meakin on May 27, 2021

We all suffer temptation at some point in our earthly journey, it is a natural part of life.

Derek Charles Blasberg, an American journalist, socialite, best selling author and television personality once remarked: “Temptation is as old as time; or at least the history of temptation extends as far back as the moment Eve gave Adam that serpent’s apple. But what sets the lady apart from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:40, James 1:3, Hebrews 4:15

Abraham-The First Test Of His Faith Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 4, 2021

Abram had obeyed God and moved his household to the land of Canaan. While there, he experienced the first severe test of his new faith. How did he respond to this challenge?

Introduction: Abram had left Ur of the Chaldees and was now living in the land of Canaan. He had settled, at least for the time being, south of Bethel and Ai. The exact location is not given in the text. When a real problem came, Abram experienced his first significant test of faith. How would he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Baptist