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The Power of a Discerning Spirit, Part 1

August 30, 2017
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Oftentimes, when life lacks clarity, we get lost. We can’t distinguish between good and evil, truth and fiction, or an outburst of anger and a cry for help. How do we find our way when things seem so confusing? What we need is a discerning spirit. Without it, we make unwise choices and miss out on opportunities for blessings. In this message, Dr. Stanley explains why we need spiritual discernment and how we can develop it. He shares how to: understand truthfully what God is saying to you. separate truth and error. avoid being deceived by sin. differentiate between what’s good and what’s best. distinguish between legalism and liberty. recognize when God’s speaking to you. give godly counsel. Discernment is a gift of God and is something we should pray for daily. But we don’t have to sit around waiting for it to appear. We can seek clarity by reading God’s Word and learning from those who teach sound biblical principles. Also, we can learn from our own experiences as well as the life lessons of others. You don’t have to go through life in a fog. Discover the peace and clarity that comes with developing a discerning spirit.

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We experience different seasons in life. Some are full of joyful contentment and others discouragement and disillusionment. How do we enjoy the good times and endure the difficult ones? In this sermon, Dr. Stanley teaches how to rely on the sovereign God and trust Him to guide us through every situation.
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Some people are naturally outgoing and social. Others are more quiet and introverted. There are all kinds of personality types in the world, but the question is, what kind of people does God intend us to be? Yes, God is our great Encourager, but He calls upon us to be encouragers as well. In this message, “Encouraging One Another,” Dr. Stanley identifies numerous biblical commands given to help us become more fervent motivators of other people. He goes on to show us how encouragement is a major theme in Scripture, pointing to the examples of godly encouragers in the New Testament. He then concludes his message by listing many practical ways we can encourage others.
August 26, 2017
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How many times in your Christian life have you told the Lord that you really need His help? It may have been when you had a decision that was difficult to make or when you had a task to complete, but felt you were incapable. In Our Helper, Dr. Stanley explains that every one of us has an intimate, personal, omnipotent, available, sufficient helper and He is the Holy Spirit.
August 25, 2017
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There are many people with impressive education, talent, skills, families, and opportunities who fail to fulfill God’s will for their lives. Why? They lacked confidence and their self-doubt proved detrimental to them. In Confidence that Conquers, Dr. Stanley teaches us that a person’s confidence level is one of the most reliable predictors of whether or not that individual will succeed in life, because they know their identity in Christ.
August 24, 2017
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There are many people with impressive education, talent, skills, families, and opportunities who fail to fulfill God’s will for their lives. Why? They lacked confidence and their self-doubt proved detrimental to them. In Confidence that Conquers, Dr. Stanley teaches us that a person’s confidence level is one of the most reliable predictors of whether or not that individual will succeed in life, because they know their identity in Christ.
August 23, 2017
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Have you ever felt your life sort of growing cold toward the things of God? Maybe the Bible doesn't mean as much as it used to and you don't get up early in the morning anymore and spend time praying and talking to the Father. In When Your Fire Goes Out, Dr. Stanley explains how easy it is for our passion for God to be quenched by the things of this world and how to guard against this happening.
August 22, 2017
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Have you ever felt your life sort of growing cold toward the things of God? Maybe the Bible doesn't mean as much as it used to and you don't get up early in the morning anymore and spend time praying and talking to the Father. In When Your Fire Goes Out, Dr. Stanley explains how easy it is for our passion for God to be quenched by the things of this world and how to guard against this happening.
August 21, 2017
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Some people are naturally outgoing and social. Others are more quiet and introverted. There are all kinds of personality types in the world, but the question is, what kind of people does God intend us to be? Yes, God is our great Encourager, but He calls upon us to be encouragers as well. In this message, “Encouraging One Another,” Dr. Stanley identifies numerous biblical commands given to help us become more fervent motivators of other people. He goes on to show us how encouragement is a major theme in Scripture, pointing to the examples of godly encouragers in the New Testament. He then concludes his message by listing many practical ways we can encourage others.
August 19, 2017
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Do you find it easy to talk about Christ, or do you have to work at it? Many Christians love to go to Bible studies and listen to sermons, but struggle to share their faith on a regular basis. In this message, Dr. Stanley inspires us to remember the joy of our salvation and share Christ with the world. He explains how people often forget that salvation is a divine miracle, a gift from God, available to all. Dr. Stanley goes on to share many other reasons why our conversation ought to be filled with the good news. It isn’t enough to know about God. Our joy ought to be so great that we can’t help but tell the world about the hope available in Christ Jesus. Discover the key to maintaining a passion for the gospel in your life.
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About In Touch Ministries

In Touch Ministries is the broadcast teaching ministry of Dr. Charles Stanley.

About Dr. Charles Stanley

Dr. Charles Stanley

September 25, 1932 – April 18, 2023

Dr. Charles F. Stanley was the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Atlanta for more than fifty years. He was also the founder of In Touch Ministries and a New York Times best-selling author, who wrote more than seventy books encouraging people to seek Jesus as their Savior and know Him as their wise and loving Lord. 

Known to audiences around the world through his wide-reaching TV and radio broadcasts, Stanley modeled his 65 years of ministry after the apostle Paul’s message in Acts 20:24: “Life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about God’s mighty kindness and love.”

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