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Test The Spirits Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

Test the Spirits

Introduction: Dr Charles Swindoll…The world system is committed to at least four major objectives, which I can summarize in four words: fortune, fame, power, and pleasure. 1. First and foremost: Fortune, money. The world system is driven by money; it feeds on materialism. 2. Fame. That is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Test Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 8, 2002

How do you operate as a Christian, law filled or grace filled? Take the test!

The grace test message for May 6 2001 THE GRACE TEST All of us as believers operate in one or two ways when we encounter the circumstances of life. We will either respond from a grace filled heart or a law filled heart. In short you and I are either a grace filled or law filled Christian. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Testing Of Abraham

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2015

The testing of our faith brings perseverance and allows us to know where we are at on the obedience scale.

The Testing of Abraham Genesis chapter 22:1-22:18 Introduction- Turn to Genesis chapter 22:1-22:18 This morning I want you to see the testing of Abraham by God. That’s right, you heard me right, God was testing Abraham. The Bible teaches us that God does not tempt us to do evil, that is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

The Tests Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2014

There are some great examples of faith in the O.T. (Noah, Moses, Joshua, David, etc.) But the greatest specimen is Abraham.

Hebrews Series “The Tests of Faith” Heb. 11.8-19 July 27,2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A There are some great examples of faith in the O.T. (Noah, Moses, Joshua, David, etc.) But the greatest specimen is Abraham. 1 He is the progenitor of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Malachi Test

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Nov 18, 2002

Giving is an act of worship and an act of faith that is necessary in growing in our relationship with God.

The Malachi Test 1 Tim 6:10 -11, 1 Chr 28:2 - 3, 1 Chr 29:2-13, 10-17, 2 Cor 9:6 - 11, Mal 3;10-11, Heb 11:6 November 15, 2002 I. If you have not figured it out by now, I am preaching about some of the basic foundational principles of the Christian life. A. Trust, worship, prayer, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:2-13, Malachi 3:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Test The Spirits Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2019

If you want to keep from being fooled, listen to what communicators say about Christ; listen to God’s Sprit within; and listen to God Word.

Ninety years ago (1926, 1927, 1929, 1930?), as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish were preparing to play the USC Trojans in college football, Notre Dame’s coach Knute Rockne was aware that his USC opponents had a far better team. So he devised a scheme to intimidate the opposing players. Rockne scoured ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Passing The Test

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 20, 2006

Every Christian needs to understand what to do in times of testing.

of James was written by the brother of our Lord as a circular letter. That is, it was a letter intended to be copied and passed among the churches. Specifically, James was addressing “the twelve tribes scattered among the nations.” Most scholars believe this to be a reference to the believers who ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Jesus Test

Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 4, 2011

EOLS: The Jesus Test will determine whether a message or messenger comes from God.

The Jesus Test 1John 4:1-4 (1) Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. (2) By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Application Tested Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 5, 2014

Trials, Perseverance, Faith

LIFE APP – The Application Tested James 1:1-18 (p. 847) September 7, 2014 Introduction: Max Lucado, in his book In the Eye of the Storm, tells the story of Chippie the Parakeet. He writes: "Chippie the Parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Testing The Spirits Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 3, 2015

The ministry of the Holy Spirit allows us to hear from God; to discern His voice. Therefore, prayer, meditation, and knowing the voice of Him is critical! Do we know His truth over the noise of everything else competing for our attention?

Testing the Spirits 1 John Bible Study, Part 9 1 John 4:1-6 Introduction - John gives us an incredible truth to hold onto (20) -- We will fail, even though we desire to be holy and to live right for God -- However, even in that, God knows our heart and knows everything we are -- Even in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tested Faith Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 13, 2020

A faithful God-fearing farther suddenly dies from an unexplained and unforeseen incident. A young mother barely in her twenties is diagnosed with stage 4 terminal cancer.

OPENING: - Last week I dealt with the topic of Doubt as a child of God. In that message I stated how doubt does not negate faith, but states that my faith in this particular area hasn’t matured to the point enough where I am able to fully stand without wavering in this particular area. It is ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

3 Tests

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 8, 2016

3 tests: 1) Doctrinal 2) Moral 3) Social (Bible study on 1 John; adapted from Ivan E Mesa on Academia.edu; he gathered much of this from Robert Law and Christopher D. Bass in their books on 1 John)

HoHum: Next time you’re in an airport notice the difference between passengers who have confirmed tickets and those on standby. Those who have confirmed tickets are relaxed and confident. Those on standby hang around the ticket counter, they pace and pace and pace…all because of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tested By God Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Sep 6, 2018

The test was soon after the Israelite's deliverance; The test was difficult but had a solution; The test was for their benefit.

TITLE: TESTED BY GOD TEXT: EXODUS 15:22-27 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we study each passage, we’re asking the question, “What does this passage tell me about honoring God?” - Last week, we saw the children of Israel singing a song of celebration after God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Test Of Faith Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

TESTING YOUR FAITH

THE TEST OF FAITH JAMES 1:1 18 This morning I want to begin a study in the book of James but I want to do things a little differently than we normally would. In each bulletin should have been an outline of the book of James...one that I will be using as a basic framework for this series. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

A Test For Abraham

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 23, 2004

To examine why God allowed Abraham to be tested and the results of that test

A Test for Abraham Genesis 22:1-18 Primary Purpose: To look at why God would test Abraham and the results of that test I have said that faith is the way in which we appropriate the work of God into our lives. We see this event throughout the Bible. Abraham was first tested with his wife ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist