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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Discover God's Plan For Your Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,728 views

    It is challenging for the Christian to see God’s hand in the everyday events of life and to discern God’s will, but there are steps that we can take to help us understand God’s will.

    Psalm 139:1-16 “Discover God’s Plan for Your Life” INTRODUCTION Discovering God in the middle of life’s trials, or perilous times, is difficult. These are often times when God appears to be distant, inattentive and silent. Though our senses are wrong and none of these adjectives accurately ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Andy Payne avatar

    Spirtitual Maturity

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Aug 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,055 views

    How many people have professed Jesus and never grown? They professed Jesus years ago and have remained spiritual babes for years. They never discern fully right from wrong.

    Heb 5:12-14 (13) INTRO: Peter Pan Syndrome 1. A person becomes immature because he refuses to grow up spiritually The Hebrew believers refused to move beyond the first principles of God’s Word. "First principles" (stoicheia tēs archēs) means the basic principles of God’s Word, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Developing Proper Judgment Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,596 views

    Spiritual understanding is not produced solely by learning facts or procedures, but rather it depends on love for God & obedience to known truth. Obedience to God’s known will develops discernment between falsehood & truth.

    JOHN 7: 19-24 DEVELOPING PROPER JUDGMENT [John 5:1-15 / 39 – 47] Jesus has just explained that if their lives are in harmony with God, they will recognize the character and source of His teaching. [Similarly, in John 5:42-47, Jesus said that if they had the love of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gifts Of God For The People Of God

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 22, 2015
     | 4,146 views

    God’s mercy is the key part of a Christian’s commitment to God. In return, we are to show mercy to others. Christian life is marked by transformation and growth in discernment and understanding.

    How do you think of yourselves? There are two options. We can allow our lives, values, attitudes convictions and relationships to be influenced by the world, or we can be remodeled, transformed, reshaped and redesigned from the inside out by the Holy Spirit. How can we know God’s will for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Is Your Spirit ? (Defeating The Jezebel Spirit)

    Contributed by Tamela Walker on Aug 30, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,684 views

    In this message we must understand that we are in a Spiritual Warfare that is trying to destroy the House of God. And in this spiritual fight we have to use the gift of discernment. There are 3 questions in this message that need to addressed.

    What Is Your Spirit? Defeating the Spirit of Jezebel Church let me ask a few questions this morning. Do you remember your first love? Do you remember how our mind was always on that special one? Do you remember how you could not sleep without saying goodnight my love? Do you remember how your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Lord Is Near" - A Message To Comfort Or Disturb?

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 1, 2014
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     | 7,906 views

    This message examines Paul’s statement in Philippians 4:5 - the Lord is near” (NRSV) to discern in what manner he intended to raise awareness about the return of Christ.

    Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. (Philippians 4:5) When you read Paul’s words in Philippians 4:5 that ‘The Lord is near’ (NRSV), what is your reaction? Are you reassured that your Savior is in your proximity? Are you unsettle about the timing of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Determines The Times And Seasons

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 12, 2013
    based on 16 ratings
     | 86,044 views

    “It is God who alters the times and seasons, and he removes kings and promotes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. “(Daniel 2:21ISV)

    God determines the times and seasons “It is God who alters the times and seasons, and he removes kings and promotes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. “(Daniel 2:21ISV) The sun and moon were created to give light to the earth, to separate day from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Selfishness Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jun 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 30,836 views

    It is so easy to judge and condemn the perceived selfishness of others. But rarely do we turn that discerning eye and critical judgment toward ourselves leaving our personal selfishness virtually unchallenged.

    Selfishness Philippians 2:3-4 If you look around, you see endless examples of selfishness. We often lament their existence: We lash out at the pork spending of politicians for their constituents. We despise the self-serving culture of corporate greed. We protest the selfish motives of many wars and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Epaphroditus: Faithful Minister Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,815 views

    This message provides insight on the current crisis in America, then expounds Philippians 2:25-30. Paul's commendation of Epaphroditus supplies criteria for discerning godly New Testament leadership.

    During the last few weeks our pattern has been to first address current events; then proceed with our study in Philippians. I will continue with that this morning. I. We are living in monumental times. It is a new season with new challenges and new opportunities. Charles Dicken’s line in A Tale ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Spiritual Awakening In The Last Days

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 17, 2025
     | 550 views

    Spiritual awakening in the last days is not optional—it is critical. The Lord is seeking those who will shake off spiritual slumber, be filled with His Spirit, and live fully devoted to Him.

    SPIRITUAL AWAKENING IN THE LAST DAYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 13:11 “And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.” Supporting Texts: Joel 2:28-29, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Matthew 25:1-13, Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Learning To Hear God’s Voice

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 3, 2025
     | 407 views

    God desires to speak to you daily and guide your every step. Make it your priority to cultivate a listening heart, respond quickly to His promptings, and enjoy the blessings that come with intimate communion.

    LEARNING TO HEAR GOD’S VOICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 10:27 Supporting Texts: Psalm 46:10, Isaiah 30:21, Hebrews 3:7-8, Revelation 3:20 INTRODUCTION: Hearing God’s voice is a vital part of the Christian walk. Without clear communication from God, believers can easily lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Evil Disguised PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,000 views

    Encourage the church to confront evil, understand the reality of spiritual warfare, and pray for discernment to distinguish between God's truth and the enemy's lies, using the example of King Saul's disobedience in 1 Samuel 28:8.

    Good morning, church family. Today, we're gonna dive into a passage that's a bit of a tough one, but it's crucial for our understanding about how evil can creep into our midst, the reality of spiritual warfare, and our need for discerning hearts and prayerful spirits. We're going to be looking at 1 ...read more

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    Soothsayer Or Prophet

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 17, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,991 views

    Sometimes it may look like a duck, walk like a duck and quack like a duck, but it is not a duck. Therefore we need to duck false prophets and their message.

    Isaiah 8:19 And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead? 20 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Embracing Truth For Spiritual Growth 1 Timothy 4:6-7 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,171 views

    1 Timothy 4:6-7 inspires a deeper commitment to truth and godliness in our lives, leading to spiritual growth and a stronger witness for Christ.

    Embracing Truth for Spiritual Growth 1 Timothy 4:6-7 Introduction: Today, we explore the profound impact of truth on our spiritual journey, drawing insights from Paul's letter to Timothy. In 1 Timothy 4:6-7, Paul encourages Timothy to embrace truth and reject falsehoods, guiding us towards ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Wisdom Of God Vs The Counsel Of Men Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025
     | 144 views

    This chapter reveals that no matter how intelligent or strategic human wisdom may appear, it cannot override the counsel of God.

    THE WISDOM OF GOD VS THE COUNSEL OF MEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 17:1-29 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 55:8-9, Proverbs 19:21, James 3:17, 1 Corinthians 1:25, Psalm 33:10-11 INTRODUCTION: 2 Samuel 17 unfolds the clash between two kinds of wisdom—human counsel versus divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God