Sermons on Tested And Tried:

Blessed (2) Jacob Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Sep 9, 2025

Jacob received the blessing.. what did this entail?

Blessed 2 Jacob Wealth vs. blessing. So, what exactly is a blessing? We read from scripture that Jacob got the blessing. What happened to him after he was blessed? i. ) He fled from his brother who planned to kill him. He fled with apparently nothing but the clothes on his back. Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:4, Genesis 28:20-22

Let Jesus Show You How To Face Temptation Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

Your best defense against temptation is quoting the written Word of God. Therefore, learn the Bible, memorized the Bible, and use the Bible.

“Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil … fasted forty days and forty nights, afterwards … hungry. The tempter said ‘if you are the Son of God … stones become bread. Jesus … ‘It is written man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word … mouth of God.’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Storms; ‘oh, It’s Just You!’” Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Mar 2, 2019

life changes that it is possible from day 1 Full of blessings to day 2 full of problems! It is that our life would would shift to vibrant ecstasy to a sudden depression and questions. A change may begin. Be like Jesus!

Let us be blessed by this story and be refreshed and reminded of the infallibility of the Scriptures and the lessons of life it would brings to us. Sea of Galilee has many names, most New Testament readers recognize "the Sea of Galilee" as its common designation. It is also called the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Count It All Joy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon explores how life's trials, viewed through faith, can lead to spiritual growth, maturity, and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds united in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. The Creator of the universe has carved out this moment in time for us to come together, to learn, to grow, and to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Topics: Testing Of Faith, Patience

Following Jesus, Even Through Trials And Tests Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 28, 2022

James, the half-brother of the Lord Jesus, knew about trials and tests. His words to believers of his day are just as true for us of these days, too. In a sentence, he'd say "Endure the test and receive a reward".

Full disclosure: this is edited from a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO in August 2022 Introduction: Many of us think following Jesus is going to be a walk in the park, so to speak, but that isn’t always true. Certainly, as He promised, He’s there with us, but trials and tests ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

It Never Crossed His Mind Again

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Jul 15, 2024

Although Jesus was and is fully God, He was and is fully man. He can feel what we feel because, as the Word says, He was “…in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin” (Heb. 4:15). We are going to look at how His faith was tested, but He did not sin – not even one time.

IT NEVER CROSSED HIS MIND AGAIN TEXT: HEBREWS 12:1-3 INTRODUCTION: We are told to “consider” Jesus, Who “endured the cross” and despised “the shame.” He endured the shame because of, “the joy that was set before Him.” He is the beginner and finisher of our faith. He walked the way of faith first ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing And Standing On What You Believe

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 29, 2024

I believe that the people of God are about to have their belief tried and our faith is about to be tested and shaken to its core, the form of godliness will not be able to stand.

Knowing and Standing on what you Believe By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - We are living in a time of uncertainty, darkness, fear, gloom, desperation, and anxiety as gripped our nation, people are literally sitting on the edge wondering what is coming next. It seems as if every 10 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5, 2 Corinthians 2:5

Denomination: Apostolic

21. David Hunted In The Wilderness Of Ziph (1 Samuel 23) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

But God… Oh, don’t you love those two words? They change everything, especially in Scripture. All throughout Scripture, when the story seemed finished, those two words rewrote the ending.

David Hunted in the Wilderness of Ziph August 20, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 23:15-29 Introduction: When the Walls Close In Life has a way of pressing us into corners where the walls seem to close in and the options run out. Maybe you’ve felt it financially, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:15-29

Denomination: Brethren

How To Grow Through Testing Times

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001

He learned that all of our rights, times and possessions ultimately belong to the Lord and are to be yielded completely for His purposes. Only then are we able to see how testing, tears and temptations can be used for a greater good. How to Grow

How to Grow Through Testing Times - I Cor. 10:13 Illustrations: DISAPPOINTMENT is a major temptation for all of us. Alexander the Great conquered Persia, but broke down and wept because his troops were too exhausted to push on to India. Hugo Grotius, the father of modern international law, said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leftovers

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 3, 2013

Why did Jesus send his disciples around after everyone was full to gather up the fragments that remained? It is interesting that we are not told what Jesus had done with the leftover fragments.

TITLE: LEFTOVERS SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 6:5-14 What an exciting passage of Scripture that should stir us every time we read it. It has always interest me that this particular Miracle is one of a select few recorded in all four Gospel Narratives. It therefore has significance in its teaching to us ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

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

It’s Up To You

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 29, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 22: 1 - 24

Genesis 22: 1 - 24 It’s up to you 22 Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 Then He said, “Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Test Of Those Which Follow Gedeon

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 24, 2003

Gedeon was called valiant hero! God always knows where to find the instrument suitable, suitable for his work. Because it is not that which recommends itself which is approved, it is that that the Lord recommends. 2Cor 10/18. When Gédéon sounded trumpet a

Lecture Juges 7/1-8 Gédéon a été appelé Availlant héros !@ Dieu sait toujours où trouver l’instrument convenable, approprié pour son oeuvre. Car ce n’est celui qui se recommande lui-même qui est approuvé, c’est celui que le Seigneur recommande.@ 2Cor 10/18. Quand Gédéon sonna de la trompette une ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tempted, Troubled, Tested-Part 2

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 29, 2008

How Jesus overcame a troubled spirit.

TEMPTED, TROUBLED, TESTED Part 2 Mark 14:32-42 Sunday, February 17, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee We see Jesus at his second lowest point emotionally in the passage today. Mark records that Jesus was deeply distressed and troubled. Jesus had already told his disciples… John 14:1, “Do not let ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Faith's Power Amidst Testing Times

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

How God used Elijah’s faith to demonstrate His mighty power to skeptics

How God used Elijah’s faith to demonstrate His mighty power to skeptics Elijah’s Contest – I Kings 18 Illustration:Dr. B.J. Miller once said, "It is a great deal easier to do that which God gives us to do, no matter how hard it is, than to face the responsibilities of not doing it." Today In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational