Sermons on Testing Others:

Gideon’s Fearful Faith? -Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Oct 26, 2020

Fear is often our first reaction to the tests and trials of life, but God has called us to live by faith! A study of Gideon shows us how God transforms fear to faith

VIII. Gideon’s Confirmation’s! Judges 6: 17 Gideon replied, “If now I have found favor in your eyes, give me a sign that it is really you talking to me. A) Reason? 1. Gideon desired a sign; because revelation was so rare and wickedness so prevalent that he they desired full assurance. God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32

How To Recognize God's Voice Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 19, 2007

This is the second sermon in the series "Communicating With God." This sermon gives Three most common ways God speaks, How to test the voice you hear and Why it is important to hear God speak.

Communicating With God: How To Recognize God’s Voice Today we are going to continue our series “Communicating With God.” Last week we are looked at “How To Listen To God’s Voice.” We learned that listening is vital if we are to be doers of the Word. We must be receptive to God’s Word. We must ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Original Christmas Couple _ Joseph & Mary Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 3, 2005

There are many famous couples in the world and in the Scripture but none as special as Joseph & Mary. The Original Christmas Couple. The Test of Their Faith, Their Trust in the Father, Their Triumph Over the Future. All lessons for us as well.

This is #2 in a series I am preaching called Christmas Originals. This sermon can also be preached as a stand alone without the series with no problem. There are powerpoint slides available. (see notes at the end) When you think of famous couples who comes to mind? I have heard a variety of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Judgment (Psalm 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 11, 2026

Do we let others judge us or God?

Many claim a clear conscience, that they have lived right, but who will make the right judgment about us all? Let’s look at Psalm 17. Do we need to pray for God’s judgment in our own just cause? Hear a just cause, Lord, give Your attention to my cry; Listen to my prayer, which is not from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Microwave Society: Now Or Wait

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2017

Today we seem to demand: free, cheap, easy and instant? Some times God uses DIVINE DELAYS as test and part of the growth process. Are we 4 days too late?

MICROWAVE SOCIETY: INSTANT, NOW --- VS --- WAIT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We have all heard the phrase: HASTE MAKES WASTE. SELAH: the Hebrew word Selah true meaning is doubtful. Some say: silence, pause, others say: end, a louder strain Like for music to play? Selah is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:8-13, John 11:6-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gideon's Fearful Faith? - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Oct 26, 2020

Fear is often our first reaction to the tests and trials of life, but God has called us to live by faith! A study of Gideon shows us how God transforms fear to faith!

Intro: Jesus told his disciples…John 16:33b In this world you will have trouble… Paul remined his Thessalonian readership… 1Thssalonians 3:3 so that no one would be unsettled by these trials. For you know quite well that we are destined for them. POINT? WE ARE DESTINED FOR TROULBE AND TRAILS,– ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32

Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 9 Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 10, 2010

Sermon 13 in the series, "Things that Accompany Salvation." (John's evidences of Genuine faith as expressed in 1 John). This sermon: The confession test: Do I really believe that Jesus is the Son of God?

Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 13: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part IX) (2 Cor. 5:14; 13:5; 1 Jn. 4:14-15; 5:1) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Inventory Time

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 30, 2000

To encourage others to take a spiritual inventory of their lives.

Inventory Time II Corinthians 13:5-9 Before the service began one Sunday morning, a parishioner said to his pastor, “If you see me fall asleep while you’re preaching, don’t take it personally. Its not that your sermon is boring. Its just that I was taking inventory of all my merchandise last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Anchored In Faith : Navigating Life's Storms Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Sep 1, 2024

Life is often a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. We may encounter storms of various kinds, from personal challenges to societal upheavals. During these times, faith can be our anchor, keeping us steady and secure.

Bible Passage: Romans 8:28: “And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” References: Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Isaiah 41:10: “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Psalm 46:1, Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Charismatic

No Yachting In Heaven (Revelation 21:1-6)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 14, 2007

For the believing man or woman, is not just some test, wherein if we pass we get to escape from this life into a better life. Rather it is a war in which we have been ordere...

Heaven: what is it, where is it, and are you in a hurry to get there? These are important questions, I believe, because I sense that there is a fair degree of confusion surrounding the Biblical concept of Heaven. Mind you, my daughter, Imogen, worked it all out some years ago, when my dad died. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Fooled By A Prophet Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 19, 2021

Prophetic messages on the Internet are abundant posing new challenges as well as possible benefits. Pastors must equip their congregations to test these messages using biblical principles. This series teaches principles for doing that. This message uses lessons from the story in 1 Kings 13.

Intro Last week we taught on the subject of testing prophecy. How do we know that a dream, a vision, a word that someone is sharing is truly from the Lord? And even if it is from the Lord, are we interpreting it correctly and applying it wisely. We found that all three aspects of a prophecy must ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:7-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-22, Hebrews 8:1-13, 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, Revelation 2:7-29, 2 Timothy 3:10, Acts 13:1-3, Acts 19:6, Hebrews 5:11, John 16:13-14, John 10:27, Jeremiah 31:31-34, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, 2 Kings 23:15-18, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20, 1 Kings 13:1-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Greeting Fellow Believers Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2020

Our loyalty to Christ and other believers should supersede all other factors. We should receive and support every other Christian regardless of race, denomination, political party, or any other affiliation. This message expounds Philippians 4:10-23.

For the last two messages we have addressed Paul’s expression of gratitude for the gift the Philippians had sent him. That is found in Philippians 4:10-20. There we discovered a wealth of revelation that has filled our hearts with peace and confidence. Those two previous messages focused on three ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-13, 2 Corinthians 12:14, Luke 6:38, Revelation 3:14-22, Galatians 3:28, James 2:1, 2 Corinthians 6:14, 2 John 1:9-11, Matthew 9:38, Matthew 10:11-16, 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, Proverbs 11:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Letter To The Church At Smyrna, Perseverance Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 2, 2009

Perseverance is trusting God no matter how painful or difficult your situation is.When our faith it tested understand it produces perseverance. Let us look at the perseverance of the Church at Symrna.

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Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Names Of God: Jehovah-Nissi, God Our Banner On The Battlefields Of Life Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 22, 2022

Israel had escaped slavery in Egypt. An entire nation now traveling through the wilderness to their new home. They were led by God himself, working through Moses.

Israel had escaped slavery in Egypt. An entire nation now traveling through the wilderness to their new home. They were led by God himself, working through Moses. It was a difficult journey. And God was observing their every move to see how they would respond to the tests and challenges he gave to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7, Exodus 17:8-9, Exodus 17:10-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 25, 2012

We may all be dirt, brought out of the dust of the ground, but we have a choice of what kind of dirt we are going to be -- Path dirt? Rocky dirt? Thorny dirt? or Good dirt? We are defined by the way we respond to the Word of God!

A few observations from the passage: 1. All the different kinds of soil received the Word of God. This is a message about people who have received the Word. 2. A complete lack of fruitfulness from all, except one. Among the people in the church, there is no fruit, except in a small group of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: *other