Sermons on Test The Spirits:

Fully Realized Forgiveness...the Test Of Love-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 9, 2015

1 of 5. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. Fully Realized is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional appreciation. But Where/How is it tested? Realized Forgiveness is tested in the crucible of...

FULLY REALIZED FORGIVENESS...The TEST of LOVE/Trust-I— Luke 7:36-50 Attention: In chemistry classes, we were sometimes required to grind up & heat a substance in a crucible—a small heat resistant ceramic bowl with a pestle. The substance we were given was unknown to us. We were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do You Ask? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 29, 2003

Neither conservatives nor liberals are really interested in learning; all want their opinions confirmed. Jesus teaches us how to deal with both by asking questions to test the argumentative spirit, to test honesty, and to get people to listen to their ow

Some folks want their religion to confirm everything they’ve already committed to, but other folks want, or say they want, a religion that will challenge to change. And there isn’t much common ground between these two types. Or is there? Some folks want their religion to confirm everything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit: Self Control Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 1, 2009

How does the Spirit grow self-control in us?

The Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control Galatians 5:22-23 Advent conspiracy video during offering – Susan shares after During coffee – show marshmallow video. Advent – entering into the time of lack of control! Galatians 5:22-3 The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: *other

Integrity Test - Genesis 42:1-43:14 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021

When you think of Joseph in the Bible, one of the key thoughts that comes to your mind or key words is integrity.

When you think of Joseph in the Bible, one of the key thoughts that comes to your mind or key words is integrity. The guy had a lot of integrity. When you think through the Bible about Joseph, he's one of those guys nothing bad is said about him. Only good things are said about him. So he just ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Passing With Flying Colors Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 16, 2010

In this sermon, we see that not only Joseph, but his brothers, pass the tests with flying colors. The thing that made the biggest difference in Joseph's life was his attitude.

Introduction: A. How many of you liked taking tests in school? Not many of us, I’m sure! B. The story is told of a football coach who walked into the locker room before a game, looked over to his star player and said, “I'm not supposed to let you play since you failed math, but we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 3 - Genesis 22:1-11 - When It Comes To The Crunch... Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 10, 2010

It is what happens in these intervening years before the "some time later..." that determines my destiny. It is those things appropriated and applied in the EVERYDAY that determine how I will respond to God when the crunch comes "some time later".

Part 3 - Genesis 22:1-11 - WHEN IT COMES TO THE CRUNCH... Day after day the drudgery of books had began to depress me. Don't misunderstand. I love reading books. I was working in a warehouse at the time. Two of us would work in a large cubicle to pack books into boxes according to a computer order ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us Stronger" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013

This message looks at God's toolbox to find the tools that God uses to craft us into a more mature believer.

The Road to Spiritual Maturity “What Doesn’t kill us makes us Stronger” James 1:1-12 Let’s begin this morning with a few brief facts we need to know about the book of James. 1. It was written sometime prior to AD 62. 2. It was written by James, the brother of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Withheld

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 12, 2015

In our relentless pursuit of what is expedient for us, we have run the other way from God, but in Christ God has run to us and for us, and he has provided the Lamb for the sacrifice that will reclaim us for God.

Have you ever felt that God was asking you do the impossible, that what he was asking of you might be more than you could give? more than you could bear to give? Someone at work gets the promotion you were applying for – hoping for – and you know you are better qualified for the job. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Growing Up Is Hard To Do Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 13, 2015

An introduction to James that challenges us to grow up in our walk of faith.

Growing Up is Hard to Do James 1:1 The history books paint Hernando Cortez as a ruthless explorer. He conquered the Aztecs, Mexico and Cuba. On February 10, 1519 he said this; “We are on a crusade. We are marching as Christians into a land of infidels.” We start today a sermon ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Looking For Heroes! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 25, 2009

We are tested by God so that we will mature in God, be complete, and not lack anything, so that we can be heroes!

God is looking for heroes! The world is looking for heroes! A few years ago, there was a story of a church in one of the communist countries. That church, secretly hiding from their atheist government, was one day visited by soldiers armed with machine guns. The soldiers asked everyone who will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Story Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 25, 2012

God reveals who He is through the story of our life

Title: The Story of Joseph Introduction This week in our E100 Bible reading challenge we read the story of Joseph. The lesson of the story of Joseph is this:God reveals who He is through the stories of our lives. The story of Joseph is the story of God. History is His Story. Through the story of ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Surviving Trials

Contributed by Larry Benton on Jun 20, 2022

Some people thing that when we accept Jesus as Lord, all our problems will be over and we are in for smooth sailing. But that is simply not the case. We will still at times have trials, problems and difficulties. But God's love and his word can bring us through any trial with victory!

SURVIVING TRIALS Some people thing that when we accept Jesus as Lord, all our problems will be over and we are in for smooth sailing. But that is simply not the case. We will still at times have trials, problems and difficulties. We will see this morning what God’s word has to say about our trials. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Kind Of Person Do You Want To Be? (James 1:1-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on May 19, 2022

James encourages us to be all-in for God, responding "in faith" to testings, and steadfastly live in faithfulness toward God and people.

Who do you want to be? (James 1:1-12) Today, we begin a new series on the letter of James. The sort of weird thing about teaching on James, from my perspective, is that I've done this before. Maybe 10 years ago, I preached through James in two little churches in Kulm and Medina. I'm ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

David Spares Saul's Life Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 13, 2019

First Samuel 24:1-22 shows us God's constraint of his servant in the establishment of his kingdom.

Scripture David’s journey to throne of Israel was a difficult one. The current king, Saul, was jealous of God’s anointed one—David—and wanted to kill him. Though initially fearful of Saul, David’s trust in God grew, and in his sovereign, providential care of him. We see this again as David spares ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Can’t See Him, But I Know He Is There

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 24, 2020

Oftentimes we don’t see God operating, but yet He is there; behind us, in front of us and on our left hand and right. God’s unseen hand guides and controls, tears down and builds up.

I Can’t See Him, But I Know He Is There SCRIPTURE: "Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him: On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him: But he knoweth the way that I ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal