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15 Traits And Characters Of A Spirit Sent By God Vs. The Devil Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2025

Here are 15 traits and characters that can help us discern.

As Christians, we are often faced with the challenge of discerning whether a spirit is from God or from the devil. The Bible provides us with guidance on how to distinguish between the two. Here are 15 traits and characters that can help us discern: Godly Spirit: Peaceful: A spirit sent by God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Attentive Relationship Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 1, 2008

God is giving the Hebrews a way to build and stay in relationship with Him. This two pronged approach from God, building a relationship and weeding out things that will hurt that relationship is effective for us today as well.

Have you ever lost your driver’s license? Isn’t it a traumatic event? I have lost my driver’s license several times over the years and each time it made my life difficult. For all practical purposes I lost my identity. I couldn’t write a check – stores will not take a check without proper ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faith Of Two Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 3, 2003

This is a vision casting message based on the report that Joshua and Caleb brought back from the Promised Land

A very familiar video clip. (Used clip from first Star Wars movie, a New Hope, at the beginning of the movie from just before Darth Vader comes aboard Ship until R2D2 and C3PO escape in pod) Most of you are the right age to have seen the original Star Wars in the theatre; I saw it five times when ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Godly Financial Management Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 1, 2012

Part 2 focuses on paying God. This message focuses on Scriptures references from the Old Testament.

Scriptures: Ex. 23:19; Num. 15:20-21; Gen. 28:22; Lev. 27:30-32, 34; Malachi 3:6-11 Introduction: This is part 2 of my series on “Godly Financial Management” and this morning I will focus on “Paying God” from an Old Testament viewpoint. Next week I will focus on this ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tenants Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 21, 2014

The fifth in a series on the Parables of Jesus, this four-point expository sermon explores the parable of vineyard tenants, focusing on the property, patience, persistence and punishment of God.

PARABLES OF JESUS ǀ THE TENANTS Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/2/14 Most of us are pretty familiar with product warning labels. It seems like almost everything has a warning label on it today. I recently came across some actual warning labels that really make you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-16

Denomination: Christian Church

A Study In The Book Of Revelation, 11. Ch.14, 144,000; Return Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 22, 2015

Yet more "background" of the tribulation period. We once more meet the elect of Israel. Some angels proclaim what is soon to come. And the return of Jesus is now heralded.

Close-up (revisited) : The 144,000 with Jesus! 14:1-5 Every subject brought up in chapter 14 has been discussed already, or will be given a fuller treatment later. But all these events seem to occur near the end. In terms of the book itself, we are still in between the trumpet and bowl judgments. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Government Take Over Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 10, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Mark 12: 1-12

Mark 12: 1-12 Government Take Over Then He began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, dug a place for the wine vat and built a tower. And he leased it to vinedressers and went into a far country. 2 Now at vintage-time he sent a servant to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Exploring Canaan

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 2, 2012

Moses sends out the 12 spies into Canaan. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Their Opportunity - Special. (2). Their Outlook - Small. (3). Their Opposition.- Strong (4). Their Omnipotence.- Sovereign (5). Their Outcome.- Sad. SERMON BODY: Ill: • The bishop’s car ran out of petrol, • His wife, who was a passenger remembered seeing a garage half a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Brethren

Foreclosure Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 14, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke 20:9-19

Luke 20:9-19 Foreclosure “9 Then He began to tell the people this parable: “A certain man planted a vineyard, leased it to vinedressers, and went into a far country for a long time. 10 Now at vintage-time he sent a servant to the vinedressers, that they might give him some of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Of Vines And Branches - Part One Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 23, 2024

Jesus says that we must bear fruit, but a branch can only bear fruit if it is abiding in the Vine

Of Vines and Branches (Part One) Text: John 15:1-8, Psalm 80:8, Ok… we’re in John 15, and today I want to talk to you about fruitfulness. We’re going to spend a couple of Sundays, maybe even three on this passage, so that we can really get it down and understand what Jesus is saying here. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Psalm 80:8-9, Hosea 10:1-2, Jeremiah 2:21, Galatians 3:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fruit Inspectors Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 1, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 7: 1 – 15

Matthew 7: 1 – 15 Fruit Inspectors “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. 3 And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Faith Vs. Fear Series

Contributed by Ken Little on Jul 23, 2014

When we step out in faith in power of God we become freed from fear.

Good morning everyone…I just have to say…it has been a pleasure to be spending the last three weeks up here with you…normally in children’s church after talking for like 3 minutes I have to stop my lesson and tell someone to stop poking their neighbor, or to remain in their ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What If Jesus Doesn't Come Back Soon?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 1, 2006

Got Scoffers? Tired of waiting? Hang on, Jesus is coming!

What If Jesus Doesn’t Come Back Soon? I was saved April 6, 1975 and from that time until now I have heard that Jesus may be back at any day. At first, I was a bit depressed as I was hoping to be a U.S. Senator back then. I had other goals I wanted to accomplish as well so a soon departure was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 24, 2011

perhaps the most important three words ever spoken in human history were spoken on the cross by God the Son - It is finished!

It Is Finished Good Friday Sermon April 22, 2011 John 19:28-30 ESV After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.” A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What God Wants Us To See The In Cross Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 22, 2020

God wants us to see: 1. the devotion in Jesus' death (vs. 28). 2. the decision in Jesus' death (vs. 28-30). 3. the details of Jesus' death (vs. 31-37). 4. the declaration of Jesus' death (vs. 35).

What God Wants Us to See the in Cross of Christ John 19:25-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 27, 2018 (Revised June 22, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Tonight in John 19 we will take another close look at the Lord's death on the cross. God wants us to have 20/20 spiritual vision ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-37

Denomination: Baptist