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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Tests Of Eternal Life

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,017 views

    1 JOHN -- OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION (1:1-4) God Manifested His Life To be Proclaimed, Shared, & Enjoyed I.

    1 JOHN -- OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION (1:1-4) God Manifested His Life To be Proclaimed, Shared, & Enjoyed I. THE TEST OF FELLOWSHIP IS WALKING IN THE LIGHT (1:5 - 2:27) II. THE TEST OF SONSHIP IS PRACTICISING RIGHTEOUSNESS (2:28-3:23) III. THE TEST OF ABIDING IS FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AND LOVE FOR THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Test 6: Pride Test, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,531 views

    This is the final part of James’ sixth test of faith—the pride test. This third part of the pride test deals with our pocketbooks--greedy pride.

    1. The first example of greedy pride is hoarding treasures 2. The second example of greedy pride is defrauding measures 3. The third example of greedy pride is indulging pleasures A story is told about a rich man who was in the hospital on his deathbed. The doctors had only given him a short time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test 6: Pride Test, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 36,326 views

    James asks his readers where their continual desire to fight amongst themselves comes from. And his answer is surprising. Rather than point his finger at an outward cause of their strife, he tells them it is because of each of their individual selfishne

    1. What are the Prevailing Symptoms of selfish pride (4:2-5) 2. What is the Primary Source of selfish pride (4:6) 3. What are some Practical Solutions for selfish pride (4:7-12) JAMES 4:1 Two old friends were sitting on the front porch one Sunday afternoon when one of them began to confess to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test 5: The Wisdom Test, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 23,374 views

    What kind of wisdom passes the test of faith? The kind of wisdom that James describes as only coming from above.

    1. Roots of test-passing wisdom (17a) 2. Attributes of test-passing wisdom (17b) 3. Fruits of test-passing wisdom (18) JAMES 3:13 Who is a wise man? What is wisdom? It’s interesting that two people who are known for their wisdom asked that very same question. Solomon did. In Ecclesiastes 8:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test 6: Pride Test, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 47 ratings
     | 15,560 views

    The pride test is actually a three part test. We already covered the first part when we talked about selfish pride (Pride Test, Part 1). The second part of the test is about presumptive pride. That’s where our text takes us today.

    1. Presumptive pride is futile 2. Presumptive pride is arrogant 3. Presumptive pride is sinful Well, here we are, standing at the edge of a New Year. People use this time of the year for different things, don’t they? Of course, some people just use the New Year as an excuse to party. But most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test 9: Afliction Test, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,694 views

    This sermon looks at the first key to passing the affliction test--the individual key.

    1. When experiencing affliction, your first individual responsibility is to pray (13) 2. When experiencing affliction, your second individual responsibility is to call (14) A few weeks ago, our family went to see a movie called National Treasure. I won’t go into all the details with you, but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Embrace The Season Of Testing.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 24, 2024
     | 1,064 views

    You might be facing a season of testing. The testing has a purpose and promotion can follow the test. This testing is an opportunity for God to show himself strong.

    EMBRACE YOUR SEASON! CRUCIBLE, TEST, THIS IS ONLY A TEST. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Proverbs 17:3 The firing pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts. COUNT IT JOY WHEN YOU FACE TEST! *Test: trial, examination, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Acid Test Of Love!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,347 views

    There is a powerful acid test suggested in the Greek word provoked, love must keep us calm and we must trust the God of the bigger picture.

    THE ACID TEST OF LOVE? LOVE THE HARD TO LOVE PEOPLE! LOVE NEVER FAILS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TO DEFINE LOVE? A. Of all the words in the dictionary, the most poorly defined word is LOVE. B. LOVE: Deep affection, fondness. Sweetheart, beloved one, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Nature Of God And His People

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 838 views

    Series on I John.

    Title: The Nature of God and His People Scripture: I Jn. 1:5-10 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 6-9-24 Intro: Thomas Aquinas called theology the “queen of sciences.” But the study of theology—the study of God—was gradually sidelined and now finds no place in the contemporary curriculum. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Test 9: Affliction Test, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,109 views

    This sermon looks at the second key to passing the affliction test--the corporate key.

    1. Corporate confession 2. Corporate prayer I saw a sports headline a couple of weeks ago that really surprised me. It turns out that one of the freshmen for the University of Tennessee’s football team got into some trouble with the law. That’s not really the surprising part. It seems that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Broken People, Faithful God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 971 views

    This sermon explores God's compassionate character, His faithfulness as a covenant keeper, and His provision, urging us to cultivate awed adoration and obedience to His Word.

    Welcome, beloved family and friends, to this sacred gathering where hearts are mended, spirits are lifted, and souls are nurtured by the enduring truths of our Creator. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of profound wisdom, ready to immerse ourselves in the soothing waters of God's ...read more

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  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Putting The Spirits To The Test

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Sep 18, 2020
     | 1,772 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

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Testing, Trust, And Thanks Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Nov 4, 2024
     | 1,561 views

    This central part of Psalm 66 urges us to recognize God's presence in our lives in the midst of pain and prosperity and respond with personal piety.

    In the year 715 BC, Shalmanezer, the King of Assyria besieged the Northern Kingdom of Israel. For three years, his army starved the nation of Israel until finally they surrendered. In 712 BC, the northern Kingdom crumbled, Israelite citizens were marched off to a foreign land, and Assyria began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Care For His People

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 6, 2014
     | 11,076 views

    Giving is central to God's character and if we would be like Him we must learn to be givers too.

    God’s Care for His People I don’t remember how old I was, but I remember being in Bible class as a child and hearing about how the Israelite's clothes and shoes didn’t wear out during the 40 years in the wilderness. This comes from three passages in the Old Testament, only one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Promise For Testing Times Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 55 ratings
     | 46,674 views

    James closes this section on times of testing with a promise for the believers who are suffering under trial by reminding them that God rewards those who remain faithful.

    JAMES 1:12 A PROMISE FOR TESTING TIMES [Hebrews 12:1-2] Chippie THE PARAKEET never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist