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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Looks at the importance of learning, as a spiritual discipline.
SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Part 12 Learning - Have you ever known a Christian who deliberately chose not to learn new things? Or one who sought learning continually? What did you observe about each? Why do so many Christians live as though they’ve been told, ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:1-2
Denomination: Baptist
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
Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11
Denomination: Independent/Bible
There are going to be times when you question God’s call on your life. It is during these times in which you need a spiritual check-up.
Giving Myself a Spiritual Check-Up Jeremiah 12:1-17 When we pick up Jeremiah, we see that he starts with similar “complaints” against God. The prophets in the Old Testament would complain in their prayers to God. Their main question is: Why do you let the evil continue when I am having such a hard ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-17
Have you ever been told to grow in grace and knowledge of God but not given practical steps to do so? Seven signs or steps to spiritual growth
Intro: From Jeff Hana; the TOP TEN WAYS TO TELL IF A CHURCH IS SPIRIT-FILLED 10) You have to assign numbers to people who want to share their testimony in worship 9) As the pastor closes the sermon, the chant of “We want more! We want more!” erupts. 8) The ushers have to empty the ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18
A message about fleeces and confirming signs. When they can be used, when they can't. Pitfalls with and benefits of.
Making Decisions; Fleeces and Confirming Signs Advertising can be defined as psychological warfare waged on the consuming public by advertisers who are attempting to influence and manipulate our purchasing decisions. And it works. In college in a psych class, I read one example that the day after ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 24:1-27
Denomination: Pentecostal
We are justified by putting our faith in Christ alone.
Title: The Spiritually Advantaged and the Not-So-Much (So Much for a Spiritual Edge) Text: Galatians 2:15-21 Thesis: We are justified by putting our faith in Christ alone. Introduction What does it mean to have an edge? Generally, when we say someone has an edge we mean there is something ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Four steps to being spiritually minded
SANCTIFICATION MEANS BEING SPIRITUALLY MINDED I agree with what Joyce Meyers wrote, “I am of the opinion that as long as we are cooperating with the Holy Spirit to the best of our ability and sincerely want to change (as we walk in the light and God points out something in our life that ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:6-8
Denomination: Wesleyan
The second sermon in a series based on New Testament teachings and the book Real-Life Discipleship by Jim Putnam
The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. St. Andrew’s Church February 27, 2011 Romans 5: 12-19 Real-Life Discipleship: Spiritually Dead Perseveration is a brain dysfunction that causes people to get stuck in a particular pattern of behavior. Perseveration is what led a legendary German flying ace to ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:12-19
Denomination: Lutheran
Paul tells us that we do not wrestle with flesh and blood, but with spiritual wickedness. We are involved in a spiritual warfare.
Paul says our conflict is not with flesh and blood, but with powers of darkness (v. 12). (Read Text) 1. Our source of strength in waging this warfare - v. 10 Too many Christians today have enough faith to make them “decent” but not enough to make them “dynamic.” The reason is that we depend ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18
The importance of realizing that spiritual wealth and generosity are more important than material wealth.
Intro: Money a bit part of our lives but we often keep it private. Do you remember your earliest memories of money? • Alden bank book—savings • Dad’s businesses: Budget Foods store in Buffalo… Schultz’ Produce Market. Landscaping… Colonial Shoppe ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 11:1-25
Denomination: Mennonite
Knowing what we truly desire in our spiritual formation
Desire Jeremiah 24:1-7 1. Desire to know Him well • Knowing Jesus is by knowing the Scriptures • But Knowing Him is simply experiencing Christ in your life • It means experiencing the word with you • To experience Him is having a close personal relationship with Him • Ex. Husband & wife, or a ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 24:1-8
Denomination: Catholic
Determination as one on the key of true Spiritual Formation
Determination Philippians 3:10-14 1. Determination is the act of deciding definitely and firmly; also : the result of such an act of decision A. It begins by releasing yourself from the past B. Forgetting what lies behind (Verse 13) C. The past can be our greatest enemy and our greatest ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14
We can sin as believers, but we cannot sin and enjoy it!
Intro: 1. Charles Stanley, “It is as though we have told the Lord, “Yes Lord, I am willing to be married to You, as long as, I can hide the marriage license, so at any time I choose to be faithful I’ll do it.” But when you commit yourself to Jesus Christ, you are to forfeit ...read more
God's great desire is not to bring judgment to people but for people to repent. God's great desires if for believers and non-believers alike to turn to Him.
Intro: In this third chapter of Jonah we see God’s great desire for people to turn toward Him. It doesn’t matter the depth of their sin or the degree of their violence. What we discover in this chapter of Jonah is what John R Stott said, “The Gospel is good news of mercy to ...read more
Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10
Are you spiritually alive or spiritually dead?
“Five Signs You Are Spiritually Alive” “Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins. 14 He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. 15 In this way, he disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15, Ephesians 2:5, Colossians 2:13, Jeremiah 33:3, Revelation 3:1-6 (view more) (view less)
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