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  • Robert Kerr avatar

    First John Chapter Four

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,569 views

    Bible Study

    PERFECTING LOVE - Chapt 4 I/ GUIDANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Introduction: We need the power of God to win souls, to bring people into fellowship with God and the Church. In Zec 4:6 the bible says it is: "Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts." Here in the forth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Comforter

    Contributed by David Dailey on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 157 ratings
     | 20,169 views

    The Work Of The Comforter

    I JOHN 4:4 & JOHN 14:16, 18, 26 THE COMFORTER Ye are of God little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world. Them - refers to those who are operating or controlled by the spirit of anti-Christ. Anti-Christ means against the anointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Our Bearings Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 129 ratings
     | 14,347 views

    Two ways to get our bearings and stay on course in the spiritual journey.

    When I was a child my mom and adoptive father bought a sailboat with fantasies of sailing around the world. But first we had to learn how to sail…which included learning how to navigate. One of my earliest memories was going out in our little sailboat from Marina Del Rey, and my adoptive dad ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can You Pass The Test?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,541 views

    What is true faith? There is so much misinformation being offered that we need to know the Truth and then He will set us free.

    Can You Pass The Test? 1 John 4:1-6 Reverend Bible was a fourth generation preacher. He was his father's son. He was a chip off the old block. While he was growing up he watched his father mount the pulpit week after week at First Church and offer his thoughts to the people. The son of a preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Truth Is The Basis For Faith And Love

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,312 views

    Truth is the Basis for Faith and Love -- Spiritual Teaching Must Be Examined to Identify Its Source 1.

    Truth is the Basis for Faith and Love -- Spiritual Teaching Must Be Examined to Identify Its Source 1. Christians Are Commanded to Exercise Discernment (:1) a. Commandment stated negatively -- Don't be gullible b. Commandment stated positively -- Test the spirits 1) the nature of the test 2) the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Developing Discerning Spirits Or One Might Say The Spirit Of Truth & Error

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,265 views

    I remember a fellow saying: "Don’t believe anything you hear and only half of what you see!" I was only a teenager when I heard this bit of wisdom from a heart that had grown cynical. However cynical the person who spoke these words, I realized there

    Developing Discerning Spirits Or One Might Say The Spirit Of Truth And Error Sunday, April 07, 2002 This morning I certainly hope that you all have your bibles with you as I will be using quite a lot of scripture in my sermon. Let’s turn if you will to, 1 John 4:1-6 Beloved, believe not every ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Quality Control Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,812 views

    A reminder to examine the "spirit"

    Quality Control 1 John 4:1-6 May 9, 2004 1 John 4:1 (NIV) Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. Many Spirits at Work  Not all are good  Many false spirits in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Baker avatar

    The Greater One Within

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 6, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 35,830 views

    The Work and effect of the Holy Spirit In every believer.

    1 John 4:4 You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. Greater simply means more. The One who is more than enough is in the inside of you. If you are in Christ Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the One who is more is on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dear Friends...test The Spirits

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 4, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,446 views

    EASTER 6(B) - Dear friends, believers, are to test the spirits in order to recognize the Spirit of God and then listen to the Spirit of God.

    DEAR FRIENDS…TEST THE SPIRITS (Outline) 1 JOHN 4:1-11 - May 1, 2005 - EASTER 6 INTRO: Today’s text talks about tests. As believers we are to put those entrusted with the message of salvation to the test. The message from God that men proclaim is to be just that – God’s message. The only way ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who Do You Believe? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 30, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,890 views

    We are called to test the spirits, we cannot blindly follow every teacher.

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • When a person decides to go on a search for truth, a search to find God where do they turn? • If you are trying to grow in your relationship with Christ, where do you turn, who do you listen to? • When the critics attack our faith, when the liberal scholars launch another ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Something On The Inside!

    Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 19,856 views

    To let the saints know that you shall overcome, because God is able!

    Scripture: 1John 4:4 Topic: Something on the inside! “But ye’ are of God little children, and have overcome them, because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world” Intro It was something about this author who wrote both the gospel of John and these epistles, that he knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Dealing With The Right Spirit?

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,570 views

    What we have before us is a critical passage from the standpoint that it is important to discern the spirits. Whenever anyone comes to know Christ as Savior, they are immediately transported into a relationship with God... The Holy Spirit of God is our a

    ARE YOU DEALING WITH THE RIGHT SPIRIT? 1 John 4:1-6 INTRODUCTION: What we have before us is a critical passage from the standpoint that it is important to discern the spirits. Whenever anyone comes to know Christ as Savior, they are immediately transported into a relationship with God. It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nate Barbour avatar

    The Silly Putty Christian

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,537 views

    Learn about what Silly Putty and Christians have in common in this creative message using one of America’s favorite toys!

    The Silly Putty Christian The Gospel According To a Rubbery Toy 1/14/04 I. Introduction During World War II an engineer at General Electric named James Wright was searching for a synthetic rubber substitute. In one of his experiments, he poured boric acid into a test tube filled with silicone oil, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Cutting Through The Fog

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,120 views

    How important is it that we believe that Jesus Christ was incarnated? Why?

    This week in Phoenix, on Wednesday night, after I got home from AWANA, I turned on the news and there were people lined up for gas. Anybody see that? They were lined up for gas in a couple different places in Phoenix, lined up onto the street just like earlier this summer. And they were out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Sound Doctrine Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 7, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,850 views

    Sound doctrine is important in our Christian walk. Contrary to popular belief, constant opposition to change or "liberalism" does not make one a "sound" teacher.

    Sound Doctrine 1 John 4:1—6 INTRODUCTION Comedian Jeff Foxworthy became famous for his "redneck test." A sample of this would be: 1. If you got stopped by a state trooper and when he asked if you had an I.D. You replied, "’Bout what?" You might be a redneck. 2. If you’ve ever carried a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ