Sermons on Testing Faith:

Don't Guess! Take The Test

Contributed by Royce Hendry on Dec 6, 2000

Examine yourself before the Lord’s Supper.

I Cor.11:28 & II Cor.13:5 DON’T GUESS, TAKE THE TEST INTRO: The owner of a large warehouse was concerned about his profit margin, and he decided to make an on site inspection. He saw a young man leaning up against a wall apparently not working. The owner said to him, "How much do you make per ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32, 2 Corinthians 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

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

Tested Concerning Fruit Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017

There is always another test.

A. THERE IS ALWAYS ANOTHER TEST: GEN. 15:1-22 1. Scared. Abram had just defeated an army of four kingdoms. He might be afraid of a counterattack. “Do not be afraid, Abram, for I will protect you, and your reward will be great” (Gen. 15:1, NLT). 2. The Monday syndrome. We are vulnerable ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Tested Over Possessions Lesson 14 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017

When our possessions control us

A. INTRODUCTION: POSSESSING OUR POSSESSIONS – GENESIS 21:22-34 1. Why does God give us possessions? a. To serve Him. b. To care for our needs. c. To worship or please the Father. d. For our enjoyment. e. To make life easier. 2. When our possessions control us. a. Pride. b. We get our identity ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

Dying To Selve

Contributed by Paul George on Oct 14, 2003

"Test yourself to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves!”

Because there were individuals in the Corinthian congregation who believed they were Christians and were not Paul wrote in his letter to the church, “Test yourself to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves!” There are a number of ways we can examine ourselves. We can compare ourselves with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Holiness

Tested With Provision Of Money Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017

Tempted by Satan to failure.

A. THE INEVITABILITY OF TESTS 1. We are tempted by satan to failure. 2. We are tested by God to demonstrate strength. Abraham tested by God: 11:26-12:3 – tested by obedience to God’s call 12:4-9 – tested by provision of God in the land 12:1-18 – tested by broken relationship (with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Tested Again – The Power Of Consistent Character Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

True character is not revealed in a single moment—it is proven over time.

TESTED AGAIN – THE POWER OF CONSISTENT CHARACTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 26 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 11:3, Psalm 26:1–2, Galatians 6:9, James 1:12, Hebrews 13:18 INTRODUCTION: True character is not revealed in a single moment—it is proven over time. In 1 Samuel 26, David ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Birthright Blessing & The Coming Test (Part 2 Of 2)

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 25, 2016

Looks at the Coming Test for all believers in light of these last days.

Birthright Blessing & The Coming Test Gen 25:27-34; Gen 28:27-37; Matt 4:1-10 (Part 2 of 2) Last week – America’s birthright blessing - Freedom We saw Esau … Despising Our Birthright Sold his birthright for a bowl of stew…for what he could get now That word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Pass God's Test?

Contributed by James May on Oct 13, 2002

David asked for God to test his heart because he knew that he could pass it. Can we pass God’s test of a true heart?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12, Psalm 26:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Test The Reality Of Your Religion Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

A Christianity that is not practical is not a real Christianity. If it does not control your conduct, and change your character, and make you more sensitive to the will of God and the world's need, then you better stop and ask some questions about the reality of your religion.

An anthropologist once visited a Bantu village in South Africa to study the customs of the very primitive people who lived there. When he returned to the U.S. he sent back a sun dial to those people to express his thanks for their cooperation. The natives were delighted with their gift, and they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Lessons Learned From The Battle Tested

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Nov 10, 2013

Learning from David about how to be successful in spiritual warefare.

Note: Based in part on a message by Pastor Brian Atwood 1. Introduction a. Today I would like to start by honoring each of our military veterans. So I would like for each of you to stand, tell us your branch of service, how long you served, and when you served. b. Next I would like to honor our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Have We Had The Sin Test? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022

Scripture firmly censures sin and leaves no justifiable reason for it. Sin generally upsets our walk with God.

This passage of Scripture firmly censures sin and leaves no justifiable reason for it. While this warning notice is frequently deciphered as a litmus test for salvation, John's particular crowd is really Christian believers. Salvation is not a good reason for someone to commit a transgression, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Great Blessing Brings Great Testing

Contributed by Dave Martin on May 17, 2005

Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea and they went into the Desert of Shur. For three days they traveled in the desert without finding water.

Pastor Dave Martin ~ Cross Creek Community Church ~ May 15, 2005   Great Blessing brings Great Testing! Part 1   Many Examples is seen in God’s Word... · Jesus’ Baptism > Tested in the wilderness (Mt 4) · David conquered enemies > Fell to Bathsheba (2Sam 8 & 11) · Elijah ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-26

Denomination: Bible Church

Tested By Old Habits Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017

Breaking old habits

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 way worked • We don’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Litmus Test Of Spiritual Well-Beng

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Mar 5, 2022

Using the analogy of a litmus test, this sermon juxtaposes the traits of arrogance over against the traits that reflect the DNA of love. It explores the inclusion of 1 Corinthians 13 sandwiched between chapters 12 and 14.

“Litmus test” is a process used to determine the nature of something. In the 14th century scientists discovered that litmus, a mixture of colored organic compounds obtained from lichen, turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions and, thus, can be used as an acid-base indicator. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-3, 1 John 4:7-10, Matthew 22:36, John 1:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational