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  • Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel avatar

    The Power Of Life In Abundance Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jun 14, 2023
     | 2,586 views

    Many spiritual and religious traditions have studied the power of life in abundance. It refers to the idea that life is about survival and thriving and experiencing joy, love, and fulfillment.

    THE POWER OF LIFE IN ABUNDANCE written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, June 14, 2023 "The thief does not come except to steal, kill, and destroy. I have come that they may have life and that they may have it more abundantly." John 10:10 INTRODUCTION Humans are unable to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Anointed To Do Better Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025
     | 548 views

    God does not anoint people to remain the same; He anoints them to transform their world. As you seek God’s anointing, expect supernatural breakthroughs, divine speed, wisdom, and empowerment for greater works.

    ANOINTED TO DO BETTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 10:1 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 16:1, 12-13; Acts 13:22 INTRODUCTION: The anointing of God is not just a religious ritual; it is a divine empowerment that transforms ordinary individuals into extraordinary vessels for His purpose. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Put Your Pencils Down!

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014
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     | 4,673 views

    Life itself is a series of tests. The moment we die or we are raptured, our days of sharing Jesus with others is over, and the testing is over as well. Are you ready to put your life's pencil down?

    Put Your Pencils Down When we were in school we all had to take exams. Call them what you want, quizzes, tests, finals, exams. But the really big, stressful tests were the timed tests. You had a certain amount of time in which you were to take your test, and then you were told "Put your pencils ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    God's Guidance: Finding Your Way In Uncertain Times

    Contributed by Mark Sanders on Aug 3, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,886 views

    We all face trials and tests in our Christian lives, but it is not the trials and tests that are significant, but how we respond to them. This sermon is an example of how I learned to rely on God more in uncertain times.

    SLIDE # 1 GOD’S GUIDANCE: FINDING YOUR WAY IN UNCERTAIN TMES PROVERBS 3: 5-6 When I left here last week, I was suppose to be finished with one week-long intensive course, home for the weekend, and heading to another week-long intensive course at IWU for next week. But, due to some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Trials And Temptations

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,103 views

    God tested the Israelites in the desert to know what was in their hearts, and tested Abraham’s faith by asking him to sacrifice Isaac. God allows external hardships or difficult situations produce good qualities in us.

    Opening illustration: Illustrate the difference between Temptation and Trial. Introduction: In the New Testament, the same Greek word (peirazo) is used for trial, test, and temptation. The basic meaning of peirazo is to test something to determine its response, value, or character. When peirazo is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Dunn avatar

    When Doubt Is Called Proof

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 27, 2025
     | 89 views

    True prophets invite testing; a claim that denial proves authenticity is a closed loop and never the biblical measure of God’s voice.

    Opening – The Self-Proving Prophet Let me start with a single, startling sentence: > “One proof I have that I am a prophet of God is if you deny that it is so.” Let it sink in. It sounds clever at first, like a riddle that wins no matter how you answer. If you agree, the claim is ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Can Anyone Find A Trumpet?

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,230 views

    This sermon uses archeology, statistics, and tests of ancient documents to prove the reliability of the Bible.

    In Biblical times they blew a trumpet as a call to war. I COR 14:8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle ? The Church needs to give a clear, concise message about the Bible. Can anyone find a Trumpet ? Its time to blow the trumpet. The Bible is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Ward avatar

    Trial By Fire

    Contributed by David Ward on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 154 ratings
     | 48,623 views

    BIG IDEA: In times of testing, God’s people fight fire with faith.

    “Trial By Fire” Daniel 3 INTRODUCTION: One time on a school field trip I visited Fort Sumter, in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. As the tour boat approached Fort Sumter, our teacher asked if the guides would be dressed in blue or in gray. Sumter had been a Union fort in Confederate territory ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Who Do You Believe? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 30, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,688 views

    We are called to test the spirits, we cannot blindly follow every teacher.

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • When a person decides to go on a search for truth, a search to find God where do they turn? • If you are trying to grow in your relationship with Christ, where do you turn, who do you listen to? • When the critics attack our faith, when the liberal scholars launch another ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    How To Say No To Temptations Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,915 views

    Test vs. leading into sin...ah now there’s a question for us

    Little things can and do make a difference. Remember the big power failure back east last year. The New York Times reported, “one sagging electrical line near Cleveland, Ohio, connected with a tree branch at 3:32 p.m. on August 14, 2003, beginning a chain of events which led to the largest ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Philip: Eight Months Wages

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,266 views

    The Lord molds and tests our faith, so He can use us.

    Philip: Eight Months Wages John 6:5-15 Primary Purpose: God molds our faith, so that He can work through us. Years ago, I was a member of a church that had a group called the "Power Team" come. They are a group of very strong men who do acts of great strength and they also share a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Confessing The Son Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 17, 2007
     | 5,031 views

    John gives us four tests to see if we are spiritually on the right track.

    Introduction: A. How many of you like or liked taking tests at school? B. There’s a story told about a college student who was taking the course in ornithology (or-nith-ology) which is a study of birds? 1. This class in ornithology had the reputation of being the most difficult class in the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Menear avatar

    Light At The End Of The Tunnel

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,405 views

    Dealing with tests and trial prepares us for the challenges ahead in Gods plan for us.

    “Light At The End Of The Tunnel” Enduring Tests and Trials In life, all of us will face hardships at one time or another. Some of us face the same hardships time and time again. These times are called “trials”. When we go through a trial we tend to ask ourselves questions. Questions like 1 Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donald Cantrell avatar

    Dwelling In The Land Of Desperation

    Contributed by Donald Cantrell on Feb 21, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,242 views

    Jairus was thrust into the land of desperation and every ounce of faith that he had was to be tested.

    Title: “Dwelling in the Land of Desperation” Theme: “Jairus dwelled in desperation, but he didn’t die there” Text: “Luke 8: 41 – 56” I – Desperation and its Dreadful Appearance A) Its Appearance can be Random and Unexpected B) Its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Determining One's Loyalty

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Apr 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,155 views

    Easter visitation to the disciples tests ones loyalty while Acts demonstrates it in public

    T he Best Picture in 1981 went to a little recognized film called Chariots of Fire. It chronicled two British runners, Eric Liddell, a devote Christian and Harold Abrams who were to run in the 1924 Olympics held in Paris. Liddell refuses to run his race because it is to be held on Sunday and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed