SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Thrive In The Test:

showing 1,531-1,545 of 40,013
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Trevor chuma avatar

    The Lordship Of The Word.

    Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Mar 13, 2019
     | 2,019 views

    Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2

    When you come into Christ one of the things he will do in your life, is to reveal the Kingdom of heaven to you through the Word. He will begin to teach you how things work with the Father, with the Holy Spirit and with himself. He will teach you about the spirit realm, and about the various ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    A Matter Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 25, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,506 views

    This is part of The Sermon on the Mount series and deals with the beatitude "Blessed are the pure in heart." In this sermon we look at 3 aspects of having a pure heart and a 3 part test to determine whether we have such a heart.

    Sermon on the Mount “A Matter of the Heart” Matthew 5:8 Americans are increasingly concerned with purity. We want pure water to drink, pure air to breathe, and pure food to eat. But as important as clean air, pure water, and pure food are, there’s a purity that we overlook, the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Foursquare

  • bubot parago avatar

    "Footprints In The Heart” Series

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Jun 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,828 views

    "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you Never, ever, during your trials and testings. When you saw only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you."

    Ezekiel36:26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. 27And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Where Is The Lord God Of Elijah? (1 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 5, 2022
     | 2,531 views

    As I read through this passage, it appears that Elijah is testing Elisha. Look at verse 2. He said to Elisha, “...Tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Beth-el...”

    But notice Elisha’s response in that same verse, “...As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee...”Then look at verse 4. Elijah seems to test Elisha again. He said, “...tarry here...for the Lord hath sent me to Jericho...” Again, same verse, Elisha responds, “...As ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    The Temptations Of Christ (Luke 4)

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 25, 2023
     | 1,685 views

    Jesus fasted or ate no food for 40 days after He was baptized. While there, the Devil came and tempted or put Jesus to the test in three different areas. Jesus triumphed, and so can we!

    Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 1-22-2023. This is not an exact transcription. Introduction: Last week we looked at how John the Baptist came preaching, far away from town, much like he might do here if he lived here. To give a kind of local flavor, he might ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Lessons From The Temptations Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,843 views

    The first Adam was tested by Satan and was defeated. The New Adam, Jesus, faces three temptations from Satan and is victorious. We can learn what was really behind those temptations to live sanctified lives!

    TEMPTATION! WHEN IT COMES TO DEALING WITH OUR HUMAN NATURE AND SIN, WE KNOW THAT “HINDSIGHT IS 20/20!” YES, IT IS EASY TO SEE SIN FOR WHAT IT IS WHEN WE ENCOUNTER AND DEAL WITH ITS EFFECTS FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD. WHAT IS NOT SO APPARENT IS HOW WE GET TO THIS POINT. WHEN LEFT UNTREATED AND IT ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Abandoned Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 17, 2022
     | 2,664 views

    When Christ warned the disciples that he’d be leaving them, they didn’t take the news very well. He left them with words of comfort and admonition to help them overcome this test in their life.

    INTRODUCTION • As we continue our series today, we will dig into an area of testing that is one most, if not all of us, have experienced or will, at some point in our life experience. • Have you ever been in a situation where you felt alone and abandoned? • What did that feel like? • The thought ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Persevering In Trials Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025
     | 310 views

    Life is full of trials—situations that test our faith, patience, and resilience. As believers, we are not promised a trouble-free life, but we are assured of God's presence and power through every difficulty.

    PERSEVERING IN TRIALS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:2-4 Supporting Texts: Romans 5:3-5, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Hebrews 10:35-36, Job 23:10 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of trials—situations that test our faith, patience, and resilience. As believers, we are not promised a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James May avatar

    Seeds Left Behind

    Contributed by James May on Aug 9, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,673 views

    Have we left behind, hidden in the dark corners of our hearts, some seed of sin that will come back to test us? God told Israel to kill all their enemies, but they didn’t, and those enemies came back to be the tool that God used against them to prove the

    Seeds Left Behind By Pastor Jim May Judges 3:1-9, "Now these are the nations which the LORD left, to prove Israel by them, even as many of Israel as had not known all the wars of Canaan; Only that the generations of the children of Israel might know, to teach them war, at the least such as before ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Prophetic Utterances Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 12, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,041 views

    Christians are listening to prophecies on the Internet and must be taught how to test those messages. This teaching instructs Christians on how to operate in the prophetic and how to evaluate prophetic ministry so that we receive the benefits and avoid the pitfalls associated with it.

    Our subject today is prophetic utterances. How do we benefit from prophecies given in the Body of Christ, and how do we avoid the pitfalls that people often fall into in the exercise and application of this gift? The gift of prophecy is a powerful tool in the church today. But powerful tools must ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Last Words Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,945 views

    Everyone Abandons Jesus. It’s really remarkable when you think about … just how many people abandoned Jesus at His greatest time of need.

    At the end of today’s service, I’ll be offering you an opportunity to respond to Christ. In fact, some of you may want to grab your worship guide right now and find the communication card. There, you’ll find an opportunity to be a part of next Sunday’s baptism service. Place your name there and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    "who Do You Think You Are?" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 15, 2021
     | 2,164 views

    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:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Why, I Love Mom!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 14, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,733 views

    Proverbs 31:10-31 reminds us why we love our godly moms. Why, because she is a living sacrifice. Why, because she is a spiritual role - model. Why, because she wants to thrive not just survive. Why, because she knows her life and family work has divine pu

    Why, I Love Mom! Thesis: Proverbs 31:10-31 reminds us why we love our godly moms. Why, because she is a living sacrifice. Why, because she is a spiritual role - model. Why, because she wants to thrive not just survive. Why, because she knows her life and family work has divine purpose. Mother’s ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Hindenburg avatar

    "Oratio, Meditatio, Tentatio"

    Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,355 views

    This is a sermon summarizing the stories learned by the children during Vacation Bible School, looked at through the "tests" that each individual endured. How, through the power given by God, ordinary people accomplished extraordinary things. Stories in

    August 18, 2002 VBS Wrap-Up Sermon Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Late Friday night, I was in this room recording the opening for this morning’s radio broadcast. We had just completed this years VBS and I think I can speak for ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    But Nails Hurt! Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 13,008 views

    Nails were distributed to the congregation, so that they could test: if you wish to endure, you have to endure some pounding. Holes may be punched in you, too. But if you persist, ultimately you will be built up.

    If you really want to grow, it’s going to cost you. If you truly expect to be built up, there will be some pain involved. No growth ever takes place without pain. That’s a law of life. That’s not negotiable. No pain, no gain. No hurt, no growth. No rough edges, no building up. If you truly ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist