Sermons on Hour Of Testing:

God's Record Of The God Fearers

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 8, 2005

Devotional encouragement from a light in a dark hour.

GOD’S RECORD OF THE GOD FEARERS Malachi 3:16 & 17a 16 They that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name. 17 And they shall be mine, saith the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What America Needs Most

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jun 11, 2011

I believe that this message is for America At This critical Hour

What America Needs Most By Gerald Van Horn Text. Psalms 85:6 “Wilt thou not revive us again; that thy people may rejoice in thee?” I want to speak to your conscience and to your heart today. I believe that this is message from God for America. There is one thing and one thing only ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thank God, I Am A Child Of God Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 2, 2021

John’s letter contains instructions, warnings, assurances and promises; however, the greatest thing he does is to affirm Christians’ uniqueness in Jesus. John writes in such a way that the confidence of God’s children is affirmed. John has highlighted several confidence builders in his letter:

We are a miracle of love! There are many things in life that cannot be explained apart from a loving creative God. One day, while walking around your beautiful, landscaped yard you observe something. First, you discover that something has been eating on some of your plants. Then you stand in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Scrutiny

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 8, 2003

Test the Spirits!

Spiritual Scrutiny 1st John 4:1 – 6 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. False teaching is a fatal disease that has spread to become an epidemic in the church. It can choke the life out of those seeking God, and can cripple believers by disillusionment and discouragement. b. A main purpose of John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If It's Not Broke, Break It!

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

The tru test of worship is a willingness to give God our very best.

Verses 1 and 2 constructs a tapestry of sorts to draw the reader into the events that were taking place in the backdrop of setting of the little house in Bethany. For if ancient Jews had hanging in their kitchens calendars, then highlighted in red would be the day of Passover. Passover to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Pain, Perseverance, And Pure Joy - James 1:2-4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 13, 2020

When James commands us to consider it pure joy when we suffer, does that mean we are to pretend we are happy when we aren’t?

James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Introduction: Perseverance Years ago ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

The Test Inside Every Blessing - 2 Samuel 8-9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 3, 2025

Mephibosheth was lame, powerless, and overlooked—yet David called him to the palace and treated him like a prince. What does this teach us about God’s favor toward you?

Receiving the Promised Blessing Responding to blessing In chapter 7 we saw a wonderful interchange between God and David over God’s promises. It starts with David wanting to build a house for God, and God says, “No, I am going to build a dynasty for you.” And He goes on to make all kinds of ...read more

“daniel: A Portrait Of Integrity” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 14, 2016

Daniel passed both the peer test and the privacy test. He was a man of integrity.

What is integrity? The dictionary defines integrity as: "the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. The state of being whole and undivided." The last part of that definition refers to that fact that the word, "integrity" comes from the same Latin root ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

“he Was Deserted By His Friends” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 27, 2015

Why did Jesus' disciples desert Him in His hour of need?

As Jesus hung on the cross, He saw the soldiers who had dismissed Him, the Romans who had tortured Him, and His own people who had rejected Him. But perhaps the response most troubling was that of His closest followers. With the exception of John, His disciples deserted Him. In His greatest hour of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Darkness

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 22, 2010

A sermon on the darkness at the cross from the 6th hour to the 9th hour (Seed thought and material adapted from The Six Miracles of Calvary by Nicholson)

Sermon for 2/21/2010 Darkness Introduction: Are you scared of the dark? I counted the # of night lights in my house- 7. Who needs 7 night lights? When I was a bachelor I didn't have any night lights. I now have arthrits in my toes because I stubbed them so much but I was saving those pennies ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Jesus Is God, Why Did He Not Know The Time Of The Hour (Matthew 24:36)? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 12, 2025

Let's explore this passage and others to understand Jesus' omniscience.

Jesus Knows Everything. The Bible teaches that Jesus is fully divine and fully human. As God, Jesus possesses all the attributes of God, including omniscience (all-knowing). However, during His time on earth, Jesus' divine attributes were sometimes veiled, leading to questions about His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36

"Count It All Joy"

Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Mar 15, 2002

No matter what you may encounter, count it all "Joy". Problems come and they go, but count it all "Joy". With Jesus, we can face the whole world, and know that we have the Victory!

Intro: James was the oldest half-brother of the Lord Jesus (Matt. 13.55). He witnessed Christ’s appearance following His resurrection (1 Cor. 15:7), and was among those who assembled together following the Ascension (Acts 1:14), He awaited the coming of the Holy Spirit. Later he became a leader ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3, James 1:1-18

Denomination: *other

Exodus 16 - I Don’t Recall Grumbling Being A Fruit Of The Holy Spirit! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 27, 2009

I like Moses response to people who grumble. "Your grumblings are not against us but against the Lord." That’s calling it like it is! Grumble for be grateful but grumbling is not one of the fruit of the Holy Spirit!

Exodus 16 - New and Fresh Every Morning! I don’t think I have ever been tested in my trust concerning food. I have always had enough. I have never been without. Julie was away recently in Sydney for a brief time and the food ran out, but all I had to do was to go to the shop and buy some more. I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith

Contributed by Bernard Jones on Jan 23, 2010

This sermon teaches us about faith that please God.

Faith But without Faith it is impossible to please God; for he that comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. Heb. 1:6 God has declared that no one can approach Him except it be through Faith. That tells ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Geuss Who's Talkin'

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jan 31, 2010

listening for only God's voice

Have you ever watched the Antiques Roadshow on PBS? This is the show were individuals are able to take antiques and have them a evaluated with are worth. One of the show’s most famous discoveries was a Seymour mahogany card table from Boston, bought at a garage sale for $25. She later sold ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist