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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Growing In Spiritual Maturity Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 30, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,278 views

    In James 1:19-20 James shows us three characteristics of growing in spiritual maturity.

    Scripture The story is told of two men who were traveling along in a hot-air balloon when they began to realize that they had no idea where they were. To make matters worse, as they looked at the sky, a storm began brewing overhead and heavy clouds started rolling in. For a brief minute they came ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Spiritually-Wise Christians Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,523 views

    Grasping for the wisdom of God involves being attentive to Jesus’ voice, meditating on what He says, obeying His words that give life and enduring in His calling upon our lives.

    Title: Spiritually-Wise Christians Theme: Grasping the Wisdom of God “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” (James 1:22) A trusting relationship is what enables the child of God to walk in the wisdom of God Bible teacher and preacher Leslie ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Prescription For Spiritual Perfection

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 5, 2015
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,743 views

    To establish the requirements for one to know and achieve spiritual perfection. This lesson will discuss the importance of a life of sacrifice, unconformity to the world and a transformation into the image of Christ by the Holy Spirit.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. A Life of Sacrifice 2. A Life of Unconformity 3. A Life of Transformation Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a “Prescription for Perfection.” Is spiritual perfection even possible? Many have given up on this idea. Some religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Satisfying Spiritual Thirst Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,271 views

    Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s wellis perhaps one of the high points of John’s gospel, because included in this conversation is a priceless revelation about true worship and the message of salvation.

    Text: John 4:3-30, 39-42 New Living Translation (NLT) 3 So Jesus left Judea and returned to Galilee. 4 He had to go through Samaria on the way. 5 Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob’s well was there; and Jesus, tired ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Evidence Of Spiritual Maturity Series

    Contributed by Antonius Fu on Apr 25, 2022
     | 2,508 views

    In this passage, we learn how faith and hope and love all work together to motivate and sustain our Christian life. Paul gives thanks to the Lord for the Christian in Thessalonica because of their “work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope”

    1 Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. 2 We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers. 3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Spiritual Inventory

    Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013
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     | 13,513 views

    The Bible commands us to test ourselves:

    YOUR SPIRITUAL INVENTORY TEXT: 2 Corinthians 13:5 INTRODUCTION: 1. Warren Wiersbe tells about the time the late William Randolph Hearst sent out his agent to secure particular art pieces. After months of searching, the agent reported that he had finally found the treasures. They were in Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Goal For For Spiritual Maturity Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Mar 2, 2014
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     | 6,468 views

    There are several Character traits that we need to remember if we want to know whether we are in the right path towards Spiritual Maturity.

    THE GOAL FOR FOR SPIRITUAL MATURITY MATTHEW 5:43-48 (NIV) "Love for Enemies 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[i] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Divided Spiritual House Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,438 views

    In the New Testament, faith is described in terms of housing from the foundations to the walls to even the cornerstone, to describe the spiritual reality of having a relationship with God through Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit.

    JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Divided Spiritual House LUKE 11:14-23 #justJesus INTRODUCTION… Metaphor (p) A metaphor is “a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.” Metaphors are images and symbolic language ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "unlocking The Power Of Spiritual Gifts And The Five-Fold Ministry”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 23, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,095 views

    The word declares the five-fold ministry was bestowed upon the church until it attained the fullness of Christ's stature. It is imperative for the upcoming confrontation with the kingdom of darkness, and the church must ensure that it is in place to face any challenges with confidence.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Joel 2:28) “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Light And Dark: What Is Shining Out Of Us?

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 19, 2022
     | 1,637 views

    Light and Dark: What is shining out of us? Luke chapter 11 verses 33-36 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Light must shine (vs 33) (2). Light must illuminate (vs 34a) (3). Light must not grow dim (vs 35-36) (4). Light must be our goal (vs 36) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The brightest star ever found in the universe goes by the catchy name R136a1. • It is 165,000 light years away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Delwyn Campbell avatar

    God's Face In A Dark Place Series

    Contributed by Delwyn Campbell on Mar 18, 2019
     | 7,962 views

    The reality is that sin hurts and darkens our way. In those times, we need God to draw near. We need God to have a face

    "God With A Face" The family had gone to the mountains for vacation. Their cottage overlooked a friendly lake. After a swim and dinner, it was bedtime. Tenderly, the mother prepared her little daughter for the night, heard her prayers, kissed her, and left the room. Immediately, Julia ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Now, Our Salvation Is Nearer

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jul 11, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,484 views

    Our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. So, let us push aside the deeds of dark, behave as the children of light, and clothe ourselves in the image of God. Let not this pandemic situation push you away from God, but let it bring you closer to Him and His salvation.

    Now, Our Salvation is nearer “And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; For now, our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.” Romans 13:11 We are entering into a testable moment of time in our lives. Not only in terms of virtual church services. Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Karcie Crum avatar

    Jesus, The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Karcie Crum on May 25, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,928 views

    Jesus used the powerful tile of Light of the World to describe Himself twice in the New Testament. I share an acrostic of the word L-I-G-H-T in this message

    Jesus, the Light of the World John 8:12, 9:5 The Light of the World is one of the powerful titles that our Lord Jesus assigned to himself twice in the Bible, once in John 8 and once in John 9. Read Jn 8:12 and Jn 9:5; Pray Question – How many of you were afraid of the dark when you were a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Growth Series Series

    Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,149 views

    The role of ministry in spiritual growth

    Lesson 9: The role of ministry in spiritual growth “Spiritual maturity is never an end in itself. We grow up in order to give out.” Rick Warren Introduction • You were put here to serve God and to make a contribution. - There are things that God has designed specifically for us to do. - They ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Awaken To The Times

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 508 views

    Though the world may persecute us, and evil may seem to prevail, we must still work for Christ. The Church must shine for Him. We must preach and demonstrate the gospel, for without us, how will the world know Christ?

    Opening illustration: All of us are slaves to time. We wear wristwatches or have timers on our smart phones to keep us on schedule. We have digital clocks in our car and alarm clocks on our nightstands. Lots of people keep a Day-Timer nearby so they can keep track of their appointments and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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