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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Spirits Among Us Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 4, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,929 views

    John provides 1) A Command to test (1 John 4:1a) 2) A Reason to test (1 John 4:1b) and 3) Guidelines on how to test (1 John 4:2-6) the Spirits/False teachers in our midst.

    James Marshall, the first to discover gold in California in 1848, and the “forty-niners” who followed him, used the term eureka, meaning “I have found it”. Other would-be prospectors quickly learned that not everything that appeared to be gold actually was. Riverbeds and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Test 2: Preference Test Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 27,457 views

    When we glory in the status of people, we forget how far we all fall short of the glory of God. The only thing we can glory in is the imputed righteousness of Christ. We forget that when we don’t treat people right.

    1. Introduction (2:1) 2. Treat people in light of man’s motives (2:2-4) 3. Treat people in light of God’s purposes (2:5-7) 4. Treat people in light of Jesus’ commandments (2:8-11) 5. Treat people in light of God’s mercy (2:12-13) JAMES 2:1 I recently heard a story about a man who was the interim ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test 1: The Bible Test Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 70 ratings
     | 29,542 views

    The first test of faith we must pass is the Bible test. In order for our faith to be real, we must receive God’s holy, inspired, infallible Word the right way and respond to it the right way.

    1. How should you receive the Word of God? With meekness (19-21) a. Receive with meekness by listening b. Receive with meekness by humbling ourselves c. Receive with meekness by implanting 2. How should you respond to the Word of God? With action (22-27) a. Respond with action by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test 3: Works Test Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,736 views

    We don’t work for our faith—true Christians work as a result of our faith. The right kind of works are always a sure test to prove the genuineness of faith. James continues with the third test of faith—the works test.

    1. Works that show compassion for God’s creation (14-17) 2. Works that show trust in God’s Word (18-19) 3. Works that show hope in God’s promises (20-24) 4. Works that show service to God’s people (25-26) JAMES 2:26 Men, I want you to try this when you get home. Go into your wife’s favorite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tests And Trials - The Manna Test

    Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,184 views

    The MANNA TEST IS a cumulative experience of trials where our obedience, patience, and perseverance are molded and tested

    TITLE THE MANNA TEST When you ponder the events of your life what comes to mind. For me it’s those powerful moments Those times when I was struggling Those times when I had lost someone I love Or was going through a financial crisis Or was learning an important lesson about relationships For me ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Test 8: Integrity Test Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 19,007 views

    God demands that His children be people of integrity. People who are honest and reliable. This is the next-to-last test of faith that James gives us--the integrity test.

    1. The importance of individual integrity 2. The implication of individual integrity 3. The intentionality of individual integrity 4. The incentive of individual integrity This Wednesday night, American TV is hitting a new low. It’s almost hard to say that with all the trash that’s on TV these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test 7: Patience Test Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 13, 2008
    based on 54 ratings
     | 30,113 views

    The coming of the Lord. What a great and wonderful day it will be when our Lord Jesus returns. Until He returns, we are called to be patient. In this passage, James gives us the seventh test of our faith--the patience test.

    1. Patience has natural evidences 2. Patience has eternal consequences 3. Patience has a cloud of witnesses The coming of the Lord. What a great and wonderful day it will be when our Lord Jesus returns. We just finished celebrating the first coming of Jesus when He came as a tiny, helpless Baby ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "This Is A Test, This Is Only A Test..."

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,650 views

    Joseph did not yield to this temptation. If we could learn to have the “mind of Joseph,” (Which was the Mind of Christ) it would give us the right thinking so that we, too, could resist temptation...

    Primary Text: (Gen 39:7 KJV) And it came to pass after these things, that his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me. (Gen 39:8 KJV) But he refused… : Title: "This is a test, this is only a test..." The Temptation… Day after day Potiphar’s wife tempted Joseph to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Why Test? Seasons Of Testings!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 30, 2025
     | 259 views

    We dread test. A test is just an opportunity to prove you have studied. Have we ever considered testing? Test are not bad. Would you want a doctor that never passed a test?

    WHY TEST? SEASONS OF TESTING. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Have you ever heard on the TV or radio: This is a test. This is only a test. If this had been real we would have told you… David Rock told me: A TEST IS A WAY TO PROVE YOU HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Vincent Harry Anobling avatar

    The Waiting Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Vincent Harry Anobling on May 4, 2011
     | 6,870 views

    The absence of Jesus and the span of the Holy Spirit’s coming is for the disciples… a test of character.

    Acts 1: 13 - 26 The Waiting of the Holy Spirit After the Ascension of Jesus, the angels told them that the same Jesus will come again in like manner. The absence of Jesus and the span of the Holy Spirit’s coming is for the disciples… a test of character. The span is 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Words Of Spirit & Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 100 ratings
     | 33,130 views

    During the 1st part of Jesus’ ministry people were attracted by His teaching. Many attached themselves to Him, some of them wholeheartedly, some loosely. Then came a time when their allegiance was tested-as it comes to test every disciple.

    JOHN 6: 59-71 WHO CAN ACCEPT WORDS OF SPIRIT AND LIFE? During the first part of Jesus’ ministry people were attracted by His teaching and flocked round Him. Many attached themselves to Him, some of them wholeheartedly, some loosely. Then came a time when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Matherlee avatar

    Tempted, Troubled, Tested-Part 2

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,630 views

    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

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 9: Tested By The Fruit Of The Flesh

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,416 views

    How to Handle the Fruits of the Flesh

    Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 9: Tested By The Fruit Of The Flesh April 14, 2013 A. WHAT IS THE FRUIT OF THE FLESH? 1. Avoid the lust of the flesh. “Love not the world . . . for all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Wright avatar

    The Trap Of Another Gospel

    Contributed by Eric Wright on Jul 3, 2022
     | 2,010 views

    To surrender to the Judaizers was to negate the glory of the cross of Christ and to make the death of Christ on Calvary of no effect

    The Trap of another gospel Galatians 1:6-10 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Testing, Testing, 1 2 3 Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 31, 2022
     | 1,243 views

    We all face a test in one form or another. Our walk with the Lord might just determine the severity of that test.

    The Sin Test: 1 John 3:4-7 (6) • Committing a sin and remaining in sin are two separate issues. • Some believe that committing a sin is the only way to sin. • James 4:17 – therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin • Jesus came to take away the sins of the world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible