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Unlikely Sources For God's Provision Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Oct 2, 2002

Elijah faces three tests, each intended to refine him for the Master’s use.

This week we honor the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attack on the United States. No one’s life has gone unaffected. The television images that came across the news networks in the weeks following September 11, 2002 changed our lives dramatically. This past year has been met with new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

God-Are You There?

Contributed by Vonnie Elisha James on Sep 10, 2008

A sermon of hope for persons who are going through persecutions, trials, temptations, testings and tribulations.

 Introduction: Brethrens: to believe, now that one is in Christ, that one will not have problems in life: persecutions, trials, temptation, tribulation, testing, may be understandable-but that is naivety and ignorance. We need to add to our faith knowledge-[2 Peter 1:5-8] To believe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham Passed This Test. So Did Jesus. How About You?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 13, 2024

We are faced with many tests in our lives. How do we respond? How did Abraham? Find out.

2.18.24 Genesis 22:1–18 (EHV) 1 Some time later God tested Abraham. He called to him, “Abraham!” Abraham answered, “I am here.” 2 God said, “Now take your son, your only son, whom you love, Isaac, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains there, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Next Step: A New Thing

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 15, 2021

You ever think about your next step? Your last step? God has given us the opportunity to step into a a new thing. The trap of the same old same old stuff will bring spiritual death.

YOUR NEXT STEP, A NEW THING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I do this lesson in 3 parts… I like series.) HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT YOUR NEXT STEP? WE HAVE THE POTENTIAL OF A NEW THING. There was a song of yesteryear called “THE NEXT STEP” The words were powerful. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:19, Ezekiel 18:31, Ezekiel 36:26, 1 Samuel 10:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Iq Test (The Talking Dumb) - James 3:9-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 23, 2021

This sermon shows how that kind of pride can be detected in your speech (the "sun complex"), and what the remedy is.

James 3:9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. 10 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. 11 Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? 12 My brothers, can a fig ...read more

Scripture: James 3:9-16

"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

Have You Been Through The Fire And Flood

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Jun 1, 2001

What we learn by going through trials and testings.

"Have You Been Through The Fire And Flood?" By Pastor Ronnie Thrower Calvary Baptist Church, Zephyrhills, FL Text: Isaiah 43:2 Introduction: No nation has ever passed through such deep and troublous waters as the Jewish people. No other people have walked through such fire of suffering and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Blessed By God

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jun 30, 2004

Testing God by obedient living allows us to find God’s blessings no matter our life’s situations

What is the difference between those like Billy Graham, Mother Theresa, Robert Schuler, Dietrich Bonhoffer, C.S. Lewis & most of those who tell pollsters that they’re Christians? Let me suggest that one key difference is in how they have believed what God has promised them in verses like those here ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abraham-The First Test Of His Faith Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 4, 2021

Abram had obeyed God and moved his household to the land of Canaan. While there, he experienced the first severe test of his new faith. How did he respond to this challenge?

Introduction: Abram had left Ur of the Chaldees and was now living in the land of Canaan. He had settled, at least for the time being, south of Bethel and Ai. The exact location is not given in the text. When a real problem came, Abram experienced his first significant test of faith. How would he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Test: You Are At The Wrong House? Who Me?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 2, 2020

Let us conderside the dangers of SELF-DOUBT. Gideon focused on the mess of his day and he refused he was a mighty man of God. Self-doubt is a terrible test that can hinder miracles.

THE TEST: YOU ARE AT THE WRONG HOUSE? WHO ME? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Did you read about the man that told his Momma, I refuse to go to church today? You can’t make me go. The last time I went someone hurt my feelings and they are mad at me and I am mad at them. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:12-23, 2 Corinthians 10:12, Galatians 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sheep Test (Its Plain And Simple) Series

Contributed by Jimmy Gear on Aug 13, 2001

Are you saved? Why not take John 10’s "sheep test"

Chapter 10: Jesus, The Good Shepherd. Week Two: The Sheep Test: Its Plain and Simple. (10:22-30) I. Introduction. --I have taken some hard tests in my life. II. Are you one of God’s Sheep…One of His chosen? There are some simple steps to see: A. The sheep understands God’s Word. (v. 24) 1. In ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham’s First Test: Faith Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 3, 2013

Will you stop and settle this year or will you be obedient and bless others?

Video “Something New.” Are you ready for something new this year? My life has begun a new journey. After 34 years of waking up 5 days, a week and delivering bread there is no need to now. After 34 years of job security, I find myself more dependent on God than ever. A new journey has begun and ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

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

Tested By Old Habits: Lesson 12

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 5, 2013

Learning Faith from Abraham

A. INTRODUCTION: BREAKING OLD HABITS 1. Why is it hard to teach old dogs new tricks? Because old dogs go back to old habits. “As a pig returns to it squalor” (2 Peter 2:22, ELT). Why Old Habits? • Recessive memory • Reinforces our values and attitudes • The old ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Tested By Family Squabbles: Lesson 13

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 5, 2013

Learning Faith from Abraham

A. INTRODUCTION: THE PROBLEM – GENESIS 21:1-21 1. Sarah was protective of “my son” (v. 10) Isaac. 2. Abraham struck up for the son causing the problem calling him “his son” (v. 11). 3. The older brother Ishmael (age 17) was “scoffing” (v. 9, NKJV). The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Baptist