Sermons on Test:

A Disturbing Dream

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 29, 2004

Daniel is a man marked by a daily walk with God that is steadfast and solid. In every instance where he is tested and tried, he simply places it all in the hands of God. Yet, here in the 7th chapter, we find, for the first time, a Daniel distressed. Le

A DISTURBING DREAM Daniel 7:1-28 INTRODUCTION: Daniel is a man marked by a daily walk with God that is steadfast and solid. Throughout the first 6 chapters we see a Daniel who above all else remains unshaken by what is happening around him. In every instance where he is tested and tried, he ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Church Still Works

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 30, 2010

September 26, 2010, will mark a very important day in the short history of our church. It is a “12-stone memorial” type of day (see Joshua 4). I truly believe Lighthouse Baptist Church is a church that will stand the test of time – and here’s why…

September 26, 2010, will mark a very important day in the short history of our church. It is a “12-stone memorial” type of day (see Joshua 4). Not only are we closing out a series of messages about the church, but we will be putting our faith, hope, and love into action by signing the church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Was Tempted Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 25, 2010

The purpose of Matthew’s recounting this event is to demonstrate the pattern of Jesus’ victory over temptation & sin. When we face testing & temptation we too can be victorious over the adversary’s attempts to corrupt us & to usurp the Lord’s rightful pla

MATTHEW 4: 1-11 WHEN JESUS WAS TEMPTED A husband took his young daughter to the grocery store to help him buy groceries. In addition to the healthy items on his wife’s carefully prepared list, the two of them returned home with one of those big bags of M&Ms. His wife said "Why did you buy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Warrior’s Divine Armor - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 21, 2010

Christ has forged an armor that renders its wearer perfectly safe against all spiritual warfare hurled against us. Christ used it when He was led out into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. It was thoroughly tested on Christ so that all who put it

EPHESIANS 6: 16-18 THE SPIRITUAL WARRIOR’S DIVINE ARMOR - Part II [Isaiah 59:15b-17 / 2 Samuel 22:31-43] A young football coach was hired as a scout for his college. Before his first assignment, he said, “Coach, what kind of player are you looking for? The coach said, “Well, there is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Calling? (Part 9) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

Are we at that place where we know our calling explicitly? Have we positioned ourselves for God’s plan to play out? God’s favor will bring upon you trials and test your faith and endurance. Are you ready?

Opening Illustration: Sundar’s call resembles that of Paul who had God’s favor. He was raised in the Sikh religion in India. All Sikhs have the same last name, "Singh", which means "lion." When Sundar received Christ at age 16, his Father poisoned him, but Sundar didn't die. After ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do It! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 6, 2017

If you want to pass the tests of life and come out on the other side of your trials a better person, more like Christ, then with God’s help: Receive the Word – do it! Reflect on the Word – fix it! And practice true religion – live it!

In her book Amazing Grace, writer and poet Kathleen Norris shares what she calls “the scariest story” she's ever heard about the Bible. Norris and her husband were visiting a man named Arlo, a rugged, self-made man who was facing terminal cancer. During their visit, Arlo started talking about his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Your Place To Stand Together Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 21, 2016

At unlikely times and places our love for each other will be TESTED. When the relational road becomes rocky God’s Spirit will blow into our lives in order to strengthen us to stand together in UNBROKEN UNITY. You cannot be in relationship with God alone.

UNLIKELY - Your Place to Stand Together John 3:7-8 MsgB “So don’t be so surprised when I tell you that you have to be ‘born from above’—out of this world, so to speak. You know well enough how the wind blows this way and that. You hear it rustling through the trees, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

4 Steps To Guiding The Prodigal Child Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. How can we handle this?

The Challenge of Prodigal Children There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. Many parents experience feelings of shame and regret when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20

Denomination: Baptist

God Has To Bruise You, To Use You

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2022

Why do Christians suffer? For us to be a tried & tested people; to help us be sympathetic to others; to show the lost how Jesus makes a difference. God lets us suffer, then receive comfort, so that we can give His comfort to others.

GOD HAS TO BRUISE YOU, TO USE YOU 2 Cor. 1:3-7 INTRODUCTION A. WHY HAS THIS HAPPENED TO ME? 1. M. Night Shyamalan's film “Unbreakable” begins with a train wreck. Everyone on board is killed—over a hundred people—except for one. David Dunn not only survives the wreck, he walks away without a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When A Doggie Bag Isn't Available (Jesus Feeds The 5,000) Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 2, 2024

All cards on the table now: I would have been skeptical had I been there that day. I would have been looking around to see if someone else brought food. Had He only fed the multitudes, I probably would have never believed this story.

Today, we look at one of Jesus’ most famous miracles. We look at when He feeds the multitudes with a boy’s sack lunch. In just a few moments, we invite all believers in Christ to take the Lord’s Supper with us. Invitation After today’s message, you will be invited to respond to Jesus’ offer of a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 25, 2012

We may all be dirt, brought out of the dust of the ground, but we have a choice of what kind of dirt we are going to be -- Path dirt? Rocky dirt? Thorny dirt? or Good dirt? We are defined by the way we respond to the Word of God!

A few observations from the passage: 1. All the different kinds of soil received the Word of God. This is a message about people who have received the Word. 2. A complete lack of fruitfulness from all, except one. Among the people in the church, there is no fruit, except in a small group of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: *other

Thrive In Your Thought Life Series

Contributed by Kory Ferree on Aug 29, 2017

You were made for more than to barely get by or merely survive. You were made to come alive in Christ, strive toward Him, and thrive in your life.

You were made for more than to just barely get by or merely survive… you were made to come alive in Christ, to strive toward Him and thrive in your life. We are called as Christians to be more than conquerors through Christ, Who loves us and lives through us. The best kept secret in the body of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Finish Well Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 8, 2021

Stories abound of folks who began well in the Christian faith, and in ministry, but failed to finish well. What does the Word of God say about how we can be motivated to follow Jesus faithfully to the end?

I was listening to one of our secular news and talk radio stations one morning this past week. And there was an innocent joke, of all things, about our subject this morning. A married couple was having a debate about who should get out of bed in the mornings to brew the coffee. Finally, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Hebrews 3:14, Colossians 3:16-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Anchored In Faith : Navigating Life's Storms Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Sep 1, 2024

Life is often a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. We may encounter storms of various kinds, from personal challenges to societal upheavals. During these times, faith can be our anchor, keeping us steady and secure.

Bible Passage: Romans 8:28: “And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” References: Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Isaiah 41:10: “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Psalm 46:1, Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Charismatic

Becoming A True Friend Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003

True friendship is based on love, because only love will endure the tests that friends experience as they go through life together. As we become friends with others, we recognize our need to develop our friendship with Christ because He’s the only one we

Becoming a True Friend As his UCLA football team suffered through a dismal season in the early 70s, head coach Pepper Rodgers came under intense criticism and pressure. Things got to be so bad that his friends even bailed on him. As he reflected on that tough year, Pepper said this, “My dog was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 27:6-10

Denomination: Baptist