Sermons on Manna Test:

Handling Life's Tests Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 19, 2014

When you face a crisis, don't depend on your own strength; depend on the Lord. "Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation."

A recent (2013) Super Bowl ad, featuring the Mercedes Benz CLA, packs a powerful message. Take a look (show Mercedes Benz 2013 Super Bowl commercial). The ad starts with a thirty-something man sitting in a cafe. As the waitress serves him a cup of coffee, the man looks out the window and sees two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-42

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Two Types Of Testing" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 15, 2015

God has a purpose and so does satan when we face trials in life.

1. Testing from God - vs. 12 A. The nature of it - It is a call to faithfulness. B. The purpose of it - God's purpose is always to bless. 1) We will develop Godly character in this life. 2) We will receive a reward in the next life. 2. Testing from Satan - vs. 13-15 A. The nature of it - It ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Test Of All!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 12, 2015

THE GREATEST TEST OF ALL (Akedah - The Binding of Isaac) - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Abraham's Trial (vs 1-2) (2). Abrahams Obedience (vs 3-10) (3). Abraham’s Deliverer (vs 11-14) (4). Abraham’s Sign. SERMONBODY: Ill: • A young man was studying ornithology (the study of birds]; • And had a tough professor. • When he came for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus And His Tests

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 25, 2015

Our job is to involve Jesus in any problems we are facing and to count on his presence and power. Jesus is present and ready to help in any situation of need. All we have to do is come to him in faith.

Have you ever had to prepare a meal for a large group of people with little or no advance notice? When you prepared that meal, did you ever stop to wonder how you would do it, especially if you realized that you did not have enough food and you did not have the time or money to go to the grocery ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Road Tests For Freedom Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015

First Corinthians chapters 8-10 give us 3 road tests to use so we don't misuse our freedoms. Love is better than knowledge. Rewards are more important than our rights. And Obedience is better than over-confidence.

Road Tests for Freedom (1 Corinthians 8-10) INTRODUCTION: We’re in a series called Road Trip with Paul and today we’re looking at a part of a letter Paul wrote to the church at Corinth. Paul had spent about a year and a half in Corinth, establishing a church in that thriving Port ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teaching To The Test... And Beyond

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 10, 2015

Ultimately, it is not only what you know... it is what you do with what you know.

20151108 23rd Sunday after Pentecost B Title: Teaching to the Test... and Beyond Text: Mark 12:28-34 (Matthew 22:37-40 and Luke 10:25-28) Thesis: Ultimately, it is not only what you know… it’s what you do with what you know. Introduction Video Clip: “How NOT to Love ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Test Your Hearing

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 18, 2013

It is important to "Hear" God clearly. Eli, Israel, and Saul did not. Samuel, the great judge and prophet did.

1. Hearing Test A former artillery soldier was worried about his wife's hearing. So, during his annual physical exam he asked his doctor what to do. The doctor gave him some simple instructions. He said, "Talk to your wife in a normal voice, first at a distance and then closer. Pay special ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Take A Test

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Nov 25, 2013

Is your faith in Jesus.. • or the church? or your profession of faith • or some prayer you prayed? • or in the good things you think you have done?

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church November 10th 2013 1 John 1:4; 5:13 LET'S TAKE A TEST Intro: The early church had been birthed in power • Grew like wildfire/Lord truly blessed/fledgling church. • However, it wasn't many days until heresy began to creep into the church. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Tested And Proved. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 6, 2016

If you have come today, and you know there is a God! Great! If you have come today and you know that God is the only God! Wonderful! But I want you to leave today and know that He is your God!

God would use Abraham and thru Abraham all the world would be blessed The Jews trace back their origin, their history to Abraham, they refer to him as Father Abraham! Not only do they trace their beginning to Abraham, but also their relationship to God. Because often times in God’s word does God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Enemy Is Left As A Test Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 30, 2018

Because Israel persisted in disobedience, God decided to allow the nations to remain in the land as the means to chastise His people, and to test Israel and to train succeeding generations for war.

Chapter 11 Enemy Is Left as a Test [Judges 2.20–3.4] Scripture 20 And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel; and he said, Because that this people hath transgressed my covenant which I commanded their fathers, and have not hearkened unto my voice; 21 I also will not henceforth ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Plumb-Line Test.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 3, 2018

Aligning ourselves with God, as opposed to going against His Word.

THE PLUMB-LINE TEST. Amos 7:7-17. When I was at High School, we were building a garage. We were taught how to mix mortar, lay bricks, and to check everything was lined up straight with a plumb-line. The work had been begun by those of the Year above mine: but in mid-January 1968 ‘Hurricane ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-17, Amos 7:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passing The Tests Of Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 15, 2017

Pass the tests of life when you rejoice in the trial, remain through the trial, and request wisdom from the trial.

Three old men were at the doctor for a memory test. The doctor said to the first old man, "What is one plus one?" "Two hundred seventy-four," he replied. The doctor said to the second man, "It's your turn. What is one plus one?" "Tuesday," replied the second man. The doctor said to the third ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Tests Of Life And Light Series

Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 31, 2016

This is the final message in a series of three on 1 John. this message examines the tests we need to apply to our life in Christ. Redemption and regeneration are essentially bound to sanctification. We are called to discipleship and to faith in Christ

The Tests of Life and Light 1 John 2:1-28 Introduction As seen from the previous two sermons Christians are called not only to redemption but to life in the light. It is a walk. It is the idea of journey that I would like to take up. Becoming a Christian is a call to discipleship – there ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting God To The Test

Contributed by Robert Webb on Apr 25, 2016

Put God to the test, He is ready and through His word He encourages us to. If we reap what we sow lets be sowers.

Today we want to talk about Putting God to the test! Turn with me to Malachi 3:6-7 (NIV) 6 “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed. 7 Ever since the time of your ancestors you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept them. Return to me, and I ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Test Of Divine Sonship

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 1, 2019

Are people seeing God in you?

THE TEST OF DIVINE SONSHIP 1ST John 4: 7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 9 In this was manifested the love of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist