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  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Spiritual Eyesight Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 18,690 views

    Jesus wants us to say, "I will let nothing cloud my vision."

    July 15, 2001 The Treasure Chest – Part 3 INTRODUCTION An elderly man was desperately ill. Knowing the time for his departure was near, he called for his closest friends to come see him one last time. Attending him were his doctor, his pastor and his business manager. The old man said, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Thermodynamics Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,709 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Spiritually Empowered Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 21, 2001
    based on 177 ratings
     | 22,459 views

    A message on Pentecost using the symbolism of wind, fire and inspired speech to show us how the Holy Spirit works in and through us.

    SURVEYORS WERE SENT TO A REMOTE MOUNTAIN TO DESIGN A NEW MAP OF THE TERRAIN. EVERYDAY THEY WOULD GO UP AND OVER THE RUGGED HILLS AND EVERY NIGHT RETURN TO THEIR CAMP. USUALLY EVERY NIGHT THEY WERE JOINED BY AN OLD SHEPHERD WHO ENJOYED THE COMPANIONSHIP OF THEIR FIRE AT NIGHT. THEY WOULD SWAP ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Shallow Spirituality

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,170 views

    Attitudes to avoid because they promote shallow spirituality.

    Last week we looked at "surface spirituality", the soil that did not receive the seed because it had been "walked on" and was hardened. We learned that we can develop a hardened heart when others hurt us if we’re not careful. If we let our hearts become bitter and unforgiving the Word of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,153 views

    As believers, we are engaged in a spiritual war. We need to put on all of God’s armor, so we can stand firm against all the strategies of the devil.

    THE INVISIBLE REALM #2: SPIRITUAL WARFARE OPENING TEXT: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” (1 Peter 5:8). REVIEW LAST WEEK: “Angels and Demons” In addition to the physical realm that we see, there exists an ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Spiritual Illumination

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 12, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,698 views

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    Spiritual Illumination John 16:13; I Cor. 2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SpiritualIllumination.html I can speak to ears, but only God can speak to hearts! That's supernatural revelation...the Spirit of God opening our eyes to the truths beyond our intellect. Now, spiritual illumination... 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Spiritual Things

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 10, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,944 views

    A look at seeking to excel in the edification and building one another up in the faith.

    “Pursue love. However, keep on eagerly seeking the things of the Spirit.” (1 Cor 14:1 CJB) Salvation makes the Christian complete in Christ (Col 2:10). ALL that the Father is, Jesus is. “All the fullness of the Godhead bodily” dwells in Jesus Christ, and Holy Spirit dwells within the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Weapons Of Our Warfare

    Contributed by Shane Brown on May 6, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 40,139 views

    A teaching about some of the spiritual weapons that Christians have to defeat the enemy.

    When we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord, we instantly become a target for the enemy - the devil. We have to come to the understanding that as Christians, we have been given many spiritual weapons to defeat the attacks of the devil and his cohorts. The kingdom of darkness has no authority ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Benefits Of Submission Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 27,035 views

    God has established the authorities that exist and that Christians should submit themselves to their authority. Paul gives several reasons why we should submit to the governing authorities, some of them practical, some of them moral or spiritually driven,

    The Benefits of Submission Romans 13:1-7 1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Aaron Johnson avatar

    Spiritual Mayday

    Contributed by Aaron Johnson on Jun 9, 2009
     | 7,191 views

    Compares the firefighters mayday situation, to our spiritual lives; identifying the need to call the spiritual mayday.

    “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” (Phl 4:6) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Phil. 4:6) (NIV) There ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Smith avatar

    Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,235 views

    A reminder of 3 truths taken from Paul's letter to the Ephesians: 1- we are in a Battle, 2- It's Invisible, and 3- we must Make a Stand. We are reminded that God's Armor is available for the believer but it must be fitted - fitted by spiritual growth and

    INTRODUCTION Chip Ingram developed a new DVD Teaching series called “The Invisible War”. Many thoughts began to run over situations in MY LIFE & the LIVES OF OTHERS recently. - Questions asked recently (sickness, death, constant struggle, financial) - Battles Christians are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel avatar

    Spiritual Life Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jul 12, 2023
     | 1,663 views

    Spiritual life means nurturing our connection with the divine and finding meaning in our existence beyond material possessions and worldly pursuits. It involves practicing the idea that our purpose extends beyond the physical realm and embracing the idea that a higher power is guiding us.

    SPIRITUAL LIFE Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, July 12, 2023 "For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit." Romans 8:5 INTRODUCTION The significance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Spiritual Ambition

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,914 views

    Go to Rome regardless of the cost!

    Acts 19:21 KJV After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome. I. INTRODUCTION—AMBITION A. General Quotes T. D. English—Ambition is the germ from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    Spiritual Enlightenment

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 8, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,469 views

    First in a series of Lectures on the Gifts of the Spirit. This lectures treats that Main Thing in Spiritual Matters.

    The Church must maintain its Distinctiveness amid a Corinthianizing Culture! A distinction God-made, not man-made. That was the fundamental failure of the Church at Corinth. It had failed to maintain its distinctiveness amid the corrosive culture of Corinth. The Maintenance of Distinctiveness is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    A Spiritual Beginning Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,639 views

    If a church body is to have a spiritual impact, she must have a spiritual beginning. This message speaks this from the words of Christ.

    A Word to the Church “A Spiritual Beginning” Acts 1:4-8 * Most of you know that one of my good friends is Kevin Hamm. There are many reasons for this. It seems that he and I have a similar sense of humor and (sadly for him) some similar personality traits. However, the main thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist