Sermons about Thrive In The Test

The Test: Is Foolishness The Better Choice? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 16, 2003

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Both foolishness and wisdom fail to satisfy. Both lead us to find the answer somewhere else.

The Test: Is Foolishness the Better Choice? (Ecclesiastes 2) Note: The illustrations in this sermon were mostly borrowed from Sermon Central Intro 1. This is the 100th anniversary of powered flight! It was 100 years ago that the Wright Brothers successfully flew the first airplane at Kitty ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26, Proverbs 14:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Test Of Loving My Neighbor

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004

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One of the main purposes of 1 John is to help the Christian, the child of God to know that they are truly in a right relationship with God, to know that your standing is true in the Lord.

Living the Life Series: The Test of Loving My Neighbor Scripture Reference: 1 John 2:7 – 11 Introduction I agree with one pastor who stated that he had yet to meet anyone who actually likes to take tests. In fact some people have a phobia about taking tests, they freeze up as soon as the test is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tested Faith Is Strong Faith

Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 12, 2002

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God will turn your troubled times into fruitful ones.

Intro: One man’s life provides a dramatic answer to the question, can God indeed bring positives out of troubled times? This young man’s name is David, and he is an awesome picture of God’s using difficulties for good. For years he viewed trials as something that affected only his external world, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Top Three Tests Of Faith

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 12, 2006

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In Genesis, chapter 22, and in Hebrews 11:17, we find the top three tests of faith in the life of Abraham. Satan tempts to bring out the bad, but God tests to bring out the good. Although I would rather be exempt from tests, a faith that cannot be tested

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. The Top Three Tests of Faith By James O. Davis Introduction In Genesis, chapter 22, and in Hebrews 11:17, we find the top three tests of faith in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Common Folk's Tests Of Faith

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 26, 2006

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Description of various test we as everyday Christians must pass

COMMON FOLKS TEST OF FAITH Heb. 11: 1, 8, 17. 36-40; James 1:2,3 I. FAITH, BELIEF, ESSENCE TO WALK A. The saved are to live by faith The Just shall walk by Faith 1. the Commandment / Word De 8:2 And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Test For Whether A Person Is Saved

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002

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A look at I John 5 to see the fruits of a saved person

A TEST FOR WHETHER A PERSON IS SAVED TEXT - I John 5 INTRO. - Are you saved? Are you a real Christian? Are you going to heaven? Not everyone who talks about heaven is going there. Not everyone who says "Lord, Lord" will enter heaven. Many people have gone forward at an invitation and shook the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Stand In Times Of Testing

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Jan 6, 2003

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In a world of uncertainty and Peril on every side what will keep our life from falling apart? Jesus is our Rock, our foundation.

Will you stand in times of Testing? Matthew 7:24-27 In a world of uncertainty and Peril on every side how will we know if we will stand? “Therefore”, Jesus was wrapping up His sermon on the mount 3 Chapters are dedicated to the best sermon ever preached. He wanted his hearers to be doers of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, James 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

"His Test, My Results"

Contributed by Rex Johnson on Jul 11, 2009

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The final test of Abraham’s faith with a burt offering sacrifice of his son Isaac.

“His Test, My Results” Genesis 22: 1-18 Past History: Abraham was 75 yrs. Old when God told him to go & claim the land he was promising to him, the land of Canaan. God instructed him that he was going to make Abraham a great nation, he would bless him, he would make his name be great, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing To Take Our Test

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 23, 2010

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Tests will come but learn to walk in God’s truth. God will withhold no good thing from them who walk uprightly. Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk up

Preparing To Take Our Test Psalm 26:1-2 NAS 1 Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity, And I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. 2 Examine me, O LORD, and try me; Test my mind and my heart. I have entitled this today: “Preparing To Take Our Test” Sooner or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Economy: Passing The Test Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 31, 2010

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IN GOD'S ECONOMY, HE DARES US TO PUT HIM TO THE TEST.

God's Economy: Passing the Test Malachi 3:8-12 INTRODUCTION Selling it. The inside back cover of the Consumer Reports Magazine is always one of my favorite things to scan in the magazine. My mother-in-law subscribes to it so whenever I'm home I take a look at the pages called Selling ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Self Testing Self Examination

Contributed by David Powell on Jun 2, 2007

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Learning how to test ourselves before testing others

Seft-Testing Self Examination 2 Cor. 13:3-6 Intro: 1. Russ tests precious metal>> 2. Trace tests the performance of his electronic gates.>> 3. Rod tests the accuracy of shooters>> 4. Paul tests the working of air conditioners>> 5. Davy tests the performance of Fire extinguishing equipment 6. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Examples Of Testing In The Bible Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006

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This sermon looks at seven examples of how people were tested in the Bible.

Seven Examples of Testing Job 23:8-10 (HCSB) 8 If I go east, He is not there, and if I go west, I cannot perceive Him. 9 When He is at work to the north, I cannot see Him; when He turns south, I cannot find Him. 10 Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will emerge as pure ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kid's Room: A Place For Testing Series

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

based on 23 ratings

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How to raise children.

DRAMA: “Extreme Love” I hope you have an extreme love for your kids - a love that even makes you a crybaby at times. That’s o.k. because kids are special. This morning, let’s talk about raising these special kids. It’s a big job, but, parents, you’ve got to do it. As we continue making over our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 22: A Test For You

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 27, 2007

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A discussion on GENESIS 22, showing how the test of Abraham is also a test for us, and in that test, we are given a moment of personal testimony.

There is one constant in the kingdom of God. Every time God tests our faith, He also gives us something in return. That ‘something’ is a defining moment, and we refer to these as ‘personal testimonies’. They give witness to the fact that God is active and working in our lives. Two weeks ago, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: *other

Magnanimous Test? Magnanimous Faith!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 19, 2007

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Sometimes we must go through here --- to get to there? Let’s us accept the test with a purpose and then grow and develop and release God.

MAGNANIMOUS TEST? MAGNANIMOUS FAITH! FISHED ALL NIGHT AND TAKEN NOTHING? ATTITUDES CAN MAKE OR BREAK GOD’S PEOPLE --- NEVERTHELESS AT THY WORD! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com MAGNANIMOUS: Requiring great courageous spirit. Generous, bountiful, liberal Readily willing to share ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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