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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Passing The Test Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,213 views

    In order to pass the test of faith we have to trust God completely

    Passing the Test of Faith Text: Gen. 22:1-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: A small boy came home from school and went straight to his room to pray. His mother had never seen her son do this, so she listened outside his door. She heard him praying softly and then saying, "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo", ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Greer avatar

    Abrams Second Test: A Famine In The Land Series

    Contributed by Michael Greer on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,880 views

    The problems with getting out of Gods will and plan.

    Series: Gods First Patriarch Second Test: A Famine In The land Genesis 12:10-20 (Sunday Feb 2, 2003) Intro: I found an Illustration, which asked, “How you can tell when it’s going to be a rotten day:” You wake up face down on the pavement. You call Suicide Prevention ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dave Martin avatar

    Great Blessing Brings Great Testing

    Contributed by Dave Martin on May 17, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,905 views

    Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea and they went into the Desert of Shur. For three days they traveled in the desert without finding water.

    Pastor Dave Martin ~ Cross Creek Community Church ~ May 15, 2005   Great Blessing brings Great Testing! Part 1   Many Examples is seen in God’s Word... · Jesus’ Baptism > Tested in the wilderness (Mt 4) · David conquered enemies > Fell to Bathsheba (2Sam 8 & 11) · Elijah ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    A Smooth Sea Never Made A Skilled Sailor.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 25, 2020
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    These trials or test, this virus, these riots are taking a toll on us.

    Sermon Title: A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor. Scripture Text: John 16:33 As we consider all these trials or test, this virus, and these riots that are taking a toll on us. Let us push God to the forefront of our lives. John 16:33 (NLT) 33 I have told you all this so that you may have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Howard avatar

    God's Purpose For Us

    Contributed by John Howard on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,209 views

    What purpose is there for me here? What does God want from me?

    Ephesians 5:1-21 The Purpose of God I was asked recently the question we all ask ourselves at one time or another - Why am I here? - What purpose is there for me here? - Now the person who asked me this is a Christian - And after confirming the importance of his decision to accept Christ as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    God Is Near Us Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 29, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,293 views

    God has good cause to be angry with us, but, because of his grace, he is not.

    Dr. Richard Cutter was my Greek professor at Baylor. One day, during class, he was lecturing along, and I was having a hard time keeping up. I glanced over at the notes of the student sitting next to me, hoping to get from him something that I had missed. That’s okay, isn’t it? I mean, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Tests For Selective Service

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 22, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,889 views

    How does God Choose Men and Women for Service? This message examines that subject.

    TESTS FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE Judges 7:1-8 INTRO: It is revealing to study God’s method of selecting the soldiers to follow Gideon. First, God changed the hearts of people. It is evident that the masses were intent on killing Gideon (Judg. 6:30). Yet, when the spirit of the Lord came upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Immanuel - God Is With Us Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,018 views

    The name Immanuel means “God is with us.” It is one of the most precious and familiar names of the Savior. It brings comfort and hope and reminds us that God has not forsaken you. This sermon examines the historical setting behind this name.

    The name Immanuel means “God is with us.” It is one of the most precious and familiar names of the Savior. It is a name that brings comfort and hope. It reminds us that God has not forsaken you. We might be surprised that this name for the Savior was an obscure reminder from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Hans Krause avatar

    God-Breathed And Useful

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
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     | 6,910 views

    What is the Bible? And what to do with it? This sermon dives into the question of divine inspiration and the dual divine-human character of the Holy Scripture. God's word is alive and active, and it continues to speak to us personally whenever we open the Bible and our hearts.

    [This sermon was preached on 1 July 2018, Apostles' Sunday / 3rd yea, ELCF Lectionary] What is the Bible? And what to do with it? These are the two questions that the Apostle Paul is trying to answer in 2 Timothy 3:14–17. These were very relevant and very critical questions in the church that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Gaston avatar

    God Has To Bruise You, To Use You

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,124 views

    Why do Christians suffer? For us to be a tried & tested people; to help us be sympathetic to others; to show the lost how Jesus makes a difference. God lets us suffer, then receive comfort, so that we can give His comfort to others.

    GOD HAS TO BRUISE YOU, TO USE YOU 2 Cor. 1:3-7 INTRODUCTION A. WHY HAS THIS HAPPENED TO ME? 1. M. Night Shyamalan's film “Unbreakable” begins with a train wreck. Everyone on board is killed—over a hundred people—except for one. David Dunn not only survives the wreck, he walks away without a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rex Johnson avatar

    "His Test, My Results"

    Contributed by Rex Johnson on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,065 views

    The final test of Abraham’s faith with a burt offering sacrifice of his son Isaac.

    “His Test, My Results” Genesis 22: 1-18 Past History: Abraham was 75 yrs. Old when God told him to go & claim the land he was promising to him, the land of Canaan. God instructed him that he was going to make Abraham a great nation, he would bless him, he would make his name be great, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Immanuel - God With Us Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,553 views

    A study of chapter of chapter 7 verses 1 through 25

    Isaiah 7: 1 – 25 Immanuel – God With Us 1 Now it came to pass in the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, king of Judah, that Rezin king of Syria and Pekah the son of Remaliah, king of Israel, went up to Jerusalem to make war against it, but could not prevail against it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Magnanimous Test? Magnanimous Faith!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,495 views

    Sometimes we must go through here --- to get to there? Let’s us accept the test with a purpose and then grow and develop and release God.

    MAGNANIMOUS TEST? MAGNANIMOUS FAITH! FISHED ALL NIGHT AND TAKEN NOTHING? ATTITUDES CAN MAKE OR BREAK GOD’S PEOPLE --- NEVERTHELESS AT THY WORD! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com MAGNANIMOUS: Requiring great courageous spirit. Generous, bountiful, liberal Readily willing to share ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Pyle avatar

    Best If Used By

    Contributed by Scott Pyle on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,709 views

    Be used of God before it is too late.

    Best If Used By Ecclesiastes 11:9 Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment. Two many people are like ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    A Message For Us

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 61 ratings
     | 15,338 views

    A message for believers & seekers alike, regarding how Jesus stands at the door and knocks. The seeker should feel drawn towards Jesus, and the beliver might feel a little ashamed at how we treat Jesus.

    Please turn to REVELATION 3:14-22. This is our main text for this message. ‘To the angel of the church in Laodicea, write: ‘These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were ...read more

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