Sermons on Test God:

Hold Fast To That Which Is Good

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 17, 2020

Paul says, don’t take for granted that what you hear in a sermon is the truth—“test all things.”

(1 Th 5:12 NKJV) And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, (1 Th 5:13 NKJV) and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves. (1 Th 5:14 NKJV) Now we exhort you, brethren, warn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Good

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

God works for good for those who love Him.

GOD IS GOOD We get excited about silly things. A group of multi-million dollar athletes, who don’t know us and could care less about our loyal adoration, win a game and we go crazy. Joe Schmoe invites us to a party where people stand around screaming because the music is ear-piercing and we’re ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Imitating God.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 11, 2001

Year C Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany February 18th, 2001

Year C Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany February 18th, 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 your kindness and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Good Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 31, 2001

God is good. He always does what is right, and always acts for the good of those who follow Christ.

How many of you say grace at meals? At our house, we divide it up by days. So on Monday, I give thanks, on Tuesday, it’s my wife, and so on. That arrangement at least eliminates arguments over whose turn it is to pray, although enthusiasm for the task varies considerably. We don’t have a set ...read more

Scripture: Job 34:10-12, Psalm 100:5

Denomination: Baptist

Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by L Lee on Sep 17, 2010

Learn more about the character and attributes of God. It is difficult to please God or respond to Him appropriately if we do not know what He is like.

Sovereignty of God Why is the study of God’s sovereignty important? Accepting someone’s sovereignty is never easy. God says that He is sovereign and as a result He does things that is all right for a sovereign God to do. But we humans object. We tell God that even if He is sovereign, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian Church

Intimacy With God Series

Contributed by David Zetterberg on Feb 5, 2012

We as Christians are at our best when we are personally growing in our intimacy with God, community with insiders, and influence with outsiders. (Special thanks to North Point Community Church for the 3 Vital Relationships concept.)

Three Vital Relationships: Intimacy with God This morning I want to start a short series on a subject I have covered a half-dozen times over the past 10-12 years: Three Vital Relationships. I have covered it so often because I believe it is crucial that we fully understand how important these ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Targeting God's Will

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 30, 2010

People often ask the question - "How can I know God's will for my life?" This message addresses the key elements to understanding and discovering God's will.

Targeting God’s Will October 10, 2010 Romans 12:1-2 Sunday AM Intro: Good AM. Well here we are. It’s hard to believe this day has arrived, and my family is thrilled to be here to meet you. I want to talk to you this AM about an appropriate topic in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Running With God Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 4 in our journey through Jonah. This message explores the recommissioning of Jonah after his repentance.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #4 “God Recommissioned Jonah” “Running With God” Review Jonah teaches us both about God and ourselves. We learn about the love of God, the sovereignty of God, the forgiveness of God, the persistence of God. We learn about people; their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:26-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Believe God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 29, 2021

Faith in God is critical for our salvation and also for our walk with God. Learn from Abraham and put our faith in God's Word, His wisdom, and glorify God. Faith faces the facts with an unwavering trust in God.

Is faith in God important? Does our faith in Jesus Christ matter? Paul has been stressing to his readers that we are all justified by faith in Jesus Christ, our only way of salvation. • This was not a new, novel idea that he came up with. It was God’s plan for all men. • Paul highlighted in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is In Control

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 10, 2009

Many people seem to think that God is randomly confronted with different trials and than randomly transforms them into something good in our lives.

Matthew 4 God is in Control (4:1) 1. Jesus “was led up by the Spirit…” - God is in control here. - This was all apart of God’s plan. - God doesn’t transform trials into good. - Many people seem to think that God is randomly confronted with different trials and than randomly transforms them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering God's Will

Contributed by Kerry O'neill on Nov 26, 2010

Everyone seems to be interested in "discovering God's will for my life." These are general, practical guidelines to have others seek God for themselves to discover His will. This is the result of many pieces of counsel that I have shared in conversation

1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Arguing With God

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 14, 2009

SOME FOLKS ARGUE OVER EVERYTHING.*** MOSES ACTUALLY ARGUED WITH GOD. ?? HAVE YOU EVER ARGUED WITH GOD? BE HONEST! MOST OF US HAVE AT SOME TIME OR ANOTHER.

CBC ARGUING WITH GOD 6/14/09 TEXT: EXODUS 3: VS. 1---12 INTRODUCTION: SOME FOLKS ARGUE OVER EVERYTHING.*** MOSES ACTUALLY ARGUED WITH GOD. ?? HAVE YOU EVER ARGUED WITH GOD? BE HONEST! MOST OF US HAVE AT SOME TIME OR ANOTHER. MOSES HAD AN UNUSUAL LIFE. HIS LIFE WAS REMARKABLY ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Calibrating With God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 7, 2021

Part of serving Jesus Christ is our lifelong commitment to calibrate and recalibrate what goes on within us and what goes on in our relationship to the people in our lives. This frequent adjustment is based upon His revealed will in His Word.

Calibrating with God (Proverbs 29:20, 23-27) 1. One man: “While working as a prison guard in Prague, part of my job included a lot of walking up and down the prison corridors. I used to pass a lot of bad Czechs.” Ouch! 2. Checking account checks, different story. Some people balance their ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:20, Proverbs 29:23-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Of Promise Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 11, 2025

From Genesis to Revelation, we see God as a covenant-keeping Father whose promises are sure, steadfast, and eternal. He is the God of promise—every word He speaks is a binding declaration that will surely come to pass.

GOD OF PROMISE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Numbers 23:19 Supporting Texts: Genesis 12:1-3, Hebrews 10:23, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 4:20-21, Joshua 21:45 INTRODUCTION: God is not a man that He should lie, neither is He the son of man that He should change His mind. From Genesis to Revelation, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is There No God In Israel? Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

God still speaks. His prophets are still available. His Spirit still leads. But will we listen? Or will we, like Ahab and Ahaziah, choose voices that entertain but cannot save? Let us always remember—there IS a God in Israel.

IS THERE NO GOD IN ISRAEL? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 22:1-8, 2 Kings 1:1-3 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-7; Jeremiah 2:13; Isaiah 30:1-2; James 1:5; Psalm 20:7 INTRODUCTION: In the days of Israel’s monarchy, God made Himself available to guide, instruct, and protect His people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:1-8, 2 Kings 1:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God