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Part 3 - Genesis 22:1-11 - When It Comes To The Crunch... Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 10, 2010

It is what happens in these intervening years before the "some time later..." that determines my destiny. It is those things appropriated and applied in the EVERYDAY that determine how I will respond to God when the crunch comes "some time later".

Part 3 - Genesis 22:1-11 - WHEN IT COMES TO THE CRUNCH... Day after day the drudgery of books had began to depress me. Don't misunderstand. I love reading books. I was working in a warehouse at the time. Two of us would work in a large cubicle to pack books into boxes according to a computer order ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4. The Test And The Type (Genesis 22:1-15) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 22, 2023

Most people have heard the story of Abraham's offering of Isaac as a sacrifice. But why is it in the Bible? Turns out, the point of the story is what the story points to.

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Genesis 22. We are going to be looking at one of the most well- known stories in the entire Old Testament. This is where God tells Abraham to take his son Isaac and offer him as a burnt offering on the mountain God will show him. We are going to read the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

You Must Not Put The Lord Your God To The Test

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 6, 2001

“Then he brought Him to Jerusalem, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, ‘if you are the Son of God throw yourself down from here…’ And Jesus answered and said to him, ‘it has been said, ‘you shall not tempt the Lord your God’” Luke 4:9-

Theme: You must not put the Lord your God to the test Text: Deut. 26:4-10; Rom. 10:8-13; Lk. 4:1-13 Today is the second Sunday in Lent and we at Covenant have been observing this holy season by meditating and reflecting on the Word of God and by prayer and fasting. It is following the example of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Deuteronomy 26:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Hurting Person's Guide To Recovery: Test All Spirits!

Contributed by Doug Koehler on May 8, 2009

This is a story about an individuals great trials and what God says to her, to us, to restore us and give us hope.

1 John 4: 1-11 (12-21) Remember: Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. One day Sara Jones woke up and felt completely lost. For weeks she was heading down a path full of sorrow, loneliness and ultimate insecurity but, up until this day she was able to hold onto some sort of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Time Of Betrayal - Can You Pass The Judas Test?

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Mar 15, 2022

We are entering a time like no other, the time of the end. This time will be characterized by wickedness, betrayal and persecution. When Judas shows up in your life, how will you respond?

• I recently came through a terrible years long betrayal • I don’t want to talk about that betrayal today, I am done talking about it. I am praying every single day for the person involved because I care about her and want her to go on and do better and be in a closer walk with the Lord. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47, Luke 22:48

Denomination: Charismatic

When God's Word Tests You

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 17, 2023

God's Word will always test you, especially in your darkest hour. Your darkest hour is conquered by your dream. A dream written down is a goal. A goal broken down into steps is a plan. A plan backed by divine action will conquer your darkest hour.

Turn to Psalm 105:17, as we talk today about when the Word of God tests you. God's Word will always test you, especially in your darkest hour. Listen closely. Your darkest hour is conquered by your dream about your future. A dream written down is a goal. A goal broken down into steps is a plan. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fully Realized Forgiveness...the Test Of Love-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 5, 2015

5 of 5. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. Realized Forgiveness is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional appreciation. But Where/How is it tested? Fully Realized Forgiveness is tested in the crucible of...

FULLY REALIZED FORGIVENESS...The TEST of LOVE-V—Luke 7:36-50 Attention: A kid who is unwittingly involved in bringing about a tragedy. The ones effected forgive her. She is Fully Forgiven, YET she is unable to function, her every thought being colored by the event. Her every decision is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Integrity Test - Genesis 42:1-43:14 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021

When you think of Joseph in the Bible, one of the key thoughts that comes to your mind or key words is integrity.

When you think of Joseph in the Bible, one of the key thoughts that comes to your mind or key words is integrity. The guy had a lot of integrity. When you think through the Bible about Joseph, he's one of those guys nothing bad is said about him. Only good things are said about him. So he just ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Condition Is Not Your Conclusion/It's Only A Test

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 16, 2007

When trials and tribulations come your way, just remember that "It’s Only A Test!"

Introduction: In life we are faced with difficult situations and challenges. At times it seems as though our situations are the final chapters of our lives. Our jobs pose problems for us or even our health may begin to fail us. It seems as though everything we’ve tried is not working. Well I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:39-44

Denomination: Baptist

Believing That Jesus Christ Is The Son Of God - Test #2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012

Is Jesus the Christ, the true Messiah, the promised Messiah of the Old Testament? Is Jesus Christ really the Savior of men, the one sent by God to save us and to give us life? If a person believes these witnesses, then he believes in God.

Here’s one for you to think about. There was a preacher who worked hard on his sermon all week and then typed it up on Saturday night. During the night, his dog got into his office and, wouldn’t you know it, chewed his sermon up. He didn’t notice it until it was time to go to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Old Time Religion Has Stood The Test Of Time

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2002

To show what great a salvation we have in Christ!

ROM.8:36-39 "THE OLD TIME RELIGION HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME" A) Paul was subject to fatal attacks daily! * He was tried with the scourge ... The rod ... * By stoning ... and in many other ways, but he was more than a conqueror! * His trials and afflictions were evidence to him that we could ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: A Tried, Tested, Triumphant Faith! - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Sep 14, 2020

Genuine faith will go through the fire of tests and trails!

Title: Joseph: A Tried, Tested, Triumphant Faith! (Part 2) IV. The PRESERVATIVE of Joseph’s life? a) GOD WAS WITH HIM b) GOD WAS PROTECTING HIM! c) God was PRESERVING HIM! i. Through the intervention of Reuben – Gen. 37:21-22. ii. Judah’s idea to sell Joseph as a slave – Gen. 37:26-26. iii. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22

Joseph: A Tried, Tested, Triumphant Faith! - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Sep 14, 2020

God approved faith is always tried, tested, and comes forth triumphantly!

Text: Hebrews 11:22 By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions concerning the burial of his bones. -NIV Title: Joseph: A Tried, Tested, Triumphant Faith! - Part 1 Intro: The tenth chapter of Hebrews introduces us to the idea ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22

Fully Realized Forgiveness...the Test Of Love-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 21, 2015

3 of 5. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. Realized Forgiveness is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional appreciation. But Where/How is it tested? Fully Realized Forgiveness is tested in the crucible of...

REALIZED FORGIVENESS...The TEST of LOVE/Trust-III—Luke 7:36-50 Attention: Thru testing, the true identity becomes conclusive. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. A forgiveness that is fully Realized is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

What Could You Do For God That He And Everybody Would Like?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 3, 2014

If you could ask God for anything in world, what would you ask, and if you got that thing, would it cause a conflict with someone else. Then ask, what you could give God that he would like you to do, that would suit you both; that then is your calling!

Word Count: 2610 This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 4th December 2012 by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: If you could ask God for anything in world, what would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Episcopal