Sermons on The Test Of Love:

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

Testing, Trust, And Thanks Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Nov 4, 2024

This central part of Psalm 66 urges us to recognize God's presence in our lives in the midst of pain and prosperity and respond with personal piety.

In the year 715 BC, Shalmanezer, the King of Assyria besieged the Northern Kingdom of Israel. For three years, his army starved the nation of Israel until finally they surrendered. In 712 BC, the northern Kingdom crumbled, Israelite citizens were marched off to a foreign land, and Assyria began ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:8-15, 2 Kings 17:7-23, 2 Kings 18:11-12, 2 Kings 18:1-3, Romans 6:2, Hebrews 10:24-25, Psalm 1:1-2, Matthew 6:6, Colossians 3:16, Deuteronomy 6:5-6, Malachi 3:10, Galatians 6:10, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Peter 2:12, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

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

"Preserve Us In Testing" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

God enables us to persevere through trials and testings.

"Preserve us in Testing" Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts An Army buddy of mine sent me a postcard that read, "I can resist anything but temptation." Some people don’t need to ask "Lead me not into temptation"--they can find it on their own! I don’t want ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4, James 1:2-16

Denomination: Congregational

From Testing To Testimony

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Abraham was tested by God but it becomes a part of his testimony

Testing to Testimony Genesis 22:1-14 January 26, 2014 Morning Service One of the challenges of college and seminary was the continual taking of tests. The worst tests of all came from my Greek course work. The Greek tests were often composed of parsing of words to determine the tense, case and all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Test Your Hearing

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 18, 2013

It is important to "Hear" God clearly. Eli, Israel, and Saul did not. Samuel, the great judge and prophet did.

1. Hearing Test A former artillery soldier was worried about his wife's hearing. So, during his annual physical exam he asked his doctor what to do. The doctor gave him some simple instructions. He said, "Talk to your wife in a normal voice, first at a distance and then closer. Pay special ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Test: Blame Game

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 14, 2020

We seem to live in a "ME" day, me, myself and I. We can easily develop an attitude of blaming others for our own behavior. Evaluate yourself. Hold yourself accountable.

TEST: THE BLAME GAME By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Romans 2:1 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. Romans 14:12 So then every one of us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1, Romans 14:12, Genesis 3:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Turning Testing To Triumph Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 5, 2014

This Census not only affected David but it caused great harm to the people as well. Yet we shall see that when one truly repents he once again is restored to the relationship with God. In the end David has bought the site for the temple & has made peace

2 SAMUEL 24: 1- 25 [The Life of David] TURNING TESTING TO TRIUMPH [Exodus 30:12-16 / 1 Chronicles 21:24-27] The reader might logically expect to come to the end of the book and read of David's peacefully dying in his bed or of some great victory for Israel. Instead there is the story of new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Tests Into Testimonies

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Sep 5, 2003

Learn how to overcome in any situation and turn your test into a testimony of victory!

Turning Tests into Testimonies How to Overcome in Any Situation 9/03/03 I. Introduction One year there was a terrible flood that deluged a small midwestern town located in a valley between two rivers. Both rivers had overflowed their banks and the rains continued to fall day and night. There was ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, John 16:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Test Of The Bread Of Life

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2021

The words of Jesus about ‘eating His flesh and drinking His blood’ have caused a lot of misunderstandings and divisions. But the all-knowing God is really checking to see if we will trust Him even if we don't understand!

THE TEST OF THE BREAD OF LIFE John 6:56-69 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A new chaplain was hired for a prison unit. He was excited to preach his first Sunday service in the prison, but he was also very nervous. He didn’t want to say the wrong thing. 2. On Sunday morning he arrived at the prison. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eschatology That Pasts The Test Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014

Many falter when it comes to "end-time" teachings. There is a way you can be certain about how things will end.

• End-times, the Rapture, The 1000 year reign of Christ, Heaven, Hell, Why are they important? • A fellow skeptic once asked the famous atheist Voltaire if he would speak some words of comfort to a friend who was dying. Voltaire responded, "I don’t think I can do that. The thought ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Esther: Courage Tested Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 17, 2004

Will you answer God’s call to live courageously?

Esther 3:1-15 Courage Tested Woodlawn Baptist Church July 18, 2004 Introduction Over the course of the past several months, as I have been studying the Scriptures, I have seen over and over the providential hand of God at work. We have been watching God at work in Genesis, leading and guiding, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Truest Test Of Trust

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 2, 2016

A sermon to emphasis the importance of trust in God.

Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a prayer, John. ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

Your Attitudes Will Be Tested!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 22, 2023

You ever think about what you think about? Your attitudes are part of the battle of daily living.

THE TEST OF FIRE TO OUR ATTITUDES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Two part lesson) How do you view things… It is said the average person has between 12,000 and 80,000 thoughts a day. Your attitudes, words and mindset are established by YOU! You ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, Proverbs 17:22, Philippians 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Helps For Your Test Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Some of the helps that God gives us to endure life's tests.

I want to start off this message today by reading the opening of Peter’s letter… 1 Peter 1:1-9 (ESV) Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ