Sermons on Discerners:

The Dilemma Of Doubt Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

If we care to avoid being tossed about by every wind of doctrine, we must be doubters who question, test, and evaluate, and be discerning as to what is of God and what is not. Doubt becomes a partner with faith in helping us discern the will of God.

It is a pain to struggle with doubt, but there is a great debate as to whether this is a helpful or harmful type of suffering. In Camelot, King Arthur says to Lancelot that he is satisfied he did the right thing in starting the round table. Lancelot replies, "Your majesty, did you ever doubt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Living In War Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 30, 2003

This is the 15th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at the discernment of false teachers and their fate.

LIVING IN WAR 2 Peter 2:1-9 Ephesians 6:10-18 As Christians we are members of God’s Army. As we just read, we are at spiritual war every day and God has given us the armor necessary to not just survive but to be victorious. One of the tactics of the enemy is that Satan uses spies. A spy is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-9, 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

People Who Hear God Series

Contributed by Joe Holman on Oct 20, 2004

A look at why Daniel was able to hear/discern the voice of God and how we can also.

Can You Hear Me Now People That Hear God Daniel 10 We have been talking about hearing God. This is far more important than I believe we make it out to be. If I ask you if you hear our spouse, do you automatically think back to the day he asked you to marry him? Or do you think of this morning, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-12, Mark 9:29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Protects Us From People Who Would Use The Scriptures For Their Selfish Ambitions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit protects us from manipulators of the scripture by teaching us to be discerning of truth.

1. The Holy Spirit protects us from manipulators of the scripture by teaching us to be discerning of truth. Many Pharisaical leaders have learned how to use the scripture as a club to manipulate people for their own selfish gain. The Holy Spirit gives us a discerning mind to help us distinguish ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of Feeding Dogs And Pigs

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 8, 2005

Discerning how to recognize and respond to people who treat the gospel and its messengers with disdain or contempt.

The Danger of Feeding Dogs and Pigs Matthew 7:6 August 7, 2005 Introduction Have you ever come across a verse or passage in Scripture that when you look at it, it just kinda makes you scratch your head and go, "Huh?" It’s okay, you can be honest. Well, our passage today is one of those for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Share The Gospel--What Are We Waiting For? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 13, 2015

All the members of the People of God have become missionary disciples, but must carefully discern the Truth.

Thursday of 11th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel St. Paul was quite successful in his divinely-inspired evangelization work. The Holy Spirit moved him to plant Catholic churches in communities throughout Asia Minor and Greece. But the evil one, even though defeated, refuses to give up ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Illegal Tender

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 2, 2011

To protect its integrity the church must take the responsibility of discerning between true and false believers.

Have you ever held a counterfeit bill? It can have all the appearances of the real thing. Most people are not able to immediately recognize one. However, a trained eye can quickly detect fake currency, because certain telltale flaws betray a bill's lack of genuineness. United States law ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Called Together, Called To Discipleship!

Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on Jan 26, 2020

Disciple, follower, or both? Discerning your call to discipleship. Discipleship is becoming. Discipleship is showing up.

Then Jesus took his disciples up the mountain and gathering them around, He taught them saying: BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. BLESSED ARE THE MEEK. BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN. BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL. BLESSED ARE THEY WHO THIRST FOR JUSTICE. BLESSED ARE YOU ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23, Acts 9:1-9, Acts 9:13-19, Acts 9:21-22

Denomination: Other

An Elaboration Of The Doctrinal Test Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 21, 2021

First John 14:1-6 teaches us how to discern between truth and error.

Scripture Let’s suppose you are new to town and you are looking for a place to worship and belong. And let’s suppose you visit a worshiping community, pick up a bulletin, and sit down. You read the mission of the group, which is as follows: “The mission of the [Blank] Temple is to encourage ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon On Discord

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 4, 2021

Discord has been discerned as an ineffaceable or essential lack of harmony that evokes resentment, factiousness, or antagonism.

David Takayoshi Suzuki, a Canadian academic, science broadcaster and environmental activist once remarked: “Change is never easy, and it often creates discord, but when people come together for the good of humanity and the Earth, we can accomplish great things.” Romans 12:16-18 reminds us: “Live in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:14-22, Isaiah 5:20, Romans 12:10

The Deceptive Voices Of Demons Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 25, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore examples of demons speaking to individuals, highlighting the tactics they use and the importance of discernment.

As Christians, we are often reminded that we are engaged in a spiritual battle against the forces of darkness. One of the ways demons seek to influence and deceive us is through the voice in our minds. In this sermon, we will explore examples of demons speaking to individuals, highlighting the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:23-26, John 4:1-42

Pursue Change In 2025

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Dec 30, 2024

Discern Gods will so that we can walk in Gods ways and experience Gods wonder in 2025.

Sermon - Pursue Change Change ushers in new things. Change is synonymous to something new. Whether it be a new pursuit, a new venture, a new strategy, a new aspiration, a new goal, a new target, a new relationship, NOT a new spouse ha.. a new promotion, a new development. Newness doesn’t spring up ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-16, Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 4:2, Colossians 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 20, 2025

Spiritual maturity is the process of growing in Christlikeness, developing discernment, and living in obedience to God’s Word.

SPIRITUAL MATURITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 5:13-14 Key Verse: “For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kingdoms In Conflict PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023

Encourages discernment and forcefulness in faith to effectively engage in spiritual warfare and maintain victory in the face of adversity.

Good morning, family of faith. As we gather in the warmth of this sanctuary, let us prepare our hearts for a message that is both timely and timeless, a message that is as relevant today as it was when first penned in the holy scriptures. Our focus for today's sermon is a passage from Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Topics: Forceful Nature, Kingdom Of Heaven

It's Time For The Church To Wake Up! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

Explores spiritual alertness, discernment, and preparation for spiritual warfare, as guided by Apostle Paul's letter to the Romans.

Good morning, cherished brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are knit together by the common thread of our faith, and it is a joy to share this sacred space and time with you. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the Apostle Paul's ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Topics: Seeing Beyond, Eyes See