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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Testing The Spirits Of False Teachers Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 10, 2012
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    This is the fifth test that proves if one really loves God.

    The fifth test that proves if you really love God deals with true and false teachers. You can tell if someone really loves God by the spirits of the teachers they are following. Following the spirit of a true teacher is an indication that you love God. In contrast, following the spirit of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test The Spirits Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,643 views

    If you want to keep from being fooled, listen to what communicators say about Christ; listen to God’s Sprit within; and listen to God Word.

    Ninety years ago (1926, 1927, 1929, 1930?), as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish were preparing to play the USC Trojans in college football, Notre Dame’s coach Knute Rockne was aware that his USC opponents had a far better team. So he devised a scheme to intimidate the opposing players. Rockne scoured ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Dwelling Place Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Nov 27, 2019
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    Have you ever wondered where God dwells? Here is a short study that can be used for discussion on the "Dwelling Place of God."

    I. SHARE PERSONAL STORIES OF HIS PRESENCE A. The Old Stump 1. Presence of God around the Old Stump (My trysting place) 2. 1 John 4:1-6 B. New York last week 1. Walking in Queens (I sensed the presence of God) 2. Driving through the Bronx and meeting with Pastor Sabino (I sensed the presence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    You-They-We Series

    Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,923 views

    You-They-We

    Introduction: Shrike System The ancient sport of falconry used trained hawks or falcons in the pursuit of wild game. When the “educated predator” was allowed to fly, however, it often rose too high for human eyes to see it. So a hunter often carried a small caged bird called a shrike. By ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Is Loving Our Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 12, 2017
     | 4,873 views

    Loving our neighbor (those in need) is at the center of the teachings of Jesus. God meets our needs abundantly and asks us to share those blessings and love our neighbor.

    1 John 4:5-12 “Giving is … Loving Neighbor” INTRODUCTION We are on disaster overload. Monday morning we woke up to the news that the worst mass shooting in United States history had taken place in Las Vegas. A week ago we were dealing with the devastation in Puerto Rico, which was caused by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Christmas Spirit

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 14, 2025
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    How much of our activity at this season owes more to the Christmas spirit than to the spirit of Christ?

    The eternally liberal town of Eugene, Oregon lost their cross a few years ago. It used to overlook the town from Skinner Butte, but after a heated battle it was replaced by an American flag. This year the diversity police focused on a new target. The Christmas tree in the Hult Center for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ten Things To Keep Us From Error Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
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    The Bible test: Does their teaching agree with the scriptures.

    A. TEN THINGS TO KEEP US FROM ERROR “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gray Area Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 5, 2024
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     | 2,810 views

    This is the 9th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

    Series: Be Genuine [#9] GRAY AREA 1 John 4:1-6 Introduction: There are some things in life that are absolutes; and we say that those things are “black and white”. While there are other situations that aren’t so clear; we say that those things are gray area. The ironic thing about this word is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commentary 1 John, Ch. 4 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 7, 2021
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    The mention of faith in 1John 3:23 had reminded the Apostle John of the danger of intellectual and moral error. After the last paragraph, the mention of God’s Spirit gave him a form to clothe the discussion of truth and falsehood in its human manifestations.

    TRIUMPHAL ENTRY COMMENTARY 1 JOHN, CH. 4 Greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world. King James Bible Testing the Spirits 1Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John Son Of Thunder 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 4, 2025
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    The Sons of Thunder teach us the importance following Jesus. They demonstrate what it means to be a bold witness for Jesus.

    Sermon: John Sons of Thunder 2 by Pastor Michael McCartney Summary of sermon: This sermon titled "Sons of Thunder" emphasizes the significance of following Jesus, showcasing the transformation of the disciples James and John from being known as the "Sons of Thunder" to embodying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Everyone Who Asks Receives? Really? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 2, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,515 views

    “We should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us.” That’s not a suggestion. That’s a demand .

    Monday of Epiphany Week 2020 It’s a good idea to read St. John’s words in this first letter perhaps every week of our lives, because in it we find the key to happiness and fulfillment. John says “we receive from [God] whatever we ask.” Hmm, that’s interesting. And we recall that Jesus Himself said ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Spirit Of Anti-Christ Revealed.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 21, 2021
     | 1,710 views

    Rebellion is always corrected by the law. When the law finds you guilty, you become sentenced, or in-prisoned. However, Hear this, Repenting always leads to Mercy, refreshing, and spiritual cleansing.

    The Spirit Of Anti-Christ Revealed. 1 John 4:1-6NASB In his book The Gospel According to Starbucks, Leonard Sweet tells the story of Ed Faubert. Faubert is what you call a cupper—in layman’s terms, he’s a coffee-taster. His sensitive taste buds are actually certified by the state of New York. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sunshine Prophets

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 15, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,550 views

    Be sure that the prophecy you received will stand in the midst of a dark storm.

    Today, more than ever, people are attending conferences and meetings seeking a word from God or a prophecy about their future. What they find are people willing to tell them something good. More often than not, it will be even better than good. It will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (12 Of 16)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022
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    We see many differences in God’s church today when we compare it to the New Testament church.

    For example, I am sure that if the apostle Paul could come back today and see the excellent buildings we worship in, he would marvel over them and see them as a big improvement compared to what they had worshipped in. But, as big a contrast as that might be, there is a greater difference he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Because We Love Him

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 20, 2021
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    When you are in a relationship, you have obligations. Christians are in a relationship with Christ and with that relationship comes obligations, This message looks at six of them.

    Father, we love your presence. We love your presence. We love you Lord and we give you all the glory. You are such a good, good Father. We love you and we give you praise this morning. My grandfather married Doris and I – it will be 44 years in two weeks, July 30 – in a small intimate wedding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational