Sermon by Title: Lesson 9 - The Servant Test

Lesson 3 - The Motivation Test

John 3:252-25
Topic: Nine Tests Every Christian Must Face
The Motivation Test occurs when God exposes the Christian to forces that influence our decision-making process. This test allows not only God to see who we serve, but shows us too. If you can make it through the motivation test, you're on a path of righteousness. [ read more... ]

Lesson 3 - The Motivation Test

John 3:252-25
Topic: Nine Tests Every Christian Must Face
The Motivation Test occurs when God exposes the Christian to forces that influence our decision-making process. This test allows not only God to see who we serve, but shows us too. If you can make it through the motivation test, you're on a path of righteousness. [ read more... ]

Lesson 1 - The Wilderness Test

Deuteronomy 8:2-2
Topic: Nine Tests Every Christian Must Face
The word “wilderness” is defined as a desert place; a place uncultivated or lived in; a state of disorder. Wildernesses are places of difficulties, pressures, insufficient resources, and oppositions. However, while God's testing may be universal, it's left up to our personal inclinations to determine the outcome of the trial. [ read more... ]

Lesson 1 - The Wilderness Test

Deuteronomy 8:2-2
Topic: Nine Tests Every Christian Must Face
The word “wilderness” is defined as a desert place; a place uncultivated or lived in; a state of disorder. Wildernesses are places of difficulties, pressures, insufficient resources, and oppositions. However, while God's testing may be universal, it's left up to our personal inclinations to determine the outcome of the trial. [ read more... ]

Lesson 2 - The Time Test

Genesis 12:1-2
Topic: Nine Tests Every Christian Must Face
God has never made a promise that won't come to pass. He causes us to wait in order that we may develop maturity. In order to receive His promises, we must pass His 'Time Test.' [ read more... ]

Lesson 2 - The Time Test

Genesis 12:1-2
Topic: Nine Tests Every Christian Must Face
God has never made a promise that won't come to pass. He causes us to wait in order that we may develop maturity. In order to receive His promises, we must pass His 'Time Test.' [ read more... ]

Lesson 5 - The Self-Will Test

Matthew 26:36-36
Topic: Nine Tests Every Christian Must Face
Self-will is defined as pleasing ones self. Especially when it's in opposition to the wishes or desires of others. When we are willing to lay down our lives in submission, then we have passed the self-will test. [ read more... ]

Lesson 5 - The Self-Will Test

Matthew 26:36-36
Topic: Nine Tests Every Christian Must Face
Self-will is defined as pleasing ones self. Especially when it's in opposition to the wishes or desires of others. When we are willing to lay down our lives in submission, then we have passed the self-will test. [ read more... ]

Lesson 7 - The Misunderstanding Test

Luke 19:10-10
Topic: Nine Tests Every Christian Must Face
Everyone will be misunderstood at some point in his or her life. How one deals with misunderstandings reveals one's character, maturity, and ability to lead. Failing the misunderstanding test often leaves us defeated and embittered, however, passing it brings us closer to the character of Christ. [ read more... ]

Lesson 7 - The Misunderstanding Test

Luke 19:10-10
Topic: Nine Tests Every Christian Must Face
Everyone will be misunderstood at some point in his or her life. How one deals with misunderstandings reveals one's character, maturity, and ability to lead. Failing the misunderstanding test often leaves us defeated and embittered, however, passing it brings us closer to the character of Christ. [ read more... ]

Lesson 4 - The Failure Test

Joshua 7:2-3
Topic: Nine Tests Every Christian Must Face
God gives us the failure test in order to cause to us realize that we cannot trust in our own abilities, strengths, and gifts. It reminds us that we need God, we need mercy, and we need His grace. To succeed, we need God's favor and divine help. [ read more... ]

Lesson 4 - The Failure Test

Joshua 7:2-3
Topic: Nine Tests Every Christian Must Face
God gives us the failure test in order to cause to us realize that we cannot trust in our own abilities, strengths, and gifts. It reminds us that we need God, we need mercy, and we need His grace. To succeed, we need God's favor and divine help. [ read more... ]

Lesson 6 - The Discouragement Test

1 Kings 19:1-2
Topic: Nine Tests Every Christian Must Face
At some point in life, everyone will face discouragement. Whether we're afraid, fatigued, frustrated, forsaken, or feel like a failure, we must remember that, even in our trails, God is always there for us. It's how we deal with discouragement that determines our successes, failures, and the amount of blessings God will pour out. [ read more... ]

Lesson 6 - The Discouragement Test

1 Kings 19:1-2
Topic: Nine Tests Every Christian Must Face
At some point in life, everyone will face discouragement. Whether we're afraid, fatigued, frustrated, forsaken, or feel like a failure, we must remember that, even in our trails, God is always there for us. It's how we deal with discouragement that determines our successes, failures, and the amount of blessings God will pour out. [ read more... ]

Lesson 8 - The Frustration Test

2 Corinthians 11:16-16
Topic: Nine Tests Every Christian Must Face
Frustration is an emotion that occurs in situations where one is blocked from reaching a personal goal. How we handle these frustrations determines who we are and where we're going. Your promises, successes, and leadership depend upon you passing the frustration test. [ read more... ]

Lesson 8 - The Frustration Test

2 Corinthians 11:16-16
Topic: Nine Tests Every Christian Must Face
Frustration is an emotion that occurs in situations where one is blocked from reaching a personal goal. How we handle these frustrations determines who we are and where we're going. Your promises, successes, and leadership depend upon you passing the frustration test. [ read more... ]