Sermons on Tests Of Faith:

Shooting Arrows & Striking Ground

Contributed by Jonathan Meade on Oct 21, 2024

There is no stronger power available to fuel your life than faith. You may have heard the phrase, “The sky is the limit “ but the truth is, the sky is not your limit; your belief system is.

“Shooting Arrows & Striking Ground” 2 Kings 13:14-19 There is no stronger power available to fuel your life than faith. You may have heard the phrase, “The sky is the limit “. But the truth is, “The sky is not your limit; your belief system is.” Passage set up: Joash was a frightened ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walk As Jesus Walked Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011

5th message in the series. John gives 3 tests to ensure our walk will please God.

TEXT: 1st John 2:3-11 TITLE: Walk as Jesus Walked SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: tests of faithfulness OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 9, 2011 PROP.: John gives three tests to prove if your walk is pleasing to God. INTRODUCTION: Good morning! We are continuing in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Woman Of Faith Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Sep 27, 2005

Part of the series "Miracles in Matthew" Jesus teaches two lessons at once, one about faith and one about loving others

A Woman of Faith Mt. Prospect High School music and band teacher David Morrison was named Saturday night to be the 2003 Illinois Teacher of the Year. In announcing Morrison’s selection, State Superintendent of Education Robert E. Schiller said, “Teachers with David’s strengths and dedication are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Way Of The Faithful

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 18, 2016

This sermon looks at God's object lesson on faithfulness found in Jeremiah and how it secures God's blessings, determines eternal rewards, and is a requirement for ministry. It explores God's faithfulness even though we're not as faithful as we should be.

The Way of the Faithful Jeremiah 35 As I have mentioned, during this year we’ll be exploring in more depth those doctrines that I’ve identified as being covered over by Satan in a sermon series which is the basis of the book I’m presently writing called “Wells Of Living ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 35:1-19

Denomination: Foursquare

"What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us Stronger" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013

This message looks at God's toolbox to find the tools that God uses to craft us into a more mature believer.

The Road to Spiritual Maturity “What Doesn’t kill us makes us Stronger” James 1:1-12 Let’s begin this morning with a few brief facts we need to know about the book of James. 1. It was written sometime prior to AD 62. 2. It was written by James, the brother of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When You Pray - Do You Pass This Prayer Test? Series

Contributed by Carlton Berry on Aug 11, 2022

What’s your prayer life like? Have you seen mountains moved in your life? We see little when we ask little. As James closes his writing He challenges the scattered church to pray in faith. Share a personal story of answered pray or one from history.

When you Pray - Do you pass this prayer test? James 5.13-20 What’s your prayer life like? Have you seen mountains moved in your life? We see little when we ask little. As James closes hi writing He challenges the scattered church to pray in faith. Share a personal story of answered pray or one ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Hurting Person's Guide To Recovery: Test All Spirits!

Contributed by Doug Koehler on May 8, 2009

This is a story about an individuals great trials and what God says to her, to us, to restore us and give us hope.

1 John 4: 1-11 (12-21) Remember: Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. One day Sara Jones woke up and felt completely lost. For weeks she was heading down a path full of sorrow, loneliness and ultimate insecurity but, up until this day she was able to hold onto some sort of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

You Can Pass God's Test

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 18, 2023

We faithfully trust knowing that God can and will always provide. We pass God's test.

YOU CAN PASS GOD’S TEST (Outline) March 5, 2023 – Lent 2 – GENESIS 22:1-14 INTRO: Today’s text clearly states: “…God tested Abraham.” Testing is NOT tempting. Temptations come from Satan. The world. Our sinful flesh gives in to temptations. Testing comes from the Lord. "Let no one say ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

When God's Word Tests You

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 17, 2023

God's Word will always test you, especially in your darkest hour. Your darkest hour is conquered by your dream. A dream written down is a goal. A goal broken down into steps is a plan. A plan backed by divine action will conquer your darkest hour.

Turn to Psalm 105:17, as we talk today about when the Word of God tests you. God's Word will always test you, especially in your darkest hour. Listen closely. Your darkest hour is conquered by your dream about your future. A dream written down is a goal. A goal broken down into steps is a plan. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer-God’s Natural Pain-Killer

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 3, 2015

Jesus calls on us to use our God-given gifts, including prayer, to further our faith and God’s work in this world. If we are successful, we will receive the help we need to cope with life’s challenges.

The Old Testament reading we heard from Jeremiah earlier in today’s service talks about the destruction of Judah and the pain and suffering felt by its people. The destruction was caused by the sins of the people. Jeremiah identified with the people and their pain and suffering. We as ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

To explore the gifts of testing, patience, and joy and how they serve to mature us and deepen our relationship with Christ.

Good morning, church family. You know, as Christians, we often hear about the gifts of the Spirit, but how often do we consider the gifts of testing, patience, and joy? In a world where instant gratification is the norm, these gifts may seem like anything but. However, as we delve into James ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-16

Topics: Tests, Challenges

Be A Doer, Not Just A Hearer

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 10, 2019

A study in the book of James 1: 1 – 27

James 1: 1 – 27 Be a doer, not just a hearer 1 James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But ...read more

Scripture: James 1:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Faith In His Children

Contributed by James May on May 30, 2001

God has more faith in us than we have in ourselves and He allows Satan to test us to prove that God’s faith in us is justified.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living By Faith Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 30, 2007

This the first of a series on Abraham, the father of Faith. Learn from his life how God has designed todays Christian to walk in the footsteps of faith.

LIVING BY FAITH Romans 4:12 And he is also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised. Paul in writing to the church located in Rome was using Abraham as an example of how the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Rest Of The Story" -The Mystery Of The Missing Body

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 19, 2008

Easter is the ultimate test of faith. There have been many who have offered theories to discount the resurrection. (I list 5) It is the empty grave, the resurrection of Jesus that demonstrates God’s care, and removes our guilt and fear of death. (I’m

In Jesus Holy Name March 23, 2008 Easter Sunday Redeemer Text: Matthew 28:5-8,11-15 “The Rest of the Story” Part II “The Mystery of the Missing Body” He is risen! He is risen indeed! Easter is the ultimate test of faith. The one great watershed that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-15

Denomination: Lutheran