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Getting Serious About Spiritual Formation

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 27, 2025

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Spiritual growth is a journey requiring patience, faith, and surrender. Jesus' parables remind us that becoming more like Him is a gradual process. This message explores the challenges of spiritual formation and how we can trust Christ to complete His work in us.

Scripture: Galatians 4:19 - "My little children, for whom I am again in the anguish of childbirth until Christ is formed in you!" Introduction • Growth often requires patience, care, and persistence. Example: a garden, a dream, or a relationship. Growth requires attention and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:19, Colossians 1:27, Hosea 11:8-9, Philippians 2:13, Philippians 1:6, Mark 4:19, Hebrews 12:11, John 15:2, Revelation 2:4, 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 8:13, Galatians 5:16, Joshua 1:8, Hebrews 10:24-25 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Parenting--It's A Tough Job

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 27, 2001

based on 60 ratings

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This sermon deals with the difficult role of being a parent.

Parenting--It’s A Tough Job July 30, 2000 Proverbs 4:1-9 Ephesians 6:1-4 I can still recall my wife saying, "I think it’s time." We were houseparents taking care of 7 kids living with them 3 1/2 days a week. We called the other couple to come be with the kids so that we could go to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, Proverbs 4:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Back To The Future Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 22, 2001

based on 54 ratings

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Three consequnces of living between Christ’s first and second coming.

Several years ago my mom and late stepfather were hiking back from some hot springs in the desert when they decided to take a shortcut back to their car. That shortcut ended up getting them hopelessly lost in the desert. With the blazing heat beating down on them and with no food or water, slowly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Uncertain Times Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 25, 2001

based on 95 ratings

| 13,165 views

Three realities that help us face uncertainties in our future with spiritual confidence.

You and I live in an amazing period of human history. Most culture watchers and scholars believe that we are witnessing the decline of modernism that began in the 16th century and the emergence of a new phenomenon known as postmodernism. One of the many marks of postmodernism is technological ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Worth In Your Work Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

based on 75 ratings

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While you may get tired at your job, or even be tired of your job, the Bible teaches that work has intrinsic value of your work.

Finding Worth in Your Work Three boys were bragging about who had the best dad. The first boy said, “My dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, calls it a poem, and they give him $100.” The second boy jumps in and says, “That’s nothing. My dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:35, Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Rewards Of Seeking God

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 26, 2003

based on 85 ratings

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God promises great rewards to those who seek Him, and it is a proper motive for obedience to consider these rewards.

Last week, we discussed the topic of "seeking God." We saw that the pursuit of God is a lifelong quest. It’s not merely a phase in our spiritual growth, nor is it an optional activity. Rather, it’s fundamental to our lives as Christians, from beginning to end. You could even say that continuing to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:29, Psalm 24:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

With A Little Help From My Friends Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Jul 26, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 7,364 views

PAUL NEVER CLAIMED HE ACCOMPLISHED GREAT THINGS FOR CHRIST BY HIMSELF. HE SAID HE HAD A LOT OF HELP FROM HIS FRIENDS, AND HE RECOGNIZED THEM FOR THEIR HELP.

With A Little Help From My Friends Text: Colossians 4:7-18 Introduction. Sometimes, I’m sure, we’re all surprised at how things get done. Sometimes, we don’t know how, and sometimes we don’t know who, but somebody did it; and, we know it got done! I’m sure we all remember the account of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hidden Kingdom

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 3, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 5,785 views

God’s work and power are not always obvious, however, his is working and in more powerful ways that we understand.

I am one of those people who would like for God to show his power and do something spectacular. I would like to see some fire fall from heaven or hear God shout from his throne. It would prove to some people that he is there and that he is powerful. I wish I could lay my hands on people and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Methodist

Exercise For Holiness Series

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 6, 2002

based on 73 ratings

| 10,589 views

The effectiveness through which we reach others is dependant upon the way our lives are perceived. If we exercise the tenets of holy living our witness will be strengthened.

Sermon Title: Exercise for Holiness Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – June 9, 2002 Scripture Introduction: There are just some things in our lives that we cannot be warned of enough. Paul is no exception when it comes to the preparation of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: *other

Bin There Done That Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 3, 2011

based on 3 ratings

| 6,540 views

A study of chapter 3 verses 1 through 15

Ecclesiastes 3: 1 – 15 Bin There Done That 1 To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted; 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; A time to break down, and a time to build ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

As The Church Waits For Christ, What Should We Be Doing? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 8, 2009

based on 10 ratings

| 9,734 views

Looks at Paul’s directives at the end of His first letter to the Thessalonians

Living with a View to the Future… While the Church waits for Christ, What should we be doing? Leaders should Labor for the church Lead the church Admonish those in the church The Church should Acknowledge leaders Esteem leaders Everyone should Warn the Wayward – Warn those who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rest 101 Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 1, 2013

based on 2 ratings

| 6,232 views

God’s rest is based on three things: 1) Personal faith (Hebrews 4:2–3), 2) Sovereign decree (Hebrews 4:5–6), and 3) Immediate action (Hebrews 4:7).

One of the most difficult times to be working is when many other people have the day off. For people in the general or emergency services, there are social or critical services that people avail themselves of, even on holidays. Although it can often mean earning a higher wage, it also can have a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:2-7

Denomination: Other

Together We Stand Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 21, 2016

based on 4 ratings

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The value of working together.

“Together We Stand” Ecclesiastes 4:4-16 Let’s begin this evening by reading the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Discouragement Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 9, 2015

based on 1 rating

| 11,771 views

Overcome discouragement when you redirect your energies, refocus your vision, and rally together.

A man stopped to watch a Little League baseball game and asked one of the youngsters, “What’s the score?” “We're losing 18-0,” was the answer. “Well,” said the man. “I must say you don't look discouraged.” “Discouraged?” the boy ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:10-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spiritual Thermodynamics Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 4, 2012

based on 4 ratings

| 11,823 views

We grow and multiply through faith, oppression, and obedience as God's ancient people did when they experienced harsh treatment in Egypt.

In The Last Days Newsletter, Leonard Ravenhill tells about a group of tourists visiting a picturesque village. They walked by an old man sitting beside a fence, and one of them asked, “Were any great men born in this village?” The old man replied, “Nope, only babies.” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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