Sermons on God Tests People:

God Wants Holiness In His People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage believers to live holy lives through the power of Jesus Christ, as guided by the teachings in Hebrews Chapter 12.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to be diving into a passage from the book of Hebrews – Chapter 12. What a rich and enlightening book it is! It speaks directly to us, reminding us that Jesus is the source of our faith, God wants holiness in his people, and that we should be ...read more

Topics: Jesus, Faith, Holiness

Setting The People Free

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

God’s Heart for Lost People

READ: Exodus 3:7-10 [Have entire chapter read earlier]. It would serve us well, by way of introduction this morning, to just quickly recap Israel’s history from the end of Genesis (chapter 50), to this point in Exodus chapter 3. You’ll remember, I’m sure, the story of how Joseph was sold into ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

# 26 ~ Forty C ~ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 1, 2012

Israel wondered in the Wilderness for FORTY years because of their seemingly everlasting complaining and God finally reach the point that He was going to severely chasten His chosen people, He was at one point about to kill the entire congregation and the

# 26 ~ FORTY -3 ~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 4-28-12 Today we’ll continue talking about the number FORTY. FORTY stands for; TRIALS, PROBATION AND TESTINGS ~ the number FORTY is found 189 times in our KJ Bible. Last time we pointed out that Israel wondered ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:18

Denomination: Baptist

For Thou Hast Found Favor With God

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 10, 2001

This messages examines why it was said of Mary,"For thou hast found favor with God."

"For thou hast found favor with God" Text: Luke 1:26-38 Introduction: -As we remember our mothers on this first mother’s day of the new century. -I want us to go back 2,000 years and look at one of the greatest mother’s of all time. -I am speaking about Mary, the mother of Jesus. -We see in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Uses Imperfections - Introduction Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

We learn victory is possible when God gives weak people strength to succeed.

A. IMPERFECT PEOPLE? 1. Positive: we learn victory is possible when God gives weak people strength to succeed. 2. Negative: we learn what not to do. TEN IMPERFECT PEOPLE ? Jacob: A liar and trickster changed by a dream ? Noah: After walking with God got drunk ? Peter: A granite rock who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, 2 Corinthians 4:4, 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost: The Response Of The People Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 16, 2016

A sermon examining how the people responded to the awesome sights and amazing sounds that occured on the day of Pentecost.

PENTECOST: THE RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE Acts 2:5-13 (Antioch Baptist Church – Wednesday May 14th, 2025) When we last assembled we began to study the arrival of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. We examined the suddenness of the Spirit’s arrival, the sights & sounds that accompanied ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

The #1 Reason People Miss Heaven Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching message on Romans 9:30-10:21

Romans Series # 44 June 26, 2002 Title: The #1 Reason People Miss Heaven Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently at the end of Chapter 9 of Romans as we continue with message #44 of our verse-by-verse ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People Who Have Never Heard Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

The first of five messages on the reliability of Christianity.

A Ready Defense – People Who Have Never Heard February 20, 2005 1 Peter 3:15 Intro: Several years ago a Peanuts comic strip had Linus and Charlie Brown in engaged in a serious conversation about God. Linus says, “I have a theological question. When you die and go to heaven, are you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Good People Suffer? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

Why do bad things happen to good people? Suffering gets our attention and reminds us that we cannot make it without God.

Why Do Good People Suffer? Luke 13:1-9 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Today, I want to speak to you on “Why Do Good People Suffer?” I’ve preached on suffering before. In fact, one lady wrote me a note reading, “Pastor, I never knew what suffering was until I heard you preach. Now I know.” Some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Life Goes Bad Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Nov 1, 2018

Faith and trust do not come from understanding.They come from an awareness of God’s character.

I. INTRODUCTION 1. There are many mysteries in life: things that we cannot comprehend no matter how hard we try. Many of these mysteries lead to questions about God and his ways, particularly when he does not make sense?at least to our level of understanding. A. Perhaps the most often asked of ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1, Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Other

"testing The Teachers"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 20, 2024

This is from a series on I John

Title: “Testing Teachers” Scripture: I John 4:1-6 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 7-21-24 Intro: The last weekend of September, Carol and I are planning on going to my high school reunion in my hometown of Marion, IN. While there I hope to see many of my old buddies. While there I am sure ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Delusional People

Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 8, 2004

Perhaps we are witnessing a singular moment in history. With the ascent of America as the unchallenged super power, some dubious preconceived misconceptions have ascended also.

"For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness." 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 [NIV] Perhaps we are witnessing a singular moment in history. With the ascent of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom People

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 27, 2007

Outlines the characteristics of kingdom people as seen in Luke

Characteristics of The Kingdom People. (As seen in the Gospel of Luke) Luke the writer of this gospel uses a unique feature in his gospel. He uses pericopes in explaining, laying out, introducing to Theophilus the Gospel of Christ, having “…carefully investigated everything from the beginning…” in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tested By Intercession :lesson 11

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 5, 2013

Learning Faith from Abraham

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 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In The Midst Of Trials Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2022

I find joy in my trials when I embrace them as God’s instruments for good.

NOTES: • This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist