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  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    God Confirms Faith Through Tests

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Mar 4, 2018
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    God test people to confirm their faith in Him

    It is affirmed in Hebrew 11:6 that without faith we cannot please God. Throughout the scriptures, God had always tested people in order to confirm that indeed they have faith in Him. Usually those who passed the tests learnt endurance (James 1:3) and were rewarded. What does the bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Testing The Faith Of God's People Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
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    Facing the possibility of entering into Cannan God’s people face a test of their faith.

    Studies in Joshua Study 5 – Chapter 3 Introduction Last week in our study of the book of Joshua our attention was drawn to and we considered in some detail the faith of an individual, that individual being Rahab, the prostitute from Jericho. This evening as we come to consider chapter 3 we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    Tests That Triumph

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 2, 2008
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    Sometimes we just need to accept trials as mysterious and even surprising at times! Mysterious because of the nature of the trial and surprising because of what we get out of it.

    Sometimes we just need to accept trials as mysterious and even surprising at times! Mysterious because of the nature of the trial and surprising because of what we get out of it. 4 words describe Joseph’s life… Dismay, Dungeons, Dreams & Destiny! Victim mentality vs. Victorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Testing God!

    Contributed by Rod Elmore on Feb 18, 2013
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    After the northern kingdom of Israel was conquered and taken into exile, the Assyrians brought in foreign people to replace the Samarians. These people mingled with the remaining Israelites and introduced new religious ideas.

    1. It is not healthy to test God Mat 4:7, Luke 4:12 Mat 4:7 Jesus said to him, "It is written again, 'You shall not tempt the LORD yourGod. Luke 4:12 And Jesus answered and said to him, "It has been said, 'you shall not tempt the LORD your God. Luke 16:15 And He said to them, "You are those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Test Of Will Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 10, 2004
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    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

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Test 8: Integrity Test Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008
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    God demands that His children be people of integrity. People who are honest and reliable. This is the next-to-last test of faith that James gives us--the integrity test.

    1. The importance of individual integrity 2. The implication of individual integrity 3. The intentionality of individual integrity 4. The incentive of individual integrity This Wednesday night, American TV is hitting a new low. It’s almost hard to say that with all the trash that’s on TV these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Testing God

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 20, 2011
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    Do you test God or trust God? What are the ways we try to control God in order to get our way?

    To understand how the devil is tempting Jesus here in this second temptation, we first need an accurate picture of Jerusalem. Jerusalem is a city which was built on a very high plateau and is surrounded by deep valleys. Whenever you read in the Bible about someone going to Jerusalem you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Testing God Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016
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    Testing God is the recurring theme as the psalmist recounts the waywardness of the Israelites. Three times it is mentioned, each time presenting insight into the different perspectives between them and God about their relationship.

    Psalm 78:17-20, 40-41, 56-58 Testing God 12/27/09 D. Marion Clark Introduction You are familiar with the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness. Satan presents three temptations, all of which Jesus refutes, each time by quoting Scripture. For one of the temptations Satan sets Jesus on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Testing God

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 21, 2021
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    Based on Malachi 3:7-10 - Sermon helps listeners understand that tithing & giving strengthen faith in God's provision.

    “TESTING GOD” Malachi 3:7-10 FBCF – 9/19/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – What’s most outrageous thing you’d do to win $10k? Chicago radio station contest several years ago. Winner – Guy from Indiana who ate an entire 11-ft birch tree, leaves, roots, bark, & all. Wore a tux, sat @ elegant table w/ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Cox avatar

    Testing God

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Feb 24, 2007
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    Should we put God to the test?

    LUKE 23:32 There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death. 33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. 34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bobby Oliver avatar

    Tested By God Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Sep 6, 2018
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     | 13,319 views

    The test was soon after the Israelite's deliverance; The test was difficult but had a solution; The test was for their benefit.

    TITLE: TESTED BY GOD TEXT: EXODUS 15:22-27 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we study each passage, we’re asking the question, “What does this passage tell me about honoring God?” - Last week, we saw the children of Israel singing a song of celebration after God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Testing God

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,095 views

    examines the second of Jesus’ responses to the temptaions of Satan

    Testing God Matt. 4:7 INTRO.: this week and next I want to continue my treatment of the three responses of Jesus to the temptations of Satan. There are a few things interesting to know about the temptations of Jesus. First, they were instigated by the Spirit of God. V. 1 That being the case, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Putting Faith To The Test

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 3, 2016
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    Are you willing to go where God sends you and speak and act in his name? It all boils down to a matter of trust.

    Have you ever had an occasion where you thought that your faith was being tested, especially in unusual circumstances? If so, you’re not alone. Sometimes God uses unusual circumstances to test a person’s faith. For example, in 1 Kings 17:8-24 he told Elijah to go to an unlikely ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    God's Tests

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 1, 2006
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    Why do you think God administers tests in our lives? Tests from God always have a spiritual purpose and a spiritual growth process for us in our faith walk with the Lord.

    “God’s Test!” On the lighter side of life: Three old men were at the doctor’s office for a memory test. The doctors said to the first old man, “What is three times three?” “Two-hundred seventy four,” he replied. The doctor said to the second man, “it’s your turn. What is three times three?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Testing God Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 9, 2019
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    Doubting and testing God is an indication of how strong our faith is!

    Let us continue to worship our God by listening and learning from His Word…… open your Bibles to Judges 6………. We noted a few weeks ago… v1-11: The Nation of Israel sinned again against God and they became slaves to the Midianites! v12-16: Gideon was called by God to be empowered and lead, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible