Sermons on discern the spirits: showing 1,096-1,110 of 134,081

The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 23, 2005

Are you discerning the body?

1 Corinthians 11:23-34 This morning we will discuss Healing- HOW TO DISCERN THE BODY The minute you say healing- there are many obstacles Benny Hinn- slappin’ foreheads- laying em out- takin’ a tithe Obstacle-My grandma was a godly woman- we prayed- she died Like me- brought up taught that God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samuel And Discipleship (02b)

Contributed by Richard Healey on Jan 19, 2009

Five principles of discernment

The call to discipleship is strongly expressed in these readings - Andrew inviting his brother Simon to meet the Lord. Having spent the week at Summer School of Evangelisation in Bathurst, many young people want to know how to discern the will of the Lord. In the first reading from 1 Samuel 3, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-19

When He Calls My Name

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

Discerning and following the will of God

WHEN HE CALLS MY NAME Sunday, June 28, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee When the preacher’s car broke down on a country road, he walked to a nearby roadhouse to use the phone. After calling for a tow truck, he spotted his old friend, Frank, drunk and shabbily dressed at the bar. "What happened to you, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Love Test

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 25, 2018

How can we tell a false from a true messenger of God? How does love separate truth from error? How do we know God loves us? Why is love of the church and its people such an important indicator of our love for God? How willingly and openly confess Christ?

Prelude to Part 1 How can we tell a false from a true messenger of God? How does love separate truth from error? How do we know God loves us? Let’s examine God’s love and the difference it makes, by looking at 1 John 4:1-11. 1 John 4:1 Test the Spirits In 1 John 4:1 we read, “Beloved, do not ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Six Ways To Discern Between God's Voice And That Of Satan. Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 12, 2007

Discerning the difference between the voice of God and Satan’s. This message list six ways in which to tell the voice of God from the voice of the devil.

Discerning between the voice of God & the voice of Satan Series: Can you recognize the voice of God? Part 3 Text: Heb. 1:1-2 Review: 1. God has given us the Bible to test all revelation that we receive Discerning the voice of God and the voice of Satan. 1. God speaks deep within ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Mennonite

Strange Temples Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018

Message 17 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message focuses on defeat in the church due to internal lawsuits and external behavior.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Defeated Church” 1 Corinthians 6:1-20 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof for a divided church 1-4 1. Opening appeal for unity 1:10-17 • He encouraged them to unity • He exposed their disunity • He confronted their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Recognise God's Voice Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 21, 2010

We are called to test the spirits, and discern and recognise the voice of God when He speaks to us. Here are four ways to test an impression or thought.

[This sermon is adapted from Rick Warren's sermon with the same title.] We continue our series on “Conversing with God”. • The 1st session on ‘how to hear God’s speaks’ we talked about our attitudes - whether you get the message or not, depend very much on ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

With These Hands

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 5, 2018

Temptation that is wickedness in high places could only hide the truth of its nature when you fail to spiritually discern the mask of the unclean spirit.

WITH THESE HANDS By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 5, 2018) “Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that went with me. I have shewed you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:34-35

Denomination: Friends

Spiritual Warfare PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores our spiritual warfare, guiding us to discern truth from deception, fortify ourselves with God's Word, and be empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Welcome, beloved brethren, to another beautiful day that the Lord has made. We gather here today, not as mere individuals, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love and grace. We come together, not as perfect beings, but as humble recipients of God's mercy, seeking to understand His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Topics: Devil, War, Minds

Bad Advice From Good People Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 28, 2009

Exposition of Acts 21:1-15 about Paul hearing from two believers that he is out of the will of God, and how he goes on to Jerusalem as planned

Text: Acts 21:1-15, Title: Bad Advice from Good People, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/1/09, AM Opening illustration: Pastor’s Conferences. Never have more children than you have car windows. Never loan your car to someone to whom you have given birth. Pick your friends carefully. A “friend” never goes on a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

When End Time Events Arise Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 29, 2020

When catastrophe, such as a worldwide pandemic, occurs we are heightened in our end-time awareness. Our sovereign Jesus uses catastrophe to shake us from the rocking rhythm of the ordinary life.

Jesus Is Still Sovereign Matthew 24:6-8 When End Times Events Appear On the day of Pentecost, when the disciples were proclaiming the Gospel in all sorts of languages they had never learnt, Peter directed everyone back to Scripture and said, “this is what was spoken”. The Scripture helps us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom - A Gift From God. Part 1 Series

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Sep 13, 2014

What is wisdom? How de we gain wisdom and how do we apply it?

Sermon by Pr. Paddick Van Zyl Sep 12, 2014 Wisdom - A Gift From God. Part 1 Intro: Two Teachers Two teachers were once applying for the same Vice-Principal position at  a local high school. One had been teaching a total of 8 years and the other a total of 20. Everyone expected the teacher with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gifts They Brought

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 3, 2013

Sermon for Epiphany Sunday, 2013 Year C

Matthew 2: 1 – 12 / The Gifts They Brought Intro: Today we celebrate one of the 7 principal feast days on the Christian calendar. It is a fixed day --- the 12th day after Christmas--- so it migrates through the days of the week. Epiphany celebrates the “revelation” or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is The "weak" Christian? An Exposition Of Romans 14:1-12

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 9, 2023

There are "strong" Christians. There are "weak" Christians. Then there are growing Christians.

Who is a "Weak Christian? An Exposition of Romans 14:1-12 There are “strong” or “mature” Christians. And there are “weak” Christians also. Paul here does make a distinction here. But what constitutes being a “strong” Christian or a “weak” Christian? We might suppose that the strong Christian ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unified (Pentecost Of 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 21, 2024

This sermon is about unity and how it is important to the success of the Church in the world.

UNIFIED Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1 - 11 Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/PYo0QYomuXY?si=zLx0JFcjOACckCV8 1 Corinthians 12:1-31  Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.  (2)  You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist