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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Passing The Test

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,164 views

    Every Christian needs to understand what to do in times of testing.

    of James was written by the brother of our Lord as a circular letter. That is, it was a letter intended to be copied and passed among the churches. Specifically, James was addressing “the twelve tribes scattered among the nations.” Most scholars believe this to be a reference to the believers who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Testing The Truth

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on May 6, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,484 views

    This sermon looks at the call by John to Test the Spirits and how we can do that today. It introduces and challenges people to test the Da Vinci Code book and movie through the what we learn in the passage.

    Testing Truth 1John 4:1-6 Intro.: A. Ecclesiastes 1:9, “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.” That is certainly true of parenthood (as I raise my kids, it is interesting to see and hear some of the same excuses I gave my parents, ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Great Test

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 10, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,441 views

    Are you truely saved? Here is a test to measure how your doing.

    A man went to his doctor for a checkup. The doctor did a very thorough examination and then asked the nurse to send the man’s wife into his office. The doctor said, “I have some very bad news, your husband is very sick. The good news is that there is hope. If you will take him home, cook him ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Tested And Trained

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 16, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,467 views

    There are three points for us to consider as we take a Biblical look at God’s purposes in allowing afflictions to come upon His chosen people.

    Turn your Bibles to 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Title: Tested and Trained Theme: Understanding God’s Purpose in Afflictions Listen as I read 2 Timothy 4:7-8, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Drake avatar

    The Purpose Of Testing Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 13,323 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

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    The Nature Of Testing Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,848 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

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    The Promise In Testing Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,086 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

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    Tests That Triumph

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,276 views

    Sometimes we just need to accept trials as mysterious and even surprising at times! Mysterious because of the nature of the trial and surprising because of what we get out of it.

    Sometimes we just need to accept trials as mysterious and even surprising at times! Mysterious because of the nature of the trial and surprising because of what we get out of it. 4 words describe Joseph’s life… Dismay, Dungeons, Dreams & Destiny! Victim mentality vs. Victorious ...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
     | 5,281 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 Social Test Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,617 views

    How do you know if you are a Christian? Well, John lays out three tests and one of them confronts our social lives. We are called to love our neighbor as ourselves...and we have a great teacher.

    We’re going to continue in our conversation this week looking at 1 John and more specifically, answering the question, “How do you know if you are a Christian?” Two week ago we started looking at how John answers this question and commented that in his letter, John puts out three tests or guides ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Doctrine Test Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,105 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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    Test Me In This

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,669 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

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    Testing Times

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,944 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

  • Derek Melanson avatar

    A Test Of Faith

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on May 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,968 views

    Just as God tested Abraham by calling him to offer up Isaac as a sacrifice, God also calls us to give up, to sacrifice, to trust even when tested.

    “A Test of Faith” Genesis 22: 1 –19; Hebrews 11: 8 – 12, 17 – 20 Introduction: Testing 1, 2, 3 Tell the story of the student who took an hour extra to complete an exam and the professor who waited for him only to tell him that he was going to fail because he took the extra time. Does anyone here ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    God's Tests

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 1, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,130 views

    Why do you think God administers tests in our lives? Tests from God always have a spiritual purpose and a spiritual growth process for us in our faith walk with the Lord.

    “God’s Test!” On the lighter side of life: Three old men were at the doctor’s office for a memory test. The doctors said to the first old man, “What is three times three?” “Two-hundred seventy four,” he replied. The doctor said to the second man, “it’s your turn. What is three times three?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational