Sermons on Testing Spirits:

Are You Feeding The Lions? Intimidation!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 2, 2019

Spiritual fear and intimidation are the tools of the enemy. We look at lions in the Bible. Are we feeding the lions and giving them the power to defeat us. This lion is but a test.

ARE WE FEEDING THE LIONS? INTIMIDATION! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfinggers@aol.com (This is several part series.) INTIMIDATION BECOMES A SATANIC STRONGER HOLD IN BELIEVERS. There are two Biblical places for our spiritual enemy: 1. Under your feet… When problems are over your head ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 Peter 5:8, Proverbs 22:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living The Super Bowl Life

Contributed by Edwin Garvin on Jan 31, 2009

The difference a "Super Bowl" spirit will make

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breakthrough And The Great Divide Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 7, 2020

Christians who want a breakthrough in 2020 need to realize whether they are being led around by their soul (fleshly desires) or by their spirit. They need to realize which way they are flowing in their life! The truth is God knows exactly were they are at!

Series: Breakthrough 2020! Thesis: We are in a war and for the most part that war is within – in our minds – with in our Spirit’s and with our flesh (soulish realm) – our spirit, our fleshly appetites and mindsets dictate how we respond to life, to stress, to situations and to people. We need to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13, Ephesians 6:12, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Placing Your Heart In His Hand

Contributed by Danny Thomas on May 16, 2001

Praying for the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Placing Your Heart Into His Hands Praying for the leading of the Holy Spirit Psalm 31:1-5 Introduction The captain of the ship looked into the dark night and saw faint lights in the distance. Immediately he told his signalman to send a message" "Alter your course 10 degrees south." Promptly a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gentile Pentecost

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 25, 2018

Is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit for today?

The Gentile Pentecost Acts 10:42-46 Some time earlier in Jerusalem at the Temple an extraordinary event had happened. The believers in Jesus were gathered together in an upper room, probably called Solomon’s Porch to attend to the morning prayer and sacrifice which occurred every day at 9AM. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:42-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Double-Anointing

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 7, 2015

How did Elisha receive the double portion? He asked for it. He was totally focused, committed and sold out to it. And, he received it! How bad do you want it? Where are you in your spiritual journey today? Are you hard after God?

Opening illustration: In 1937, missionaries were forced to leave southern Ethiopia because of World War II. They had reached the remote area of Wolayto only in 1928. Nine years later, there were only 48 converts, and they experienced brutal persecution because of their faith. Tears flowed on both ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Reversals

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 7, 2009

Jairus and his spouse had one daughter, the age of twelve. Their whole life centered around her. She was precious; she had her parents in her pocket. Understandably, they would do anything for her.

Divine Reversals Text: Luke 8:40-42 40.So it was, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him. 41 And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And he fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged Him to come to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 10, 2024

Spirit filled people are submissive people.

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As we have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Really A God?

Contributed by Michael Westacott on Sep 26, 2002

This sermon outline presents most of the major arguments for the existence of God - I have tested it, and it can be done in 30min if written concisely.

INTRODUCTION: about 100 words. 1. THE EXISTENCE OF THE UNIVERSE A. The universe had a beginning – If the universe existed forever than an infinite amount of time has gone by. Since it is impossible to reach infinity, the universe must have had a beginning. In contrast God does not need a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Adventist

Traveling Without A Watch Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004

We can patiently wait for God’s timing without knowing when he will answer (Part 2 "Passing Life’s Tests")

Passing Life’s Tests Hebrews 11:8-19 Part II “Traveling Without A Watch “ The ‘When’ Test INTORDUCTION A woman was shopping with her three year old daughter. As they passed the lolly section the child asked if she could have some. "No" came mum’s reply, upon which the little girl began to cry ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: *other

The Power Of A True Love!

Contributed by Joel Santos on Feb 4, 2005

IN OUR TEXT TODAY, WE WILL DISCUSS 3 THINGS ABOUT LOVE: 1. THE VALUE OF LOVE, 2. THE TEST OF LOVE, AND 3. THE PERMANENCY OF LOVE!

The Power of a True Love 1 Corithians 13:1-13 Illustrations Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do I Know I Have Truly Forgiven Someone? Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 20, 2008

Five test to Know I Have truly Forgiven Someone? You can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Sep 2008)

How Do I Know I Have truly Forgiven Someone? After Repentance, forgiveness & Reconciliation a Question that comes Up…. How Do I Know I Have truly Forgiven Someone? The Quick Answer is When you don’t need to think “have I forgiven them for …….” Unforgiveness can be out of sight / mind until ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Day I Got The Call

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008

Your faith will be tested by this world, so learn how deep it runs. How far will will you follow Jesus? What kind of follower are you?

The phone rings. I answer it only to hear something I never thought I would. Shock overtook my senses before I could even say a word. All I could say was, “What?” I will never forget that one day when the last straw fell and all the strength I had dissolved instantly into complete nothingness ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tale Of Two Trials Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013

Trials and temptations will come. One tempts you to sin against God while the other tests you to trust in God. Which will you follow?

12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 14 But ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Secret No Longer Sermon V: Coping With Personal Discomfort Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 6, 2020

Unwelcomed crises put Christians to the test of commitment to Christ and oftentimes requires us to change our perspective from that which is temporary to that which is eternal.

Coping with Personal Discomfort on the Way to Glory The afternoon I began writing down my thoughts concerning our Scripture for today, I had planned to be on my way to Florida with a friend who had asked me to conduct a private ceremony in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10