Sermons on Test Of God:

Tested By Plans For The Future: Lesson 17

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013

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

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Baptist

“the Ultimate Test Of Faith.”

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 10, 2011

Abraham's great test of faith reveals three things about faith.

“The Ultimate Test of Faith.” Genesis 22:1-19 “Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here I am." ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:2-19

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Principles To Build And Influence Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023

Faith is learned in the crisis of a dark midnight experience when the leader is shut up to God only.

1. Faith’s Crucible Principle: Crucible-Faith is learned in the crisis of a dark midnight experience when the leader is shut up to God only, and surrenders sin and selfishness to totally depend on God and find His direction, and discover His power. a. “These trials will show that your faith is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7, James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Doer, Not Just A Hearer

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 10, 2019

A study in the book of James 1: 1 – 27

James 1: 1 – 27 Be a doer, not just a hearer 1 James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But ...read more

Scripture: James 1:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Meeting The Enemy

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jan 23, 2019

Meeting the Enemy Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 30, 2019

Meeting the Enemy Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 30, 2019 Text: Luke 3:20-23; 4:1-14 Intro: At the start of a new year…many of the trends that are growing get special attention. And one of those is the growing tragedy of identity theft. Unlike the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:20-23, Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 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

Seven Examples Of Testing (Rewritten) Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 6, 2013

This is an update version of this sermon that I had written several years ago.

Seven Examples of Testing Do you recall the story of Job - how he went through many trials and tests? He was a wealthy man with many possessions - yet in a very short time he lost most of what he had. He lost his possessions, his health was gone, and his children died. Calamity after calamity ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 22, 2020

Habakkuk is a man waiting for an answer from God. God gives him 3 instructions; however, before he receives his instructions he must get into the proper position, once in position he receives these 3 instructions: write, wait, and remember.

Faith in Uncertain Times “Faith in Action” “Part 2” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Last week I stated that I would be doing a series on the book of Habakkuk and I started out with the subject of tested faith. I said during times of tested faith: – God wants us to understand whether we have the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Apostolic

Our Commitment To God Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 23, 2008

Our cimmitment to God will be tested but it will also be greatly rewarded.

Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 10:1-15 Title: “Our Commitment To God” I. Our Commitment Will Be Challenged (1-5) • Whenever we make a commitment it doesn’t take long for that to be challenged. o It was the same say with the children of Israel and their covenant with Gibeon. Vs. 1 • Adoni-Zedek – ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Geuss Who's Talkin'

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jan 31, 2010

listening for only God's voice

Have you ever watched the Antiques Roadshow on PBS? This is the show were individuals are able to take antiques and have them a evaluated with are worth. One of the show’s most famous discoveries was a Seymour mahogany card table from Boston, bought at a garage sale for $25. She later sold ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Tested Giving? Vs Divine Timing.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 29, 2014

Untried faith is normally a weaker faith... Giving reveals the heart. God has a plan, do we trust His plan... Never forget God moves in DUE SEASON...

TESTED GIVING? AN APPOINTED TIME --- DIVINE TIMING --- DUE SEASON MIGHTY IS OUR GOD --- HE HAS EVERYTHING UNDER CONTROL --- YOU CAN TRUST HIM AND HIS PLAN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. HAVE WE EVER GAVE SOMETHING WE HOLD DEAR? GIVING ON PURPOSE? A. Years ago I was sitting ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Led Into Temptation Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 22, 2021

In our Lord’s Prayer, we beseech God not to lead us into temptation. Can he? Does he?

Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:7-15 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting God - In All Of Life Series

Contributed by Roy Newton on Oct 27, 2011

Introduction to a series based on the life of Joseph learning what it means to Trust God in all the events of life.

TRUSTING GOD … IN ALL OF LIFE "After burying Jacob, Joseph returned to Egypt with his brothers and all who had accompanied him to his father’s burial. But now that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers became fearful. “Now Joseph will show his anger and pay us back for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational