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  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Gift Of Discernment Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,988 views

    A message on spiritual gifts (1 of 4)

    THE GIFT OF DISCERNMENT 1 Corinthians 12:10 INTRO: Several years ago there were many Auburn-Alabama jokes going around. One of the best is the story of the Auburn student who got his first pair of shoes at age 20. He was so proud of his shoes that he started walking backwards to see what nice ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Discerning Spirits Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,087 views

    Our culture tells us that if something is spiritual, it is "good." John tells us we have to discern the spirits

    18 John 4:1-6 January 21, 2007 Discerning Spirits Intro – Franklin episode where they are searching for a talisman to cure his Grandmother. The question in the show is whether the talisman will actually cure the grandmother or whether it is just superstition and not real. There was no room ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Discerning God's Will Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,950 views

    Exposition of Ruth 3:1-18

    Text: Ruth 3:1-18, Title: Discerning God’s Will, Date/Place: LSCC, 5/28/06, AM A. Opening illustration: an ad was printed in a paper read: SBF seeks male companionship, ethnicity not important, good-looking, I love to play, long walks in the woods, hunting, camping, fishing, riding in your pick-up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Need For Discernment Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 2, 2011
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     | 8,211 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    The Gift Of Discernment Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 29, 2008
     | 6,106 views

    How do we as Christians prepare our hearts so we can accuragely discern what is happening in the unseen realm. (Material taken from The Three Battlegrounds by Francis Frangipane)

    Discerning of Spirits- The Gift of Discernment (Taken from- The Three Battle Grounds- Francis Frangipane) Monte talked- last week- about the importance of the creeds and the reasons for which they were written He talked about … the Old Roman Creed, the Apostles Creed, the Nicene Creed, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Spiritual Discernment Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,303 views

    Peter is called upon to make a judgment: Is this man, the Centurion for real, or not? To accurately make the decision that is before him, Peter must set aside the ways he has discerned before, and he must step out in faith.

    In our Scripture this morning, we see that Peter has a vision where a blanket full of different kinds of food and a voice announces, Get up, Peter. Kill and eat.” “Surely not, Lord!” Peter replies. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.” Peter is very careful about what he eats, and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Discerning The Conflict

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,895 views

    Wisdom and discernment are great gifts of God.

    Discerning the Conflict Aug. 30, 2009 (PM) FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.5 And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord.6 There are varieties of effects, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Diminishing Discernment

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 21, 2011
     | 5,697 views

    Loss of Dicernment among believers.

    Hosea 7:5-11 Hosea 7:8 “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.” Encarta dictionary defines discernment as “keenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Johnston avatar

    The Gift Of Discernment Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,755 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Gift Of Discernment Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,501 views

    Spiritual Gifts Series - 4 of 13.

    THE GIFT OF DISCERNMENT 1 Corinthians 12:10 INTRO: Several years ago there were many Auburn-Alabama jokes going around. One of the best is the story of the Auburn student who got his first pair of shoes at age 20. He was so proud of his shoes that he started walking backwards to see what nice ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Discernment Camp Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,465 views

    Solomon is training us to develop discernment, the ability to distinguish between truth and lies, integrity and dishonesty, foolishness and wisdom. From his words, we can draw four important principles.

    Discernment Camp (Proverbs 20:5-8) 1. Once when Red Skelton was being interviewed he was asked if he ever was at a loss for words. He hesitated a minute then said, "I dreamed I died and went to heaven. Just as I was taken before God, he sneezed...and I just didn’t know what to say to Him!" 2. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bruce B. Miller avatar

    Spiritual Discernment Series

    Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,839 views

    Through a study of 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Paul will show us where to find the true secret wisdom and real spirituality.

    Spiritual Discernment 1 Corinthians 2 Would you like to know the secret to true wisdom? Would you like to find the keys to deeper living, to higher-level spirituality? From ancient times people have sought some kind of deeper, hidden special knowledge or insight that offers the key to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Spiritual Discernment

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 4, 2016
     | 7,476 views

    Spiritual discernment seems to be something lacking in many of the people in America who identify themselves as Christians. They're decisions seem to be the same as those of their unsaved neighbors. Should this be so? What does the Bible say?

    Discernment - The act or process of exhibiting keen insight and good judgment. Keen insight and good judgment … Illustration: Imagine that you walk into a bank and you see that all of the customers are laying on the floor and the only person standing is a guy with a ski mask over his face ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Troy Campbell avatar

    Discerning God's Will Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,092 views

    God's will is easy to find, learn how to discover it for yourself.

    Hearing God’s Voice – 3 “Discerning God’s Will” Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” You are going to get to know your Pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    Discerning Deception Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Nov 8, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,844 views

    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

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    Denomination: Nazarene