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  • Fred Sigle avatar

    The Test Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024
     | 1,305 views

    This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

    GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION THE TEST OF FAITH ILLUSTRATION: An Irishman, was taking a trip to the Holy Land, and when he got to the Sea of Galilee, he was appalled when he found it would cost $50.00 an hour to RENT a BOAT to go out on the WATER. “Hoot mon,” he said with a deep ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Testing Praise

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 28, 2011
     | 7,310 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

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Simple Tests? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,135 views

    WE LOOK AT 15 AREAS OF TESTING THAT WE FACE.

    LET US LOOK AT TESTING! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: James says Count it all JOY when you have many tests. Exodus 16:4 Then said the Lord unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go and gather a certain rate every day, THAT I MAY PROVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Test Of Obedience

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 11, 2015
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,270 views

    The rhythms of deliverance, discontentment, provision, testing, disobedience, & deliverance; and daily bread, daily work, Sabbath, & commemoration.

    A TEST OF OBEDIENCE. Exodus 16:2-4; Exodus 16:9-15. In this passage, we join the children of Israel just six weeks into their wilderness journey. The ten plagues, the first Passover, the deliverance out of Egypt, and the parting of the Red Sea all lay behind them. Yet now, here in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Test

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 10, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,339 views

    Are you truely saved? Here is a test to measure how your doing.

    A man went to his doctor for a checkup. The doctor did a very thorough examination and then asked the nurse to send the man’s wife into his office. The doctor said, “I have some very bad news, your husband is very sick. The good news is that there is hope. If you will take him home, cook him ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    The Social Test Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,477 views

    How do you know if you are a Christian? Well, John lays out three tests and one of them confronts our social lives. We are called to love our neighbor as ourselves...and we have a great teacher.

    We’re going to continue in our conversation this week looking at 1 John and more specifically, answering the question, “How do you know if you are a Christian?” Two week ago we started looking at how John answers this question and commented that in his letter, John puts out three tests or guides ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Tested Faith Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 5, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,961 views

    Faith produces worth & approval in those who undergo severe afflictions, adversity & trials. Faithfulness in suffering produces character & virtue, & ultimately it produces a better resurrection

    HEBREWS 11:35-40 A TESTED FAITH [LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES] [Romans 8:35-38] Many have been the triumphs faith has obtained against incredible odds and many have been the times when the faithful suffered because they chose to remain faithful. This section deals with many unknown men and women who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Test Of Obedience

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
     | 7,160 views

    THE TEST OF OBEDIENCE

    1 Samuel 15:1-23 THE TEST OF OBEDIENCE The Amalekites were a wandering tribe descended from Esau’s grandson Amalek They roamed throughout the territory which was later settled by the people of Israel. Throughout the Old Testament the Amalekites were bitter enemies of the Israelies. I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dan Morrison avatar

    The Grace Test Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,215 views

    How do you operate as a Christian, law filled or grace filled? Take the test!

    The grace test message for May 6 2001 THE GRACE TEST All of us as believers operate in one or two ways when we encounter the circumstances of life. We will either respond from a grace filled heart or a law filled heart. In short you and I are either a grace filled or law filled Christian. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Social Test Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 29, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,304 views

    First John 2:7-11 gives us another visible, objective evidence that someone's profession of faith to be a Christian is credible.

    Scripture John wrote his three letters to oppose the false teaching that was creeping into the churches for which he was responsible. This false teaching was an early form of Gnosticism. The false teachers were claiming that they had a knowledge of God. The word “gnostic” comes from the Greek word ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ryan Johnson avatar

    Passing The Test

    Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 15,844 views

    Message on Endurance and Love.

    Passing the Test Adapted from John Ortberg’s message Intro: Read Matt 15:21-28 How many of you think Jesus seems a little rude here? Be honest. Boy are you in trouble. Let me explain what’s going on in this passage. Among other things, Jesus is the greatest teacher to ever lived. I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Test Yourselves Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 4, 2025
     | 467 views

    If you want to experience harmony and joy in your relationships, get ready, get real, get right, then get along.

    Several years ago, Ken Westphall, in Leadership Journal, a publication for ministry leaders, talked about the most frequent phrases in ministry that become preludes to a fast farewell. They include the following: I think I've earned the right to say this. In ancient Israel, the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Lorraine Greeff avatar

    Tested Positive

    Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Aug 2, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,719 views

    we live in a negative orientated world, situations or circumstances lead to us being either positive or negative, you are the first person that decides.

    TESTED POSITIVE Make no mistake, we live in a negative orientated world, situations or circumstances lead to us being either positive or negative, you are the first person that decides, choices that you make will open up the door of your mind to the devil, and you must make an inner choice, this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Test: Remember

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 12, 2020
     | 3,417 views

    Life is full of seasons of testing. We must remember this test may be a great opportunity. Some lessons must be caught more than than are taught. Your rejection does not have to impede you.

    TEST: REMEMBER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( I do this as a series.) The lady went to the prison to visit her husband. He was so tired. He could hardly hold up his head he was so tired. His hands were blistered and sore. The prisoner’s back and arms were so hurting. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Test Of Authenticy

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,398 views

    Jesus helps his listeners to identify faithful shepherds of His Word and how they can know they are true sheep of His pasture.

    Easter 4 A A Test of Authenticity John 10:1-10 04/21/02 You wouldn’t think it would be all that difficult. Loading a computer program onto your computer these days is usually as simple as placing the CD in the computer and following the simple instructions on the screen. But this is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran