Sermons on Discernment: showing 31-45 of 13,691

Discerning God's Will Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016

God's will is easy to find, learn how to discover it for yourself.

Hearing God’s Voice – 3 “Discerning God’s Will” Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” You are going to get to know your Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discerning Deception Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Nov 8, 2015

Lies are being perpetuated all around us, in the news, in our government, in our society and even in the church. Holding on to the truth is important, but somehow, deceptions can still penetrate that must be corrected and transformed to our advantage.

Do you know the most famous deception of all time? According to the survey, the Trojan Horse was the greatest deception of all time. Let me explain. The Trojan Horse is actually a tale from the Trojan War about the deception that the Greeks employed to enter the City of Troy and win the war. It ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Discerning The Season

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Apr 18, 2021

This message was written in 2020. Some Christians are wondering if we’re in the endtimes. Jesus tells us that what we’re seeing is the beginning of birth pains. This message shows some signs that herald the nearing return of Christ.

I think we can all agree that the world is getting pretty crazy, and some Christians are wondering if we’re in the endtimes. Some are even wondering if we’re in the Tribulation period. Well, if you believe in a pretribulation rapture – that Christ will take us to heaven before the terrible things ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:5-13, Mark 13:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Discernment Of Spirits

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 6, 2021

People working in managerial capacity, supervisors, people leading the church, prayer group and other Christian ministry related work also should be able to discern the evil spirits that subtly sneaks in.

Discernment of spirits: 1 Corinthians 12:10”… to another is given the gift of discernment of spirits” I type this message during my ‘all-night prayer’, after spending several hours in prayer and Bible reading, it’s past midnight as I write this, listen carefully to the voice of God today! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prophecy And Discernment Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 1, 2015

All Christians are anointed with prophetic gifts by our baptismal anointing, but before speaking for God, we must also practice discernment of spirits.

Feast of St. John Neumann (January 5) Thirteen Days of Christmas Today St. John speaks to us of “testing the spirits.” In theological language, derived from St. Paul, this is the spiritual gift of discernment. Let’s talk about its exercise in the first century: in the churches ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Discerning The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 17, 2015

We can Discern the Will of God through 1) Providence (v. 22), and 2) Planning (vv. 23–24)

Events over that past week have derailed many plans. For the people of Suncor, Target, Sony and others, mass layoffs have radically changed family directions. For a provincial and federal standpoint, fallings prices of Oil have meant the readjustment of budgets and plans. From individual families ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:22-24

Denomination: Other

The Gift Of Discerning Series

Contributed by Mandla Tshabalala on Nov 11, 2023

We take a look at the gift discernment and the impact is has on our lives. We also answer a few questions such as-who can walk in this gift and how. This is a life changing series for anyone looking to walk in the gifts of the Spirit

The gift of discernment, in a spiritual context, refers to the ability to perceive and understand spiritual truths and realities. It involves the capacity to distinguish between what is of God and what is not, to recognise the presence of good and evil, and to make wise and sound judgements in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10

Discerning The Source

Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 17, 2023

John is saying there are and will be a lot of deep fakes in the world. Not everything that claims to be spiritual is genuinely spiritual. The big question is how will we be able to distinguish between what’s real and what’s fake? How do we know if something is from God or not?

Today, we come to the 4th sermon in our Walking with Jesus series. As we read through the book of 1 John, we see that God is not only preparing us for what we need for the present but also for the future. 1 John 4:1-21 1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Discernment Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 5, 2022

This sermon focuses on how to make decisions that are in alignment with the Will of God.

I want to open with a question. How many of you regret some of your past decisions? If we are honest with ourselves, we have all made decisions that we have come to regret even on a daily basis, whether it is the restaurant we choose, the menu item that we pick. It could be something as major as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Remember And Discern

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 5, 2022

A Communion Service

Remember and Discern Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING It’s a pleasure to be back with you here at Fairview. I’ve been praying for you all since I last saw you, and so I want to say thank you for having me back on this Lord’s Day… Now I have to admit that I was told ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Followers Have Discernment Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

Followers Have Discernment

Lesson 06 of the Follow Me Series Followers Have Discernment Compiled and Edited Grady Henley Key Verse: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

Mastering The Art Of Discernment SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Discernment is a critical skill in our current times. Understanding and discerning the times gives us an advantage in navigating life's challenges.

Discernment is crucial in the current hour; it is the most critical requirement for our senses. Understanding the times and having discernment will give us an advantage in the fight we are facing. "And he got up and ate and drank. Strengthened by that food, he traveled forty days and forty nights ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:8-13

Topics: Discernment, Understanding

Judgment Vs. Discernment

Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 24, 2007

A sermon on the importance of exercising Biblical discernment.

Judgment Vs. Discernment Barriers That Block The Cultural Power Of The Cross Text: Matthew 7:1-6 NKJV "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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Shack - A Study In Discernment

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 24, 2009

❶ Shack’s Endorsements ❷ Heresies In The Shack ❸ What’s Not in The Shack ❹ A Few Steps For Discerning Heresy

I Kings 3:9 Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? - A Novel - About a man named Mackenzie (Mack) Phillips whose daughter, Missy, was brutally murdered by a serial ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Diminishing Discernment

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 21, 2024

A warning to believers about the loss of discernment in the modern church culture.

“The Danger of Diminishing Discernment” Hosea 7:8-10 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. 10 And the pride of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:8-10

Denomination: Baptist