Sermons on Test For Repentance:

Putting It To The Test Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 15, 2007

We must put to the test what we hear to determine if it is from God.

Putting It To The Test Text: 1 Jn. 4:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: As the Union Pacific Railroad was being constructed, an elaborate trestle bridge was built across a large canyon in the West. Wanting to test the bridge, the builder loaded a train with enough extra cars and equipment to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Tested By Water

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Aug 27, 2014

How does our leadership affect those who follow us? What can we learn from David about leadership?

Sermon By Pr. Paddick Van Zyl Aug 2014 Tested by Water Intro: A lecturer, when explaining stress management to a class, raised a glass of water and asked, "how heavy is this glass of water?" Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g. The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tested In The Wilderness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 6, 2018

What lessons can we learn from Jesus as He was tested in the wilderness? We see that the power of memorized word will help us from stumbling.

Tested in the wilderness Luke 4:1-13 Introduction This morning we will look at the wilderness experience of our Lord Jesus Christ just before He went to the cross for each one of us. We will see the ways that He fought off temptation to do what He knew God the father would be pleased with. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Testing, Testing, 1-2-3 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

How do we "test the spirits", and what does that say about our identity as God’s people?

Testing, Testing, 1-2-3: 1 John 4:1-6 The People Of God: Studies in 1 John November 6, 2005 Intro: It is good to be back after a couple of weeks vacation, and I really mean that! We had a good time away as a family, enjoyed our trip, and created some great memories. It was good timing for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Testing, Testing, 1 2 3 Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 31, 2022

We all face a test in one form or another. Our walk with the Lord might just determine the severity of that test.

The Sin Test: 1 John 3:4-7 (6) • Committing a sin and remaining in sin are two separate issues. • Some believe that committing a sin is the only way to sin. • James 4:17 – therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin • Jesus came to take away the sins of the world, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-7, 1 John 3:11-14, 1 John 4:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

3 Tests

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 8, 2016

3 tests: 1) Doctrinal 2) Moral 3) Social (Bible study on 1 John; adapted from Ivan E Mesa on Academia.edu; he gathered much of this from Robert Law and Christopher D. Bass in their books on 1 John)

HoHum: Next time you’re in an airport notice the difference between passengers who have confirmed tickets and those on standby. Those who have confirmed tickets are relaxed and confident. Those on standby hang around the ticket counter, they pace and pace and pace…all because of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Test Of Faith Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION THE TEST OF FAITH ILLUSTRATION: An Irishman, was taking a trip to the Holy Land, and when he got to the Sea of Galilee, he was appalled when he found it would cost $50.00 an hour to RENT a BOAT to go out on the WATER. “Hoot mon,” he said with a deep ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Passing The Test Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

It was an awful ordeal Joseph put them through, but it was worth it, for Joseph learned that people can change. God knows this and that is why He is long suffering and puts up with people for a long time.

Children often obey the Bible even before they know there is a Bible. Paul said in I Thess. 5:21, "Test everything, hold on to the good." Babies are testing everything by putting everything in their mouth, and as they get older they begin to test adults. Our little granddaughter Kelly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:1-16

The Doctrinal Test Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 18, 2021

First John 2:18-27 warns us about false teachers.

Scripture In the First Letter of John, the Apostle John writes to believers in churches around the ancient city of Ephesus. False teaching has entered their churches through false teachers. These false teachers claimed that they had a relationship with God. John’s letter addresses this crisis by ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discipleship Tested

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008

The difference from walking behind Him (coming to church) and walking with Him (living out your life for Him.

Do any of you have some of those words that you just cannot stand? You know the words, usually words used by kids, that just rub you the wrong way; for example, “righteous dude,” psychedelic, totally awesome, and one of my personal favorites wicked. Why would you want to call anything good and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walk In Repentance Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 5, 2003

The parable of the Pharisee and tax collector teaches us that repentance humbly confesses our unworthiness and trusts in God’s verdict that he justifies and forgives us because of the payment Jesus made in our place

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts this evening is recorded in Luke 18:9-14 To some who were confident of there own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: “Two men ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Confession And Repentance

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 8, 2001

Daniel’s prayer is a great example of how WE should pray and ask for forgiveness

CONFESSION AND REPENTANCE DANIEL 9:1-19 INTRODUCTION Daniel was a godly man who realized that his nation had sinned greatly against God. He prayed to “make it right with God.” He prayed to confess the sins that brought curses on the Israelite people. He prayed to confess the sin that separated ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Repent Now

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 10, 2001

Year C. Third Sunday in Lent Luke 13:1-9 March 18, 2001

Year C. Third Sunday in Lent Luke 13: 1-9 March 18, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father, thank you for all of the examples ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Song Of Repentance Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

God calls every person to Himself through the grace found only through repentance

Song of Repentance Psalm 51 September 7, 1997 Evening Service Introduction I. The Snowflake’s Dirty Heart: The crystal formations of snowflakes are beautiful, they have many different shapes and sizes, all are different but have one common thread, dirty hearts, the center is a formation of dirt, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

The Nature Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 17, 2002

Repentance is the key to the Christian faith, but how do we know if we’ve done it? Jonah 3 teaches us what real repentance looks like

Jonah 3 The nature of repentance On the day of Pentecost, after the Spirit comes, the disciples are shaken by the sound of a rushing wind, tongues of fire appear on their heads, they head out on to the street praising God and speaking in tongues. Peter explains to the crowds what is happening. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: *other