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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Test? This Makes No Sense?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 14, 2020
     | 1,879 views

    Is peace possible? Have you ever heard of a peace that makes no sense? It passes all understand? Is perfect peace possible in the midst of chaos? This might be your opportunity to trust God's plan?

    THE TEST: MAKES NO SENSE TO ME? … By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LORD, I BELIEVE… I HUMBLY COME BEFORE YOUR THRONE, BUT I ALSO COME BOLDLY BEFORE YOU TO THE HOLY PLACE. LIFE MAKES NO SENSE TO ME? THIS TEST I AM FACING MAKES NO SENSE TO ME? Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Test: Unhappy Cycles?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 14, 2020
     | 2,987 views

    Unhappiness is a choice. Seems we love the infectious negative reports that develop from emotions and eye sight. We are more than destination focused, we must focus on the progressive journey planned by a mighty God. You can if you want too.

    UNHAPPY CYCLES? THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Crushing? Life can be so crushing? Life is but a test! At the Corvette plant… a car comes off the assembly line. The car appears finished. But there is one more issue. THE TEST! The car pulls off the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Plumb-Line Test.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 3, 2018
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     | 8,427 views

    Aligning ourselves with God, as opposed to going against His Word.

    THE PLUMB-LINE TEST. Amos 7:7-17. When I was at High School, we were building a garage. We were taught how to mix mortar, lay bricks, and to check everything was lined up straight with a plumb-line. The work had been begun by those of the Year above mine: but in mid-January 1968 ‘Hurricane ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tested And Proved. (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 6, 2016
     | 5,088 views

    If you have come today, and you know there is a God! Great! If you have come today and you know that God is the only God! Wonderful! But I want you to leave today and know that He is your God!

    God would use Abraham and thru Abraham all the world would be blessed The Jews trace back their origin, their history to Abraham, they refer to him as Father Abraham! Not only do they trace their beginning to Abraham, but also their relationship to God. Because often times in God’s word does God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gratitude/Resentment Test Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Dec 25, 2022
     | 2,506 views

    We all need gratitude because gratitude is one of those things that God has designed to keep us centered in our lives.

    Do you know the difference between gratitude and gratefulness? Gratitude is something inside of your heart. Gratefulness is something you do. Or thankfulness is something you do. When you have gratefulness or you have thankfulness, those are really exercises that build gratitude inside of hearts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Tempted To Test God

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 9, 2023
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     | 2,329 views

    God puts us through tests at times to strengthen our faith. But have you ever been tempted to test God?

    A few weeks ago we talked about how God puts us through tests at times to strengthen our faith. But have you ever been tempted to test God? I came across this story about a little boy that tested God. It was on the first day of elementary school. New central air conditioning units had finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Putting The Spirits To The Test

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Sep 18, 2020
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    We are all fighting a spiritual battle, and deceivers are on the front line. To overcome, we must put on the full armor of God and follow the path to the Way and the Truth.

    Are you ignoring the spiritual battle taking place all around us? Many people are "and no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light" (2 Corinthians 11:14, NIV). So, all the lies and deception become commonplace, just another part of life in this present age. Allow me ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Testing Spirits In The World

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 9, 2020
     | 3,581 views

    Often we are led into error by our ignorance of the Word of God and His character. Often when we hear the voices of those in authority we believe whatever they say without question. Are we armed with, "the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God?"

    Testing Spirits Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Titus 3:3-5 “At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. “But when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Five Tests Of Salvation

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Oct 12, 2024
     | 606 views

    This sermon explores one of the most important topics in our faith: the assurance of salvation.

    Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:5 "Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?" Brothers and sisters in Christ, this morning we will explore one of the most important ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Testing, Trust, And Thanks Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Nov 4, 2024
     | 1,482 views

    This central part of Psalm 66 urges us to recognize God's presence in our lives in the midst of pain and prosperity and respond with personal piety.

    In the year 715 BC, Shalmanezer, the King of Assyria besieged the Northern Kingdom of Israel. For three years, his army starved the nation of Israel until finally they surrendered. In 712 BC, the northern Kingdom crumbled, Israelite citizens were marched off to a foreign land, and Assyria began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Testing Of Your Faith

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jun 14, 2025
     | 440 views

    Here I am! You know that’s something all of us need to learn, isn’t it? When the Lord calls, we immediately say, “Here I am.” That’s the language of obedience, “Here I am.”

    On May 29, 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary planted the British flag on the top of Mount Everest. He and his Sherpa guide, Tenzing Norgay were the first to conquer that mountain, and in doing so, they had climbed to the very top of the world because there is no mountain higher than Everest. Higher in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Test Your Faith

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 6, 2026
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     | 85 views

    The life of Rahab and Achan teach us some important lessons. While Rahab trusted God and stood firm in the faith, Achan coveted after worldly things which had serious consequences. The question is, “What kind of faith do we have?” and how is this faith displayed in our everyday lives.

    Today’s meditation is taken from 2 Corinthians 13:5, “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don't drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups.” (MSG) Paul was making an appeal to the Corinthian believers to examine themselves consistently to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    The Devil Is In The Details

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016
     | 7,558 views

    After every great triumph, there is a great test, but this test was not an ordinary test of man!

    The Devil is in the Details Matthew 4:1-10 In 1997 there was a blockbuster hit based on a novel by Morris west, this thriller attraction was with Keau Reeves and Al Pacino. Keau Reeves plays Kevin Lomax a hotshot Gainesville, Florida attorney who offended a School Teacher in a child molestation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    3 Questions About Testing? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 19, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,299 views

    We teach that the testing process is part of daily living.

    THREE QUESTIONS ABOUT TESTING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: James 1: 2 My brethren, COUNT IT ALL JOY when you fall into many tests and trials. 3. Knowing that the trying of your faith works PATIENCE. Proverbs 24:10 If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Carl Allen avatar

    It's A Family Matter

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 30, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,826 views

    What are the essentials for a happy, thriving church family? How can we make our church more spiritual to the glory of God?

    It’s a Family Matter 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Introduction Paul’s favorite name for believers was brethren. He used it at least 60 times in his letters’ and in the two Thessalonian Epistles, he used it 27 times. Paul saw the local church as a family. Each member was born again by the spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist