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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Our Spiritual Wake-Up Call

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 21, 2013
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    God wants us to wake up: 1. To the responsibility of His riches (vs. 8-13). 2. To the treasure of our time (vs. 12-14). 3. To the legacy we can leave (vs. 15). 4. To the glory of God (vs. 15-18).

    Our Spiritual Wake-up Call 2 Peter 1 8-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 17, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Peter has been talking about the wonderful things God has done and can do in our lives. Now starting in vs. 8, Peter gives us a spiritual wake-up call from God. Let’s begin by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The True Source Of Your Spiritual Strength

    Contributed by James May on Jul 20, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 33,883 views

    Where is the source of our Strength in God? It comes from Joy, and that Joy comes from hearing the uncompromised Word of God and allowing it to have an impact upon our hearts and lives. Without the Truth of the Word, there can be no Joy and strength.

    The True Source of Your Spiritual Strength By Rev. James May We are living in a time when there seems to be a great lack of strength in the hearts of men. Everywhere you turn you can see the prophetic words of Jesus coming to pass and I am reminded of what Jesus said would be happening just ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spiritual Adoption - What Does That Mean?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 20, 2014
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     | 46,301 views

    Adoption during the writings of Paul meant something totally different then it does today. Adoption signifies that you are legally a child of God. You are a full fledged member of the family. A joint heir with Christ. Updated July 2023.

    For Those Not Familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture Readings that proceed the Message. Today's Readings were Isaiah 55, Psalm 65, Romans 8:7-17 and Matthew 13:1-9 & Matthew 13:18-23. A young man entered the movie theater ... loaded down ......with popcorn, ... drinks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Anatomy Of Spiritual Adultery, Part 8 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 7, 2014
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    The Gospel According to Hosea The Anatomy of Spiritual Adultery, part 7

    The Gospel According to Hosea The Anatomy of Spiritual Adultery, part 7 Hosea 7 David Taylor We are midway in our summer series, The Gospel According to Hosea, looking at God's faithful love toward an unfaithful people. Let me recap. The first three chapters set the stage for how we see God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Believe Week 17 - Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2015
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    Believe week 17 looks at Spiritual Gifts

    Believe 17: Spiritual Gifts February 15, 2015 A few years ago Neiman-Marcus was selling 3 Ford Taurus cars built by Roush Racing, and driven by Mark Martin in NASCAR races. The car was being sold for those men who have everything. It was a Father’s Day special. What do you think this car ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Trying Is Not Enough For Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 17, 2015
     | 6,076 views

    Paul commands us to do more than try - we are to train.

    WHAT DOES A VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE LOOK LIKE? Christlikeness. - 1 Timothy 4:7a. - The goal of the Christian life is for us to literally become like Christ, not just claim allegiance to Him. - The mention of “godless myths and old wives’ tales” earlier in v. 7 is telling. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2012: Spiritual Goals For The New Year

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 2, 2012
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    While secular society is obsessed with losing weight or exercising more faithfully, the New Year is an opportunity for us to make some spiritual strides.

    2012: Spiritual Goals for the New Year (Psalm 16) 1. Yesterday I tried making sausage with my new manual sausage stuffer. 2. It was an awful experience – ground pork all over me and the kitchen, after several hours I finally ended up with 3 lbs. of Italian sausage. 3. If I ever make sausage ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Spiritual Ingredients For A Blessed New Year

    Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 10, 2012
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     | 8,676 views

    The Word of God has given us the ingredients for a blessed life.

    There is an artistic picture that the artist gave a simple title to, “Hope”. It’s a simple drawing but the image is powerful. It is the picture of an old burned out mountain shack (cabin). It’s not a picture of a beautiful house in the suburbs, or a massive farm house in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Working Together With Our Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 23, 2016
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    We need to be connected to a church family so that we can fulfill our calling to serve other believers in practical ways. We need the church and the church needs us. There are no insignificant roles to play in either the church or the body of believers.

    Do you know that you have spiritual gifts from God? That’s right. Each and every one of us has spiritual gifts from God. These gifts come in many different forms. Some are greater than others, but they are equally important. Each gift is essential for the benefit of all believers. The danger ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Three R’s” Of Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 6, 2017
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    How can we effectively resist the snares of the enemy? What are the guiding principals we need to win the battle over the Powers of Darkness?

    Spiritual Warfare RECOGNIZE: Recognizing you’re in a war is a big part of victory, because knowing the enemy’s tactics is to be in the light – and the devil works in darkness. The devil takes advantage of our ignorance, but when there’s light, he can’t do what he planned. The Bible teaches us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon Outline - Spiritual Fruit And Gifts Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2016
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     | 8,925 views

    God will and does use your character (spiritual fruit) even when you serve God where you are not gifted. God will and does use your spiritual gift, even when you lack character.

    What is the relationship between the Fruit of the Spirit and the Gift of the Spirit? The fruit of the Spirit is your character. Your character is defined “habitually doing the right thing in the right way.” “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Formations: Pursuing Intimacy With God

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 9, 2016
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     | 10,778 views

    As we spend time in the secret place of prayer – in solitude, silence, and soaking – we are transformed into the image of Jesus.

    SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS #1: PURSUING INTIMACY WITH GOD INTRO TO TOPIC: I believe the Lord is calling us to go deeper in the secret place. “Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works.” (Rev. ...read more

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    Spiritual Formations: Secrets Of The Secret Place

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 24, 2016
     | 8,355 views

    As we spend time in the secret place of prayer – in solitude, silence, and soaking and Scripture meditation – we are transformed into the image of Jesus.

    SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS #2: SECRETS OF THE SECRET PLACE KEY TEXT: “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” (Psalm 91:1-2). THE BIG IDEA: As we spend ...read more

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    Spiritual Formations: Good Good Father

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 24, 2016
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    God wants us to know, believe and receive the extraordinary, unconditional love that He has for us.

    SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS #3: GOOD, GOOD FATHER PERSONAL TESTIMONY: Grew up in a single parent family, dad was an alcoholic. Mom remarried when I was ten, my step-father was strict, didn’t get along with him well. OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we ...read more

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    Spiritual Formations: First Things First

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 24, 2016
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     | 6,946 views

    Three of the key spiritual formations are abiding in Jesus in prayer, abiding in the Word, and abiding in His love.

    SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS #4: FIRST THINGS FIRST SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS QUOTE: “To live the spiritual life and to let God’s presence fill us takes constant prayer, and to move from our illusions and isolation back to that place in the heart where God continues to form us in the likeness of Christ takes ...read more

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