Sermons on Marshmallow Test:

White Glove Test

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 10, 2006

5 reasons you may not "feel" spotlessly forgiven by God - even when you are.

I. ISAIAH 1:1-9 ISRAEL HAD A PROBLEM A. Sin & Separation 1. (v. 3) Relationship I have w/ my dog Taser, better than some have w/God a. what is the intensity of my relationship w/God b. excitement in it – passion in it? c. a son woke up Sunday morning – “Mom, I don’t want to go to church. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Will We Pass The Test?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006

There will be an evaluation of our lives when we stand before God. Will we pass the test? I hope so.

WILL WE PASS THE TEST? TEST-A basis for evaluation or judgment: A basis for evaluation or judgment: James 1:12 12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Faith Test - Abraham

Contributed by Doug Stringer on May 15, 2005

A faith that cannot be tested, cannot be trusted. This is a sermon on Abraham & Isaac.

A Faith Test – Abraham & Isaac Gen. 22:1-14 Introduction 1. A faith that cannot be tested, cannot be trusted.  Write that down … don’t trust your faith until you have first allowed God to test it. 2. ILL.: watching a documentary the other night of a guy building an airplane. Once he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith And Reasons For Testing Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 13, 2006

Why did God test Abraham’s faith and why does he test ours?

Introduction You know it’s going to be a bad day when... ...your twin sister forgets your birthday. ...you wake up face down on the pavement. ...you put your bra on backwards and it fits better. ...you call the Samaritans and they put you on hold. ...your birthday cake collapses from the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Final Tests Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 19, 2005

Paul finishes 2 Corinthians with 3 tests. The test for leaders (Apostles, in this case). The test for all christians and the test for the church. This sermon applies those tests.

Three final tests. 2 Cor 12:11-13:14. WBC 17 July 05 pm We’re at the end of our series, now - Paul has been having to justify himself… defend his ministry - But he does so by humbling himself! o While all the other ’super-apostles’ spend all the time promoting themselves. I have to say- humility ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Tested And Triumphant Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 15

FAITH TESTED AND TRIUMPHANT Here we have the :- Matthew 15 v. 21 - 28 - Syro-phoenican woman, v. 29 - 39 -and the feeding of the multitudes. see the woman’s problem here:- Note 1. Her dilemna v. 22 "my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil" (a) Here was a problem (fairly common) her daughter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-39

Denomination: Holiness

Three Tests For Salvation Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 3, 2002

4th in First John Series

THREE TESTS FOR SALVATION 1 John 2:3-11 INTRO: One of the main purposes of the book of 1 John is that you and I might come to know that we are truly children of God. To know that we are born again. The Bible plainly teaches that it is possible for a Christian to really and actually know he is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Servant's Test

Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 5, 2004

Aren’t you glad that we don’t have to take tests in order to get into heaven? We just need the grace of God who sent Jesus so that we could have eternal life. That’s the good news. But here on earth, as Christians, we have tests in life. . .

Passing the Servant’s Test, James 1:2-4 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, June 15, 2003 Introduction [Illustration - Joke] A young man had just gotten his driver’s permit and inquired of his father, an evangelist, if they could discuss the use of the car. His father took him to the study ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Preserve Us In Testing" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

God enables us to persevere through trials and testings.

"Preserve us in Testing" Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts An Army buddy of mine sent me a postcard that read, "I can resist anything but temptation." Some people don’t need to ask "Lead me not into temptation"--they can find it on their own! I don’t want ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4, James 1:2-16

Denomination: Congregational

The True Test Of Forgiveness

Contributed by David Hutton on Jul 16, 2002

When you have the "right" to do wrong, will you still do right?

Introduction It’s one thing to succumb to force and be made to be righteous. Children are (or should be) made to obey and behave. They should understand the serious repercussions of not! Because of their knowledge of what will happen if they don’t, they do! The law catches a criminal, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Will You Pass The Test?

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 17, 2003

There are all kinds of reasons for giving tests or taking examinations. The main reason is to collect data or to make an assessment on what is or isn’t known. The Bible is not excluded from the practice of examinations.

Will You Pass The Test? 2 Corinthians 13.5 – 7 July 20, 2001 KJV - 5. Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? 6. But I trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates. 7. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Test Of Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004

John’s epistle has reminded us to exercise love (1 John 2:7–11)—the right kind of love. Now it warns us that there is a wrong kind of love, a love that God hates. This is love for what the Bible calls “the world.”

The Test of Spiritual Maturity Scripture Reference: 1 John 2:12 – 17 Introduction A group of first-graders had just completed a tour of a hospital, and the nurse who had directed them was asking for questions. Immediately a hand went up. “How come the people who work here are always washing their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First The Test Then The Miracle

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002

Revision Of An Earlier Sermon which deals with faith coming through trials and testing by looking at the prophet Elisha.

First The Test, Then The Miracle 7/04/2002 2 Kings 6:24-33 Matthew 14:22-34 There are a lot of people who want to see God do a miracle, but very few are volunteering to be in the circumstances which requires a miracle to take place. Many of us would like to walk on water, but don’t ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34, 2 Kings 6:24-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Test Of Christian Profession

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005

Are you really a Christian?

"Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers." This is the first of two prayers in the book of Ephesians. Paul begins his prayer for the Ephesian Christians with PRAISE and end ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Being Tested

Contributed by Don Schultz on Sep 29, 2004

Every paycheck is a test from God. Are you passing for failing the test?

Luke 16:1-13 YOU ARE BEING TESTED You are being tested. Did you realize that? Sometimes psychologists will put a child into a room. They will surround the child with playmates, give the child toys, and then stand behind the two-way-mirror and watch. The psychologists will stand there with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran