Sermons on Purpose Of Testing:

A Bent Road

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jul 1, 2020

The path of life may not be exactly as you had intended it. But it is as God has planned it.

A BENT ROAD "17 Then it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, “Lest perhaps the people change their minds when they see war, and return to Egypt.” 18 So God led the people ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Created (Trinity)

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 15, 2008

Today, be reminded that you and I have been created Imageo Dei; in the very image of the perfect and triune God who created! Amen.

The God Who Created, Genesis 1:1-2:4a Introduction Does one duty ever take the precedence over another? It is the old question over which the rabbis disputed. “Which is the first and greatest commandment?” The question was, after all, a legitimate one. Even among unmistakable obligations there ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

An Account Of The Things Fulfilled Among Us Series

Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on May 22, 2025

To Theophilus from Luke

Introduction We have four gospels about Jesus. Among them, the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, which have similar contents, are called the Synoptic Gospels, and the Gospel of John is called the Fourth Gospel. There are many explanations for why there are four gospels about the life and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Does God Allow Suffering? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

God’s plan for your happiness includes a design for even your distress.

This evening, I want to speak with you on this topic, “Why Does God Allow Suffering?” It’s important different religions answer this question in vary different ways. N. S. R. K. Ravi was born in 1953 in India into a family of wealth as they were in the second-highest caste, lower only than the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

I Came To Do The Father's Will Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009

A look at why Jesus came to earth in His own words

SERIES: WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT WHY HE CAME “I CAME TO DO THE FATHER’S WILL” JOHN 6:37-40 INTRODUCTION Today we finish our Christmas series. It’s not been the typical Christmas series where we look at the traditional scenes about Jesus’ birth – Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Table-Waiting 101 Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 21, 2008

The purpose and role of deacons.

INTRO>John Seamands tells the story of a German soldier who was wounded and ordered to go to a military hospital for treatment. When he arrived, he saw two doors. One was marked, “For the slightly wounded,” and the other was labeled, “For the seriously wounded.” He entered through the first door ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Trials And Temptations

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

God tested the Israelites in the desert to know what was in their hearts, and tested Abraham’s faith by asking him to sacrifice Isaac. God allows external hardships or difficult situations produce good qualities in us.

Opening illustration: Illustrate the difference between Temptation and Trial. Introduction: In the New Testament, the same Greek word (peirazo) is used for trial, test, and temptation. The basic meaning of peirazo is to test something to determine its response, value, or character. When peirazo is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Traveling Without A Map Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 20, 2004

All of us are familiar with the ’where’ test. “Where should I live, work, worship, invest? Where should I send the kids to school?" (Part 1 "Passing Life’s Tests")

Passing Life’s Tests Hebrews 11:8-19 PART 1 “Traveling Without a Map” The ‘Where’ Test (Hebrews 11:8) Central thought: A real believer follows God’s leading without knowing where. Co-ordinated reading: James 1:2-3 and 12 INTRODUCTION When airlines train their pilots they first test them in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: *other

By This We Know

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 10, 2002

The "litmus test" of our knowledge of Christ is obedience to His commands.

By This We Know TCF Sermon 9/17/00 Turn with me to 1 John, chapter 2 - this will be our primary text this morning. Beginning with verse 3, “We know that we have come to know Him if we obey His commands. The man who says I know Him but does not do what He commands is a liar and the truth is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6, Deuteronomy 30:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Got The Power

Contributed by Laura Leblanc on Jan 6, 2003

This sermon is designed to encourage people who are being tested and tempted.

This morning I want to speak to you about a very familiar person in the Bible, Job. Most people think about patience and suffering when they hear the name Job. Today I want you to clear your mind and think about the conversation that took place in heaven. The conversation between God and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Need Encouragement

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Aside: Believers Need Encouragement As They Apply These Tests of Fellowship 1.

Aside: Believers Need Encouragement As They Apply These Tests of Fellowship 1. The Fundamental Blessings of Salvation Should Encourage All Believers a. The Joy of Forgiveness of Sins b. The Privilege of Knowing the Father 2. The Proven Experience of Trusting the Unchanging God Should Encourage ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Loving God Is Obeying God Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008

Part 8. The test for our love of God is our obedience.

As we conclude our series “Knowing and Experiencing God,” it has been my prayer that each and every one of us would experience God and the work of his Holy Spirit in our life in a very real, personal, and powerful way. We would move into a closer relationship with our loving heavenly Father. A ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Methodist

Places Where Christians Stand-Continued

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 30, 2006

places where Christians stand in any battle or test in life

Intro: the other day I saw an ad for a certain multi vitamin that stated that it contained 100% of every essential vitamin your body needs. Over the years I see the Word of God, the promises of God, as the multi-vitamin for your Spiritual man, it contains everything you need for eternal life. Two ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You The Real Deal?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Mar 28, 2006

This is a sermon dealing with the test to see if you really are a Christian or not.

Am I the Real Deal? The other day I went to the bank and cashed a check for $ 100.00. I received 5 crisp new $ 20 dollar bills. Then I met my good friend Tony for lunch at Rally’s. When I went to pay for my food, the casher told me that my new $ 20 was a counterfeit. She took her special pen and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:25-26

Denomination: *other

You Want What?!?

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Jun 27, 2005

Abraham offers his son, Isaac, as a test of his faith

You want What?!? Genesis 22:1-14 Context: Today’s story is recorded in Genesis – the book of beginnings, of firsts. It records the beginning of world, the first man and woman, the first temptation, the first sin, the first offerings, the first sacrifice. And the first Hebrew, Abraham. So where ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist