Sermons on Discerning Of Spirits:

Unlocking God's Voice In The Chaos Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax on Oct 24, 2024

This sermon focuses on hearing God’s voice in the midst of life’s chaos and distractions. It highlights how God speaks through the noise of life and offers practical steps to unlock His voice for guidance, peace, and clarity.

Life in today’s world is louder than ever before. The constant stream of news, social media, responsibilities, and personal struggles can feel overwhelming. Amid the noise, it can seem impossible to hear God’s voice. Many people ask, "Where is God in all this? Why can’t I hear Him?" It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Other

Power, Love And Self-Discipline (Part Two Of Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 31, 2023

2 Tim. 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." Last week we saw how we can counter fear by operating in God's power. Today we'll see our need to overcome fear to operate in the spirit of love and self-discipline.

POWER, LOVE AND SELF-DISCIPLINE (part two) Recap: 2 Tim. 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." Timidity and fear are debilitating. Paul wanted Timothy to overcome being timid so he could fulfill his calling and operate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 John 4:18, 1 Peter 4:3-4, John 14:27, John 16:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Work Of The Spirit In The New Birth, Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 7, 2017

The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn The Work of the Spirit in the New Birth, part 2 John 2:23-3:8

The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn The Work of the Spirit in the New Birth, part 2 John 2:23-3:8 David Taylor January 15, 2016 We started a new series last week, The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, and Relearn. The goal is to learn about the person and the work of the Holy Spirit, to unlearn ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifts Are Not Just For Collecting... They Are For Using!

Contributed by Julie Marxhausen on Feb 29, 2016

This speaks of spiritual gifts and the privilege of using them rather than comparing them with others, wanting someone else's gifts, or choosing not to use them.

How many of you ever get gifts? Do you open them? Weird question! Right? Of course we open gifts we receive. Who would leave gifts unopened? Hopefully we all get some really neat gifts from time to time, but I’ll guess, some of you get gifts that aren’t “all that.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Gnats And Camels And Biblical Interpretation

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 6, 2004

We need to learn to discern between the greater and lesser commands of the Bible.

GNATS AND CAMELS AND BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION Let’s start off with a thought question. Think about this: Agree or Disagree: Some parts of the Bible are more important than others. Be careful. I’m not asking this question: Agree or Disagree: Some parts of the Bible are unimportant. At first, we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abram Journeyed On

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 10, 2005

This sermon is about discerning and following the call of God in our daily lives.

And Abram Journeyed On – Genesis 12: 1 - 9 Intro: Factory fire – several companies answered call. – fought for 1 hr – owner reward of $50K, another hour - $100K – Volunteer fire dept composed of men over the age of 65 – arrive and barrel to heart of the fire - $200K for putting out fire – “What ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Whose Report Shall We Believe? Scripture's Truth Or Man's Opinions? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 11, 2025

As Christians, we are constantly faced with the challenge of discerning truth from error.

As Christians, we are constantly faced with the challenge of discerning truth from error. In a world where opinions and perspectives abound, it can be difficult to know whose report to believe. The Bible provides clear guidance on this matter, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God's ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Romans 3:23

Beware Of False Teachers PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2023

Explores discernment, divine love, and our duties towards God and our neighbors.

Friends, brothers, and sisters in Christ, it is indeed a joyous occasion to gather together, united by our faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to reflect, to learn, and to grow, not just as individuals, but as a community, as the body of Christ. We are here to seek wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Topics: False Teachers

The Gift Of New Tongues Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 22, 2018

To establish that the gift of speaking in tongues – was granted by the direct empowerment of the Holy Spirit - or by the “laying on of hands” by the apostles. If the gift of new tongues was part of the infant church; are they necessary today?

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Confusion with New Tongues 2. Commission of New Tongues 3. Conclusion of New Tongues Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “The gift of new tongues.” It is important to understand the work and purpose of the “gift of new tongues” in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-10, Acts 11:15-17, Acts 10:44, Acts 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do I Experience The Spirit's Life? Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Aug 28, 2009

Living ‘in the Spirit’ is the normal Christian life. In Galatians, a letter written to correct the love for religion over relationship, we are told that the Holy Spirit is God’s gift to all Believers.

The question I would like to start us thinking about is: “HOW do I experience the life of the Spirit?” Let’s explore that idea this morning in this message which is titled.... Choosing to live IN the Spirit Living ‘in the Spirit’ is the normal Christian life. In Galatians, a letter written to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spirit Of Wisdom And Revelation In The Deep Knowledge Of Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 23, 2016

To show that GOD is the LORD JESUS CHRIST Himself in us as Wisdom and Revelation having within us His deep and intimate relationship.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you praying in tongues? Yes. 1 Corinthians 14:2 (Amplified Bible) For one who speaks in an [unknown] tongue speaks not to men but to God, for no one understands or catches his meaning, because in the [Holy] Spirit he utters secret truths and hidden things [not obvious to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spirit Of Wisdom And Revelation In The Deep Knowledge Of Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2017

To show that GOD is the LORD JESUS CHRIST Himself in us as Wisdom and Revelation having within us His deep and intimate relationship.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you praying in tongues? Yes. 1 Corinthians 14:2 (Amplified Bible) For one who speaks in an [unknown] tongue speaks not to men but to God, for no one understands or catches his meaning, because in the [Holy] Spirit he utters secret truths and hidden things [not obvious to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Want To Know About The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 21, 2023

Based on 1 John 4:13 - Encourages hearers to know that the Holy Spirit is in them.

“I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT” 1 John 4:13 FBCF – 8/20/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen – one of the first to discover the magnetic meridian of the North Pole & to discover the South Pole. On one of his trips, he took a homing pigeon w/ him. When he had finally ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13, John 14:16-17, John 10:28-29, Romans 8:16, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 12:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 17, 2002

The gift of tongues is the God-given ability to speak in different and varied languages. It is supernatural utterance by the Holy Spirit in languages never learned by the speaker, not understood by the mind of the speaker nor necessarily always understood

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, 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Denomination: *other

The D List

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on May 1, 2017

Satan uses four primary things to hinder the move of God and they all start with the letter D: D1 = Deception D2 = Distraction D3 = Discouragement D4 = Doubt

D1 - Whenever God is trying to deliver or empower His people the Enemy will use Deception to derail or detain the process that God want you to start and complete. (Acts 1:8) clearly tells us the purpose for Pentecost...To empower the Church to win the world to Jesus Christ. Yet WE (Pentecostals) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal