Sermons on Tests:

Roll With The Punches Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 10, 2012

Joseph was a man who had many things go against him. Some of these were his own doing, some were from the Adversary, and some were the testing of God. As a result of Joseph's faithfulness, the nation of Israel and line of Jesus were preserved.

Years ago there was a TV show called The Honeymooners. Art Carney played one of the characters on the show, Ed Norton - a kind of happy go lucky, but fairly slow thinking worker in the sewer systems of the city. Ed Norton once summed up his philosophy of life with these words: When the tides of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:2-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rebellion Of Korah Is An Example Of The Rebellious False Teachers - Jude 1 V 11(C) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 16, 2022

Jude has been exposing the false teachers quite graphically. One was a murderer, one perverted God's people for money, and here is Korah, a man of rebellion. God put him to the test and he failed. This whole account is examined in this message.

THE REBELLION OF KORAH IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE REBELLIOUS FALSE TEACHERS - Jude 1 v 11(c) In a previous message we looked at Cain and Korah together. This time only Korah is in the spotlight and the account has been expanded. Jude 1 v 11 Woe to them for they have gone the way of Cain, and for pay, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:11, John 8:44, John 14:6, Deuteronomy 31:27, Isaiah 57:4-5, Jeremiah 28:14, Micah 1:5, Titus 1:10, Ezra 4:19, 1 Samuel 15:23, Numbers 16:1-49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elijah's Breakthrough Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2020

Elijah's life teaches us what it means to trust God and allow God to provide for us and lead us. He also teaches us how to respond to God in tragedy and hardship and how to grow our faith through tests.

Video Transition: Martin Luther King Jr - Last Speech April 3rd the day before he is assassinated – he showed his faith over fear to do the will of God. Would you have done the same? I find it amazing today how many people think the will of God is to live safely in our homes and to live a long ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disciple, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 17, 2016

Once we believe in Jesus, we are saved from sin and become children of God. But believing is just the beginning of God’s plan. God wants us to become DISCIPLES. In Luke 14, Jesus teaches us three tests of discipleship.

Names for the People of God: “Disciple” (Part 1) Series: Names for God’s People Chuck Sligh April 17, 2016 NOTE: A slide presentation is available for this sermon upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. BIBLE READING: Luke 14:25-33 TEXT: Turn to Luke 14 (Will be read throughout ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

The 3-Fold Anointing Of David: Divine Acceleration Promotion Is On The Way Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

We will look at the three anointings of David which outlined how God brings Divine Acceleration / Promotion in the life of a believer. He tests us in a graduation manner - from little to much - until we can reach a place of God's Divine Trust.

SERIES: DAVID - A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART: PART 13: Divine Acceleration / Favor - Your Promotion Is Coming (PT 2) 1. 1 SAM. 16:12 So God sent for David and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the Lord said, “Rise and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:3

Denomination: Charismatic

James (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 16, 2021

Written around 46 AD (it may be the 1st New Testament book), written by him from Jerusalem. Be a victor, not a victim. It's about spiritual maturity, growing / having patience in the testing of our faith; outside trials

Footnotes from Biblegateway.com 1 [a]James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes who are [b]dispersed abroad (FROM ISRAEL TO THE WORLD): Greetings. 2 Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various [c]trials (TRY TO HAVE A POSITIVE ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Who Is This Man That Winds & Waves Obey?

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 26, 2022

Trials test our metal, give opportunity to use faith, drive us to God & give new revelations of God. Jesus stopping the storm altered and elevated the disciple's revelation of who Jesus is. Who is He to you?

“WHO IS THIS MAN THAT WINDS & WAVES OBEY?” Mark 4:35-41 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HONESTY IS NOT ALWAYS THE BEST POLICY 1. Today is Shirley and Ben's 30th wedding anniversary. Shirley said to Ben, "Please tell me, how do you think I look after 30 years of marriage?" 2. Ben ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Passage Through The Night

Contributed by Tarran Dookie on Nov 4, 2024

God is light and light is inherent in God. The nature of God is opposite to darkness. Believers are children of the day and not of the night. God will test every man's work in the crucible of the night. May we not be found wanting but make the passage through the night in victory.

THE PASSAGE THROUGH THE NIGHT (by brother Tarran Dookie) WHENCE CAME DARKNESS AND THE NIGHT? Gen 1:1-5 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wilderness Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Mar 6, 2025

We often find ourselves in spiritual wilderness, a season of testing that shape our faith. Even Jesus, the Son of God, was tempted. His victory in the wilderness over Satan provides us with a model how to resist sin and standing firm in our faith.

The Wilderness of Temptation A Sermon on Matthew 4:1-11 Life is a journey. This journey is filled with trials, challenges, and temptations. Followers of Christ are not exempted. We often find ourselves in spiritual wildernesses—times of testing that shape our faith. Even Jesus, the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing Firm In The Faith: The Story Of Polycarp

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025

The story of Polycarp reminds us that true faith is tested in the fire of adversity. He could have saved his life by renouncing Christ, but he chose to stand firm because he understood that faithfulness to God is greater than any earthly comfort.

STANDING FIRM IN THE FAITH: THE STORY OF POLYCARP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Matthew 10:32-33, Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 10:23, Romans 8:35-39 INTRODUCTION: The Christian journey is one of faith, perseverance, and unwavering commitment ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Matthew 10:32-33, Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 10:23, Romans 8:35-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christian Challenge Sermon Ix: As The End Approaches Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, when folks are increasingly told about an inevitable end to whatever the current crisis may be, mature Christians do not lose sight of "the end of all things" as prophesied and preached by God's spokespersons.

AS THE END APPROACHES, WHAT MUST CHRISTIANS DO? I Peter 4:7-19 Imagine this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-19

Thoughts From A Mourning Father

Contributed by Arthur Miller on May 22, 2023

This sermon is my thoughts after the death of my twelve year old son to an allergic reaction. May this lesson give people hope to those who are in grief. This is a tribute to my son Jaron Miller January 17, 2011 to March 12, 2023.

All Bible passages are from Bible Gateway. [Background Information to give context] Friday March 10, 2023 I was working in my office towards the end of the day thinking about what I wanted to get done on the weekend when my phone rang from my son-in-law. "Dad, Jaron is in cardiac arrest and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Ecclesiastes 7:1-4, James 4:9-10, Romans 5:1-11, 1 Peter 1:3-9, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Philippians 1:21-23, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 21:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Disturbing Dream

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 29, 2004

Daniel is a man marked by a daily walk with God that is steadfast and solid. In every instance where he is tested and tried, he simply places it all in the hands of God. Yet, here in the 7th chapter, we find, for the first time, a Daniel distressed. Le

A DISTURBING DREAM Daniel 7:1-28 INTRODUCTION: Daniel is a man marked by a daily walk with God that is steadfast and solid. Throughout the first 6 chapters we see a Daniel who above all else remains unshaken by what is happening around him. In every instance where he is tested and tried, he ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Oh, Lamb Of God Series

Contributed by Jamey Reynolds on Mar 10, 2005

Abraham was tested to offer up his son Isaac, as a burnt offering before God. However, Abraham knew God would provide Himself a lamb. This great provision was a picture of the ’Lamb that was slain before the foundation of the world’ When God offered up Hi

I. God Prepared the Place (v1-4) ’When God made Calvary it was more than a hill’ Just as God had planned the place to test Abraham’s obedience--God planned from the portals of eternity the place the Lord Jesus would suffer, bleed, and die for all of humanity. II. God Planned the Preparations ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Can't Get Away From Love

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 21, 2004

John has once again returned to the main theme of this epistle/sermon – love, the sum of righteousness and the test of salvation! John never stray too far from this theme, and yet once again provides us with a rich bounty of biblical truth meant to guid

CAN’T GET AWAY FROM LOVE 1 John 4:7-21 INTRODUCTION: John has once again returned to the main theme of this epistle/sermon – love, the sum of righteousness and the test of salvation! John never stray too far from this theme, and yet once again provides us with a rich bounty of biblical truth ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist