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  • alexander john avatar

    Spiritual Growth Series Series

    Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007
     | 4,801 views

    the role of bible in our spiritual growth

    Lesson 3: How Does The Bible Help Me Grow Spiritually? Introduction The Bible is God’s owners’manual for humanity. God gave the Bible to man to reveal how man can know God and grow spiritually. In Depth Study I The role of Bible in spiritual growth a) The scripture has an inherent power as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Recognizing (And Recovering From) Spiritual Abuse

    Contributed by Jim Miller on May 18, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 10,617 views

    Spiritually abused Christians and spiritual abusers are more prevalent than you may think. This sermon identifies spiritual abuse and offers some remedies.

    INTRODUCTION I am a victim of spiritual abuse. And, chances are, if you have been a member of a church or religious organization for any length of time, you are too. Spiritual abuse surfaces in an assortment of forms: sometimes in-your-face flagrant; other times behind-your-back subtle. It emerges ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Remind The People

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 20, 2014
    based on 80 ratings
     | 27,931 views

    Let’s look at those Christian responsibilities and be reminded about how they apply to us. 1- Remind the people to obey those in authority 2- Remind the people to be considerate toward all 3- Remind the people to remember God’s love

    INTRO.- ILL.- Fanny Crosby, was an American mission worker, poet, lyricist, and composer. A lifelong Methodist, she was one of the most prolific hymn writers in history, writing over 8,000 hymns and gospel songs, with over 100 million copies printed. This is despite her being blind from shortly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Miraculous Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,016 views

    This sermon answers 4 questions re: miraculous spiritual gifts: 1. What were the gifts? 2. How were the gifts received? 3. What was the purpose of the gifts? 4. How long were the gifts to last?

    INTRODUCTION: In this lesson, we are going to finally deal with the topic of miraculous spiritual gifts. This is yet another of the more controversial topics regarding the Holy Spirit in the religious world, especially regarding the possibility that these gifts are still present today, which we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Spiritual High Gear Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 3, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,813 views

    We become useful to God when we are broken of our stubborn self-will and learn to submit to His will. The beatitudes describe what it means to be broken before God¡Kwe can summarize these first 4 beatitudes with one word each.

    Spiritual High Gear (Matt. 5:1-6) INTRO 1. Right now, Freddie Aldridge is in boot camp. 2. I’ve never been in the military, but I understand it does a good job of teaching people respect for authority. 3. I knew a student at Moody, Bruce¡Kflunked out¡KNavy¡Kpastor/professor 4. "The Navy has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Staying Spiritually Alert Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025
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     | 285 views

    In this end-time season, spiritual alertness is no longer optional—it is essential. The world is full of distractions, temptations, and unseen spiritual battles that require believers to be vigilant at all times.

    STAYING SPIRITUALLY ALERT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 5:8-9 Supporting Texts: Matthew 26:40-41, Romans 13:11-14, 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8, Ephesians 6:10-18, Revelation 3:2-3 INTRODUCTION: In this end-time season, spiritual alertness is no longer optional—it is essential. The world ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Spiritual Root Of Warfare

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 24, 2023
     | 890 views

    Though we were delivered from sin, most of us continue to listen to the voice of Satan. We are deceived by him, we believe what he says, and we are entertained by his schemes. That does not need to be the case

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We just finished a series in the Sermon on the Mount, and if you remember, Jesus started his sermon by listing the Beatitudes for the Kingdom of Heaven. Well, recently, I found the Devil’s Beatitudes, and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Sensitivity To Spiritual Things Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 5,827 views

    3rd in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

    EVERYBODY IS KNOWN FOR SOMETHING Sensitivity to Spiritual Things Revelation 2:12-17 REVIEW: Jesus and Knowledge -- Awareness of principles and characteristics the produce a positive image -- Understanding of the process involved for us to have a positive image -- Willingness to take us through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Darkness Described

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011
     | 4,252 views

    The treatment of Jesus during and after His trial was awful. And yet if was normal for people who are in darkness. Because when it is dark, you miss things you should be able to see.

    Passage: Matthew 27:27-46 Intro: Lightning is more impressive at night. PP lightning in the day PP Lightning storm at night 1. we see spiritual darkness all around us in many ways. 2. but there are few examples greater than what went on during the torment and crucifixion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Categories Of Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025
     | 111 views

    Spiritual gifts are supernatural abilities imparted by the Holy Spirit to believers to serve God effectively and build up the Church. These gifts vary in form and function, but they all originate from the same Spirit.

    CATEGORIES OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:6-8, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Peter 4:10 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual gifts are supernatural abilities imparted by the Holy Spirit to believers to serve God effectively and build up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Flowers avatar

    Avoiding Spiritual Emptiness Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 10, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,078 views

    In part three of series Jesus, Post-Resurrection, Dave looks closely at Colossians 2:1-10. We learn how to identify an empty belief system, and how to avoid spiritual emptiness.

    In 1996 I was a graduate student at Oakland University. I was doing an internship at a counseling center in Flint to finish up my Master’s degree in Counseling. I was new and very inexperienced, and was working in my office one day when the phone rang. All the “real” therapists were busy, so I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Spiritual Discipline Of Serving Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,547 views

    Part - 3 of 13 in a Spiritual Disciplines series.

    Spiritual Disciplines: Service John 13:1-5, 12-17 Sermon Number 3 January 20, 2008 Jesus gathered with His disciples in an upper room to celebrate one final meal together before He would die on the cross. The disciples still had no clue as to what was going to happen next. They simply thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marty Baker avatar

    Understanding Spiritual Language Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on May 9, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,572 views

    Focuses on receiving the Holy Spirit with an evidence of tongues. It began with an interview with an SBC Minister who is not Pentecostal. The message was delivered in a Wednesday Prayer Meeting.

    Spiritual Resolutions Understanding Spiritual Language Dr. Marty Baker / May 8, 2002 Last week the message focused on understanding the power gifts of the Holy Spirit. From the emails, phone calls and comments that I received since that message, it is apparent that there is a great interest in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Harvey avatar

    Spiritual Highs And Lows Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,971 views

    The baptism and temptaions of Jesus give us principles for living the Chrisitna life.

    “Breathless” A Study of the gospel of Mark “Spiritual Highs and Lows” March 9, 2008 Me: Last week was an awesome week here at LifeQuest. We had a great service and the baptism celebration. But on Monday, I was back into the routine of life. It is always hard to sustain a really spiritual high ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    The Need For Spiritual Exercises

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 11, 2022
     | 1,120 views

    We should think about our spirituality as the muscles of the body. Spirituality needs to be exercised!!

    The Need for Spiritual Exercises John 6:41-52 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 6:41 Therefore the Jews were grumbling about Him, because He said, “I am the bread that came down out of heaven.” 42 They were saying, “Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How does ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist