Preaching the Gospel in Faithful Fellowship
Sermons on Discernment
Pastor Tim Travis explores the reality of the Christian experience, emphasizing that believers constantly cycle through periods of victory and struggle. The core message is illustrated through the account of King David at Ziklag (1 Samuel 30), where he and his men returned to find their home burned and their families captured, leading to intense grief…
Pastor Tim Travis uses Matthew 7 to caution believers against false prophets and deceptive religious practices. Travis emphasizes that just as counterfeit products mimic genuine ones, there are “counterfeit Christians” who may appear authentic but lack true faith, revealed by their “fruits” or actions. Pastor Travis stresses the need for discernment, not relying on personal feelings or intuition,…
Pastor Tim Travis emphasizes the critical need for believers to discern genuine faith from deceptive imitations. Drawing heavily from 2 Corinthians 11 and Matthew 7, Pastor Travis, highlights that counterfeits—whether gospels, churches, or individuals—are often subtle and appealing, much like a wolf in sheep’s clothing. The primary method for detection is examining their “fruit,” which refers to their actions,…
Pastor Tim Travis focuses on discernment as a crucial characteristic of mature Christians. He begins in Hebrews 5:11-14 to illustrate how discernment involves distinguishing between good and evil, aligning one’s actions with God’s will, and considering the impact on others. Pastor Travis emphasizes that true discernment stems from a deep relationship with God, diligent study of scripture, and prayerful consideration,…
We all have choices to make each and every day. Not all of them are life altering, but when we make decisions that don’t follow the standards of God we establish a pattern that leads to destruction. Join us as we stud how to make wise choices from the Word of God beginning in Galatians…
Not everything is good or beneficial for us, we need to have discernment. God wishes to deal with each of us as adults, but when we don’t have discernment, many times we leave God to deal with us as children. Join us as we study the Word of God from 1 Corinthians 10:23.
Discernment is a critical part of life. Will you discern who is trustworthy? Who will be a faithful friend? How much more is it important to the life of the Christian? Join us as we study the Word of God in Hebrews 5.
Hebrews 5:12-14 and Hebrews 4:12 remind us that the need to discern good and evil is a task that the Christian should take seriously. Will we also help others as they seek to discern the truth of eternal life?