Sermons on testing teachers: showing 211-225 of 67,003

Blood Test

Contributed by James May on Jun 4, 2008

We must submit ourselves to the "Blood Test"; not the one that the doctor gives, but the one that says we are washed, cleansed and made righteous by the precious blood of Jesus Christ.

Blood Test Wednesday, June 4, 2008 By Pastor Jim May Yesterday I went in to the doctor’s office for a blood test. I wanted to know that I still had some, and that what I had was in good shape. The usual cholesterol, sugar levels, etc. are being checked. It was all in an effort to try to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choice And Testing

Contributed by Jyoti Banerjee on Nov 27, 2006

Testing and temptation: Jesus’s encounter with the Devil was a shadow of the cross in the wilderness.

We just heard the reading from Matthew 4. When Matthew wrote his book, he had no idea that there was going to be a chapter break right at that point of his book. So I suggest we take a look at a few verses before Matthew 4 to get a sense of Matthew’s thought pattern. At the end of Chapter 3, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Testing Of The Faithful

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009

The trial and testing of the faithful

Daniel 3-The Three Faithful Friends of Daniel are Tested I. Nebuchadnezzar’s Golden Image Set Up for Worship (v.1-7) A. The Image Description (v.1) B. The Call of Image Worship to Leaders (v.2-7) 1. The Leaders ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Testing God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 20, 2011

Do you test God or trust God? What are the ways we try to control God in order to get our way?

To understand how the devil is tempting Jesus here in this second temptation, we first need an accurate picture of Jerusalem. Jerusalem is a city which was built on a very high plateau and is surrounded by deep valleys. Whenever you read in the Bible about someone going to Jerusalem you will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Testing Praise

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 28, 2011

A sermon on Proverbs 27:2, 21 on praising others and how to evaluate praise (Outline and material adapted from Pulpit Commentary)

HoHum: 5 Ways to Praise from Charlotte Business Journal by Bob Nelson: There are 5 ways that you can praise employees: personal praise, written praise, electronic praise, public praise and indirect praise. Personal praise- is considered the most important type of praise by employees. It consists ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:2-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The True Test Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 4, 2011

FOCAL POINT: THE TRUE TEST IS KNOWING GOD.

THE TRUE TEST TITUS 1: 10-16 KEY VERSE: TITUS 1: 15 FOCAL POINT: THE TRUE TEST IS KNOWING GOD. INTRODUCTION: WE ACTUALLY KNOW VERY LITTLE ABOUT TITUS, A DEVOTEE OF CHRIST. ALTHOUGH NEVER MENTIONED IN THE ACTS ACCOUNT, PAUL APPEARS TO HOLD HIM IN VERY HIGH ESTEEM. ALTHOUGH A GREEK BY ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Tested By Fire Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 8, 2011

When a Christian is born again receives spiritual nourishment on the Word of God. As a baby is first fed with milk and latter in life as the baby grows starts eating solid food. Paul is telling the Christians of Corinth that their normal development stopp

Today we continue studying the book of 1st Corinthians Last week we read that the Church of Corinth was struggling with a problem of division. People where tearing the congregation apart by choosing factions. Chapter one addresses this issue. Chapter 2 talks about the importance of the preaching ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Testing Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Nov 30, 2010

Jesus was tested like no man has ever been tested. Led by the Spirit into the wilderness, He triumphed over Satan and every temptation thrown His way.

Mark 1:12-13 The Testing of Jesus Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness. And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him. Introduction – Ornithology A college student wanted to take an easy class ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Tests Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

Life's pleasant moments are made even more sweeter when we keep in mind that they lead to this great spiritual destiny...and life's most difficult moments are to be endured patiently...remembering that patience and persistence turn sorrow into stepping st

THE PURPOSE OF TESTS JAMES 1:5 11 Read James 1:5 11 Last week we studied verses 2 4 and saw that ...............(v.2) Almost a remake of Bobby McFarren's song "Don't worry Be happy" right? consider it pure joy...be happy.... Today we come to a passage that is often quoted but usually out ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-11

Passing The Test Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2011

PASSING THE TEST WILL MEAN FIGHTING FOR YOUR SPIRITUAL HEALTH.

Passing the Test January 23rd, 2011 Ephesians 6:10-24 INTRODUCTION Most of us can relate to having been at the doctors for a regular check up and the Doctor says I want to run some routine tests. Check your blood work, your cholesterol, your lipids. As the nurse draws our blood each of us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Test Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 4, 2012

Do you want to pass the test of temptation? REQUEST help from God, REFOCUS your attention and REVEAL your struggle to a friend.

THE TEST OF TEMPTATION Sometimes we sinful human beings are just like the wolf of the Arctic regions whom the local peoples used to catch without having to hunt them down. They simply put some fresh meat on a sharp blade and let the wolf do the rest of the work. The wolf with its insatiable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

This Is Only A Test

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 6, 2012

The account of the binding of Isaac is not only a significant one to the Jewish people, it is essential to Christians. There are key applications regarding our faith in and trust of God.

1. Three Military recruiters were each given 10 minutes at a high school assembly to pitch their particular branch of the armed forces. The Navy recruiter spoke 12 minutes; the Army recruiter spoke 18 minutes, leaving the Marine with no time. The principal felt bad, so he allowed the marine 30 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mirror Test Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 7, 2012

It's easy to judge others but can you honestly evaluate yourself?

Show the video “A Servant’s Heart.” Did you find her annoying? I did. And often those we are trying to share the Gospel with find us annoying also, often because of our approach. Last week I taught on Romans 1: 18-32. We discovered what an evil people the Romans had become. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-24

Denomination: Foursquare

Passing The Test Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

Passing the test

Passing the Test - 1 Timothy 3 - 10/18/08 Join me in turning to the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 3. Timothy is towards the end of the New Testament, in the second half of the Bible. We have been going through this book together. This time of year can be a scary time for kids in school, because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stress Testing

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 8, 2012

A TESTING OF YOUR FAITH

STRESS TESTING INTRODUCTION: THIS STUDY ADDRESSES THE MERITS OF ENDURING ADVERSITY. DO NOT CONFUSE TRIALS-ADVERSITY WITH “FAITH BUILDING” FOR FAITH COMES BY HEARING THE WORD OF GOD (ROMANS 10:17). JEWISH BELIEVERS IN THE EARLY CHURCH EXPERIENCED ANTAGONISM AND PERSECUTION ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist