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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Prophecy Of Apostasy Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,767 views

    APOSTASY RESULTS FROM THE POWERFUL DEMONIC DECEPTION PROMOTED BY FALSE TEACHERS WHO ARE: - OBLIVIOUS TO MORAL DISTINCTIONS AND - LEGALISTIC IN COMMANDING FALSE ASCETIC PRACTICES

    BIG IDEA: APOSTASY RESULTS FROM THE POWERFUL DEMONIC DECEPTION PROMOTED BY FALSE TEACHERS WHO ARE: - OBLIVIOUS TO MORAL DISTINCTIONS AND - LEGALISTIC IN COMMANDING FALSE ASCETIC PRACTICES I. APOSTASY IS ALL AROUND US AND INCREASING A. Inevitability of Apostasy -- Don’t be Surprised by it! "but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Job Description Of A Spiritual Leader Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,120 views

    WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS MOST OF ALL ARE SPIRITUAL LEADERS WHO WILL PERSEVERE IN PRACTICING GODLINESS AND PROCLAIMING SOUND DOCTRINE

    BIG IDEA: WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS MOST OF ALL ARE SPIRITUAL LEADERS WHO WILL PERSEVERE IN PRACTICING GODLINESS AND PROCLAIMING SOUND DOCTRINE INTRODUCTION: Context: Yes, it is important for men and women to fulfill their God-ordained roles in the church; Yes, it is important for the qualifications ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Harley Jay Nickless avatar

    Spiritual Fitness

    Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 160 ratings
     | 45,707 views

    How to be spiritually fit.

    “Spiritual Fitness” Three Steps to Spiritual Fitness 7Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Mavis avatar

    Protein Shakes For The Soul - Getting In Spiritual Shape

    Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 30, 2000
    based on 155 ratings
     | 7,619 views

    We are to train for godliness like we train our bodies in the gym. I use the analogy of physical training to explain spiritual training.

    [Note to pastors: This sermon started a new ministry. In this sermon I invited people to share in a ?distance devotional program.? See point 8. I had over 400 families sign up for this!] ------------------------------------------------------- Can you believe it is the last Sunday of 1998? There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Health - 3 Healthy Habits Series

    Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Sep 11, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 32,109 views

    Part of the Fit for Life PowerPak - How to be Spiritually Fit

    “Spiritual Fitness” Three Steps to Spiritual Fitness 7Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    Living A Godly Life In An Ungodly World

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Sep 25, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 89,506 views

    Living a godly life is not popular but it’s possible. How do we do it?

    Living a Godly Life in an Ungodly World Intro: A teenage Muslim student accepted Christ in Deerborn, Michigan. She eventually took the challenge of being at See You At the Pole. She was the only one who showed up out of her 85% Muslim school. She endured a lot of persecution, even from her own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Thornton avatar

    Four Spiritual Checks - #3 The Necessity Of Future-Mindedness Series

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 9,136 views

    This is the third in a series that studies Paul’s Trustworthy Sayings. This one demonstrates the difference that a hope-filled, optimistic attitude can make in our lives.

    INTRODUCTION. Many of you know that I am an avid reader. I consistently have at least two or three books on the go. Some books I read here in my office and usually deal with church, ministry, or worship-related issues -- to help me develop as a pastor. The books I read at home are generally for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Problems Of The Servant Series

    Contributed by John Walls on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,228 views

    Studying the problems of a pastor

    PROBLEMS OF A SERVANT Or HOW TO BE A MAN OF GOD 1 Timothy 4 Part 1 Introduction: If you were to write a job description for your pastor, what would it contain? What comparisons or differences would there be if I was to do the same? What functions do you think I should do? Or even yet, do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Jackson avatar

    The Occult And The Bible Series

    Contributed by Mark Jackson on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 107 ratings
     | 18,204 views

    In this sermon you’ll learn about the far reaching influence the occult has had on our society, it’s background, three major categories of the occult and what the Bible says about occult practices.

    The Occult And The Bible Galatians 5:19-20, “What human nature does is quite plain. It shows itself in immoral, filthy, and indecent actions; 20in worship of idols and witchcraft.” (TEV) 1 Timothy 4:1, “God’s Spirit clearly says that in the last days many people will turn from their faith. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Power Failure

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,104 views

    Spiritual Powerlessness: symptoms, cause, and cure

    Power Failure How do you feel about coming to church? Does this describe you: I like meeting my friends and talking with them I like the music, I like the beat BUT When we pray or talk about the Bible, it’s Boring, Irrelevant, I don’t connect, Puts me to sleep. Why is this? We can try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    What Makes A Good Minister Of The Word?

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,607 views

    We will look at how to become a good minister of God’s Word

    I Timothy 4:1-16 Becoming a good minister of the Word Introduction What make a good minister of the Word? (run with that Idea) I hope you have let God Shape you into what He wants. 3 requirements for making of a young ministers of the Word 1. Preaching the Word (1-6) 2. Practicing the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Signs Of The Times

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 12,725 views

    Are you living in the “last days”? Your very survival is dependant on truth, not theories, and only God’s Word has the “whole truth and nothing but the truth”.

    Signs of the Times 1. I want us to read a series of shockingly relevant passages this morning. (TEXTS) 2. The church has sought to be contemporary and relevant (GOOD) but it has failed to be prophetic. 3. Have we lost a sense of urgency? Time IS running out!!! 4. Message of the church for our day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Making Progress

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 21,440 views

    Some steps to spiritual improvement.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A patient said to a nurse, "Nurse, I’ve got a bad case of arthritis. There is also a buzzing in my ears. I have a sprained ankle. My thumb is out of joint, and I see spots before my eyes." The nurse replied, "Wow! You must be awfully healthy to stand all that pain." As we age we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Should You Make Resolutions? Yes!

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 5,763 views

    Four reasons why making (and keeping) resolutions can be a spiritually beneficial practice.

    How many of you made New Year’s resolutions this year? (Don’t worry, I won’t ask you to reveal any specifics. That could get a little embarrassing.) Researchers tell us that about a third of Americans do make New Year’s resolutions. Not only is it traditional, it’s human nature. When we pass a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Becoming A More Spiritual Person Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 14,836 views

    Two warnings and two positive prescriptions to becoming more spiritual.

    Sixty years ago social scientists were predicting the demise of religion in western culture. The reasoning went something like this: The more discoveries science makes, the higher the level of education among people, and the more secularized our society becomes, the less people will be concerned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational