Sermons on Test The Spirits:

Born Again - Is The Messiah In You?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 7, 2012

You have all the characteristics of God dwelling in you by the Holy Spirit. Are you living like it?

December 9, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 9:6-7 Subject: The Coming Messiah Title: Born Again – Is the Messiah in You? Last Sunday night I preached from this very passage so for those of you who were here last Sunday evening, you can just kind of kick back in the recliner, put it on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Can Half A Penny Do?

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 21, 2011

A sermon on the true meaning of giving. The value of a gift is not determined by its amount, but by the sacrifice and spirit in which it is given.

What Can Half A Penny Do? "Then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins." Mark 12:42 (NLT) Intro: John Wesley’s Journal---Thursday, May 7, 1741. —I reminded the United Society that many of our brethren and sisters had not needful food; many were destitute of convenient clothing; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God Still Speak Today?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 25, 2020

The Holy Spirit was given to help lead and guide us each day as we walk through this world

"Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world." (Heb 1:1-3 ESV) Jesus said, "My sheep hear my voice, and I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3, John 10:27-28, Revelation 3:20, John 14:26, John 16:12-13, 2 Peter 3:16, 2 Peter 1:20, 1 Corinthians 13:12-13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Galatians 1:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying With Anointing

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Oct 27, 2023

The power that drives men and women of prayer into powerful encounters with the Powerful God comes from the Holy Spirit.

Nothing motivates like answered prayer. At the same time, nothing frustrates like unanswered prayer. The Four Common Reasons of Unanswered Prayer There are four common hindrances to answered prayers. The first barrier is inappropriate request, the second obstacle is wrong timing and the third is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-38

Denomination: Apostolic

Born Again

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 14, 2022

Jesus spoke about the work of the Holy Spirit that makes it possible for us to spend eternity with God in heaven.

An older man was talking with a graduating high school senior. He asked, "So, what will you do now?" The young man said he planned to attend college and major in business. The older man asked, and then what? The young man said he would start his own business, marry, and have a family. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Affects Generations Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020

Holy Spirit illuminated Christians live a life that says, “My hope is in Christ” and they affect generations to come.

Affects Generations Holy Spirit illuminated Christians live a life that says, “My hope is in Christ” and they affect generations to come. Matthew 2:1 says, “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea… Magi from the east came to Jerusalem…” Who were these “Magi?” The Bible does not say much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ten Words (Exodus 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 27, 2024

Did Jesus reinforce the Ten Commandments in the letter or in the Spirit? Let's look at Exodus 20.

The Ten Commandments or Ten Words have been a standard of conduct down through history. How did Jesus apply them, in the letter or the Spirit? Let’s look at Exodus 20. Then God spoke all these words: “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt— from the house of slavery. You ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Praise The Trinity! Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 14, 2024

Understanding three ways and reasons for us to keep reverent praise to God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

WE HAVE THE POWERFUL MESSAGE OF JOHN 3:16 AND THE COMFORTING WORDS OF 23RD PSALM, BUT THERE ARE ALSO THE WORDS OF PAUL IN HIS SECOND LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS WITH SOME OF THE MOST QUOATED WORDS IN ALL OF SCRIPTURE. THESE BELOVED WORDS ARE WHERE GOD THE FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT ARE CLEARLY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Psalm 96:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:19, John 14:2-3, Psalm 8:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Last Words For The End Of The Year (New Years Eve)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 31, 2023

These last words of scripture for the end of the year resonated in my spirit this morning. Take a moment and see for yourself.

I have been listening to the Daily Audio Bible (DAB, DAB-Chronoligical and DAB-Kids) since 2014, and hear the completeness of GOD's WORD, the Bible, every day of the year. I love using the DAB as a tool to listen to the Bible on a daily basis, because FAITH increases when you get GOD's ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6, Revelation 22:7-21, Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Demonic Division

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 19, 2022

The Holy Spirit leads us into unity so where do you think all this division originated?

1 Corinthians 3:1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. 3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-7, 1 Corinthians 14:26, Romans 15:20, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

An Organized Church

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 13, 2022

There are extremes in the organization of Christian churches. Some want to give the Holy Spirit freedom to “flow” but God is organized.

There are extremes in the organization of Christian churches. Some want to give the Holy Spirit freedom to “flow” but God is organized. “God isn’t a God of disorder but of peace. Like in all the churches of God’s people” (1 Corinthians 14:33 CEB) What did God model as an example of His character ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Trinity

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 18, 2019

Praising our God who reveals Himself to us in three ways: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

OTHER THAN JOHN 3:16 AND THE 23RD PSALM, WE HAVE PAUL CONCLUDING HIS SECOND LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS WITH SOME OF THE MOST QUOTED WORDS IN ALL OF SCRIPTURE. IT IS ALSO THE ONLY PLACE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT WHERE GOD THE FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT ARE CLEARLY MENTIONED TOGETHER IN SUCH A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Psalm 96:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Romans 5:8, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Trinity

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 18, 2019

Praising our God who reveals Himself to us in three ways: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

OTHER THAN JOHN 3:16 AND THE 23RD PSALM, WE HAVE PAUL CONCLUDING HIS SECOND LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS WITH SOME OF THE MOST QUOTED WORDS IN ALL OF SCRIPTURE. IT IS ALSO THE ONLY PLACE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT WHERE GOD THE FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT ARE CLEARLY MENTIONED TOGETHER IN SUCH A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Psalm 96:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Romans 5:8, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Trinity

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 18, 2019

Praising our God who reveals Himself to us in three ways: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

OTHER THAN JOHN 3:16 AND THE 23RD PSALM, WE HAVE PAUL CONCLUDING HIS SECOND LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS WITH SOME OF THE MOST QUOTED WORDS IN ALL OF SCRIPTURE. IT IS ALSO THE ONLY PLACE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT WHERE GOD THE FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT ARE CLEARLY MENTIONED TOGETHER IN SUCH A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Psalm 96:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Romans 5:8, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Pleasure Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

The pleasure of prayer is that by means of it we become more Christlike, for in prayer we develop the spirit and perspective of Christ.

One of life's greatest pleasures is the pleasure of answered prayer. But the pleasure of one can be the pain of another. Dick Van Dyke tells some funny stories about children and answers to prayer. Five year old Mark gave a loud whistle in the middle of the pastors sermon. His grandmother ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:8