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  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    God Confirms Faith Through Tests

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Mar 4, 2018
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    God test people to confirm their faith in Him

    It is affirmed in Hebrew 11:6 that without faith we cannot please God. Throughout the scriptures, God had always tested people in order to confirm that indeed they have faith in Him. Usually those who passed the tests learnt endurance (James 1:3) and were rewarded. What does the bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Daniel Part Ii - Passing The Tests Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 31, 2018
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    In crisis Daniel runs to God in prayer. For Daniel God alone is in control.

    INTRODUCTION • In the life of Daniel you see several things we all need to be life giving: o Convictions that steer his journey, o Integrity that lives out his convictions, o Courage that causes him to pass the tests he faces, o Prayer that is a lifeline to his Father’s heart, o Prophecy that ...read more

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Tested By Broken Relationship Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017
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    Escape from spiritual failure

    A. ESCAPE FROM SPIRITUAL FAILURE 1. You have to leave your place of trouble. “Abram went up from Egypt” (Gen. 13:1). 2. Remove your loved ones from trouble. “His wife . . . and Lot with him” (13:1). 3. Get by yourself. “Into” the Negev (desert) (13:1, NLT). God usually puts people into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested By The Sins Of Others Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017
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    The courage of faith

    A. THE CONSEQUENCES OF WAR: GEN. 14:1-16 “Four kings from the Euphrates valley invaded Palestine and won a battle against three kings there. The kings in Palestine had paid taxes to the four kings for 12 years. When they quit paying taxes the four kings invaded them. Not only did they destroy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested Concerning Fruit Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017
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    There is always another test.

    A. THERE IS ALWAYS ANOTHER TEST: GEN. 15:1-22 1. Scared. Abram had just defeated an army of four kingdoms. He might be afraid of a counterattack. “Do not be afraid, Abram, for I will protect you, and your reward will be great” (Gen. 15:1, NLT). 2. The Monday syndrome. We are vulnerable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested With Provision Of Money Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017
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    Tempted by Satan to failure.

    A. THE INEVITABILITY OF TESTS 1. We are tempted by satan to failure. 2. We are tested by God to demonstrate strength. Abraham tested by God: 11:26-12:3 – tested by obedience to God’s call 12:4-9 – tested by provision of God in the land 12:1-18 – tested by broken relationship (with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Tested By The Fruit Of The Flesh Lesson 9 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017
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    What is the fruit of the flesh?

    A. WHAT IS THE FRUIT OF THE FLESH? 1. Avoid the lust of the flesh. “Love not the world . . . for all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, the pride of life” (1 John 2:15-16). 2. Flesh can mean the requirements of air, food, water, exercise, etc. 3. Flesh here ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested By Old Habits Lesson 12 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017
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    Breaking old habits

    A. INTRODUCTION: BREAKING OLD HABITS 1. Why is it hard to teach old dogs new tricks? Because old dogs go back to old habits. “As a pig returns to it squalor” (2 Peter 2:22, ELT). Why Old Habits? • Recessive memory • Reinforces our values and attitudes • The old way worked • We don’t want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested By Family Squabbles Lesson 13 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017
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    What to do when you fuss

    A. INTRODUCTION: THE PROBLEM – GENESIS 21:1-21 1. Sarah was protective of “my son” (v. 10) Isaac. 2. Abraham struck up for the son causing the problem calling him “his son” (v. 11). 3. The older brother Ishmael (age 17) was “scoffing” (v. 9, NKJV). The word means taunting which carries ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested Over Possessions Lesson 14 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017
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    When our possessions control us

    A. INTRODUCTION: POSSESSING OUR POSSESSIONS – GENESIS 21:22-34 1. Why does God give us possessions? a. To serve Him. b. To care for our needs. c. To worship or please the Father. d. For our enjoyment. e. To make life easier. 2. When our possessions control us. a. Pride. b. We get our identity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested With His Priority Lesson 15 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017
     | 5,583 views

    What is your most precious thing in life?

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 22:1-19 1. What is your most precious thing in life? a. A person. b. A talent. c. A thing. d. An action. 2. God wants us to yield everything to Him. “Give yourself to God; let your body be a living and holy sacrifice to God” (Rom. 12:1, ELT). “Give yourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Tested By Plans For The Future Lesson 17 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
     | 7,175 views

    How God works in small details

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 24:1-67 1. Why is this story included in scriptures? Abraham sends his servant back to his family in Mesopotamia to find a bride for his son Isaac. The story includes incidents how God worked in small details for the servant to find Rebekah and return her to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Lacking One Thing --- The Test Of Love.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 30, 2016
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     | 5,823 views

    Love will always be tested... We must climb the mountain, on the third day the love test becomes clear. Have we ever tried to define love?

    ONE THING YOU LACK...I GUESS IT IS TRUE, YOU WILL DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO... HOW WILL I DEFINE LOVE? ---- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SEEM TO NEVER SAID I LOVE YOU --- GUESS WE THOUGHT THE OTHER ONE KNEW? "The Greatest Man I Never Knew" Reba McEntire The greatest man I never knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Tested Giving? Vs Divine Timing.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 29, 2014
     | 3,174 views

    Untried faith is normally a weaker faith... Giving reveals the heart. God has a plan, do we trust His plan... Never forget God moves in DUE SEASON...

    TESTED GIVING? AN APPOINTED TIME --- DIVINE TIMING --- DUE SEASON MIGHTY IS OUR GOD --- HE HAS EVERYTHING UNDER CONTROL --- YOU CAN TRUST HIM AND HIS PLAN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. HAVE WE EVER GAVE SOMETHING WE HOLD DEAR? GIVING ON PURPOSE? A. Years ago I was sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Tested With His Priority: Lesson 15

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013
     | 442 views

    We are tested by the value we put to our priorities

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 22:1-19 1. What is your most precious thing in life? a. A person. b. A talent. c. A thing. d. An action. 2. God wants us to yield everything to Him. “Give yourself to God; let your body be a living and holy sacrifice to God” (Rom. 12:1, ELT). “Give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist