Sermons on thrive during test:

The Test Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 26, 2008

The Bible does plainly teach that it is possible to know for sure you are a Christian, but that assurance is to be built on facts. This introduces a series of three tests by which anyone can know beyond a shadow of a doubt whether or not they are a child

A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 4 “The Test of Fellowship” 1 John 2:3-11 John states the purpose of writing his letter in 1 John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Doctrine Test Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 28, 2007

How do you know you are a Christian? John’s third suggestion is called the Doctrine Test and focuses around knowing the Truth!

Tonight we are going to dive right into our lesson for tonight. We’re continuing to look at John’s guides for answering the question, “How do you know if you are a Christian?” Rather than refresh our memories with what we have talked about the last couple of weeks now I want to wait and sum ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Testing The Spirits Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 29, 2014

Discernment is a gift. It gives God’s children the ability to distinguish between what God calls us to and what the world entices us toward.

1 John 4:1-6 "Testing the Spirits" INTRODUCTION We have come a long way in communication since March 10, 1876 when Alexander Graham Bell spoke into a prototype of the telephone and said, "Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you." It is now common to have the television on while browsing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Application Tested Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 5, 2014

Trials, Perseverance, Faith

LIFE APP – The Application Tested James 1:1-18 (p. 847) September 7, 2014 Introduction: Max Lucado, in his book In the Eye of the Storm, tells the story of Chippie the Parakeet. He writes: "Chippie the Parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tests For The Tongue Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 2, 2014

Nuclear power can be harnessed to bring destruction or benefit. The same is true for our tongue.

Sermon Notes June 1, 2014 Tests for the Tongue James 1:5-12 At 5 AM on July 16, 1945, in northern New Mexico, the pre-dawn sky was instantaneously illuminated by the blinding flash. The mushroom cloud from the first Atomic detonation spilled upward for 40,000 feet and was visible for 60 ...read more

Scripture: James 3:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Put It To The Test Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 2, 2015

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Are You Real?". We are to take our salvation very seriously and put it to the test.

Series: Are You Real? [#4] PUT IT TO THE TEST 1 John 2:3-11 Introduction: In a time when the theory is, “It’s easier to ask for permission than forgiveness”; many people have times in their lives where they question their salvation. They ask themselves questions like, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Paternity Test

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 20, 2015

When we are children of God our lives should be living proof that God is our Father.

Title: A Paternity Test Text: I John 3:1-7 Thesis: When we are Children of God our lives should be living proof that God is our Father. Introduction Paternity… Paternity is the legal or biological relationship between a child and his or her father. Paternity establishes the rights and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ultimate Test Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message 15 from 1 John focusing on loving one another as the ultimate test of sonship.

The Ultimate Test 1John 3:11-23 John wrote these letters in the latter years of his life. He wrote as a tender father would write to His dearly loved children. It is filled with tenderness and endearing language. “Beloved, dear children, my little children, brethren, dear friends.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Test Of Obedience

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 11, 2015

The rhythms of deliverance, discontentment, provision, testing, disobedience, & deliverance; and daily bread, daily work, Sabbath, & commemoration.

A TEST OF OBEDIENCE. Exodus 16:2-4; Exodus 16:9-15. In this passage, we join the children of Israel just six weeks into their wilderness journey. The ten plagues, the first Passover, the deliverance out of Egypt, and the parting of the Red Sea all lay behind them. Yet now, here in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-4, Exodus 16:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Failing The Test?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 18, 2017

Many situations in life are but testing zones...Philip faced a test? Andrew faced a test? You will face situations that will test your faith.

FAILING THE TEST? HINDER MY MIRACLE? THIS IS BIGGER THAN I AM... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WILL MY OWN LIMITATIONS DEFINE WHAT GOD CAN DO? Do I tend to focus on THE PROBLEMS and not GOD SOLUTIONS? Are we so blind that the facts define our faith? Facts that can kill our ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-12, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gideon's Test

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Gideon's Test

Judges 6:11-24 & Ch.7 Gideon's Test 1. THE PLACE. 11 And there came an angel of the LORD, and sat under an oak which was in Ophrah, that pertained unto Joash the Abiezrite: and his son Gideon threshed wheat ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Test Of Obedience

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

THE TEST OF OBEDIENCE

1 Samuel 15:1-23 THE TEST OF OBEDIENCE The Amalekites were a wandering tribe descended from Esau’s grandson Amalek They roamed throughout the territory which was later settled by the people of Israel. Throughout the Old Testament the Amalekites were bitter enemies of the Israelies. I. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

Embrace The Tests Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 20, 2016

God gives us tests to refine our faith.

There’s never a convenient time for your car to break down is there? I mean who enjoys sitting at the side of the road waiting for the tow truck to come? Who likes spending time (and money) at the mechanic’s? No one that I know of. But have you ever considered why we don’t spend ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Testing The Spirits Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 3, 2015

The ministry of the Holy Spirit allows us to hear from God; to discern His voice. Therefore, prayer, meditation, and knowing the voice of Him is critical! Do we know His truth over the noise of everything else competing for our attention?

Testing the Spirits 1 John Bible Study, Part 9 1 John 4:1-6 Introduction - John gives us an incredible truth to hold onto (20) -- We will fail, even though we desire to be holy and to live right for God -- However, even in that, God knows our heart and knows everything we are -- Even in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Testing Of Abraham

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2015

The testing of our faith brings perseverance and allows us to know where we are at on the obedience scale.

The Testing of Abraham Genesis chapter 22:1-22:18 Introduction- Turn to Genesis chapter 22:1-22:18 This morning I want you to see the testing of Abraham by God. That’s right, you heard me right, God was testing Abraham. The Bible teaches us that God does not tempt us to do evil, that is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene