How To Recognize God's Voice

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FOUR WAYS GOD TALKS TO YOU!
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Through The Bible!
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Through Gifted Teachers.
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Through Impressions.
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Through Pain.
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HOW CAN YOU KNOW IF AN IMPRESSIONS FROM GOD?
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HOW CAN YOU KNOW IF AN IMPRESSIONS FROM GOD?
It could come from yourself.
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HOW CAN YOU KNOW IF AN IMPRESSIONS FROM GOD?
It could come from yourself. It could come from
Satan.
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HOW CAN YOU KNOW IF AN IMPRESSIONS FROM GOD?
It could come from yourself. It could come from
Satan. It could come from life.
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HOW CAN YOU KNOW IF AN IMPRESSIONS FROM GOD?
Dont always believe everything you hear just
because somebody says its a message from God.
Test it first to see if it really is.
1 John 41 (LB)
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
If it doesnt pass all 7 it didnt come from God.
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
If it doesnt pass all 7 it didnt come from God.
If it does pass all 7 it did come from God.
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does it Match Up with Christ? (v.2-3)
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does it Match Up with Christ? (v.2-3)
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Would it make me more like Jesus?
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does it Match Up with Christ? (v.2-3)
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Would it make me more like Jesus?
In your lives you must think and act like Jesus
Christ.
Phil. 25
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does it Match Up with Christ?
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Would it make me more like Jesus?
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does it Match Up with Christ? (v.2-3)
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Would it make me more like Jesus?
Not motivated byenvy
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does it Match Up with Christ? (v.2-3)
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Would it make me more like Jesus?
Not motivated byenvy or selfish ambition.
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does it Match Up with Christ? (v.2-3)
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Would it make me more like Jesus?
Not motivated byenvy or selfish ambition.
Must be pure,
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does it Match Up with Christ? (v.2-3)
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Would it make me more like Jesus?
Not motivated byenvy or selfish ambition.
Must be pure, peace loving,
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does it Match Up with Christ? (v.2-3)
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Would it make me more like Jesus?
Not motivated byenvy or selfish ambition.
Must be pure, peace loving, considerate,
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does it Match Up with Christ? (v.2-3)
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Would it make me more like Jesus?
Not motivated byenvy or selfish ambition.
Must be pure, peace loving, considerate,
submissive,
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does it Match Up with Christ? (v.2-3)
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Would it make me more like Jesus?
Not motivated byenvy or selfish ambition.
Must be pure, peace loving, considerate,
submissive, full of mercy,
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does it Match Up with Christ? (v.2-3)
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Would it make me more like Jesus?
Not motivated byenvy or selfish ambition.
Must be pure, peace loving, considerate,
submissive, full of mercy, good fruit,
impartiality, sincerity.
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does It Match Up with Christ?
Does It Match Up with the Bible? (v.4-6)
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does It Match Up with the Bible?
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God never contradicts His Word.
Heaven and earth will pass away but My words
will never pass away.
Luke 2133
The Word of the Lord stands forever.
1 Peter 125
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does It Match Up with the Bible?
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God never contradicts His Word.
Gods character is consistent.
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and
forever.
Heb. 138
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does It Match Up with the Bible?
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God never contradicts His Word.
Gods character is consistent.
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does It Match Up with Christ?
Does It Match Up with the Bible?
Does It Match What Mature Christians Advise?
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Does It Match What Mature Christians Advise?
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Smart people get advice. Fools dont.
Prov. 1215
In a multitude of counselors there is safety.
Prov. 1114
The more wise counsel you follow the better your
chances.
The Message
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Does It Match What Mature Christians Advise?
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God gives Christians a spiritual family, the
church.
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does It Match What Mature Christians Advise?
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God gives Christians a spiritual family, the
church.
Gods intent is that through the church the
manifold wisdom of God who should be made known.
Eph. 310
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does It Match What Mature Christians Advise?
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You must ask mature believers for advice.
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does It Match What Mature Christians Advise?
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You must ask mature believers for advice.
The wisdom of the righteous can save you.
Prov. 119
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does It Match Up with Christ?
Does It Match Up with the Bible?
Does It Match What Mature Christians Advise?
Does It Match Your S.H.A.P.E.?
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Does It Match Your S.H.A.P.E.?
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We are Gods workmanship, created in Christ
Jesus to do good works which God prepared in
advance for us to do.
Eph. 210
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Your S.H.A.P.E. Includes Your
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Spiritual Gift(s)
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Your S.H.A.P.E. Includes Your
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Spiritual Gift(s)
Heart (passions, desires)
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Your S.H.A.P.E. Includes Your
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Spiritual Gift(s)
Heart (passions, desires)
Abilities
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Your S.H.A.P.E. Includes Your
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Spiritual Gift(s)
Heart (passions, desires)
Abilities
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Your S.H.A.P.E. Includes Your
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Spiritual Gift(s)
Heart (passions, desires)
Abilities
Personality
Experiences
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Your S.H.A.P.E. Includes Your
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Spiritual Gift(s)
Heart (passions, desires)
Abilities
Personality
Experiences
God has given each of us the ability to do
certain things well.
Rom. 126
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does It Match Your S.H.A.P.E.?
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Does It Match Your S.H.A.P.E.?
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What are you good at? Interested in? Start a
Cell Group (training today)
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does It Match Your S.H.A.P.E.?
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What are you good at? Interested in? Start a
Cell Group (training today)
To discover your S.H.A.P.E 301 Discovering
My Ministry (in Oct.)
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does It Match Up with Christ?
Does It Match Up with the Bible?
Does It Match What Mature Christians Advise?
Does It Match Your S.H.A.P.E.?
Does It Match Your Responsibility?
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does It Match Your Responsibility?
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Whats that to you?
John 2122
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does It Match Your Responsibility?
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Whats that to you?
John 2122
So then, each of us will give an account of
himself to God. Therefore let us stop passing
judgement on one another Anyone who serves
Christ in this way is pleasing to God and
approved by men.
Rom. 1412, 13a, 18
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does It Match Your Responsibility?
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does It Match Your Responsibility?
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When God speaks to you about othersoften
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Does It Match Your Responsibility?
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When God speaks to you about othersoften
Its without you knowing it
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does It Match Your Responsibility?
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When God speaks to you about othersoften
Its without you knowing it Its best to trust
God to speak to them first.
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does It Match Your Responsibility?
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When God speaks to you about othersoften
Its without you knowing it Its best to trust
God to speak to them first. Its to confirm what
Hes already told them
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does It Match Up with Christ?
Does It Match Up with the Bible?
Does It Match What Mature Christians Advise?
Does It Match Your S.H.A.P.E.?
Does It Match Your Responsibility?
Is It Convicting Rather Than Condemning?
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Is It Convicting Rather Than Condemning?
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Conviction is from God, and is good.
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Is It Convicting Rather Than Condemning?
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Conviction is from God, and is good.
He will convict the world of guilt in regard to
sin, and righteousness and judgment.
John 168
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Is It Convicting Rather Than Condemning?
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Conviction is from God, and is good.
Condemnation is from Satan and is bad.
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Is It Convicting Rather Than Condemning?
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Conviction is from God, and is good.
Condemnation is from Satan and is bad.
He the accuser of the brethren.
Rev. 1210
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Is It Convicting Rather Than Condemning?
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Satans condemnation is vague.
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Is It Convicting Rather Than Condemning?
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Satans condemnation is vague.
Gods conviction is very specific.
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Is It Convicting Rather Than Condemning?
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For Christians every sins been forgiven.
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Is It Convicting Rather Than Condemning?
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For Christians every sins been forgiven.
If we confess our sins to him, God can be
depended on to forgive us and cleanse us from
every wrong.
1 John 19
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Is It Convicting Rather Than Condemning?
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For Christians every sins been forgiven.
If we confess our sins to him, God can be
depended on to forgive us and cleanse us from
every wrong.
1 John 19
I will forgive their wickedness and I will
remember their sins no more.
Jer. 3134
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Does It Match Up with Christ?
Does It Match Up with the Bible?
Does It Match What Mature Christians Advise?
Does It Match Your S.H.A.P.E.?
Does It Match Your Responsibility?
Is It Convicting Rather Than Condemning?
Do I Sense Gods Peace About It?
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Do I Sense Gods Peace About It?
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John 1427 (CEV)
I give you peace, the kind of peace that only I
can give. It isnt like the peace world can give.
So dont be worried or afraid.
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Do I Sense Gods Peace About It?
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1 Cor. 1433
God is not the author of confusion.
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
Do I Sense Gods Peace About It?
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Col. 315
Let the peace of God rule in your hearts.
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SEVEN WAYS TO TEST AN IMPRESSION
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Does It Match Up with Christ?
Does It Match Up with the Bible?
Does It Match What Mature Christians Advise?
Does It Match Your S.H.A.P.E.?
Does It Match Your Responsibility?
Is It Convicting Rather Than Condemning?
Do I Sense Gods Peace About It?
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HOW CAN I GET BETTER AT IT?
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HOW CAN I GET BETTER AT IT?
Secret to hearing God more clearly, is knowing
Him more fully.
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HOW CAN I GET BETTER AT IT?
Secret to hearing God more clearly, is knowing
Him more fully.
He who belongs to God, hears what God says.
John 847
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