Sermons about Tested And Tried

Seven Ways To Lose A (Spiritual) Fight

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 22, 2005

based on 25 ratings

| 4,469 views

What exactly is Paul getting at with each of these things that God has given us? This message tries to dig out the importance of each.

- This passage is often preached, yet I never felt like I understood what exactly Paul was getting at with each piece that’s mentioned. What are the specific needs? What are the specific dangers? What specifically has God given us? - In preparing, I tried to dig deeper. For instance: “having ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Find Your Place In Life

Contributed by Jeffrey Sackett on Jan 24, 2003

based on 100 ratings

| 13,860 views

Lydia was a person who found her true place in life, an accomplishment that many people throughout the years have tried to achieve.

YOU CAN FIND YOUR PLACE IN LIFE Acts 16:13-15 Her name was Lydia. She wasn’t your everyday ordinary woman, at least not in her day! Today she would fit right in with so many women becoming more and more prominent in the work place. But in her day it was almost unheard of for a woman to work out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Fishing Expedition

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Jan 30, 2003

based on 81 ratings

| 6,915 views

God placed a calling upon Peter’s life that never left him---even when he tried to leave the calling.

INTRODUCTION: Before the Lord Jesus had called Simon Peter to be a disciple he was a successful fisherman. Now, after the events recorded in chapters 18, 19 and 20, he returns to his first love. Some Bible scholars have suggested that he did this as a result of discouragement and ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Who Killed Jesus

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Feb 3, 2004

based on 11 ratings

| 2,481 views

The sermon tried to show that the word "THEY" embrasses all who killed Jesus. In that same word "THEY," Y stands for You!.

TOPIC: THEY MET AT CALVARY TEXT: LUKE 23:33 “And when THEY were come to calvary, there they crucified Him…” First delivered 7th April 1996. OUTLINE INTRODUCTION WHO KILLED JESUS? 1. THEY! a. Throngs of people, Mk. 15:15,29; Jh.9: 6,7; Lk.23: 35. b. Teachers of the Law, Mk. 15: 1; Lk.23:1-2 c. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:6-34, Luke 23:33

Denomination: Foursquare

Who Killed Jesus?

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Feb 11, 2004

based on 30 ratings

| 3,201 views

The sermon tried to show that the word "THEY" embrasses all who killed Jesus. In that same word "THEY," Y stands for You!.

TOPIC: THEY MET AT CALVARY TEXT: LUKE 23:33 “And when THEY were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there THEY crucified Him…” (Emphasis mine). First delivered 7th April 1996. INTRODUCTION The scene at Golgotha shows three crosses. On one of them is a man called Jesus of Nazareth. Many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33, John 19:11-34

Denomination: Foursquare

Forgiveness -Jesus's Most Costly Lesson

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 2,531 views

Who amongst us has not suffered from some grevious injustice at the hands of those who we have tried to help ?

Forgiving- Jesus’s Most Costly Lesson Who amongst us has not been grieved by being mistreated by those we have so diligantly attempted to help ? A grief that often turns our hearts black and causes us to focus on the hurt and in so doing clouds our eyes toward our fellow man. Thinking of him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Walks The Dark Hills!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 14, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 6,870 views

God walks the dark hills with His children. We carry the light, even though at times darkness tries to extingish the light.

GOD WALKS THE DARK HILLS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have before the church a burning candle. I love the thought, I AM A CANDLE FOR THE LORD. I GIVE MYSELF FOR THE LIGHT. I. WILL WE WAIT ON GOD IN TIMES OF TROUBLE? WILL WE SUBMIT TO THE PLAN AND PURPOSE OF THE MOST ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church That God Hates

Contributed by David Gresham on Dec 30, 2006

based on 10 ratings

| 6,266 views

Proverbs 6:16-19 Speaks about some things that God hates, and often Satan tries to infiltrate the Church with them.

THE CHURCH THAT GOD HATES Proverbs 6:16-19 "These six things does the Lord hate. Yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19 A false ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Far Country

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 18, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 13,455 views

This deals with the Far Country and the reasons people find themselves there. The Far Country is anywhere a person tries to live without God.

THE FAR COUNTRY Luke 15:11-23 Ill. Herman and Henrietta were taking a tour of their new home that they had dreamed about, planned for, designed themselves. A home that Henrietta had paid for with her own money. As they went from one room to another and admired the beauty of their new home, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is The Lord?

Contributed by Jeremy Morford on Jul 27, 2006

based on 29 ratings

| 4,266 views

An outline that tries to simply answer Pharoah’s question, "Who is the Lord?" This is more an encouraging message rather than an evangelistical one.

Who Is the Lord? Text: Ex. 5:1-2 Intro: Pharaoh didn’t know God; never heard about Him. When Moses told him that God wanted him to let the people of Israel go, Pharaoh defied God’s authority and power. He served the multitudes of gods that the Egyptians worshiped, especially Ra the Sun God, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

The Greatest Battle Of All

Contributed by James May on May 6, 2008

based on 14 ratings

| 8,271 views

The Greatest Battle of All is the one that we fight within ourselves as Jesus tries to get us to surrender our will to his will.

The Greatest Battle of All By Pastor Jim May Who is your worst enemy? Is it Satan? He is a powerful enemy to say the least. But he isn’t your worst enemy. You can overcome him easily through the blood of Jesus Christ and by calling upon the name of Jesus. The Bible says that Satan will run ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Building On The Foundation Of Faith Series

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 13, 2022

| 2,063 views

There is no doubt that the recipients of this Epistles already had faith in Christ that is saving faith. Their faith was pure and genuine, not fake or counterfeit, it was tried and strengthened.

BUILDING ON THE FOUNDATION OF FAITH TEXT: 2ND PETER 1:5-10 There is no doubt that the recipients of this Epistles already had faith in Christ that is saving faith. Their faith was pure and genuine, not fake or counterfeit, it was tried and strengthened, not weak or shallow, and it was steadfast, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jeremiah And The Final Days Of Judah Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 5, 2023

| 2,614 views

Even as Jeremiah tried to prevent the destruction and misery their rebellion had brought, the people only hardened their hearts and stubbornly refused to listen.

May 06, 2023 Jeremiah was born during the reign of Manasseh – Judah’s worst king. When Manasseh’s grandson, Josiah, came to the throne he attempted to undo everything Manasseh had done. He removed the idols from the land, but he couldn’t remove idol worship from the hearts of the people. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 21:8-10, Jeremiah 2:1-9, Jeremiah 4:14-18, Jeremiah 37:1-21, Jeremiah 38:1-28, Jeremiah 39:4-9, Jeremiah 52:12-27 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Breaking Barriers To The Fulfilment Of Divine Purpose Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 18, 2025

| 168 views

To fulfil divine purpose, barriers must be broken because the enemy always tries to resist God’s plan for your life.

BREAKING BARRIERS TO THE FULFILMENT OF DIVINE PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 45:2 — “I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron.” Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:5, 1 Thessalonians ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:2, Jeremiah 1:5, 1 Thessalonians 2:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Balance In Listening For God's Guidance Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 10, 2021

| 3,222 views

Hearing God must be tested through commanding scripture, common sense, counsel of the saints and core supporters

HEARING GOD – BALANCE IN LISTENING FOR GOD’S GUIDANCE A family was driving to Tampa, Florida. As far as the eye could see, orange trees were loaded with fruit. When we stopped for breakfast, I ordered orange juice with my eggs. "I'm sorry," the waitress said. "I can't bring ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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