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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    An Elaboration Of The Doctrinal Test Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 21, 2021
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     | 4,237 views

    First John 14:1-6 teaches us how to discern between truth and error.

    Scripture Let’s suppose you are new to town and you are looking for a place to worship and belong. And let’s suppose you visit a worshiping community, pick up a bulletin, and sit down. You read the mission of the group, which is as follows: “The mission of the [Blank] Temple is to encourage ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Testing, Testing, 1 2 3 Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 31, 2022
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    We all face a test in one form or another. Our walk with the Lord might just determine the severity of that test.

    The Sin Test: 1 John 3:4-7 (6) • Committing a sin and remaining in sin are two separate issues. • Some believe that committing a sin is the only way to sin. • James 4:17 – therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin • Jesus came to take away the sins of the world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Have We Been Put To The Test? Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022
     | 1,104 views

    Check the words that people speak with what God says in the Bible. Check the commitment to the body of believers

    1 John 4:1-6 cautions Christians not to indiscriminately acknowledge every single spiritual case. There are numerous bogus instructors (false teachers) on the planet. It is vital to painstakingly consider both the source and the substance of an instructing (teaching) before we acknowledge it. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Empowering Spirit Within And Confronting The External World Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 1,257 views

    To Christians, power is the means to fulfil a divine mission. We are meant to be salt and light, agents of change in the world, guided by the power of the Holy Spirit.

    The Empowering Spirit Within and Confronting the External World Introduction What is the essence of power? Is it the relentless force of a river, at once life-giving and potentially destructive? Or the formidable energy of atoms, capable of both creation and devastation? Power may manifest in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Greater Is He

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 18, 2023
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    It can feel like defending the Unadulterated Word of God, fighting against false teachers, false doctrines, and heretics is a losing battle in a world. However, we can be encouraged knowing that we are victorious because verse 4 says, “Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world.

    “Greater is He” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Often when we look around at the condition of the world and especially the condition of the church in the world today, we can be discouraged after trying to defend the Word of God and hold up a standard of Holiness causing us to feel as ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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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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    Thunder And Love Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2025
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    Exploring the life of John, one of the Sons of Thunder. Jesus renamed these two for their zeal, passion, defense and proclamation of Jesus and The Word.

    Sermon: Thunder and Love: Thesis: Exploring the life of John, one of the Sons of Thunder. Jesus renamed these two for their zeal, passion, defense and proclamation of Jesus and The Word. Mark 3:16-19: The disciples James and John named as “Sons of Thunder.” Luke 9:51-56: The Samaritan Opposition ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beware, Be Wise, Be Warned

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 25, 2024
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    The apostle John calls us not to be gullible, not to believe whatever we hear especially in the spiritual realm, but to look for the real thing.

    Alba 8-25-2024 BEWARE, BE WISE, BE WARNED I John 4:1-3 In the late 1960s and early 1970s, our county was in a state of cultural change. At that time, Coca-Cola, a giant in the beverage world, found itself contending with increasing competition from brands such as Pepsi, Royal Crown Cola, and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    Divisions Over Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 11, 2024
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    Many divisions have occurred in Christian assemblies for centuries. Understanding or misunderstanding Spiritual Gifts given by grace to mankind from God has been the cause for divisions. Are these gifts still present today? Are they utilized properly?

    Most of the time, assemblies of persons desiring to worship Almighty God will be filled with those who had been introduced to God by attending an assembly with their parents and grand-parents. However, some may be in attendance who never knew much concerning God and spiritual things. Now they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ten Things To Keep Us From Error Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
     | 177 views

    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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    1 John 4:1-6 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Apr 3, 2025
     | 671 views

    1 John 4:1-6

    1 John 4:1-6 1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. Before we get started with this verse I just want to remind you about two verses we read last week that I think go well with verse 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Brian Williams avatar

    Discerning The Source Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 17, 2023
     | 1,392 views

    John is saying there are and will be a lot of deep fakes in the world. Not everything that claims to be spiritual is genuinely spiritual. The big question is how will we be able to distinguish between what’s real and what’s fake? How do we know if something is from God or not?

    Today, we come to the 4th sermon in our Walking with Jesus series. As we read through the book of 1 John, we see that God is not only preparing us for what we need for the present but also for the future. 1 John 4:1-21 1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God Wants To Help All Christians Live In Victory Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 7, 2024
     | 2,077 views

    Here's how... 1. God urges us to test for the truth (vs. 1). 2. God gives us good tools to test for the truth (vs. 2-3; 5-6). 3. God gives us His abundant affection (vs. 1, 4). 4. God confirms that we are conquerors (vs. 4a). 5. God stresses the strength of His Spirit in us (vs. 4b).

    God Wants to Help All Christians Live in Victory 1 John 4:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared January 7, 2024) MESSAGE: *The Allies winning World War II was one of the greatest military, political and moral victories of all time. Millions of people were set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    Who Is The Anti-Christ?

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 15, 2024
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     | 1,166 views

    The apostle John, who also gave us the Book of Revelation, gives us good information about what to look for, and what to look out for, when it comes to the subject of the anti-christ.

    Alba 7-21-2024 WHO IS THE ANTI-CHRIST? I John 2:18-23 Who is the Anti-Christ? Sorry, I can't tell you. Because I do not know! That may be disappointing to some of you who expected specific information. There are others who thought they knew the answer to that question. So we were told ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    "testing The Teachers"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 20, 2024
     | 367 views

    This is from a series on I John

    Title: “Testing Teachers” Scripture: I John 4:1-6 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 7-21-24 Intro: The last weekend of September, Carol and I are planning on going to my high school reunion in my hometown of Marion, IN. While there I hope to see many of my old buddies. While there I am sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible