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  • Jim Drake avatar

    The Purpose Of Testing Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 13,047 views

    As Christians today, we have to endure testing. But God doesn’t only call us to endure it, He calls us to have joy in it. He calls us to have joy in it because there is a purpose behind it.

    1. Testing produces patience (3) 2. Testing produces perfection (4) 3. Testing wants wisdom (5) 4. Testing finds faith (6-8) JAMES 1:2 It’s back to school time, isn’t it? Teachers are excited. Parents are excited. Kids are excited. You can just feel the excitement in the air, can’t you? Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Blood Test

    Contributed by James May on Jun 4, 2008
    based on 126 ratings
     | 35,798 views

    We must submit ourselves to the "Blood Test"; not the one that the doctor gives, but the one that says we are washed, cleansed and made righteous by the precious blood of Jesus Christ.

    Blood Test Wednesday, June 4, 2008 By Pastor Jim May Yesterday I went in to the doctor’s office for a blood test. I wanted to know that I still had some, and that what I had was in good shape. The usual cholesterol, sugar levels, etc. are being checked. It was all in an effort to try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Discipleship Tested

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,435 views

    The difference from walking behind Him (coming to church) and walking with Him (living out your life for Him.

    Do any of you have some of those words that you just cannot stand? You know the words, usually words used by kids, that just rub you the wrong way; for example, “righteous dude,” psychedelic, totally awesome, and one of my personal favorites wicked. Why would you want to call anything good and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Drake avatar

    The Nature Of Testing Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,596 views

    Like everything ordained by God, He intends testing and trials for our good. But Satan twists God’s good tests into temptation. His desire is for us to fail God’s good tests by succumbing to the temptation he brings from them.

    1. God’s intentions for His tests are good (9-12) a. God’s pattern for testing (9-11) b. God’s freedom from testing (12) 2. Transition verse (13) 3. Satan’s intentions for God’s tests are evil (14-15) a. Satan’s pattern for temptation (14) b. Satan’s bondage from temptation (15) 4. Conclusion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    The Promise In Testing Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,839 views

    While testing is an everyday part of the Christian life, we can take comfort in the promises God has given us.

    1. God promises His perfect provision—God is always good. (17a) 2. God promises His permanent position—God never changes. (17b) 3. God promises His purposeful plan—God has a plan. (18) Two brothers were left alone in the kitchen. The older brother pulled the egg carton out of the refrigerator. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    The Moral Test Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,958 views

    How do you know if you are a Christian? Can you? Is it possible? John says yes in his letter and gives three ways that we can know we are "living in the light." The first is the Moral Test.

    We are going to continue on in 1 John tonight. Just to recap, two weeks ago we focused on God being the one constant in our lives. His relationship with us is the only thing that will never fail and never let us down. Last week, we talked about sin and that it is a reality that we all have to deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Test Of Success

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Apr 8, 2008
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     | 5,708 views

    The key to success, from the eyes of David,the leader of all leaders.

    Days of David: The Test of Success 1 Samuel 18:5-16 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday morning, April 6,2008 On Sunday nights, we have been peering into the life of David, the man after God’s own heart who was called to lead the nation of Israel in their most glorious era of history.God had given ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love: The Test

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,448 views

    This sermon talks about the real proof of genuine Christianity

    LOVE: THE TEST 1 John 4:7-8 - Question: What is the mark of a Christian? What is the test that stands true in showing us that someone is a Christian? - Is it church attendance? Wearing witness wear? Bumper stickers? Toting a 95 pound bible? - What is the test that shows the world that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test Me In This

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 1, 2008
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     | 5,313 views

    I felt challenged to preach this because of the un-biblical approach to giving in my largest Church, & try to explain that our giving either honours or dishonours God.

    Proverbs 3:1-18 Malachi 3:6-12 Texts: Proverbs 3:9 -10 ‘Honour the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. ’ Malachi 3:10 ‘Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    The Doctrine Test Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,781 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Testing Times

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,742 views

    This sermon was preached to students at a Loughborough C.U. How will we stand in your own testing times? Lets learn from Shadrach,Meshach and Abednego as they are men to emulate.

    Daniel Chapter 3. 17-30. Testing Times. This section of the book, Daniel the writer is nowhere to be found the starring roles are taken by three of his close friends, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah 1:6 who are now called Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego . These were testing times for these young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randy Bataanon avatar

    The Test For The Finest

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jan 7, 2010
    based on 64 ratings
     | 20,392 views

    God called us to be the head and not the tail. He wants us to excel in whatever endeavors we are doing for him. But there are tests for the best.

    THE TEST FOR THE FINEST Reading: Phi 2:19-30 Randy Bataanon The Living Word Christian Church in Kuwait Training, discipline excellence and reliability, were among the characters that categorize the finest from the standard. God called us to be the head and not the tail. He wants us to excel in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Wolfe avatar

    The Testing Of The Faithful

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,020 views

    The trial and testing of the faithful

    Daniel 3-The Three Faithful Friends of Daniel are Tested I. Nebuchadnezzar’s Golden Image Set Up for Worship (v.1-7) A. The Image Description (v.1) B. The Call of Image Worship to Leaders (v.2-7) 1. The Leaders ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Pastor Gbenga Shadare avatar

    Tried And Tested Series

    Contributed by Pastor Gbenga Shadare on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 27,645 views

    Tests are daunting and we all hate them. We feel terribly anxious about them. We are terrified, petrified and apprehensive whenever we are called to observe or undertake a test. We are never at our best when tests are involved. Sometimes we become indiffe

    Tried and Tested by Pastor Gbenga Shadare Introduction We have a major confrontation, a lifetime challenge that as believers and God's people, we must deal with as long as we are Christians. Believers are not guaranteed a rose garden or a peace haven. We are not promised a pain-less, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John McCormack avatar

    The True Test Series

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,681 views

    FOCAL POINT: THE TRUE TEST IS KNOWING GOD.

    THE TRUE TEST TITUS 1: 10-16 KEY VERSE: TITUS 1: 15 FOCAL POINT: THE TRUE TEST IS KNOWING GOD. INTRODUCTION: WE ACTUALLY KNOW VERY LITTLE ABOUT TITUS, A DEVOTEE OF CHRIST. ALTHOUGH NEVER MENTIONED IN THE ACTS ACCOUNT, PAUL APPEARS TO HOLD HIM IN VERY HIGH ESTEEM. ALTHOUGH A GREEK BY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist