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  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Dear Friends...test The Spirits

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 4, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,338 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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    Test The Spirit's-Know Love-Fear Not! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,813 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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    Lesson 5: How To Test The Spirits

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,685 views

    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
     | 4,208 views

    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

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Da Vinci Code: Separating Fact From Fiction Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 117 ratings
     | 15,818 views

    Separating fact from fiction is not easy but it is necessary when it comes to the DaVinci Code.

    Cracking the DaVinci Code: Separating Fact from Fiction 1 John 4:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill 4/23/06 My mom is an avid reader and a member of a book club. A couple years ago she read the DaVinci Code by Dan Brown and was deeply disturbed. She asked me some questions and I couldn’t answer them because I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Testing The Truth

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on May 6, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,393 views

    This sermon looks at the call by John to Test the Spirits and how we can do that today. It introduces and challenges people to test the Da Vinci Code book and movie through the what we learn in the passage.

    Testing Truth 1John 4:1-6 Intro.: A. Ecclesiastes 1:9, “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.” That is certainly true of parenthood (as I raise my kids, it is interesting to see and hear some of the same excuses I gave my parents, ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Putting It To The Test Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,809 views

    We must put to the test what we hear to determine if it is from God.

    Putting It To The Test Text: 1 Jn. 4:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: As the Union Pacific Railroad was being constructed, an elaborate trestle bridge was built across a large canyon in the West. Wanting to test the bridge, the builder loaded a train with enough extra cars and equipment to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Wolves In Sheep's Clothing Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,135 views

    John gave his readers to tests to determine the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood. Every generation needs to continue to test the spirits to see if they are from God.

    Introduction: A. How many of you enjoy ANAGRAMS? 1. What is an anagram? It is “a word or phrase formed by reordering the letters of another word or phrase.” 2. Here are a few that I thought you might enjoy. 3. DORMITORY = Dirty Room 4. THE MORSE CODE = Here Come Dots 5. SLOT MACHINES = Cash Lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Spot The Devil's Kids

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Oct 5, 2006
     | 3,257 views

    How to recognize and guard against false teachers

    Shiloh Bible Church 1 John 4:1-6 How To Spot The Devil’s Kids Introduction Robert Philip Hanssen. Perhaps you recall that name from a few years ago. It was national news. Robert Hanssen was a 57-year old FBI agent who was convicted of spying for the Soviet Union. He was arrested in February, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Test Every Spirit Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,263 views

    Lesson 8 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

    Test Every Spirit 1 John 4:1-6 I. Introduction A. Harmonica Lessons 1. A young Texas engineer was sent to Ireland to work for two years. a) He accepted the assignment for the extra money that was needed to put a down payment on a house after his wedding. b) His fiancé remained in Texas to get all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Testing, Testing, 1-2-3 Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,588 views

    How do we "test the spirits", and what does that say about our identity as God’s people?

    Testing, Testing, 1-2-3: 1 John 4:1-6 The People Of God: Studies in 1 John November 6, 2005 Intro: It is good to be back after a couple of weeks vacation, and I really mean that! We had a good time away as a family, enjoyed our trip, and created some great memories. It was good timing for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming Discerning & Wise Series

    Contributed by Scott Brewer on Aug 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,628 views

    Discerning what is of God and who is of God is the responsibility of every Christ follower.

    An Incarnational, Missional People “Becoming Discerning & Wise” 1 John 4:1-6 How do you feel about tests? Some people like tests and the challenge of proving themselves or showing what they know. Most of us don’t like tests for the fear of looking foolish or ignorant. Recently a college professor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Battlefield Of Life

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Dec 5, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,088 views

    Life is a battle ground, we must be prepared to face the battle if we live victorously.

    The Battle Ground of Life… Am service November 18th 2007 1 John 4:1-6 Introduction Many Christians, don’t realize they are living on a BATTLEFIELD and not a PLAYGROUND! Do you remember the hymn, ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS? It goes like this… Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth Or Consequences Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 3, 2006
    based on 94 ratings
     | 44,589 views

    This sermon examines the teachings of false teachers and how to counter them.

    Introduction: There used to be a television game show entitled “Truth or Consequences.” Most people who are old enough to remember will associate that show with Bob Barker. He was the game show host for approximately twenty years. The contestants on the show were given the responsibility of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Quality Control Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,675 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