Sermons on How God Test Our Faith:

Put God To The Test Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 30, 2007

The ist in a series of sermons on guidelines to living a more abundant life that God wants us to live. Put God to the test by tithing and observing the benefits of the practice.

Today I am talking about a subject that people don’t like to hear about—I’ll say that up front. Preachers don’t like to talk about tithing and money because we don’t like people’s eyes glazing over or people getting fidgety or you start flip through the hymn book or something. Church members ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Methodist

Gods Favor, "Tried, Tested, True!"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 21, 2012

What an exciting time to be alive, if you let Him, He will make everyday more exciting than the day before! He wants us to awake with great expectations every morning, with Him in the center meeting and exceeding those expectations! What a better time th

Gods Favor, tried, tested, true! Ephesians 2:4–-7 NKJ “But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us...raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Mar 29, 2008

HOW GOOD GOD REALLY IS AND HOW LITTLE WE TAKE NOTICE OF IT.

GOD IS FAITHFUL 1 COR 10:12-14 INTRO: EVER THINK OF HOW FAITHFUL GOD IS? 1: FAITHFULNESS OF GOD A) 1 COR 10:1-4 B) THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL IN THE WILDERNESS C) THE MANY WORKS AND WONDERS HE DID RIGHT BEFORE THEIR EYES POINT: THE CLOUD BY DAY AND THE PILLAR OF FIRE BY NIGHT THE SEA PARTING THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-14

Denomination: Other

God's Power, Not Ours

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000

A devotion for growing believers

“AND GOD WAS PERFORMING EXTRAORDINARY MIRACLES BY THE HANDS OF PAUL, 12 SO THAT HANDKERCHIEFS OR APRONS WERE EVEN CARRIED FROM HIS BODY TO THE SICK, AND THE DISEASES LEFT THEM AND THE EVIL SPIRITS WENT OUT. 13 BUT ALSO SOME OF THE JEWISH EXORCISTS, WHO WENT FROM PLACE TO PLACE, ATTEMPTED TO ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-17

Denomination: Orthodox

Zechariah’s Tests God’s Promises Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 8, 2024

Do we rejoice at God’s provision even in when we don’t feel like it? Do we seek to know Jesus and share Him with those around us? John prepared the way for Jesus, who came to redeem all of creation - what will we do to show Him to others? This is our mission during Advent!

2024 Christmas Series – Part 2 Sermon 2 – Zechariah’s tests God’s promises Luke 1:5-25, 57-66, and 67-80 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! This morning, we continue our series on Advent -- Might ask, “What is Advent?” Comes from Latin word, “Adventus” -- In its original form it means ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:57-66, Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Faith Through Trials And Tests Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 29, 2025

This message is a reminder that faith is not just believing when things go well, but holding on to God even when everything around us seems to fall apart. Faith is the bridge that carries us from testing to testimony, from tears to triumph, and from brokenness to breakthrough.

LIVING IN FAITH THROUGH TRIALS AND TESTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:2-4 Supporting Texts: 1 Peter 1:6-7, Romans 5:3-5, Hebrews 11:17-19, Job 23:10, 2 Corinthians 4:17 INTRODUCTION: Life as a believer is not exempt from difficulties. Trials and tests are part of the Christian ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Be Used By God

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 26, 2002

Learn about your life’s mission and then do it!

(Power Point presentation and audience outline available for $10 Contribution to my church’s worship fund and to cover shipping) "Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! It is amazing to think about. Your workmanship is marvelous... You were there while I was being formed... You saw me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14-16, Job 10:8, Job 10:8-10

Denomination: Methodist

Sharing Your Faith: 101 Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Feb 22, 2002

Any questions about sharing our faith is answered by the Master faith sharer in His interaction with the Woman at the well

JVP Emphasis: Sharing Your Faith: 101. John 4:1-27-38 I. Make yourself aware of your opportunities to share. (v. 4-7) A. First, making two points about “opportunity.” 1. “I would share more, I just don’t see the opportunities.” a. Opportunities are there if we can just make ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Fast Tracks Of Faith - Prayer

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 15, 2003

This is the third message in a series on understanding and doing the will of God. Teh third essential tool for accomplishings God’s will is genuine prayer.

Trans: For a closer walk with Thee ¡V we need a closer talk with Him. Define: Prayer is the natural response to a Spirit-led life. It is the breath of the child of God. Just as breathing is a natural response for a child from birth, so too, is prayer a natural response for someone who is born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham: The Father Of Our Faith

Contributed by Brian Deida on Apr 26, 2004

How can Abraham be the father of our Christian faith? This exegetical report goes indepth on how.

Abraham: The Father of our Faith? An in depth analysis of Romans 4:3 Is it faith or the law? NT 402SN Prof. Bryan McIntosh Baptist College of Florida Report Due on the 28th of May, 2004. As stated in Syllabus for Completion of Course Submitted by Brian A. Deida Table of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Rj Davis on May 9, 2012

Habakkuk's faith in God is put to the test as he tries to uncover exactly what God is up to.

If you have ever been on a rollercoaster then you’ve experienced the excitement, the thrill, the exhilaration of the ride. Or maybe for some of you, you’ve had that nauseating, upsetting feeling. On a rollercoaster there are ups and downs, twist and turns, loops and fast speeds. But for ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Measure Our Love For The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 13, 2020

If we love Jesus... 1. We should store God's Word in our hearts. 2. We should stand on God's Word. 3. We should start living by God's Word. 4. We should help spread God's Word.

How to Measure Our Love for the Lord The Gospel of John John 14:15-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall Prepared February 13, 2020 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 14 as we continue to focus on the night before Jesus died on the cross for our sins. This is one of 6 chapters in John's Gospel ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Of Our Mothers

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010

A Mother’s Day sermon focusing on three model mothers from God’s word.

Faith of Our Mothers 051307AM Text: Selected texts Introduction Ill: History of Mothers Day. In the United States Mother’s Day was first suggested in 1872 by Julia Ward Howe (who wrote the words to the Battle hymn of the Republic) as a day dedicated to peace. Ms. Howe would hold organized Mother’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:3-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Never Crossed His Mind Again

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Jul 15, 2024

Although Jesus was and is fully God, He was and is fully man. He can feel what we feel because, as the Word says, He was “…in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin” (Heb. 4:15). We are going to look at how His faith was tested, but He did not sin – not even one time.

IT NEVER CROSSED HIS MIND AGAIN TEXT: HEBREWS 12:1-3 INTRODUCTION: We are told to “consider” Jesus, Who “endured the cross” and despised “the shame.” He endured the shame because of, “the joy that was set before Him.” He is the beginner and finisher of our faith. He walked the way of faith first ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Moral Test Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 22, 2021

First John 2:3-6 gives us objective evidence that someone's profession of faith is credible.

Scripture In his First Letter, John wrote to oppose the false teaching by setting down biblical principles of fellowship with God. He showed how genuine fellowship with God is identified by three different tests. First is the moral test, which is the test of obedience. Second is the social test, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed