Sermons on The Place Of Testing:

"who Do You Think You Are?" Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 15, 2021

Jesus criticized the Pharisees for their inability to discern the signs of the times (Matthew 16:3). The signs of our times seem to be indicating an increasing hostility toward Christianity, which has lost its place as the nation’s primary guiding ethic.

You can run but you can’t hide. That’s certainly true today, amen? They not only know where you live and work, but probably know what kind of car you drive, when you take a shower, what’s your favorite flavor of ice cream or your favorite show on TV, what station you listen to in the car. They ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, 1 Corinthians 4:9-13, 2 Timothy 3:12, 2 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: United Methodist

His Church, A Place Of New Beginnings (A New Years Message) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 6, 2022

‘A New Beginning’ is about changing our story by resetting both our course and our focus, on living the life that we were created to live.

His Church, A Place Of New Beginnings New Years 2022 Dismiss GROVE KIDZ Welcome, to church! Welcome, to the year 2022! Yes a brand new year is off and running. 34 hours down… and 8,726 still to go. OKAY – here’s the deal… TODAY - day 2 of the year 2022… God is handing every single person in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Uses Problems In Our Lives To Bring Us To His Place

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Dec 19, 2001

How does God use our problems to bring us to His place? Learn how he Directs us, Discerns us, Defends us and Develops us.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: GOD USES OUR PROBLEMS TO BRING US TO HIS PLACE “For God so Loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Would God Say To Earl & Betty, Bob & Wanda About Marriage? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 23, 2004

Marriages that stand the test of time are products of loyalty.

God Speaks On Marriage Series "What Would God Say to Betty & Earl, Bob & Wanda?" Ruth 1.16-17 NAS February 22, 2004 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Little Connie came home from preschool having heard the story of Snow White for the very first time. a She ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Prophecy Always Hits The Bullseye!

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 24, 2002

Prophets, to be legitimate, must stand the test of time.

(If it misses—it’s a lie) Prophets, to be legitimate, must stand the test of time. If the prophet was not completely correct 100% of the time he is a false prophet. Prophecy, to be valid, must predate the event; must be precise enough so as to not be vague; must have enough events described to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

The Widow Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 10, 2016

You can determine to pay the price no matter how high the cost seems to be. Far too often we cry out to the Lord to deliver us out of the test that He intends to walk us through it.

2 Zarephath was quite a distance from Cherith. • It was eight miles south of Zidon. • It was thirteen miles north of Tyre. • It was eighty miles north of Samaria. • All summed up it was about one hundred miles for Elijah to travel. a He had to walk it out. Twenty miles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

Our faith is tested by our reaction to the resurrection.

The day of the resurrection John 20:19-31 Over the years there have been claims that certain famous people have faked their deaths. I say famous because nobody really cares about the rest of us. In the years since he died, hundreds of fans have reported seeing Elvis ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

13. Job And Evil Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 3, 2018

Why God allowed Satan to test Job

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 13 – JOB AND EVIL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Job 34:5-6, Job 35:2-7, Job 42:1-5, 2 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Christian Church

Moment Of Decision

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 22, 2012

Why does God allow us to be tested?

Moment of Decision – Genesis 22 We all have moments of decision…some are small and insignificant and some are life changing, or life forming. This story about Abraham in Genesis 22 brings up some familiar themes from the life of Jesus and His moments of decision. Let’s compare ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shadrach, Meshach, And Abednego Vs. The Blazing Furnace Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 27, 2008

A faith that is tested by fire is a faith that can be trusted.

FEARLESS is a five-part series based on Old Testament stories of people who faced great fears. I’m sure these individuals had fears in their lives, but when they were faced with the choice of following God or giving in to their fears, they chose to fearlessly obey the Lord. Shadrach, Meshach, and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

My Child (Directions To His House)

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 18, 2003

Uplifting message for all people. Making their relation to God and Christ ever closer.

My Child (Directions to His House) Wednesday, March 19, 2003 You may not know me, but I know everything about you (Psa 139:1 KJV) To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me. I know when you sit down and when you rise up (Psa 139:2 KJV) Thou knowest my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-3

Eat The Honey

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 30, 2010

We explore in this sermon an awesome revelation about prepared blessings, you may be in some bitter places but there is some honey waiting on you.

We don’t know how long Jonathon was in this situation: 6 hrs, a day, a week, a month. We don’t know, but what we do know is that he was in the same situation as around six hundred other men. But Jonathon decided that something wasn’t right, he decided that it was not right for the child of God to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Faith That Leaps Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 27, 2009

As Habakkuk accepts God’s righteous judgment he finds the incredible grace gift of faith that causes him to rejoice & rise to new places of faith & strength. In accepting the fearful, challenging Word of God, he found grace to soar above circumstances

HABAKKUK 3:18-19 A FAITH THAT LEAPS / The Leaping of Faith [Lamentations 3:20-26] Habakkuk has placed his faith in his God of Grace and Glory not only for the survival of his nation but for his personal existence and well being also. Judah was an agrarian economy. She derived most of her ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Our Refuge And Strength Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 31, 2017

When things are changing and threatening around you, focus your attention on God. He is with you; you have His presence, since you have His Spirit within. He is your refuge, since you have His protection. And, He helps you by His power.

3-30-04 Title: God is our refuge and strength Text: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1). Bible Reading: Psalm 46 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist