Sermons about Thrive In The Test

Testing Our Faith Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 25, 2008

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When we have tough times in our lives, are we being tested, or is this a trial? What’s the difference?

January 13, 2008 – Testing our Faith We’re going to start a new series on the book of James today. Great topics are covered in this book: Trials & Temptations, Faith & Deeds, Taming the Tongue, Wisdom, Submission, Knowing the Future, Patience, and Prayer. We start in chapter one, where James, the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Litmus Test Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 17, 2008

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Ask why in today’s world. Make sure what you see and hear is part of what God wants. If it isn’t, don’t have anything to do with it. The Holy Spirit was given to help us with this. We can pass the test with Him.

How many of you really take what the news says at face value? I don’t know about you but I don’t trust the news people any further than I can throw them. Something always seems fishy to me about how they report certain events and how they twist the angle of the news to suit their purpose. If they ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tempting Vs Testing

Contributed by Monte Brown on Mar 22, 2009

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Satan tempts and God test.

Tempting VS Testing 1 Corinthians 10:13 Monte T. Brown March 18, 2009 Wednesday Night Heart O’ the Hills Scripture 13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

Integrity Tested By The Sword Series

Contributed by Rev Michael Wilhite on Mar 4, 2008

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An exposition of Daniel 2:1-23 regarding how Daniel faced the trial of death.

INTEGRITY TESTED BY THE SWORD Series: Against the Grain Limestone Baptist Church, Bedford, IN Rev. Michael Wilhite February 17, 2008 at 10:30am Daniel 2:1-23 OPENING THOUGHTS · Times of crisis will come upon us in this life. Many of you know about this quite well. This past year has brought ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

God Tested Abraham Series

Contributed by Donato Solano on Jan 22, 2008

based on 19 ratings

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We always see the greatness, the goodness and the graciousness of God. This message will help us to respond to the things God do for us.

We have seen already how God created everything (Genesis 1-11). We have seen that everything came from God. In Genesis 12 and up, we have seen how God chose one of the people on earth and made him a beneficiary of all his goodness. Today, we will be seeing how man, especially those he has chosen ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Test Of Knowing Him Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007

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Lesson 3 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

The Test of Knowing Him I. Introduction A. Tough Tests and Questions 1. A tough engineering test. a) A disassembled high powered rifle is in a box in a 10 by 10 room with a small door located on one wall. b) The instruction manual is written in Swahili. c) In ten minutes a hungry Bengal tiger will ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Test Every Spirit Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007

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Lesson 8 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

Test Every Spirit 1 John 4:1-6 I. Introduction A. Harmonica Lessons 1. A young Texas engineer was sent to Ireland to work for two years. a) He accepted the assignment for the extra money that was needed to put a down payment on a house after his wedding. b) His fiancé remained in Texas to get all ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Put God To The Test Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 30, 2007

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The ist in a series of sermons on guidelines to living a more abundant life that God wants us to live. Put God to the test by tithing and observing the benefits of the practice.

Today I am talking about a subject that people don’t like to hear about—I’ll say that up front. Preachers don’t like to talk about tithing and money because we don’t like people’s eyes glazing over or people getting fidgety or you start flip through the hymn book or something. Church members ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Methodist

Battle Tested For The Lord

Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 20, 2007

based on 7 ratings

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The story of Gideon and his army of 300 men teaches us some great lessons about life and faith. If God were going to give a report card, what grade would we get. God’s grading system is completely turned around from the worlds, as you will see in this se

Battle Tested for the Lord Judges 7 What grade would God give you? Unlike most grade cards, in this grade card A is bad and F is good! 1. What grade would God give you when it comes to your Heart? A -Afraid or F- Fearless Gideon- Anyone who trembles with fear may “turn back” and leave ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Open Book Test

Contributed by Juan Lane on Feb 20, 2007

based on 15 ratings

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Christ offers Peter an open-book test to see how much Peter loved him

The Open-Book Test Scripture Reference: John 21:15-17 15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Test Of Two Hearts Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 11, 2006

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This message examines the heart and the play on words...do you have a "whole-heart" or a "hole-heart" - Using scripture the difference becomes obvious...especially when we talk about money and stewardship of our possessions.

The Test of Two Hearts…Whole or Hole? Matthew 6:19-21 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2006) “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Acid Test Of Love!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 31, 2007

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There is a powerful acid test suggested in the Greek word provoked, love must keep us calm and we must trust the God of the bigger picture.

THE ACID TEST OF LOVE? LOVE THE HARD TO LOVE PEOPLE! LOVE NEVER FAILS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TO DEFINE LOVE? A. Of all the words in the dictionary, the most poorly defined word is LOVE. B. LOVE: Deep affection, fondness. Sweetheart, beloved one, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Time To Test God Series

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Dec 11, 2006

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What a wonderful reminder that God has given His children through the lessons of the Old Testament Prophets…If we are faithful givers to God and His work, He promises to give back much more than we can even dream.

A Time to Test God Malachi 3:10 What a wonderful reminder that God has given His children through the lessons of the Old Testament Prophets…If we are faithful givers to God and His work, He promises to give back much more than we can even dream. I. Bring in the Tithe II. Provide for the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Holiness

Turning Tests Into Testimonies

Contributed by Noah Martinez on May 15, 2008

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To advance through the predetermined goals that God ordains in each of us, He sends tests. Sometimes we cannot go on to the next exam until we finish the one we are in. With this perspective, we march forward with the help and grace of God.

Turning Tests into Testimonies James 1:12-16 When James tells us do not err, I believe it means not to misunderstand what his point is in vs. 12, 13. There is an explanation why in one verse James relates temptation with God, and in the next says it isn’t God who tempts. In the original wording ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Holiness

Testing One, Two!

Contributed by Denis Mcmillan on Feb 20, 2003

based on 19 ratings

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Let no man say that he is tempted by God.

TESTING, TESTING ONE, TWO! SEVERAL YEARS AGO, OUR FAMILY TRAVELED THE COUNTRY SINGING GOSPEL MUSIC. WHEN WE ARRIVED TO OUR DESTINATION, IT WAS IMPORTANT TO SET UP AND CHECK OUT THE PA SYSTEM. AFTER THE SPEAKERS WERE PLUGGED IN, IT WAS VERY ESSENTIAL TO TEST THE MICROPHONES. WE WOULD NORMALLY DO ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

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