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  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    God Confirms Faith Through Tests

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Mar 4, 2018
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    God test people to confirm their faith in Him

    It is affirmed in Hebrew 11:6 that without faith we cannot please God. Throughout the scriptures, God had always tested people in order to confirm that indeed they have faith in Him. Usually those who passed the tests learnt endurance (James 1:3) and were rewarded. What does the bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tested By Broken Relationship Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017
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    Escape from spiritual failure

    A. ESCAPE FROM SPIRITUAL FAILURE 1. You have to leave your place of trouble. “Abram went up from Egypt” (Gen. 13:1). 2. Remove your loved ones from trouble. “His wife . . . and Lot with him” (13:1). 3. Get by yourself. “Into” the Negev (desert) (13:1, NLT). God usually puts people into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested By The Sins Of Others Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017
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    The courage of faith

    A. THE CONSEQUENCES OF WAR: GEN. 14:1-16 “Four kings from the Euphrates valley invaded Palestine and won a battle against three kings there. The kings in Palestine had paid taxes to the four kings for 12 years. When they quit paying taxes the four kings invaded them. Not only did they destroy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested Concerning Fruit Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017
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    There is always another test.

    A. THERE IS ALWAYS ANOTHER TEST: GEN. 15:1-22 1. Scared. Abram had just defeated an army of four kingdoms. He might be afraid of a counterattack. “Do not be afraid, Abram, for I will protect you, and your reward will be great” (Gen. 15:1, NLT). 2. The Monday syndrome. We are vulnerable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested With Provision Of Money Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017
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    Tempted by Satan to failure.

    A. THE INEVITABILITY OF TESTS 1. We are tempted by satan to failure. 2. We are tested by God to demonstrate strength. Abraham tested by God: 11:26-12:3 – tested by obedience to God’s call 12:4-9 – tested by provision of God in the land 12:1-18 – tested by broken relationship (with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested By The Fruit Of The Flesh Lesson 9 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017
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    What is the fruit of the flesh?

    A. WHAT IS THE FRUIT OF THE FLESH? 1. Avoid the lust of the flesh. “Love not the world . . . for all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, the pride of life” (1 John 2:15-16). 2. Flesh can mean the requirements of air, food, water, exercise, etc. 3. Flesh here ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested By Old Habits Lesson 12 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017
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    Breaking old habits

    A. INTRODUCTION: BREAKING OLD HABITS 1. Why is it hard to teach old dogs new tricks? Because old dogs go back to old habits. “As a pig returns to it squalor” (2 Peter 2:22, ELT). Why Old Habits? • Recessive memory • Reinforces our values and attitudes • The old way worked • We don’t want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested By Family Squabbles Lesson 13 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017
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    What to do when you fuss

    A. INTRODUCTION: THE PROBLEM – GENESIS 21:1-21 1. Sarah was protective of “my son” (v. 10) Isaac. 2. Abraham struck up for the son causing the problem calling him “his son” (v. 11). 3. The older brother Ishmael (age 17) was “scoffing” (v. 9, NKJV). The word means taunting which carries ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested With His Priority Lesson 15 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017
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    What is your most precious thing in life?

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 22:1-19 1. What is your most precious thing in life? a. A person. b. A talent. c. A thing. d. An action. 2. God wants us to yield everything to Him. “Give yourself to God; let your body be a living and holy sacrifice to God” (Rom. 12:1, ELT). “Give yourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested By Plans For The Future Lesson 17 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
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    How God works in small details

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 24:1-67 1. Why is this story included in scriptures? Abraham sends his servant back to his family in Mesopotamia to find a bride for his son Isaac. The story includes incidents how God worked in small details for the servant to find Rebekah and return her to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons Learned From The Battle Tested

    Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Nov 10, 2013
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    Learning from David about how to be successful in spiritual warefare.

    Note: Based in part on a message by Pastor Brian Atwood 1. Introduction a. Today I would like to start by honoring each of our military veterans. So I would like for each of you to stand, tell us your branch of service, how long you served, and when you served. b. Next I would like to honor our ...read more

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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Lacking One Thing --- The Test Of Love.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,718 views

    Love will always be tested... We must climb the mountain, on the third day the love test becomes clear. Have we ever tried to define love?

    ONE THING YOU LACK...I GUESS IT IS TRUE, YOU WILL DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO... HOW WILL I DEFINE LOVE? ---- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SEEM TO NEVER SAID I LOVE YOU --- GUESS WE THOUGHT THE OTHER ONE KNEW? "The Greatest Man I Never Knew" Reba McEntire The greatest man I never knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Tested With His Priority: Lesson 15

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013
     | 421 views

    We are tested by the value we put to our priorities

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 22:1-19 1. What is your most precious thing in life? a. A person. b. A talent. c. A thing. d. An action. 2. God wants us to yield everything to Him. “Give yourself to God; let your body be a living and holy sacrifice to God” (Rom. 12:1, ELT). “Give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested By Plans For The Future: Lesson 17

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013
     | 512 views

    God tests us by our belief in salvation

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 24:1-67 1. Why is this story included in scriptures? Abraham sends his servant back to his family in Mesopotamia to find a bride for his son Isaac. The story includes incidents how God worked in small details for the servant to find Rebekah and return her to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested By Old Habits: Lesson 12

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 5, 2013
     | 876 views

    Learning Faith from Abraham

    A. INTRODUCTION: BREAKING OLD HABITS 1. Why is it hard to teach old dogs new tricks? Because old dogs go back to old habits. “As a pig returns to it squalor” (2 Peter 2:22, ELT). Why Old Habits? • Recessive memory • Reinforces our values and attitudes • The old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist