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  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Testing God

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,986 views

    examines the second of Jesus’ responses to the temptaions of Satan

    Testing God Matt. 4:7 INTRO.: this week and next I want to continue my treatment of the three responses of Jesus to the temptations of Satan. There are a few things interesting to know about the temptations of Jesus. First, they were instigated by the Spirit of God. V. 1 That being the case, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Test Of Fellowship

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,448 views

    Now after all of this John foresees a question that will be raised by the recipients of this letter. The question: How do we know if we really know God? One translation of the Scriptures puts it this way, “How can we be sure that we belong to Him?”

    Living the Life Series: The Test of Fellowship Scripture Reference: 1 John 1:3 - 6 Introduction Last week’s game between the Washington Redskins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was an awesome game. It appeared in the first half of the game that the Redskins had showed up to play having got out to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ultimate Test Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,969 views

    Abraham’s final test - and he passed with flying colours

    The Ultimate Test Genesis 22:1-22:19 The Ultimate Test This week I want to look at Gen 22: 1-19 1. The test (Gen 22:10-12) Here the Lord speaks to Abraham and tells him to offer that which he holds dearest to God, his son Isaac. This reminded me of the first commandment in Ex. 20: You ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Gerald avatar

    Peter's Tests

    Contributed by John Gerald on Mar 4, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,214 views

    The test of Peter’s love and commitment to Christ.

    Peter’s Tests Rev. John W. Gerald John 21:14. This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead. Jesus showed himself to individuals, as Mary Magdalene, and the two on the road to Emmaus, but not to all of them. He appeared to them in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    This Is Just A Test

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 20,870 views

    Pressure (tests are part of life) how we handle our tests determine whether we are promoted to the next level or not.

    Joseph is a fruitful bough, even a fruitful bough by a well; whose branches run over the wall: 23 The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him: 24 But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Randy Bataanon avatar

    The Test For The Finest

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jan 7, 2010
    based on 64 ratings
     | 20,675 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

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The Elbow Test Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 31, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,106 views

    We may test our spiritual maturity by assessing who Jesus is for us, whether we live with a sense of victory, and whose opinions matter to us.

    During our stay in England, we visited my wife’s cousin and his wife, who have a nine-month-old baby son. One night they needed to go out for a while on an errand, so they asked us if we would take care of the baby for a couple of hours. Of course we were delighted with the chance to do so, since ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Time Of Testing Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 20,300 views

    Some scholars have said that Hezekiah started out good and then went bad. I think that’s a short sighted description of a man who was not that much different than we are.

    OPEN: A man spoke of one of the most challenging courses he’d had at his college as being a business law class in which the professor gave difficult true/false tests. "During one of the more exasperating exams, I noticed another student flipping a coin. The professor approached him. ’Son are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Rejection Test

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,290 views

    It is completely unnatural, painful and difficult to risk friendships when you are truly about God’s work, but Jesus never flinched in His pursuit of God’s will - in the end you will discover those who are there for the show and those who show Christ-like

    As I was reading in I Peter 4:1-19 from The Message I came across some passages that appear to be very timely: Since Jesus went through everything you’re going through and more, learn to think like him. Think of your sufferings as a weaning from that old sinful habit of always expecting to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Testing Of The Faithful

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,226 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

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    The Moral Test Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,271 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

  • Ben Mandrell avatar

    The Test Of Success

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,026 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

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    Love: The Test

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,587 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

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Paternity Testing Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,711 views

    How do we know we are children of God? By the testimony of the Spirit of God. The paternity test for being a child of God is evidenced by the Spirit of God within us.

    Joke about children: You spend the first two years of your children’s life teaching them to walk and talk. Then you spend the next sixteen telling them to sit down and shut up. Grandchildren are God’s reward for not killing your own children. Mothers of teens now know why some animals eat their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Gbenga Shadare avatar

    Tried And Tested Series

    Contributed by Pastor Gbenga Shadare on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 28,509 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