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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 5: How To Test The Spirits

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
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    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.

    A. TEN THINGS WE CAN KNOW ABOUT 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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    Are You A Loving Person?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
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    John doesn’t leave room in the kingdom of God for anyone who does not love his brother.

    Are you a loving person? Do you see yourself as someone who people would describe as loving? I’m not talking about warm and fuzzy, but loving… stubborn, sacrificial, I care about you and what is best for you and will do whatever I can to see that you get it– loving. As we look at God – what about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Test The Spirit's-Know Love-Fear Not! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,965 views

    John gives us three actions that are to be apart of the children of God’s daily lives. Test the Spirit’s, Know Love, and Fear Not.

    1 John 4 – Test the Spirit’s! - Know Love! - Fear Not! Thesis: John gives us three actions that are to be apart of the children of God’s daily lives. Test the Spirit’s, Know Love, and Fear Not. Listen to this Chapter on the DVD, The Audio Bible and follow along in your Bible! Scripture Text: 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greater One Within

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 6, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 35,085 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
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    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

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Who Do You Believe? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 30, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,804 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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    Developing Discerning Spirits Or One Might Say The Spirit Of Truth & Error

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005
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    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
     | 3,760 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

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    Walking In Correctness (Concerning The Holy Spirit) Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,225 views

    This is the 7th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

    WALKING IN CORRECTNESS (CONCERNING THE HOLY SPIRIT) 1 John 4:1-6 How do we know that Christianity is the correct faith? How do we know we worship the correct God? How do we know that Jesus is the only way to Heaven? It is easy to give answers such as, ¡§That¡¦s just how it is¡¨, or ¡§Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Superhero In You

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 27,744 views

    Find out about your super powers as we venture into your identity in Christ.

    The Superhero in You The Truth about Your “Secret” Identity 5/28/03 I. Introduction There was a man who owned a Great Dane. Now this Great Dane was an extremely large and ferocious dog—definitely not the kind of dog you want jumping up in your lap. One day, as the man was walking his Great Dane ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dueling Spirits Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,700 views

    BIG IDEA: How can we recognize false prophets? By what they say, and by who listens to them.

    “Dueling Spirits” 1 John 4:1-6 Introduction: How can you tell if someone is lying to you? [ASK] How do you spot a lie? Some people give it away in their body language--not making eye contact, for example. What about spiritual things? How can we recognize a “false prophet”? This is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Test The Spirits

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,516 views

    We should no blindly accept everything that we hear, rather we should go and study the Bible before we make a decision

    1 John 4:1-6 Test the Spirits Introduction A. It is almost the end of the school year B. Such a joyous time for all kids and teachers C. What normally happens at the end of the school year D. It is called finals E. Test based on everything that you were suppose to learn throughout the year F. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Problem Of False Prophets

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,263 views

    with 9/11 more and more kooks and false teaching are coming up - how can we be sure who is right on

    THE PROBLEM OF FALSE PROPHETS Text: 1 John 4:1-21 Original Letter circling the Internet: The date of the attack: 9/11 - 9 + 1 + 1 = 11. September 11th is the 254th day of the year: 2 + 5 + 4 = 11 After September 11th there are 111 days left to the end of the year. 119 is the area code to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Is Jesus "The" Only Way?

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Oct 22, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,111 views

    This sermon is intended to defend the faith that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and that for those of us who call ourselves Christian, Jesus is "The" only Way!

    I. Illustration: (source unknown) There is an old story about a revival preacher, maybe it was about Billy Graham holding a revival in a rather large town. During the day he decided to walk to the Post Office and mail a few letters. As he made his way he realized he was not sure about weather or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gary Kins avatar

    Perpendicularity: Proof Of The Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Gary Kins on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,177 views

    The qualities of a believer that demonstarte that they are part of The Fellowship.

    Perpendicularity: Proof of the Fellowship -- 1 John 4:1-21 Introduction: 1. Strange English word: Perpendicularity -- Moral Uprightness, Being of one kind, class or group; close association. 2. Common Greek word: KOINONIA -- To have in common A. Old English word: Fellowship -- The state of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ