Sermons on Marshmallow Test:

Prosperity Out Of Adversity

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

Every man or woman God used greatly was first put through a test in preparation and training for the best plan God had for them. God can bring good out of evil for the person who loves Him and seeks to do His will. Life on earth will always be filled with

Intro: Every man or woman God used greatly was first put through a test in preparation and training for the best plan God had for them. God can bring good out of evil for the person who loves Him and seeks to do His will. Life on earth will always be filled with opposite events. Let us consider ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:14

Denomination: *other

The Handwriting On The Wall Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 4, 2021

Belshazzar arrogantly tested the Lord by converting the use of the most holy vessels from God's temple into vessels for the most unholy of purposes--worshiping idols and drunken immorality. He thus discovered a recipe for spiritual disaster. Learn from him how to avoid spiritual disaster!

This morning, we have the privilege of consider the actual historical and Scriptural event that resulted in our proverbial saying, “And I saw the handwriting on the wall.” Obviously, the biblical story has made such an impression on people of our culture that 2600 hundred years later we still use ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Bible Church

Powerful Prepositions

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on May 11, 2024

How things start out can often determine if they are victorious in the end. Our final outcomes are judged not in the light of today, but in the light of eternity. Romans 11:36 shows us a three-pronged test to get us started out right and to help us see it through to the end.

According to Merriam-Webster, a preposition at its most basic form shows direction. Romans 11:36 is packed full of three powerful prepositions. Not because the words themselves hold power, but because they are providing direction to the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. It says, “For from him ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:36, James 1:17, 2 Peter 1:3

When God Shuts The Heavens To Speak To A Nation Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

1 Kings 17 shows us that in times of spiritual and economic famine, God is never without a voice or a plan. Elijah's boldness, the widow’s obedience, and God's miracles remind us that we serve a God who speaks, provides, tests, and resurrects.

WHEN GOD SHUTS THE HEAVENS TO SPEAK TO A NATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:1-24 Supporting Texts: James 5:17-18; Psalm 33:18-19; Philippians 4:19; Hebrews 11:6; Luke 4:25-26 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 17 introduces us to one of the most powerful prophets in Scripture—Elijah the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unstoppable By Storms Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025

Jesus never promised a storm-free life, but He did promise His abiding presence through every situation. Storms may test our faith, but they also reveal the authority of Christ in us. You can live an unstoppable life, even when surrounded by contrary winds.

UNSTOPPABLE BY STORMS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 4:35-41 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:2; Psalm 46:1-3; 2 Corinthians 4:8-9; Acts 27:21-25; Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of storms—unexpected trials, opposition, and shaking moments that try to stop your forward movement. These ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Standing, Even In The Midst Of Failure Series

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 16, 2004

Sermon Series helping people to look at the lives of 3 people in the Bible; Jacob, David, and Peter to see that even when all looks hopeless, God can still turn the situation around. All 3 messages build off 3 Main Points: 1. The Test 2. The Travail

We are living in tremendously challenging times as we look around and see things happening on a daily basis around the world that does not seem to “make sense”, and even as Christians we are prone to look at the “bad news” without giving much thought to the good news. The Bible makes it clear that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Standing, Even In The Midst Of Fear Series

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 16, 2004

Sermon Series helping people to look at the lives of 3 people in the Bible; Jacob, David, and Peter to see that even when all looks hopeless, God can still turn the situation around. All 3 messages build off 3 Main Points: 1. The Test 2. The Travail

For the past 2 weeks, we have been discussing the topic, ¡§How To Stand When You Do Not Understand¡¨ ¡V In Week 1, we spoke about the fact that we can stand even in the Midst of Failure as we looked at the life of Jacob who had lived as a cheater and failure most of his life until that one night ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of An Unstable Father Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 24, 2012

1) An Unstable Father is Too Permissive (Genesis 6:1), 2) An Unstable Father Loses Control (Genesis 6:2), 3) An Unstable Father Tests God’s Patience (Genesis 6:3), and 4) An Unstable Father Reaps What he Sows (Genesis 6:4)

As human society develops, as civilization becomes more and more advanced, as people enjoy the blessing of families and children and all that goes with it, life is punctuated finally by death and it’s a series of obituaries brought about by sin. From the Fall into Genesis chapter 6, is development ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-4

Denomination: Other

Continuing In Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2012

Tonight we look at yet another test, continuing in Christ. This seems to say the same thing that we talked about last time when we talked about letting the gospel remain in you. Isn’t that and continuing in Christ the same thing? Well, yes in a way, bu

A father was at the beach with his children when his four-year-old son ran up to him, grabbed his hand, and led him to the shore, where a seagull lay dead in the sand. “Daddy, what happened to him?” the son asked. “He died and went to Heaven,” the dad replied. The boy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

When Little Is Much

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 27, 2011

As we think about the trials, testing, and tasks we face, both in our church and personal lives, often we become disheartened feeling we have little to offer and what lies ahead is too great. But God will use our little in a great way if we will let Him.

When Little Is Much “Then He said, ‘To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or with what parable shall we picture it? It is like a mustard seed which, when it is sown on the ground, is smaller than all the seeds on earth; but when it is sown, it grows up and becomes greater than all herbs, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

Into The Wilderness: Tempted But Not Alone Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 8, 2025

This message is about the temptation of Jesus and how in our lives we are tempted but never alone. It helps show that the wilderness isn't about punishment but about testing and growth. It also helps us realize that when we are under attack God's word is our defense.

Into the Wilderness: Tested, but Not Alone You never really know if you’re ready until you’re tested. I remember the first Certified Volunteer Firefighter class that I ever taught. We spent months training … running drills, studying techniques, learning how to handle the heat and smoke, how to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Press

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 25, 2025

Someone is going through right now and you are in a place where you are struggling with uncertainty, doubt, indecisiveness, and confusion. Your faith is being tested, your strength is being drained, your joy has been taken, you are trying to be strong, but you don’t know what to do!

PRESS By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I want to encourage someone today. Someone is going through right now and you are in a place where you are struggling with uncertainty, doubt, indecisiveness, and confusion. Your faith is being tested, your strength is being drained, your joy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Apostolic

The Restoration Of Israel – Jeremiah – Part 4 – Chapter 31 (Part A) – Israel: Loved With Everlasting Love Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 10, 2025

The promise of Israel’s restoration, but the basis of it is everlasting love, for without it, God would have done away with Israel long ago, but His love is from generation to generation. His kindness to the nation has drawn them in love into His tenderness and great glory.

THE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL – JEREMIAH – PART 4 – Chapter 31 (Part A) – ISRAEL: LOVED WITH EVERLASTING LOVE CHAPTER 31. We come to the most important chapter in Jeremiah for restoration and as this is larger than the others, (33 is also). I will break it into sections and deal with them one by ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:1-6, Hosea 2:23, Matthew 24:16-21, Jeremiah 31:7-9, Jeremiah 31:10-14, Isaiah 60:5, Psalm 34:5, Hosea 11:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Magnify God-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 8, 2025

4 of 6. David was a recipient of YHWH-God’s protection(deliverance/rescue), & so David magnified Him. God’s people magnify God. But, When or How do I/you/we truly magnify God? To Magnify God In Your Life, God must be...

To MAGNIFY GOD-IV—Psalm 34:5(:1-10) [VBS Theme—‘Magnified’—Psalm 34:3] Attention: Subway Violinist Experiment: This is a true story. In Washington DC, at a Metro Subway Station, during the morning rush hour, on a cold January morning in 2007, a man with a violin played six Bach pieces for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:5, Psalm 34:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Course

Contributed by Bret Bone on Nov 6, 2012

I wonder how each of us would score if there were a test available that could reveal … how devoted we were as a Christian… You see, on the surface most of the time it appears that things are going well & display that we’re doing a pretty good job of b

I wonder how each of us would score if there were a test available that could reveal … how devoted we were as a Christian… You see, on the surface most of the time it appears that things are going well & display that we’re doing a pretty good job of being a Christian. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5