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  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    The Test Of Power And Authority

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 24, 2014
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    Many times, we get hurt and we wanted to take revenge. But God reminds us through the story of Joseph that we have been placed by God in that position of authority for a greater purpose and that we must always manifest a humble heart.

    THE TEST OF POWER AND AUTHORITY Last week, we talked about the promotion of Joseph to the second highest in command of Egypt. He had been lifted up from the dark dungeon of despair to the palace of great responsibility, authority and power. It was a long process of waiting patiently and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Putting The Spirits To The Test

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Sep 18, 2020
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    We are all fighting a spiritual battle, and deceivers are on the front line. To overcome, we must put on the full armor of God and follow the path to the Way and the Truth.

    Are you ignoring the spiritual battle taking place all around us? Many people are "and no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light" (2 Corinthians 11:14, NIV). So, all the lies and deception become commonplace, just another part of life in this present age. Allow me ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Faith Test: Trials Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 19, 2011
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    Why should we "count it all joy" when we experience trials?

    [You can receive free sermons each week by email if you contact jonrmcleod@gmail.com. You can also follow Jonathan's blog at blog.fhfbc.org.] AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF JAMES James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Greatest Test Of All!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 12, 2015
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    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

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Terry Hovey avatar

    The Testing Of Your Faith

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jun 14, 2025
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    Here I am! You know that’s something all of us need to learn, isn’t it? When the Lord calls, we immediately say, “Here I am.” That’s the language of obedience, “Here I am.”

    On May 29, 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary planted the British flag on the top of Mount Everest. He and his Sherpa guide, Tenzing Norgay were the first to conquer that mountain, and in doing so, they had climbed to the very top of the world because there is no mountain higher than Everest. Higher in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Tests Of Eternal Life

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 1,815 views

    1 JOHN -- OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION (1:1-4) God Manifested His Life To be Proclaimed, Shared, & Enjoyed I.

    1 JOHN -- OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION (1:1-4) God Manifested His Life To be Proclaimed, Shared, & Enjoyed I. THE TEST OF FELLOWSHIP IS WALKING IN THE LIGHT (1:5 - 2:27) II. THE TEST OF SONSHIP IS PRACTICISING RIGHTEOUSNESS (2:28-3:23) III. THE TEST OF ABIDING IS FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AND LOVE FOR THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Abraham's Final Test Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 1, 2013
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    God asked Abraham to sacrifice it all. Would he?

    Show the video “What defines you?” In the video we just watched this statement was made. “What you love most will define who you are, what you become, and what you do with your life.” Paul is quoted in the video as declaring, “I once thought these things were ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Tim Parsons avatar

    The Test Of Love {discrimination}

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 24, 2006
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     | 4,335 views

    This sermon deals with a test of our Love for other in the way of discrimination, and what we can learn from it.

    THE TEST OF LOVE {DISCRIMINATION} James 2:1-13 Lets read our Text 1 My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. 2 For if there come unto your assembly a man with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Three Tests For Salvation Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 3, 2002
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     | 33,528 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Testing Our Faith Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 25, 2008
     | 4,453 views

    When we have tough times in our lives, are we being tested, or is this a trial? What’s the difference?

    January 13, 2008 – Testing our Faith We’re going to start a new series on the book of James today. Great topics are covered in this book: Trials & Temptations, Faith & Deeds, Taming the Tongue, Wisdom, Submission, Knowing the Future, Patience, and Prayer. We start in chapter one, where James, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Carver avatar

    Putting God To The Test

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 121 ratings
     | 21,119 views

    This sermon seriously deals with actually putting your faith into practice at God insistence or encouragement.

    Scripture: Malachi 3:1 – 10 Title: “Putting God To The Test” Introduction: There are some very interesting verses of Scripture located at different places in the Bible. In Malachi in the Scripture we have just read in verse 10, “Prove Me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Passing The Servant's Test

    Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 5, 2004
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    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Putting Faith To The Test

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 3, 2016
     | 9,494 views

    Are you willing to go where God sends you and speak and act in his name? It all boils down to a matter of trust.

    Have you ever had an occasion where you thought that your faith was being tested, especially in unusual circumstances? If so, you’re not alone. Sometimes God uses unusual circumstances to test a person’s faith. For example, in 1 Kings 17:8-24 he told Elijah to go to an unlikely ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Esther: Courage Tested Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 15,889 views

    Will you answer God’s call to live courageously?

    Esther 3:1-15 Courage Tested Woodlawn Baptist Church July 18, 2004 Introduction Over the course of the past several months, as I have been studying the Scriptures, I have seen over and over the providential hand of God at work. We have been watching God at work in Genesis, leading and guiding, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Wooley avatar

    Christmas Iq Test

    Contributed by Mark Wooley on Dec 17, 2019
     | 2,829 views

    This will be interesting to see how much the world has entered our minds of this very important day.

    THE CHRISTMAS IQ TEST 12-15-19 1. When did God plan Jesus to come to the earth? A. Genesis 1:1 B. Before Genesis 1:1 C. Genesis 1:15 D. Isaiah 7:14 E. After Adam and Eve sinned F. None of the Above 2. Joseph was originally from… A. Bethlehem B. Nazareth C. Hebron D. Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist