Sermons on the place of testing:

Test 6: Pride Test, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 5, 2008

The pride test is actually a three part test. We already covered the first part when we talked about selfish pride (Pride Test, Part 1). The second part of the test is about presumptive pride. That’s where our text takes us today.

1. Presumptive pride is futile 2. Presumptive pride is arrogant 3. Presumptive pride is sinful Well, here we are, standing at the edge of a New Year. People use this time of the year for different things, don’t they? Of course, some people just use the New Year as an excuse to party. But most ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Test 5: The Wisdom Test, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 2, 2007

There are two types of wisdom—man’s wisdom and the kind of wisdom that only comes from God. The kind of true wisdom that only comes from God is evidence of real faith.

1. Introduction (13) 2. Roots of test-failing wisdom (14) 3. Attributes of test-failing wisdom (15) 4. Fruits of test-failing wisdom (16) JAMES 3:13 Have you ever flown on one of those little puddle-jumper airplanes? I have and let me tell you, they’re not very much fun. If you’re in one of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Places

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 14, 2013

Happy Christians make for happy places.

Title: Happy Places Text: Acts 16:16-34 Thesis: Happy Christians make for happy places. Introduction It was on one of those old school, whirlwind, whistle-stop political campaigns. A well known politician was riding that train as it passed through a major eastern city. He suddenly produced a $5 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Test 6: Pride Test, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 30, 2007

James asks his readers where their continual desire to fight amongst themselves comes from. And his answer is surprising. Rather than point his finger at an outward cause of their strife, he tells them it is because of each of their individual selfishne

1. What are the Prevailing Symptoms of selfish pride (4:2-5) 2. What is the Primary Source of selfish pride (4:6) 3. What are some Practical Solutions for selfish pride (4:7-12) JAMES 4:1 Two old friends were sitting on the front porch one Sunday afternoon when one of them began to confess to the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Test 5: The Wisdom Test, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 9, 2007

What kind of wisdom passes the test of faith? The kind of wisdom that James describes as only coming from above.

1. Roots of test-passing wisdom (17a) 2. Attributes of test-passing wisdom (17b) 3. Fruits of test-passing wisdom (18) JAMES 3:13 Who is a wise man? What is wisdom? It’s interesting that two people who are known for their wisdom asked that very same question. Solomon did. In Ecclesiastes 8:1 ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Test 9: Affliction Test, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008

This sermon looks at the second key to passing the affliction test--the corporate key.

1. Corporate confession 2. Corporate prayer I saw a sports headline a couple of weeks ago that really surprised me. It turns out that one of the freshmen for the University of Tennessee’s football team got into some trouble with the law. That’s not really the surprising part. It seems that ...read more

Scripture: James 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Quiet Places Into Holy Places

Contributed by Robert Donato on Nov 30, 2005

An intimate relationship with God enables a person to handle life’s difficulties

Turning Quiet Places into Holy Places Luke 5:12-16 Theologian A. W. Tozer gives tremendous insight as he writes these profound words in his book The Knowledge of the Holy: “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” What do you think about God? Do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Gethsemane: Place For Prayer, Place For Betrayal Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 2, 2012

For Jesus, Gethsemane was a place of worship, a place to surrender his will to the Father; for Judas, it was a place to completely betray Jesus. No location can substitute for the heart.

Gethsemane: Place for Prayer, Place for Betrayal (Matthew 26:36-50) 1. I found a strange article Friday titled, “Bear Saves Man in Mountain Lion Attack.” 2. “Robert Biggs, 69, who often hikes in the Whisky Flats area, came across a mother bear and her cubs, which were about 40 feet from where he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Test 9: Afliction Test, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008

This sermon looks at the first key to passing the affliction test--the individual key.

1. When experiencing affliction, your first individual responsibility is to pray (13) 2. When experiencing affliction, your second individual responsibility is to call (14) A few weeks ago, our family went to see a movie called National Treasure. I won’t go into all the details with you, but it ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle In The Desert (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 28, 2021

There have been some famous battles fought in desert regions. A recent example was Operation Desert Storm. There was another desert battle took place long before-the one between Jesus and Satan in Matthew 4.

THE BATTLE IN THE DESERT (part one) Matthew 4:1-7 There have been some famous battles fought in desert regions. One was the Western Desert campaign (Desert War) of WWII that took place in the deserts of Egypt and Libya in June, 1940. A more recent example was Operation Desert Storm that took place ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-7, Deuteronomy 8:1-3, Matthew 6:21, Psalm 91:11-12, 2 Peter 3:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Place Of Escape

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 28, 2001

By using David’s experience, we can learn how to trust God as we abide under His almighty hand!

I. The Cave of Adullam (Justice of the People) A. Text: I Samuel 22:1-2 (Verse 2) Every one that was 1) In Distress 2) In Debt 3) Discontented Adullam means ‘refuge.’ This was a city conquered by Joshua in Joshua chapter 12. It was fortified by Rehoboam in II Chronicles 11. It is referred to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

The Secret Place

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Nov 13, 2001

Message on abiding in the presence of the Lord, and relying on Him for peace even in the midst of terror.

THE SECRET PLACE Psalm 91:1-3 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. [2] I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. [3] Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Loveliest Place

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001

Worship as a Christian, in the context of fellow believers, is critical to spiritual well-being.

Let Us Worship And Bow Down (I): The Loveliest Place Bible Reading: Psalm 84 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Let Us Worship And Bow Down (I): The Loveliest Place p.1 "What on earth was I thinking?" It was a dark February evening when this thought kept ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Higher Place

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Nov 19, 2001

In his letter to the Church in Ephesus, Paul prays for mature believers to press on and experience a higher place.

A Higher Place INTRODUCTION:  God is inviting us to a higher place  There are higher attainments in the spirit  There is more of God to be found  We have not ’arrived’ yet  In his letter to the Church in Ephesus, Paul prays for mature believers to press on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best Place

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 3, 2000

God does not leave broken pieces

The Best Place Visit www.hotdogchurch.com Intro: · Where is the best place to be with God? · There are many right answers. · But I want to make a statement this morning. · The greatest moments of my Christian life have been when I didn’t know what to do next. I. God moves more clearly in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:37, John 2:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal