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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Time Of Testing Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 19,772 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

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    Tests That Triumph

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,087 views

    Sometimes we just need to accept trials as mysterious and even surprising at times! Mysterious because of the nature of the trial and surprising because of what we get out of it.

    Sometimes we just need to accept trials as mysterious and even surprising at times! Mysterious because of the nature of the trial and surprising because of what we get out of it. 4 words describe Joseph’s life… Dismay, Dungeons, Dreams & Destiny! Victim mentality vs. Victorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    The Social Test Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,301 views

    How do you know if you are a Christian? Well, John lays out three tests and one of them confronts our social lives. We are called to love our neighbor as ourselves...and we have a great teacher.

    We’re going to continue in our conversation this week looking at 1 John and more specifically, answering the question, “How do you know if you are a Christian?” Two week ago we started looking at how John answers this question and commented that in his letter, John puts out three tests or guides ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Drake avatar

    The Nature Of Testing Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,605 views

    Like everything ordained by God, He intends testing and trials for our good. But Satan twists God’s good tests into temptation. His desire is for us to fail God’s good tests by succumbing to the temptation he brings from them.

    1. God’s intentions for His tests are good (9-12) a. God’s pattern for testing (9-11) b. God’s freedom from testing (12) 2. Transition verse (13) 3. Satan’s intentions for God’s tests are evil (14-15) a. Satan’s pattern for temptation (14) b. Satan’s bondage from temptation (15) 4. Conclusion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    The Promise In Testing Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,847 views

    While testing is an everyday part of the Christian life, we can take comfort in the promises God has given us.

    1. God promises His perfect provision—God is always good. (17a) 2. God promises His permanent position—God never changes. (17b) 3. God promises His purposeful plan—God has a plan. (18) Two brothers were left alone in the kitchen. The older brother pulled the egg carton out of the refrigerator. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    The Moral Test Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,972 views

    How do you know if you are a Christian? Can you? Is it possible? John says yes in his letter and gives three ways that we can know we are "living in the light." The first is the Moral Test.

    We are going to continue on in 1 John tonight. Just to recap, two weeks ago we focused on God being the one constant in our lives. His relationship with us is the only thing that will never fail and never let us down. Last week, we talked about sin and that it is a reality that we all have to deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brien Sims avatar

    Discipleship Tested

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
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    The difference from walking behind Him (coming to church) and walking with Him (living out your life for Him.

    Do any of you have some of those words that you just cannot stand? You know the words, usually words used by kids, that just rub you the wrong way; for example, “righteous dude,” psychedelic, totally awesome, and one of my personal favorites wicked. Why would you want to call anything good and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    Love: The Test

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,453 views

    This sermon talks about the real proof of genuine Christianity

    LOVE: THE TEST 1 John 4:7-8 - Question: What is the mark of a Christian? What is the test that stands true in showing us that someone is a Christian? - Is it church attendance? Wearing witness wear? Bumper stickers? Toting a 95 pound bible? - What is the test that shows the world that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Cesar Delgado avatar

    Faith That Is Tested

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,579 views

    Abraham’s life testifies that it is our FAITH that pleases God. But our FAITH must be tested, forging our character and refining our trust to prepare us for the day when our FAITH will become sight.

    FAITH THAT IS TESTED Genesis 22: 1-14 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay October 22, 2006 INTRODUCTION A. About last week’s message. 1. Last week we have learned that trusting the Lord brings: • Deliverance 1. saved us “out from horrible pit;” from helplessness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Test That Tell Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,085 views

    Would Elisha passed the test to be used of God as a channel of Grace?

    Dark Times: Test that Tell the Life and times of Elisha Elisha came on the scene in a day that was an extension of Elijah’s time. Northern Kingdom living; 1. INDEPENDENT LIVING; As we alluded to last week a time when the God of the Word and the Word of God was held in disrespect. No dependence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Simple Tests? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,984 views

    WE LOOK AT 15 AREAS OF TESTING THAT WE FACE.

    LET US LOOK AT TESTING! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: James says Count it all JOY when you have many tests. Exodus 16:4 Then said the Lord unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go and gather a certain rate every day, THAT I MAY PROVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John McCormack avatar

    The True Test Series

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,690 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Faith Test

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,179 views

    Living faith is revealed in the decisions we make – not in the words we say.

    OPEN: How many people here would say that you enjoy taking tests? If you go back to your good 'ole school days -- how many people actually looked forward to the day when the test was taking place? OK, let's see a raise of hands of people who would say you are way on the other side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Testing Times

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013
     | 6,592 views

    Trials

    TESTING TIMES (1 THESSALONIANS 2:1-9) What do these countries have in common - North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Maldives, Mali, Iran, Yemen and Eritrea? The answer is, Christians suffer the worst persecution here. You might also be surprised to know that Christianity is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rod Elmore avatar

    Testing God!

    Contributed by Rod Elmore on Feb 18, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,283 views

    After the northern kingdom of Israel was conquered and taken into exile, the Assyrians brought in foreign people to replace the Samarians. These people mingled with the remaining Israelites and introduced new religious ideas.

    1. It is not healthy to test God Mat 4:7, Luke 4:12 Mat 4:7 Jesus said to him, "It is written again, 'You shall not tempt the LORD yourGod. Luke 4:12 And Jesus answered and said to him, "It has been said, 'you shall not tempt the LORD your God. Luke 16:15 And He said to them, "You are those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church