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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Condition Critical

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 4, 2023
     | 1,030 views

    When Jesus said “Do not judge, or you too will be judged,” he did not absolve us from the responsibility to discern between good and evil.

    An interesting thing happened during the opening worship of the 213th General Assembly. As the service began, the congregation stood to sing the first anthem. A great parade of banners, each representing one of our presbyteries, made its way down the center aisle. As the procession reached the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Don't Judge Me! Discernment Or Condemnation?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,972 views

    What is the difference between judgement and discernment in the scriptures? The Bible says don't judge your neighbor, for the same measure you judge them by, you will be judged by

    What is the difference between judgement and discernment in the scriptures? The Bible says don't judge your neighbor, for the same measure you judge them by, you will be judged by (Matthew 7:1-2). The Bible also says "test everything" (1 Thessalonians 5). Jesus said don't judge by ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    How To Successfully Perform Spiritual Surgery

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 2, 2022
     | 1,285 views

    This is from a series I preached in Matthew.

    Title: “How to Successfully Perform Spiritual Surgery” Script: Mt. 7:1-6 Type: Series Where: GNBC 1-31-22 Intro: As many of you know, my son in law, Jon, is an ophthalmologist who regularly has to perform eye ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Spiritual Foundations: Inevitable For Spiritual Walk With God

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 20, 2025
     | 147 views

    Without a solid spiritual foundation, it is easy to fall away, to compromise, or to be tossed to and fro by doctrines, trials, or temptations.

    SPIRITUAL FOUNDATIONS: INEVITABLE FOR SPIRITUAL WALK WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 7:24-27 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, Psalm 11:3, Luke 6:47-49, Ephesians 2:19-22 INTRODUCTION: Every building that stands the test of time is first established on a solid ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ian Bullock avatar

    What Do We Stand For?

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Jul 8, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,501 views

    Focussing on the actions of Herod, we see that no one stood up to tell him he was doing wrong, and how well this speaks to us now when we stay silent, when we should really be speaking up.

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. “Oh what a tangled web we weave when we practice to deceive.” A saying often mistakenly attributed to Shakespeare, but in fact was first published by Sir Walter Scott in the poem, “Marmion” in 1808. A phrase which speaks of betrayal, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Gifted (Part Nine) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 16, 2018
     | 4,736 views

    We've been covering the manifestation gifts of 1st Cor. 12:7-11. Today we finish up the list by looking at the gifts of discernment and speaking in and interpreting tongues. [prophecy is in this list but that was covered when I did Rom. 12:6-8.]

    GIFTED (part nine) We've been covering the manifestation gifts of 1st Cor. 12:7-11. Today we finish up the list. 1) Discernment. We all need to have discernment, but those who are gifted in discernment have an increased awareness and ability to distinguish between the spirit of truth and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doing The Will Of God

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,722 views

    Values you an add to you Christian life by doing the Will of God

    DOING THE WILL OF GOD Psalm 40:8 Intro: I am a firm believer that you are either in the will of the Lord or you are not. I have heard some preach on the “Permissive Will” of the Lord and I understand where they are coming from when they preach on that subject. I can reason with their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wheat And Weeds Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 25, 2019
     | 4,320 views

    Jesus’ parables are both works of art and the weapons he used in the conflict with his opponents. They were the teaching method he chose most frequently to explain the kingdom of God and to show the character of God and the expectations God has for people. Klyne Snodgrass

    The Kingdom Is Like … Wheat and Weeds April 28, 2018 Jesus’ parables are both works of art and the weapons he used in the conflict with his opponents. They were the teaching method he chose most frequently to explain the kingdom of God and to show the character of God and the expectations God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Open Doors Of Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 11, 2016
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     | 10,084 views

    The Bible gives truths to help us discern God's will for us. Yes, we are to live by faith. However, our faith is to be based from Biblical truths that are eternal.

    Title: Open Doors of Opportunity Theme: God Does Not Contradict His Word Series: Three Foundational Truths to Grasping Gods Will Introduction: The greatest frustration to many people is the inability to determine God's will for them. Many find themselves in circumstances which are unpleasing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Muslim Maze, Pt. 1

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,462 views

    Learn the truth about the maze of Muslim theology. This series will properly prepare anyone to discern Islam’s errors.

    “The Muslim Maze”, Pt. 1 Galatians 1:6-9 This study is not an attack on the Muslim, but a way to address the maze that a Muslim is put into once he or she submits to Muhammad’s so called revelations! We will expose their system of belief and unravel the tangled web that makes up Islam! To Begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,053 views

    This sermon encourages discernment in understanding God's divine directions, commitment to devotion, and patience in waiting for God's timing. Mark

    Good morning, beloved. I stand here today, not as one who has all the answers, but as one who, like you, seeks to understand the divine directions God has for us, to commit ourselves to devotion, and to understand the dynamics of divine waiting. We are all here, not by accident, but by divine ...read more

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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Discern Between Decisions That Are Good, Better Or Best 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,705 views

    Ask the Lord to help your decisions take into account Biblical, spiritual, moral, mental, social, historical, and interpersonal factors.

    Quote: Jesus said, "If anyone is willing to know my will they will know of the teaching if it is from God or whether I merely speak from myself." (John 7:17) Illustration:To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. Elbert Hubbard. 1. Have you ever wondered how to tell the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Capturing Victory: Discernment - Is It God, Self-Talk, Or Satan? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 24, 2023
     | 1,616 views

    In this sermon, Dr. Vorce discusses how to discern the voice of God. Is it God, Self-Talk, or Satan?

    John 10:27 – The sheep that are My own hear and are listening to My voice; and I know them, and they follow Me. Introduction: The Importance of Recognizing the Voice of God • Examine the role of spiritual discernment in making the right decisions in our personal and professional lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How Can I Know God’s Will? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
     | 3,151 views

    Learning to know God's will. What is its nature, how can I discern it?

    Question to be asked: I hear a lot of people say that God told them to do something. I also have a friend who says that she and God have an understanding when it comes to some of her choices. I’m wondering – how can I tell when God is directing me to do something? Intro: “How can I know God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    Many Voices, Careful Choices

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Aug 11, 2010
     | 4,518 views

    Having Discernment is vital in our world, this sermon discusses three ways the scripture shows us to get discernment

    MANY VOICE, CAREFUL CHOICES? (All my sermon use illustrations from www.sermoncentral.com and the scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) I am pretty sure that all of us want to make wise choices, I feel confident that we would all instruct our children to be careful when making choices, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ