Sermons on the hour of testing: showing 316-330 of 70,404

The Greatest Test Of All

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Abraham Tested. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

True faith is always tested: • For it is only through testing that we discover what kind of faith we have. • Tests of faith are opportunities for growth and victory. Ill: Sport: Squash you only improve if the game is difficult. Tests of faith are opportunities for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Brethren

The Gratitude/Resentment Test Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Dec 25, 2022

We all need gratitude because gratitude is one of those things that God has designed to keep us centered in our lives.

Do you know the difference between gratitude and gratefulness? Gratitude is something inside of your heart. Gratefulness is something you do. Or thankfulness is something you do. When you have gratefulness or you have thankfulness, those are really exercises that build gratitude inside of hearts. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Psalm 3 - The Dark Hour Of Sunrise Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014

The beginning of the Davidic psalms. In a series of sermons from the Psalms as they are preached through by chapter.

Psalms 3:1-8 KJV A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me. [2] Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. [3] But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Tests For Salvation Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 3, 2002

4th in First John Series

THREE TESTS FOR SALVATION 1 John 2:3-11 INTRO: One of the main purposes of the book of 1 John is that you and I might come to know that we are truly children of God. To know that we are born again. The Bible plainly teaches that it is possible for a Christian to really and actually know he is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The True Test Of Forgiveness

Contributed by David Hutton on Jul 16, 2002

When you have the "right" to do wrong, will you still do right?

Introduction It’s one thing to succumb to force and be made to be righteous. Children are (or should be) made to obey and behave. They should understand the serious repercussions of not! Because of their knowledge of what will happen if they don’t, they do! The law catches a criminal, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Putting God To The Test

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 9, 2002

This sermon seriously deals with actually putting your faith into practice at God insistence or encouragement.

Scripture: Malachi 3:1 – 10 Title: “Putting God To The Test” Introduction: There are some very interesting verses of Scripture located at different places in the Bible. In Malachi in the Scripture we have just read in verse 10, “Prove Me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

#3seasons Of Testing Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002

We search how friendship can help or hurt in the process of testing.

#3 Seasons of TESTING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part 3 of a 5 part series. If you need part contact Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #3, Why tests? TEXT: Proverbs 18:24 A man that is going to have friends must show himself friendly... Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpens iron; ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, Proverbs 18:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#4seasons Of Testing Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002

We need to learn and prepare for the process of seasons of testing.

#4 Seasons of Testing By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Cor. 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Luke 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#5seasons Of Testing Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002

We close the series on testing, and look at anger and how it adds to the testing process.

#5 of a 5 part series: SEASONS OF TESTING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com If you lack any part of the series, have a comment or a point to add contact me: Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #5 on Being tested. TEXT: Gal. 5:15 warns of this testing process -- But if you bite and devour one ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19, Galatians 5:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tests For Selective Service

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 22, 2002

How does God Choose Men and Women for Service? This message examines that subject.

TESTS FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE Judges 7:1-8 INTRO: It is revealing to study God’s method of selecting the soldiers to follow Gideon. First, God changed the hearts of people. It is evident that the masses were intent on killing Gideon (Judg. 6:30). Yet, when the spirit of the Lord came upon ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Testing One, Two!

Contributed by Denis Mcmillan on Feb 20, 2003

Let no man say that he is tempted by God.

TESTING, TESTING ONE, TWO! SEVERAL YEARS AGO, OUR FAMILY TRAVELED THE COUNTRY SINGING GOSPEL MUSIC. WHEN WE ARRIVED TO OUR DESTINATION, IT WAS IMPORTANT TO SET UP AND CHECK OUT THE PA SYSTEM. AFTER THE SPEAKERS WERE PLUGGED IN, IT WAS VERY ESSENTIAL TO TEST THE MICROPHONES. WE WOULD NORMALLY DO ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Pass The Test?

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 17, 2003

There are all kinds of reasons for giving tests or taking examinations. The main reason is to collect data or to make an assessment on what is or isn’t known. The Bible is not excluded from the practice of examinations.

Will You Pass The Test? 2 Corinthians 13.5 – 7 July 20, 2001 KJV - 5. Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? 6. But I trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates. 7. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Testing Of Faith"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Sep 15, 2003

Our faith will be tested to verify its validity.

"THE TESTING OF FAITH" www.dennisdeese.com JAMES 1:1-18 ETS: James affirms the fact that Christian faith is tested to verify its validity. ESS: Our faith will be tested to verify its validity. (Chapter One - The Examination of Faith) Faith is tested by: I. THE TEST OF TIME (1:1) ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

"The Test Of Trustworthiness"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Sep 15, 2003

Are you trustworthy with the gift of God’s Word (I THESS. 2:4)? Authentic faith will value what God says.

"THE TEST OF TRUSTWORTHINESS" www.dennisdeese.com JAMES 1:19--27 Are you trustworthy with the gift of God’s Word (I THESS. 2:4)? Authentic faith will value what God says. There are (3) three coinciding aspects of trustworthiness directly related to God’s Word. Do you pass the test ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Faith Tested By Persecution Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 4, 2000

Message shows how God uses trials to allow our faith to be tested.

Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church “But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist