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God Told Me | Pastor Eli Nelson | Church of the Heartland

God still speaks—but how can you be sure it’s really Him? In this powerful sermon from our “Ancient Lives, Modern Lives” series, Pastor Eli unpacks 1 John 4 and teaches how to test the spirits, discern God’s voice, and avoid spiritual deception. Many Christians confidently say, “God told me…” but what if it wasn’t God at all? Learn why God is not fickle, how to test every spirit by Scripture and community, and how to recognize when your own heart or the enemy is speaking instead of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from church history (the Montanist / New Prophecy heresy), Pastor Eli shows how elevating personal revelation over the Bible leads to error, spiritual elitism, and confusion. You’ll discover the difference between biblical prophecy and unchecked revelation, why your heart can be deceitful (Jeremiah 17:9), and why discernment is not “does this sound good?” but “does this align with God’s Word?” This message will help you: Understand 1 John 4 and what it really means to “test the spirits” Discern between your thoughts, demonic influence, and the Holy Spirit’s voice Avoid misusing the phrase “God told me” to manipulate or avoid responsibility Submit your decisions to spiritual authority, Scripture, and godly community Stop being a “spiritual toddler” who swallows every teaching online See why who you are (character) matters more than what you do (calling) Embrace baptism and basic obedience as part of following Jesus If you’ve ever wrestled with questions like: “How do I know if God is speaking to me?” “What does it mean to test every spirit?” “Can I trust my feelings and impressions?” “How do I avoid false prophets and false teaching?” this sermon will give you a clear, biblical framework for hearing God’s voice and walking in truth. 📖 Main Scripture: 1 John 4:1–6 Other Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5:20–22, Isaiah 30:21, Jeremiah 17:9, 2 Corinthians 11, Matthew 28, John 10 If you’re hungry to discern God’s will, grow in spiritual maturity, and follow Jesus with clarity and confidence, this message is for you. 🔔 Subscribe for more Bible‑based sermons, Christian teaching, and theology‑rich messages from Church of the Heartland. Subscribe for more Bible-based messages, sermons on grace, Christian discipleship content, and teaching from Church of the Heartland. Helpful Links: 📖 Learn more about Church of the Heartland: https://churchoftheheartland.org 🎥 Watch more sermons: / @churchoftheheartland 🤝 Give online: https://churchoftheheartland.org/give 📱 Follow us on Instagram: / churchoftheheartlandomaha