Sermons on Discerns:

Judge Not, But Discern Wisely Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 15, 2023

Jesus warned about the problems associated with criticizing others, and of the need to do some spiritual self-examination before passing judgement. He then said that we need to use discernment when dealing with some people.

This morning, we are going to look at the problem of judging others. The definition for the word “judge” that applies to our passage means, “to form a judgment or opinion” and to “decide upon critically.”(1) The key word here is “critically,” for when we judge others we are often being “critical” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning God's Will

Contributed by Fr. Damien Evangelista on Mar 25, 2020

In Psalm 40, the Psalmist tells us that he wants to do God's will. However, how do we know if we're doing God's will, or not?

The Psalmist proclaims, “Here am I Lord; I come to do your will.” However, this proclamation brings up the question of how to discern God's will. For instance, young people would like to know what kind of career God wants them to have. Another question may concern, for instance, whether one ...read more

Discerning True Wisdom (I) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 17, 2009

Sermon explores question: How can we discern godly wisdom & distinguish it from the counterfeit?

Discerning True Wisdom (I) James 3:13-18 7-13-08 Intro As background for our message this morning, I want to begin by reading a crucial bit of advice. What is the most important thing in life? What are you pursuing in life? I have known some people who spend most of their time and energy in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Spiritual Discernment: Turning The Key Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 29, 2009

SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT Having a key in your hand is useless, unless you know how to use that key.

At a former church, the day I started my job as an associate pastor I was given a set of keys to the church by one of the Trustees, Bill. Bill told me, “Peter, these are not all the keys to the church, we are only giving you four keys: One key to the church building, one key to your office, one key ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:23-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discerning The Times : A Call To Action

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 6, 2006

WE MUST RECOGNISE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DAYS WE ARE LIVING IN AND RESPOND TO THE CALL OF GOD IN THIS HOUR . WE MUST RISE UP TO THE CHALLENGE AND DO WHAT GOD WANTS US TO DO AT THIS TIME.

DISCERNING THE TIMES : A CALL TO ACTION ******************************************** INTRODUCTION ************* WE MUST RECOGNISE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DAYS WE ARE LIVING IN AND RESPOND TO THE CALL OF GOD IN THIS HOUR . WE MUST DISCERN WHAT THE LORD IS DOING IN THESE LAST DAYS AND JOIN WITH ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abounding In Love, Knowledge, And Discernment

Contributed by Mark Roper on Feb 15, 2008

A sculptor can leave his work and come back to it another day, and take it up where he left off. But it is not so with the growth of the soul. The work of grace in us either waxes or wanes, flows or ebbs.

Abounding in Love, Knowledge, and Discernment Phil 1:9-11 NIV Background Paul, was in Rome under house arrest, he had founded the Philippian church during his second missionary journey (Acts 16:11-40). The believers at Philippi, the main city of Macedonia, had assisted in Paul’s support while he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Discerning True Wisdom (Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 18, 2009

Characteristics of godly wisdom are examined.

Discerning True Wisdom (II) James 3:17 7-20-08 Introduction Proverbs 4:7, “Wisdom is the principle thing: Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.” If wisdom is to be our principle pursuit in life we need to know exactly what the Scripture is talking about when it tells ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17

Denomination: Charismatic

Discerning:- Devil's Deceptive Devices Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jun 4, 2014

so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes.2 Corinthians 2:11

Discerning:- Devil's Deceptive Devices “A little girl was once asked how she defeats Satan. She said, “When Satan comes knocking at the door of my heart, I send Jesus to answer the door. When Satan sees Jesus, he says, “Ooops, I am sorry, I must have the wrong ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Manifestation Gifts - Discerning Of Spirits

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 22, 2013

Spiritual gifts are manifestations of the Holy Spirit. These gifts belong to the church and are supernatural manifestations of the Holy Spirit and are manifest through Spirit-filled believers. These manifestations are visible expressions of the Holy Sp

The Manifestation Gifts - Discerning of Spirits 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 - 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 faith by the same ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Fire! Baptism! Discerning This Time

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 1, 2016

Division: a declaration of how things will be, rather than an imperative of how they should be.

FIRE! BAPTISM! DISCERNING THIS TIME. Luke 12:49-56. There is a measure of dissonance as this passage comes crashing through Jesus’ symphony of peace. “Fire!” begins the Greek of Luke 12:49. “Fire I came to cast into the earth, and what will I if it be already kindled?” Fire speaks to us of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can We Discern The Times?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014

Seems we can fortell the weather pretty well. It is easy to bre blind to discerning the times. To tell time requires more than a watch.

CAN WE DISCERN THE TIMES? HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU THINK WE HAVE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE SAY: I am 8 years old... Spanish says: YO TENGO OCHO... I have 8 years, Divine gift... I. INTRODUCTION: CAN WE DISCERN THE TIMES? WHAT IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE THING IN LIFE? REGRETS! A. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discerning & Discovering Spiritual Blessings Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 5, 2011

In chapter 2, a father encourages his son to search diligently for this rare jewel because wisdom is not usually discovered by the casual observer. Wisdom is discovered and enjoyed only by those who are diligent, devoted, and determined to seek it.

PROVERBS 2:1-8 DISCERNING AND DISCOVERING SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS When Betty Goldstein of Staten Island, New York, entered the hospital, her husband Ron wrapped her 3.5-carat diamond ring in a napkin for safekeeping. But in a forgetful moment, the 63-year-old Goldstein threw the napkin in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Flawed Thinking: Learn Discernment!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 19, 2018

People today are easily deceived because they have their minds darkened by flawed thinking, or a reprobate mind. Only God and the Holy Spirit can illuminate these flaws to correct them.

Flawed Thinking: Learn Discernment! Flawed Thinking: The Reprobate Mind Learn Discernment! Kelly Durant 10-7-12 Romans 1:28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:8, Romans 1:28

Denomination: Salvation Army

Discerning God's Will Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 23, 2018

This is message 22 in our exploration of James. This message further explores the subject of 'God's will. Specifically what is it and how do we know it.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Discerning God's Will Pt 1 We all face decisions every day, all through the day. Some decisions are minor, some monumental. Paper or plastic. Caffeine or decaff. Dark roast, medium roast. Non-fat, 1%, 2%, whole milk. Most items you seek have a multitude ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Discerning The Will Of God Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 23, 2018

This message continues the discussion of discerning God's will from Message 22 with a focus on elements of discovering God's will.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Discerning God's Will” Part 2 REVIEW Our encounter with James instruction to consider God’s will in every aspect of your life because life is short lead us into a deeper discussion of the nature and discernment of God’s will. WHAT IS GOD’S WILL? The ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance