Sermons on Standardized Tests:

Show Me You Changed

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 26, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 44: 1 – 34

Genesis 44: 1 – 34 Show me you changed 44 And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, “Fill the men’s sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put each man’s money in the mouth of his sack. 2 Also put my cup, the silver cup, in the mouth of the sack of the youngest, and his grain ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Did You Fail The Test?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 19, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 17: 1 –16

Exodus 17: 1 –16 Did you fail the test? 17 Then all the congregation of the children of Israel set out on their journey from the Wilderness of Sin, according to the commandment of the LORD, and camped in Rephidim; but there was no water for the people to drink. 2 Therefore the people contended ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

To explore the gifts of testing, patience, and joy and how they serve to mature us and deepen our relationship with Christ.

Good morning, church family. You know, as Christians, we often hear about the gifts of the Spirit, but how often do we consider the gifts of testing, patience, and joy? In a world where instant gratification is the norm, these gifts may seem like anything but. However, as we delve into James ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-16

Topics: Tests, Challenges

When Technique Eclipses Relationship-Part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 15, 2002

We incur certain liabilities when our relationship to Jesus is eclipsed by technique. Part 1 of a 3 part sermon.

WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-Part I—Revelation 2:1-7 OR Firstless Love A man who spends all his time at work—Neglecting his family in order to do it—Forgetting that his initial drive for the work is to meet his family’s need. Jesus reprimanded the Ephesian church because their first love ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Pass The Test?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

What is true faith? There is so much misinformation being offered that we need to know the Truth and then He will set us free.

Can You Pass The Test? 1 John 4:1-6 Reverend Bible was a fourth generation preacher. He was his father's son. He was a chip off the old block. While he was growing up he watched his father mount the pulpit week after week at First Church and offer his thoughts to the people. The son of a preacher ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marah - Testing In The Spiritual Pilgrimage

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

The newly-liberated people of Israel met problems in their journey to Canaan and we learn of the Reason, their Reaction, God’s Remedy and the Result.

MARAH - TESTING IN THE SPIRITUAL PILGRIMAGE If you’ve ever motored around the west of Wales you can’t have helped noticing the many chapels - sadly, many of them now closed. They have some lovely Old Testament names, recalling great events in the lives of the patriarchs and prophets - Bethel, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham's Most Important Test Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 12, 2001

Passing Life’s Challenges

ABRAHAM’S MOST IMPORTANT TEST *What was the most important test in your life? ACT? SAT? For some it would be passing the bar, getting into med school, All of us would probably agree, except for a few, that we really don’t like taking tests. God tested Abraham A fact that comes with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-22

True Love's Ultimate Test Series

Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 24, 2001

the faithfulness of Abraham in his willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac.

Have you ever had your love tested? The true love test comes when the person closest to you says “If you truly love me, you’ll…” You’ll buy me that 3-carat diamond ring. You’ll give up smoking. You’ll take me to Hawaii. You’ll pick up after yourself. You’ll spend more time with me. Some true ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Testing God Through Tithing

Contributed by Robert Grey on Oct 31, 2000

What does it mean when God asks us to test Him by tithing?

Testing God through tithing. The text of this sermon can also be found at http://www.godisfaithful.net/bible/tithing.htm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Much has been said about the importance of tithing. Little has been said about being able to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12, Psalm 95:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Acid Test Of True Salvation

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 4, 2003

A fresh look at the "new birth experience"

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Quitman MS Pastor Michael DePhillips www.forministry.com/39355PHBC “The Acid test of Salvation” Matthew 7:20-23 Want to bring to remembrance the time in the early part of the 80’s that gold prices went so high that people started bringing in their gold to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 11: Faith Tested

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 22:1 1. What were the four great trials of separation in Abraham’s life? a. Family. "Get thee out of the country, and from thy kindred" (12:1). b. Lot/Nephew. "Separate thyself from me" (13:9). c. Ishmael. "Cast out this bondwoman and her son" (21:10). d. Isaac. "Take thy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Test Of Loving My Neighbor

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004

One of the main purposes of 1 John is to help the Christian, the child of God to know that they are truly in a right relationship with God, to know that your standing is true in the Lord.

Living the Life Series: The Test of Loving My Neighbor Scripture Reference: 1 John 2:7 – 11 Introduction I agree with one pastor who stated that he had yet to meet anyone who actually likes to take tests. In fact some people have a phobia about taking tests, they freeze up as soon as the test is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Test: Is Foolishness The Better Choice? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 16, 2003

Both foolishness and wisdom fail to satisfy. Both lead us to find the answer somewhere else.

The Test: Is Foolishness the Better Choice? (Ecclesiastes 2) Note: The illustrations in this sermon were mostly borrowed from Sermon Central Intro 1. This is the 100th anniversary of powered flight! It was 100 years ago that the Wright Brothers successfully flew the first airplane at Kitty ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26, Proverbs 14:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Passion That Passes The Test Of Time

Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 8, 2002

God is looking for those who will stand the test of time.

Passion That Passes the Test of Time Just as our commitment to loving Christ is for a lifetime, so is our commitment to serving him. God is looking for those who will stand the test of time. [REV 13:10] … But do not be dismayed, for here is your opportunity for endurance and confidence. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith And Passing God's Tests Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 20, 2006

Looks at how God tests us and how we can pass them.

Introduction Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from the end of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal