Sermons about God Tests People

Will All Good People Be Saved? Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 4, 2015

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To establish that all good people will be saved only due to their faith and obedience to God. Cornelius’ religious piety and righteousness did not save him. He had to hear, believe, and obey the gospel of Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Cornelius’ Character 2. Cornelius’ Commendation 3. Cornelius’ Conversion Remarks. Introductory Remarks. 1. In this gathering, we will discuss the theme: “Will all good people be saved?” It is not our purpose to deny anyone entrance into the kingdom of God. However, God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48, Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Is Believing What God Said Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016

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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

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

One Heartbeat From Eternity? Prescription?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 24, 2015

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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

Scripture: Psalm 90:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is Joseph Smith A Prophet Of God? Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 19, 2013

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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

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Ramon Muniz on Oct 7, 2002

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Jesus called himself "The Good Shepherd." This message looks at proving that Only Jesus fills this role. He is "good" because He is God. He is the Shepherd, not just a shepherd.

“THE GOOD SHEPERD” Over the past 6 weeks we have looked at the “I AM” statements of Christ. We have explored significant lessons Jesus gave as He made these descriptive statements about himself. “I AM” - He clearly used it to identify himself as God “I AM the way, the truth & the life” – In ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Tilling Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 4, 2006

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How is the soil of your heart? Are you ready to receive what God has to say? Learn what true repentance means and doesn’t mean in the ministry of John the Baptist.

Let me say first of all that I am not the gardener in our family - that’s my wife. I am the assistant gardener. But I have learned a thing or two over the years. One is that without adequate soil preparation your garden will not grow plants, it will simply grow seedlings that will be eaten by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

One Chosen Out Of The People

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 30, 2020

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Of David, and of Christ.

ONE CHOSEN OUT OF THE PEOPLE. Psalm 89:1-4; Psalm 89:19-26. The Psalmist Ethan twice applauds the LORD’s mercy and faithfulness (Psalm 89:1-2). This reassurance is rooted in the LORD’s covenant promise to David (Psalm 89:3). The “seed” whose throne is “for ever” (Psalm 89:4) ultimately ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-4, Psalm 89:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 16, 2005

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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

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anna: A Life In Three Verses

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007

based on 15 ratings

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What it means to be redeemed - what means to have a purpose. Like Anna, we too are insignificant until we have been redeemed – and have become something special in the eyes of God.

Title: Anna: A Life in Three Verses Text: Luke 2:36-38 FCF: Like Anna, we too are insignificant until we have been redeemed – and have become something special in the eyes of God. Intro: <<READ Luke 2:36 – 38>> If you were to go down to Charlottesville and start poking around in some family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Council At Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 25, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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At the first Council of teh Church, held in Jerusalem it was affirmed that the preaching of the gospel brings freedom because the gospel is all about the grace of God, the freely given forgiveness won by Christ on the cross.

What are we on about as a Church? How do we decide what’s central to our life together? What is there that we must have if we’re to be a truly Christian Church? What are the guiding principles that govern our life together? They’re the sorts of questions that arise out of today’s passage from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Anglican

Breakthrough From Fear Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2020

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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

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, 2 Chronicles 20:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring People - The Tithe

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

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The Biblical tithe is a prescription for the restoration of people.

Tithing is not the art of raising money, it is the art of people raising! 1. READ verse 7 “you have not followed My prescriptions” 2. Malachi 3 was not just another approach to raise money... 3. IT WAS A BIBLICAL PRINCIPLE TO RAISE AND RESTORE PEOPLE!!!! 4. The priests were corrupt & the people ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Some People Miss The Point?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

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Reasons why some people miss the main point of God’s truth

Are You Missing the Point? (Acts 14:7-20) 1. Have you ever wondered why certain people miss the point in many sermons? So many people misunderstand the essence of God’s message for a number of reasons. When the crowds saw how the Lord had used Paul to heal the man of Lycaonia, they cried, “The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:7-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just One Of The Good Old Boys

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 28, 2006

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There are many great unsung hero’s of faith in the Bible. Men and women who worked in the shadow of great men of God and made there ministry possible. BARNABAS is truly one of the great unsung heros of faith.

JUST ONE OF THE GOOD OLD BOYS Acts 11:22-26 Act 11:19 Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. Act 11:20 And some of them were men of Cyprus and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

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While examining the word that came to John "Prepare the way of the Lord" this sermon discusses the life-giving influence that occurs when God sends His word and discusses what it means to prepare the way of the Lord.

Prepare the Way of the Lord Luke 3:1-18[1] 1-2-05 The action in our text this morning begins with a powerful Hebrew statement. Luke 3:2 “...the word of the Lord came to John...” When God wants to strike a holy match and set His people on fire, that is the match He uses—“the word of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

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