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  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Three Tests, One Answer

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 7, 2022
     | 1,802 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Year C

    March 6, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 4:1-13 Three Tests, One Answer Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One of the iconic scenes in the movie "City Slickers" involves Jack Palance’s character, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Life Is One Big Test

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022
     | 1,512 views

    Someone said, “Life is a test”. Life is one big university that is in session 365 days a year.

    I do not know about you, but I have never enjoyed taking a test. Now I can remember when I was in college. It seemed as if some of my classmates enjoyed taking a test because it gave them a chance to show off how smart they were. But I never had a lot to show off, so I never enjoyed taking a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have We Passed The Test? Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022
     | 1,728 views

    We all have faced a test of some type in our life and no doubt we will face many more tests.

    We all have faced a test of some type in our life and no doubt we will face many more tests. How we manage those tests depends on our individual character. There are some tests that we can study for, as in an academic test (school). As Christians, we should be reading our Bibles continually, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Your Faith Is Tested Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 12, 2022
     | 4,300 views

    Based on James 1:1-4 - Challenges hearers to understand that God uses tests in our lives to grow our faith.

    “WHEN YOUR FAITH IS TESTED” James 1:1-4 FBCF – 9/11/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – First responders face tests all the time. - Firefighters – Every time pager goes off or call comes in, we know that we will face some sort of test. May be a minor test, a relatively easy test, a quick test. Or may be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Test Of The 3 Sieves... Ziglag

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 15, 2023
     | 1,850 views

    We learn life is full of ups and downs... When I can't understand God plan I must still trust by faith. David sees everything gone of in smoke... but God restores...

    THE TEST OF THE 3 SIEVES… THE ZIKLAG EXPERIENCE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THINK ABOUT ELEVATORS? THEY GO UP AND DOWN? IN THE PROCESS OF GROWTH WE MUST LEARN THE ZIGLAG EXPERIENCE… I HAVE NEVER KNOWN LIFE TO BE A STRAIGHT PROGRESSIVE LINE FROM ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Testing The Reality Of Our Salvation Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 1, 2016
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     | 17,100 views

    Who is this warning passage to and how can I test my own salvation?

    Testing the Reality of our Salvation Hebrews 6:4-20 Slide Intro Have you ever met anyone that said one thing, and yet their actions spoke something different than what they said? Perhaps you have had someone tell you they love you, but their actions do not speak love to you. They say they love ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tested By Patience Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017
     | 5,190 views

    Why are we impatient with God?

    A. WHY ARE WE IMPATIENT WITH GOD? 1. We think we know better. 2. We think time is running out. 3. Unbelief. 4. We lose sight of what God is doing. 5. __________________________________________ B. ABRAM RUNS AHEAD OF GOD “Ten years after Abram arrived in the Promised Land he still didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested By Intercession Lesson 11 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017
     | 5,033 views

    Principles of intercession

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 18:16-33 1. The most difficult test thus far. “The Lord went on His way when He had finished His conversation with Abraham” (Gen. 18:33). 2. Tested by obedience to God’s call, (11:27-12:3). Tested by provision where God calls you, (12:4-20). Tested by family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Christian Litmus Test

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 29, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,490 views

    To many churches today have become club houses, they gather together miss-appropriating the verse, "meeting together" (Hebrews 10:25) Their church gatherings have become social meetings, talking about themselves, their community events or political views.

    Your Christian Litmus Test Dictionary dot com has this definition for Litmus Test, "a crucial and revealing test in which there is one factor." Meghan McCain wrote, "The Democrats seem to have mastered inclusiveness - whereas Republicans, like a country club, seem to require a litmus test." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Passing Life's Greatest Tests Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 28, 2017
     | 17,679 views

    This sermon explores the lessons we can learn from Abraham's faith and obedience as he proceeded with sacrificing Isaac as God commanded.

    Introduction: A. A college student had come to take his final exam in his ornithology class (the study of birds). 1. It had been a tough class with a tough professor. 2. The exam consisted of 25 pictures of birds’ feet and he had to identify which birds they were based solely on their feet. 3 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Bone Density Test

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 6, 2021
     | 5,991 views

    Although bones may seem like hard and lifeless structures, bones are living tissues with blood supply and active metabolism. Bones make up our skeletons and provide structure and support for our bodies.

    Spiritual Bone Density Test By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: - Ezekiel 37:3 “And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord GOD, thou knowest”. PRAYER: - OPENING: - There is a commercial on T.V. that deals with a medication called Prolia. In that ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Use The Best To Stand The Test

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 23, 2019
     | 6,482 views

    Every Christian will have his or her deeds tested by fire. If anyone is not ready, there is still time to make corrections. But this life is all we have, so please, live it wisely!

    Use the best to stand the test Some time ago, I saw a question which read, “What on earth are you doing for Heaven’s sake?” That question could be taken any number of ways. I definitely wish more preachers had used this text so as to remind us that our deeds are important, and that this life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Test Of Ought - My Legacy.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 9, 2025
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     | 302 views

    There is an unpopular word: OUGHT. Ought suggest we have a duty and responsibility to our church, our family and this nation. What are our spiritual obligations? What ought we to be faithfully doing?

    THE TEST OF OUGHT --- WHAT IS THE LEGACY I AM LEAVING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (This is a several part lesson.) When I was a child we sang a song, Everybody ought to read their Bible, the Bible. The men and women, the boys and the girls, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Sifter: Test & Promotion

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 5, 2025
     | 421 views

    Many do not recall the kitchen tool the SIFTER. Before usability we must pass the test. The great people of God all faced testing before they were promoted. This trial can be an opportunity.

    THE SIFTER, TEST GO BEFORE PROMOTION. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Psalm 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: 24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. *TEST: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Abraham And His Two Tests Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 6, 2025
     | 385 views

    We all risk losing a part of our identity if we do not know the stories of our past.

    The Story of Us Abraham and His Two Tests February 9, 2025 We all risk losing a part of our identity if we do not know the stories of our past. Genesis 12:1-7, 10-20 The Lord had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational