Join Dan Stribling in this powerful Christian sermon on spiritual discernment in a noisy world, drawn from 1 John 4:1-6. In "The Voices Whispering Lies," Dan explores how to test spirits, spot false prophets, and overcome the spirit of the Antichrist amid daily media chaos, social feeds, and misleading voices. Perfect for believers seeking biblical guidance on faith, truth, and error in 2025.

Discover practical tips on filtering voices like TV, radio, YouTube Shorts, and TikTok that influence your beliefs. Dan shares real examples, from Marshall Applewhite's Heaven's Gate cult to modern figures like Abdullah Hashem, emphasizing Christ-centered testing: Does it confess Jesus Christ in the flesh?

Key takeaways: True faith examines before trusting; earnestness isn't truth; overcome through God's greater Spirit. Remember whose you are—belong to God and reject the world's noise.

Timestamps:

00:00:32 - Opening Question: How Many Voices Do You Hear Daily?

00:00:49 - Exploring Voices in Your Morning Routine and Media

00:02:30 - The Overwhelming Noise of Social Media and Advertising

00:03:41 - Voices in the Early Church: A Timely Parallel

00:05:20 - Scripture Reading: 1 John 4:1-6 on Testing Spirits

00:06:29 - Warning: Don't Believe Every Spirit or Voice

00:07:55 - The Test: Spiritual Discernment Like Vetting Gold

00:09:49 - Historical Context: Dokimaja and Greek Influences

00:11:39 - Real-World Example: Marshall Applewhite and Heaven's Gate Cult

00:13:13 - Modern Example: Abdullah Hashem's False Claims

00:15:10 - The Core Test: Confessing Jesus Christ in the Flesh

00:17:20 - Rejecting Gnosticism: No Cherry-Picking the Gospel

00:20:12 - Understanding the Spirit of the Antichrist

00:22:52 - Jesus' Warning: Recognize False Prophets by Their Fruits

00:24:35 - Overcoming Voices: He in You Is Greater

00:28:07 - Belonging to God: Victory in Rejection

00:30:35 - Analogy: Listening to the Coach Amid the Crowd

00:33:50 - Weekly Challenge: Discern Voices in Your Life

00:34:57 - Closing Prayer and Benediction from Jude

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Discover the hidden power of the Kinsman Redeemer (Go'el) in this eye-opening Ruth Bible study. From famine's despair to Jesus' ultimate redemption, join Jon Rhoades as he unpacks how Boaz's bold act in Ruth restores a shattered legacy—and points straight to Christ. Perfect for anyone craving deeper biblical literacy on themes like loyalty, providence, and grace.

In Episode 9 of Biblically Literate, Jon Rhoades, Children and Family Minister at First Christian Church, dives into the Book of Ruth. Explore the irony of Bethlehem ("house of bread") amid starvation, Naomi's bitter return as Mara (Ruth 1:20-21), and Ruth's unbreakable vow echoing Israel's covenant (Ruth 1:16-17). Witness divine "coincidences" as Ruth gleans in Boaz's field, invoking Leviticus 25's redemption laws. The thrilling threshing floor scene (Ruth 3:9) blends levirate marriage (Deuteronomy 25) with protective grace, culminating at the city gate where Boaz redeems land, lineage, and love—foreshadowing Jesus as our brother-Redeemer (Isaiah 44:6; Hebrews 2:11).

This narrative bridges Old Testament shadows to New Testament fulfillment, showing God's faithful restoration for outsiders like us (Ephesians 2:12-13). Trace ironies, connections, and the slow unfold of redemption from Torah to Gospels.

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Ever felt church worship more like a solo performance than a family build-up? In this unfiltered 1 Corinthians 14 sermon, Pastor Chris Gregg dives into Paul's radical blueprint for Spirit-led gatherings—where spiritual gifts like tongues and prophecy aren't for show, but for edifying the body of Christ. Discover why prophecy trumps self-focused expression, how order combats chaos, and if miraculous gifts still operate today. Perfect for anyone craving authentic, others-focused faith.Join FCC Sermons as Chris unpacks the Corinthian mess: a "spiritual gift explosion" fueled by pride and confusion. From pursuing love above all (ch. 13 tie-in) to practical rules for tongues, prophecy, and even those tricky verses on women's silence—Paul's message is clear: God isn't a God of disorder, but peace. Whether you're cessationist or continuationist, learn to wield your time, talents, and service for true church growth.Key takeaways:Gifts edify others, not inflate egos (v.1-5).Intelligibility over mystery—convict hearts, don't confuse outsiders (v.23-25).Worship principle: Contribute to build up, not just consume (v.26).Final call: Desire prophecy, embrace order, and envision a unified, mission-driven church.Watch now and ask: Is your worship expression or edification? Subscribe for weekly FCC Sermons insights on biblical living, spiritual growth, and unfiltered truth. Like & comment: What's one gift you'll use to build up your church family? Share with a friend wrestling with worship woes.