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  • God Tests Obedience, Not Loyalty - By Pastor Ondu Joseph

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Feb 17, 2025
     | 266 views

    Loyalty without obedience is meaningless. God does not test how much we claim to love Him; He tests whether we will follow His commands. Let us strive to be not just hearers of the Word but doers, walking in full obedience to His will.

    Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22 - "But Samuel replied: 'Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.'" Introduction: Many believers equate loyalty to God with ...read more

  • Testing The Spirits Whether They Are From God Or From Demons Series

    Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 16, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 167 views

    In this sermon we'll explore few biblical examples to help you discern godly vs. demonic influence.

    As believers, we are commanded to "test the spirits" (1 John 4:1) to discern whether a person, teaching, or influence is from God or from demonic forces. Jesus taught us to evaluate individuals and ministries by their "fruits" (Matthew 7:15-20). In this sermon we'll explore ...read more

  • You Must Not Put The Lord Your God To The Test

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 6, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,700 views

    “Then he brought Him to Jerusalem, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, ‘if you are the Son of God throw yourself down from here…’ And Jesus answered and said to him, ‘it has been said, ‘you shall not tempt the Lord your God’” Luke 4:9-

    Theme: You must not put the Lord your God to the test Text: Deut. 26:4-10; Rom. 10:8-13; Lk. 4:1-13 Today is the second Sunday in Lent and we at Covenant have been observing this holy season by meditating and reflecting on the Word of God and by prayer and fasting. It is following the example of ...read more

  • The Old Time Religion Has Stood The Test Of Time

    Contributed by David Carter on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 201 ratings
     | 12,171 views

    Contending for the faith

    THE OLD TIME RELIGION HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME Jude 1:3 Jesus said in Matthew 16:18 - Upon this rock, I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. --- The word "Prevail" means "Conquer" --- The devil cannot Conquer or Defeat The Church! Romans 8:37 - "We are more ...read more

  • Lord’s Prayer 13: Put Us Not To The Test! Series

    Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Dec 3, 2024
     | 323 views

    Everyday we face problems and tests which we have to try and solve or overcome - some strengthen us others lead us into doing things we are not proud of. The question that hits you from this phrase from the Lord's prayer is - does God put tests before us? Or is this just part of everyday life?

    Lord’s Prayer 13: Put us not to the test! Isn’t it strange how the meaning of certain words either become old fashioned or their meaning completely changes. An extremely good example of the change of the meaning of a word, is ‘GAY’ A simple dictionary describes this adjective as someone who is ...read more

  • 4. The Test And The Type (Genesis 22:1-15) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,997 views

    Most people have heard the story of Abraham's offering of Isaac as a sacrifice. But why is it in the Bible? Turns out, the point of the story is what the story points to.

    Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Genesis 22. We are going to be looking at one of the most well- known stories in the entire Old Testament. This is where God tells Abraham to take his son Isaac and offer him as a burnt offering on the mountain God will show him. We are going to read the ...read more

  • Your Condition Is Not Your Conclusion/It's Only A Test

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 106 ratings
     | 26,082 views

    When trials and tribulations come your way, just remember that "It’s Only A Test!"

    Introduction: In life we are faced with difficult situations and challenges. At times it seems as though our situations are the final chapters of our lives. Our jobs pose problems for us or even our health may begin to fail us. It seems as though everything we’ve tried is not working. Well I ...read more

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

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on May 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,179 views

    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

  • Fully Realized Forgiveness...the Test Of Love-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 9, 2015
     | 3,001 views

    1 of 5. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. Fully Realized is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional appreciation. But Where/How is it tested? Realized Forgiveness is tested in the crucible of...

    FULLY REALIZED FORGIVENESS...The TEST of LOVE/Trust-I— Luke 7:36-50 Attention: In chemistry classes, we were sometimes required to grind up & heat a substance in a crucible—a small heat resistant ceramic bowl with a pestle. The substance we were given was unknown to us. We were ...read more

  • Fully Realized Forgiveness...the Test Of Love-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 14, 2015
     | 3,764 views

    2 of 5. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. Fully Realized is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional appreciation. But Where/How is it tested? Realized Forgiveness is tested in the crucible of...

    FULLY REALIZED FORGIVENESS...The TEST of LOVE/Trust-II—Luke 7:36-50 Attention: HITLER’s REALIZATION? The following is presented as true yet many doubt its truth. On September 28, 1918, during WW-I a Private Henry Tandey, a British soldier serving near the French village of Marcoing, ...read more

  • Fully Realized Forgiveness...the Test Of Love-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 21, 2015
     | 4,211 views

    3 of 5. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. Realized Forgiveness is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional appreciation. But Where/How is it tested? Fully Realized Forgiveness is tested in the crucible of...

    REALIZED FORGIVENESS...The TEST of LOVE/Trust-III—Luke 7:36-50 Attention: Thru testing, the true identity becomes conclusive. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. A forgiveness that is fully Realized is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional ...read more

  • Fully Realized Forgiveness...the Test Of Love-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 5, 2015
     | 4,304 views

    5 of 5. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. Realized Forgiveness is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional appreciation. But Where/How is it tested? Fully Realized Forgiveness is tested in the crucible of...

    FULLY REALIZED FORGIVENESS...The TEST of LOVE-V—Luke 7:36-50 Attention: A kid who is unwittingly involved in bringing about a tragedy. The ones effected forgive her. She is Fully Forgiven, YET she is unable to function, her every thought being colored by the event. Her every decision is ...read more

  • Believing That Jesus Christ Is The Son Of God - Test #2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012
     | 5,245 views

    Is Jesus the Christ, the true Messiah, the promised Messiah of the Old Testament? Is Jesus Christ really the Savior of men, the one sent by God to save us and to give us life? If a person believes these witnesses, then he believes in God.

    Here’s one for you to think about. There was a preacher who worked hard on his sermon all week and then typed it up on Saturday night. During the night, his dog got into his office and, wouldn’t you know it, chewed his sermon up. He didn’t notice it until it was time to go to ...read more

  • Joseph: A Tried, Tested, Triumphant Faith! - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Sep 14, 2020
     | 2,485 views

    Genuine faith will go through the fire of tests and trails!

    Title: Joseph: A Tried, Tested, Triumphant Faith! (Part 2) IV. The PRESERVATIVE of Joseph’s life? a) GOD WAS WITH HIM b) GOD WAS PROTECTING HIM! c) God was PRESERVING HIM! i. Through the intervention of Reuben – Gen. 37:21-22. ii. Judah’s idea to sell Joseph as a slave – Gen. 37:26-26. iii. The ...read more

  • Integrity Test - Genesis 42:1-43:14 Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,002 views

    When you think of Joseph in the Bible, one of the key thoughts that comes to your mind or key words is integrity.

    When you think of Joseph in the Bible, one of the key thoughts that comes to your mind or key words is integrity. The guy had a lot of integrity. When you think through the Bible about Joseph, he's one of those guys nothing bad is said about him. Only good things are said about him. So he just ...read more