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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Tempted To Test God

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 9, 2023
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    God puts us through tests at times to strengthen our faith. But have you ever been tempted to test God?

    A few weeks ago we talked about how God puts us through tests at times to strengthen our faith. But have you ever been tempted to test God? I came across this story about a little boy that tested God. It was on the first day of elementary school. New central air conditioning units had finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Social Test Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 29, 2021
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    First John 2:7-11 gives us another visible, objective evidence that someone's profession of faith to be a Christian is credible.

    Scripture John wrote his three letters to oppose the false teaching that was creeping into the churches for which he was responsible. This false teaching was an early form of Gnosticism. The false teachers were claiming that they had a knowledge of God. The word “gnostic” comes from the Greek word ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    This Is A Test, This Is Only A Test!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 23, 2012
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    God is taking Nebuchadnezzar to school, can he pass the test?

    Daniel 4:1-3-Nebuchadnezzar the king, To all peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth: Peace be multiplied to you. I thought it good to declare the signs and wonders that the Most High God has worked for me. How great are His signs, And how mighty His wonders! His kingdom is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith That Feeds On Crumbs Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018
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     | 32,924 views

    We don't always recognize when God is testing us. Most of the time the tests are disguised as trouble, trials, and adversity. A discussion of the four characteristics of great faith.

    INTRODUCTION This year we’ve been going through the Gospel According to Mark and we’re picking up where we left off before we started our emphasis on Missions and Christmas. This message is entitled, “Faith That Feeds on Crumbs.” When I first read this passage, I was in for a big surprise. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    What The Sisters Needed To Learn Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002
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    Many times we are put through things that either disturb us or really test our faith. When this happens ask God "what are you trying to teach me?"

    What the sisters needed to Learn? John 11:1ff JN 11:1 Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on the Lord and wiped his feet with her hair. 3 So the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Unity In Our Faith Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007
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     | 4,655 views

    Our unity tells the world that they need Jesus.

    Our Unity in Our Faith Unity, Harmony, and Community – Part 2 John 17:6-19 For the past couple of months, there has been this new advertising campaign entitled “Du bist Deutschland” (You are Germany). It has been a cooperative public service campaign that was designed to inspire confidence in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Two Faces Of Faith: Triumph And Trial

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 9, 2020
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    It’s easy to trust God when the sea is parting, when the walls of Jericho are falling, when His voice is clearly coming through to our spirit. But what about those days when God is silent? Discovering both sides of Faith!

    There is a faith receives what it believes, and a faith that believes beyond what it receives. Text: Hebrews 11:13-16 "These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Paternity Test

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 20, 2015
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     | 7,348 views

    When we are children of God our lives should be living proof that God is our Father.

    Title: A Paternity Test Text: I John 3:1-7 Thesis: When we are Children of God our lives should be living proof that God is our Father. Introduction Paternity… Paternity is the legal or biological relationship between a child and his or her father. Paternity establishes the rights and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Test Yourselves Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 4, 2025
     | 150 views

    If you want to experience harmony and joy in your relationships, get ready, get real, get right, then get along.

    Several years ago, Ken Westphall, in Leadership Journal, a publication for ministry leaders, talked about the most frequent phrases in ministry that become preludes to a fast farewell. They include the following: I think I've earned the right to say this. In ancient Israel, the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Justified By Faith Only? Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 10, 2020
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     | 6,054 views

    To establish that believers are justified or saved, through faith and obedience to God. This lesson answers the question: Can anyone be justified or saved by faith alone, apart from works, or obedience unto God? There is no truth in the teaching: "Justified or saved by faith only?"

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Justified By Faith Only? Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Justified By Faith Only?" This is the third lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Is A Test

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 27, 2023
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    Simon Peter shares with his house churches how they can not only endure tests and trials but that in God's hands those tests and trials can lead to a more victorious life.

    Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9; Hebrews 11:32-39 Title: This is a Test Tests and trials are a part of life – Simon Peter shares with us how to deal with those tests. INTRO: How many of you remember that interruption/message of the Test of the Emergency Broadcast System. Suddenly, you would ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Test

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003
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     | 4,034 views

    Story of the test of Abraham to offer up his son

    June 1 The Test The Command to Sacrifice Isaac Story is dripping with meaning Genesis 22 After these things God tested Abraham. He said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here I am." 2He said, "Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Faith The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018
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     | 44,192 views

    I love the fact that Jesus was asleep during the storm on the Galilee. First, Jesus was a man who experienced fatigue just like us. Second, He possessed such a strong sense of tranquility that He could sleep through the storm.

    INTRODUCTION That’s not a typo. We all face storms, but do you have the ability to faith the storms of life? Faith is more than a noun; it’s also a verb. I think one of the hardest jobs would be a weather forecaster. There was a Native American chief on a remote reservation in South Dakota whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time Of Testing Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 19,653 views

    Some scholars have said that Hezekiah started out good and then went bad. I think that’s a short sighted description of a man who was not that much different than we are.

    OPEN: A man spoke of one of the most challenging courses he’d had at his college as being a business law class in which the professor gave difficult true/false tests. "During one of the more exasperating exams, I noticed another student flipping a coin. The professor approached him. ’Son are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Is A Test

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012
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    Giving of tithe and offerings is a test of who we thank and worship.

    I remember walking into class and the teacher saying it was time to take the test more than 1 time I said what test? Every time we get paid we take a test. The test is who do we thank who do we worship Mal 3:6 For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. Mal ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal