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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Triple Threat

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 22, 2023
     | 1,288 views

    We have exactly the same weapons against temptation that Jesus used against Satan in the wilderness.

    How many of you remember your first day at school, or your first day at a new job? You usually get some kind of orientation, don’t you. At that new job, maybe you spent the morning in the human resources signing benefits papers and getting company policies explained to you, maybe you get led ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Don't Tempt Me! Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 12, 2013
     | 3,804 views

    Trials are a part of our life in this world. They make us stronger, but there are times to ask NOT to be tested.

    1. CHIPPIE THE PARAKEET 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    How To Pass The Tests Of Life

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Aug 30, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 28,542 views

    Introduction Turn to James chapter 1.

    Introduction Turn to James chapter 1. And, we’re beginning a new study now through the Book of James: “Practical Christianity—Religion in Shoe Leather.” And, we’re going to preach right on through the Book of James, God willing, Sunday mornings and Sunday nights. So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fellowship In A Fish

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015
     | 3,947 views

    Testing

    Jonah 2:1-10 FELLOWSHIP IN A FISH I. JONAH’S CRY FOR HELP. A. The Place Of Jonah’s Cry (1-2) - "Then Jonah ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Overcome With All Joy When Trouble Comes Series

    Contributed by Levi Wright on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 39,265 views

    How do you find strength to continue when you feel like you are carrying the weight of the world upon you shoulders? Trials and test of our faith are allowed by God to mature us Spiritually.

    Banner of Praise Ministries Reverend Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder “How To Overcome With All Joy.... When Trouble Come....” James 1:2-8 (New Century Version) Faith and Wisdom 2 My brothers and sisters, when you have many kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy, 3 because you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have We Passed The Test? Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022
     | 1,538 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

  • Adewale B T Shittu avatar

    Trial Brings Unspeakable Blessings

    Contributed by Adewale B T Shittu on May 16, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,549 views

    The blessings from God is a covenant promise, but when a man is chosen by God for a greater blessing, then trial is a necessity. Every man in the Word of God that entered into a realm of rise and shine, expansion and explosion was tried.

    Beloved, God is a giver of blessings. God is conditioned to bless His own people. He has the liberty to bless whosoever He wishes to bless and He is a distributor of divine blessings. In Genesis 1:28, the word of God declared ’And God bless them and said, be fruitful and mulitiply and ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Resources For Testing Times Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 20,623 views

    Facing times of testing with a mature outlook demands insight beyond oneself & what is available in the natural realm. In vv 5-8 three things are mentioned as necessary for meeting successfully the trials of life. These are wisdom, prayer, & faith.

    James 1:5-8 RESOURCES FOR TESTING TIMES [Matthew 21:21-22] Facing times of testing with a mature outlook demands insight beyond oneself and what is available in the natural realm. In verses 5-8 three things are mentioned as necessary for meeting successfully the trials of life. These are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tempted, Troubled, Tested-Part 2

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,536 views

    How Jesus overcame a troubled spirit.

    TEMPTED, TROUBLED, TESTED Part 2 Mark 14:32-42 Sunday, February 17, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee We see Jesus at his second lowest point emotionally in the passage today. Mark records that Jesus was deeply distressed and troubled. Jesus had already told his disciples… John 14:1, “Do not let ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Lesson 4: Tested By Broken Relationship

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 19, 2013
     | 731 views

    God usually puts people into a "desert" so they become dependent entirely upon Him

    Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 4: Tested By Broken Relationship February 24, 2013 A. ESCAPE FROM SPIRITUAL FAILURE 1. You have to leave your place of trouble. “Abram went up from Egypt” (Gen. 13:1). 2. Remove your loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Test

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,051 views

    Story of the test of Abraham to offer up his son

    June 1 The Test The Command to Sacrifice Isaac Story is dripping with meaning Genesis 22 After these things God tested Abraham. He said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here I am." 2He said, "Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Test Of Will Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,198 views

    Jonah exibits free will when he runs from God. God will not make you do anything, but he will encourage you.

    A Test of Will For the past couple of weeks we have been taking some of the Bible stories that we normally think of as children’s stories. We looking are at them from an adult point of view. Today we are picking up with Jonah. What do we know about Jonah from this scripture? From all we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    This Is A Test

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 31, 2000
    based on 55 ratings
     | 9,137 views

    God makes a promise to us and then watches for obedience. He waits to grant the eventual blessing so that we might grow.

    Back in 1997, USA Today reported that the Department of Transportation had set aside $200 million for research and testing of an Automated Highway System. The idea is that engineers could relieve traffic congestion with a new “super cruise control” built into our highways. In cities facing heavy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    This Is A Test Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,353 views

    In todays world many are struggling financially, this series is to help us understand how to be rich in a way that honors God. (Adapted from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

    Illustration Survey- top 10 countries with the most billionaires … US- 269, Japan- 29, Germany- 28, Italy- 17 We are indeed a blessed nation financially speaking. We have much to be thankful for as a people/country. US- 10th largest consumer- chocolate- Switzerland #1. US- 3rd largest consumer of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    Testings

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,735 views

    Faith is a muscle. Without resistance it can’t get stronger.

    Hebrews 11:8-12 THERE WILL BE TIME WHEN WE ARE TESTED James writes 1:2- Count it joy when you are tested,- knowing the trying that the trying of your faith produces perseverence. Like going to a gym The only way to build faith- Is resistance- IS A TEST You’re faith needs to be tested---- So you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational