Sermons on church discernment: showing 1-15 of 145,249

The Need For Discernment Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 2, 2011

After sin, the second biggest issue that most people in the body of Christ face is right discernment. Discernment is the ability to examine the situation, apply a good dose of experience, stand back and get a perspective on the recipe, and take the approp

Opening illustration: I read this past week of a couple (let’s call them Carl and Clara) whose twenty-five year marriage was a good one. Not the most idyllic, but good. They now had three grown children who loved them dearly. They were also blessed with sufficient financial security to allow them ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Widows Of A Certain Age

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018

The care of widows in the church brings with it several implications

Text: 1 Tim 5:13-16, Title: Widows of a Certain Age, Date/Place: WHBC, 8.26.18, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Paul continues his thoughts about relationships in the church moving from rebuke, correction, and encouragement to taking care of the destitute. Women in this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Discernment Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007

A closer look at the Gift of Discerning of Spirits and the importance of it’s use in our Churches today.

(this is a continuation from Gifts of the Spirit Part 3) Let’s look more closely at the Gift of the Discernment of the spirits. Definition: a spiritual gift that supernaturally enables a Christian believer to distinguish between holy and unholy spirits through the power of the Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discerning The Lord's Body

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 22, 2008

Message I preached in a service where we were sharing the Lord’s Supper. Taking "unworthily" is all about our relationship with the church - the Lord’s body.

27 Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. 28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29 For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Discernment Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 17, 2006

The sixth, and final installment in a series examing keys to unlocking powerful prevailing prayers. This message explores the power of discernment in our prayer walks.

As we enter the final week of our 40 Days of Prayer, there is one more power that I want us to explore. We have looked at desperation, community, confession, calling, and covenant. And today I want us to just briefly scratch the surface, and begin an exploration of the power of discernment. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Discernment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving deep into the subject of discernment. The ability to distinguish, to discern, to make right judgments – this is a gift from God, but it's also a skill that we must cultivate. A.W. Tozer, a respected Christian author, once said, "A lack of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Topics: Discernment

Discernment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

Explore the concept of discernment as taught in the Bible, emphasizing its importance in making the right decisions, drawing closer to God, and growing in faith.

Good morning, Church! Today, we'll be diving deep into the heart of discernment, exploring why we need it, where it comes from, and what happens when we apply it in our lives. As we turn to the scriptures, we'll be looking at three specific passages: I Thessalonians 5:21-22, 1 John 4:1, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, 1 John 4:1, Philippians 1:9-10

Topics: Discernment

Sin In The Church Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 11, 2024

Did your life change when you decided to follow Jesus?

Church in the City – Chapter 5 Sin in the Church September 15, 2024 Did your life change when you decided to follow Jesus? Should believers inside the church live different lives than those outside the church? Remember, in Corinth, there were very few sexual boundaries. This sexual freedom was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-2, 1 Corinthians 5:6-7, Luke 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 5:9-13, Ephesians 2:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discernment Of Spirits

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 6, 2021

People working in managerial capacity, supervisors, people leading the church, prayer group and other Christian ministry related work also should be able to discern the evil spirits that subtly sneaks in.

Discernment of spirits: 1 Corinthians 12:10”… to another is given the gift of discernment of spirits” I type this message during my ‘all-night prayer’, after spending several hours in prayer and Bible reading, it’s past midnight as I write this, listen carefully to the voice of God today! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discerning Deception Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Nov 8, 2015

Lies are being perpetuated all around us, in the news, in our government, in our society and even in the church. Holding on to the truth is important, but somehow, deceptions can still penetrate that must be corrected and transformed to our advantage.

Do you know the most famous deception of all time? According to the survey, the Trojan Horse was the greatest deception of all time. Let me explain. The Trojan Horse is actually a tale from the Trojan War about the deception that the Greeks employed to enter the City of Troy and win the war. It ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Discerning The Body

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2006

Communion service for Black History Month: discerning the body means seeing our connectedness, understanding one another, and living in hope beyond our history. For Montgomery Hills Baptist Church; reworking of message done in 2000 at Takoma Park Baptist

Several years ago my wife and I went with a group on a tour of Italy. It was a wonderful experience, most of it. Most of it, but not all. The part that was less than wonderful came when we had a few free hours in Florence. Margaret and I decided to set out on our own to find the Uffizi Palace ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning Heart Issues

Contributed by John Mccormack on May 26, 2014

THE APOSTLE PAUL DEFENDS HIS MINISTRY TO THE CORINTHIAN CHURCH.

DISCERNING HEART ISSUES OBSERVATION: THE APOSTLE PAUL DEFENDS HIS MINISTRY TO THE CORINTHIAN CHURCH. INTERPRETATION: 2 CORINTHIANS 11:7 (NKJV) DID I COMMIT SIN IN HUMBLING MYSELF THAT YOU MIGHT BE EXALTED, BECAUSE I PREACHED THE GOSPEL OF GOD TO YOU FREE OF CHARGE? 2 CORINTHIANS 11:7 (THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Diminishing Discernment

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 21, 2024

A warning to believers about the loss of discernment in the modern church culture.

“The Danger of Diminishing Discernment” Hosea 7:8-10 8 Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned. 9 Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not. 10 And the pride of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 30, 2014

IN ORDER TO CORRECTLY DISCERN THE WORK OF THE CHURCH, WE MUST FIRST DISCERN THE COMPOSITION OF THE CHURCH

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH Acts 17:1-15 Now when they had traveled through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. 2  And according to Paul's custom, he went to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3  explaining and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Discerning Of Spirits Series

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 17, 2002

Discerning of spirits is such a vital gift to the body of Christ. The enemy has gotten away with a lot of demonic manifestations in our church services because the gift of discerning of spirits was not functioning in the leadership.

By: Donna J. Kazenske 1 Cor. 12:7-10 "But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom, through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another the gift of faith by the same Spirit, to another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-10, Isaiah 6:1

Denomination: *other