Sermons on Discernment:

Believers Beware Of Backsliding

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 9, 2020

Most Christians have no idea what the term backsliding means. This message explore the definition and the process involved.

“Believers Beware of Backsliding” Hosea 7:1-16, 11:7, 14:4 Scripture Reading 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. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:1-16, Hosea 11:7, Hosea 14:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Pure & The Phony Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 5, 2021

'The Pure & The Phony' Acts chapter 8 verses 1-24 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: A wrong view of Christians (vs 1-8) A wrong view of self (vs 9-11) A wrong view of salvation (vs 12-13) A wrong view of the Holy Spirit (vs 14-23) A wrong view of sin (vs 22-24) SERMON BODY: Ill: • When architect Sir Christopher Wren. • Designed the interior of Windsor Town Hall ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-24

Denomination: Brethren

Gifted (Part Nine) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 16, 2018

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

Scripture: Acts 16:16-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10, 1 Kings 3:5-14, 1 Corinthians 12:12-19, 1 Corinthians 12:26-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Not Be Wasted

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 2, 2023

At times, some devoted people are cut off before their time, but if God's children can pray and be discerning, untimely deaths could be avoided.

From the Genesis 4 story, we see that: • Waste could come from jealousy and anger (Gen. 4:5). • Jealousy could develop into enmity. • Enmity could arise from within, as Cain and Abel were brothers. • Enmity could arise from without, as Peter and King Herod were not related - Acts 12:1-19 o Pray ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-22, Acts 12:1-19, Revelation 12:11, Hebrews 12:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Truth About Judging Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 31, 2023

we are going to examine the text in the context of Jesus’ sermon and then apply it to our lives today. It is not up to the text to agree with you, but rather it is up to you to come to agreement with the text.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org If there is one verse in the Bible that everyone will know, regardless of their faith, it is Matthew 7:1: “Do not judge, so that you will not be judged.” So, it is common that most people will take one of two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Following The Call

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 22, 2024

A sermon for the third Sunday after Epiphany, Year B

January 21, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Mark 1:14-20 Following the Call Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Bob had been ice fishing all morning without any luck. He decided he’d had enough and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Don’t Take The Bait Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jun 16, 2022

Don't take the bait.I'm doing a great work and I cannot come down. I'm going to focus on the great work that God has given to me.

Each time we have new members come into GraceWay we like to acknowledge them. And we have a couple that has joined us here at GraceWay. That couple is my wife, Carrie, and me. So congratulations. So we are officially members here at GraceWay. I just want to tell you, things are going very well and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Condition Critical

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 4, 2023

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

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5, 2 Samuel 12:2-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Examen: Prayer At The End Of The Day Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 9, 2023

This sermon looks at the background and steps involved in the Examen

March 8, 2023 The second in a Lenten series on Prayer Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Psalm 139:23-24; Romans 12:2 The Examen: Prayer at the End of the Day Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The philosopher Socrates ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Lutheran

A Call To Persevere Series

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025

This sermon continues the study of Jude by exploring how believers are called to remain grounded in God's love, even amid internal threats to the Church. It emphasizes the role of spiritual disciplines—building faith, prayer, and hopeful anticipation of Christ.

This week we are continuing our series in Jude. If you were with us last week you’ll remember that we talked about how the things that we need to look out for in the church are the times when we notice someone seems to only ever have complaints, and specifically with a purpose of creating division. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-25, Acts 2:42, Romans 8:26, 1 John 4:19, John 15:9-10, Luke 24:13-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin In The Church Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 11, 2024

Did your life change when you decided to follow Jesus?

Church in the City – Chapter 5 Sin in the Church September 15, 2024 Did your life change when you decided to follow Jesus? Should believers inside the church live different lives than those outside the church? Remember, in Corinth, there were very few sexual boundaries. This sexual freedom was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-2, 1 Corinthians 5:6-7, Luke 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 5:9-13, Ephesians 2:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Phil. 1:7-9 Living By Grace

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Sep 30, 2024

By Grace we Share in Christ's Sufferings, Enjoy Fellowship, and Enjoy Living Lives of Dicernment

Phil. 1:7-9 Living By Grace By Grace We Share in Christ’s _Sufferings_. 7 It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. The Greek in this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-9

Denomination: Bible Church

Wings Like Eagles PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024

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

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39, Isaiah 40:31, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Topics: Discernment, God's Call

1 John 4:1-6 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Apr 3, 2025

1 John 4:1-6

1 John 4:1-6 1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. Before we get started with this verse I just want to remind you about two verses we read last week that I think go well with verse 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Bible Church

Discerning God's Will: Tangible And Pragmatic Ways

Contributed by Pastor Matthew Faure on Mar 27, 2023

Discerning God's Will: Tangible and Pragmatic Ways

Discerning God's Will: Tangible and Pragmatic Ways Introduction: One of the most important aspects of the Christian faith is discerning the will of God. Many people struggle with the concept of discernment because they often do not know how to hear God's voice. It is important for us to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-24