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Passing Life's Greatest Tests Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 28, 2017

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

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19, Genesis 22:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Test: I Want To Be Boss

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2002

We have many that want to be the boss and tell others what to do, WHERE IS THE SERVANT’S HEART?

THE TEST: I WANT TO BE BOSS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 15: 25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, and he heard music and dancing. 26. And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant? Why didn’t the elder ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-26, Mark 9:35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Trust Test - Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001

The final sermon in this series leading to understanding God’s principles

THE TRUST TEST (PART 2) Proverbs 3:1-10 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: "The man of pseudo faith will fight for his verbal creed but refuse flatly to allow himself to get into a predicament where his future must depend upon that creed being true. He always provides himself with secondary ways of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Top Three Tests Of Faith

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 12, 2006

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

Marah - Testing In The Spiritual Pilgrimage

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

The newly-liberated people of Israel met problems in their journey to Canaan and we learn of the Reason, their Reaction, God’s Remedy and the Result.

MARAH - TESTING IN THE SPIRITUAL PILGRIMAGE If you’ve ever motored around the west of Wales you can’t have helped noticing the many chapels - sadly, many of them now closed. They have some lovely Old Testament names, recalling great events in the lives of the patriarchs and prophets - Bethel, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Test Of Our Hearts And Minds

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

What is the real test of our faith?

Concordia Lutheran Church Pentecost 16, September 20 2009 , “A Test of our Hearts and Minds” Jeremiah 11:18-20 † IN THE NAME OF JESUS † May you be full of joy, my brothers, when you undergo tests of every sort; 3 Because you have the knowledge that the testing of your faith gives you the power of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 11:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith And Passing God's Tests Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 20, 2006

Looks at how God tests us and how we can pass them.

Introduction Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from the end of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Testing The Reality Of Our Salvation Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 1, 2016

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

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Bone Density Test

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 6, 2021

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

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:3, Psalm 139:23, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Apostolic

Abraham's Third Test: Bitterness Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 18, 2013

Lot is in a "lot" of trouble if Abram has any bitterness.

Show video “Rebuilding” My mom died last Sunday. I had promised her that I would perform her funeral. There were quite a few loved ones concerned that it would be too much for me to handle. But I experienced the Holy Spirit in a way as I never have before. The beginning of the year ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

The World, The Test & The Testimony Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 17, 2021

How are we to relate to the world around us? How will the world relate to us? All of these are critical truths Jesus wants His disciples to understand.

I was listening to radio one afternoon recently when I heard story of a young woman in Albania who had come to faith in Christ and was a joyful, radiant Christian, witnessing to her friends about what she had found in Jesus. Then I listened with great sadness & shock to hear that this vibrant ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

Denomination: Bible Church

Magnanimous Test? Magnanimous Faith!

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

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

Ask In Faith—could This Be A Test?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 28, 2020

James was a half brother to Jesus. However, having Jesus as his half brother wasn’t nearly as important as having Jesus as his Savior. In others words, to James, the blood on the cross that saved him was far more important than the family blood in his veins.

Ask In Faith—Could This Be A Test? James 1:1-8NKJV Developing maturity in the Christian life is the theme of the book of James. As we examine the book of James we can anticipate maturity also spiritual growth. James 1:1NKJV James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Church Of God

Love: The Real Test Of Christianity

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 25, 2008

What is the real test of Christianity? Is it attending church? Tithing? Reading the Bible? The real test is LOVE.

LOVE: THE TEST OF REAL CHRISTIANITY 1 John 4:7-8 Question: What is the mark of a Christian? What is the test that stands true in showing us that someone is a Christian? Is it church attendance? Wearing witness wear? Bumper stickers? Toting a 95 pound bible? What is the test that shows the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian’s Litmus Test Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 7, 2012

Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian.

Title: The Christian’s Litmus Test I Text: I John 4:7-21 Thesis: Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian. (Part 1 - This week I will speak on the love of God for us and next week we will look at Our love for others.) Introduction I am not a scientist but I do remember learning ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational