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  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 7,987 views

    This is a message to help those who can relate to the spiritual hole described in Proverbs 18:14 “The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?”

    Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement Overcoming spiritual discouragement. Text: Proverbs 18:14 “The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?” In this message we want to try to explain the difference between soulish discouragement, and spiritual discouragement. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard White avatar

    Spiritual Gifts For The Church

    Contributed by Richard White on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,550 views

    The church is in need of those who are willing to become living sacrifices for God. He, by His grace, has given us gifts. We must use them

    Spiritual Gifts of the Church Romans 12:1-12 RO 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Meaning Of Spiritual Giftedness Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Nov 21, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,307 views

    Sermon discusses the Biblical basic that every believer is spiritually gifted, and the purpose of those gifts.

    TEXT: Ephesians 4:7-16 ETS: The Lord has given grace gifts to every believer. ESS: Every believer is to use his God-given spiritual gifts within the body of Christ. OSS: Believers will commit to serve through the church. PQ: What does the Bible teach about spiritual gifts? UW: Statements TOPIC: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lee Black avatar

    The Characteristics Of A Spiritual Church

    Contributed by Lee Black on Nov 9, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,554 views

    Is your Church Spirit filled like the 1st Church? Are your leaders full of the Holy Spirit like the 1st leaders? Are we ready for the great work God has for us?

    Acts 2:42-47 The Characteristics of a Spiritual Church Acts 2:42-47 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. [43] And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. [44] And all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritually-Wise Christians Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,129 views

    Grasping for the wisdom of God involves being attentive to Jesus’ voice, meditating on what He says, obeying His words that give life and enduring in His calling upon our lives.

    Title: Spiritually-Wise Christians Theme: Grasping the Wisdom of God “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” (James 1:22) A trusting relationship is what enables the child of God to walk in the wisdom of God Bible teacher and preacher Leslie ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer For Spiritual Enlightenment

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,952 views

    WE NEED THE ENLIGHTENING WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FULLY UNDERSTAND AND RELATE TO GOD 1.

    WE NEED THE ENLIGHTENING WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FULLY UNDERSTAND AND RELATE TO GOD 1. Motivation for this request for spiritual enlightenment -- The Reality of their Spiritual Life = cause for both thanksgiving and pastoral concern a. "for this reason" these Gentile believers genuinely ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Consequences For Spiritual Hypocrisy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 76 ratings
     | 15,167 views

    Why do some people think that they can benefit from pretending to be something that they are not? Dishonesty is a serious sin against God. Ananias and Sapphira offered to sell their property and give the proceeds to the church, but they lied about giving

    1. Why do some people think that they can benefit from pretending to be something that they are not? Dishonesty is a serious sin against God. Ananias and Sapphira offered to sell their property and give the proceeds to the church, but they lied about giving all the money to God while keeping ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Causes Of Spiritual Awakening Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 17,534 views

    How God changed spiritual apapathy into Spiritual awakening

    Limavady Reformed Presbyterian Church Studies in Haggai Study 4 Introduction Over the past three Sabbath Mornings in our studies in the Book of Haggai we have been considering the subject of Spiritual Apathy among the people of God and we have seen that such was the condition of God’s people in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Intentional Spiritual Life Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 6,497 views

    Second in a six part series of living intentionally and not just letting life happen to you.

    Living an Intentional Life: SPIRITUALLY Introduction: This week we will continue our series on Living an Intentional Life. Remember that the three key words in describing an intentional life are purpose, discipline and vision. Living intentionally means that we have an agenda for our own lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fellowship And Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 4,984 views

    The importance of spiritual gifts to the body of Christ.

    THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT: FELLOWSHIP AND SPIRITUAL GIFTS TEXT:ROMANS 12:1-8 Introduction I. PRINCIPLE OF RESPONSIBLE CHRISTIAN SERVICE VS 1,2 A. Our theology affects our practice. "Therefore" B. Foundation - a sacrificial life- offer yourself C. Building - transformation - remodeling D. Finishing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fighting Spiritual Battles

    Contributed by Mike Molenaar on May 4, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,941 views

    Not only do we need to be prepared defensively against spiritual attacks but we must also counter attack with a great offense.

    John 14:1-14 After Jesus showed his love by washing the disciples feet he said, "I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. We are blessed if we know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Fasting For Spiritual Breakthrough

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 77 ratings
     | 19,993 views

    True fasting turns our attention off ourselves and onto God.

    Fasting For Spiritual Breakthrough Text: Matt. 6:16-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Richard Foster writes in his book A Celebration of Discipline, “In a culture where the landscape is dotted with shrines to the Golden Arches and an assortment of Pizza Temples, fasting seems out of place, out ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Sean Lester avatar

    Sharpening The Spiritual Senses

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,386 views

    You and I must come to God with a heart for repentance. We must ask, “What must I do to become mature?”

    Sharpening the Spiritual Senses What it means to Become Spiritually Mature Rev. Sean D. Lester June 8, 2003 Hebrews 5:11-14 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. [12] In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Spiritual Discipline Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,969 views

    Worship shapes our soul

    Tilling The Soil of The Soul July 9, 2006 The Spiritual Discipline of Worship Isaiah 6:1-8 As we’ve been looking at the classic spiritual disciplines over the last year, I’ve talked about how the disciplines help us “till the soil of our soul” so that the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Spiritual Discipline Of Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,627 views

    All we have and are belongs to God, we are stewards of his belonings

    Tilling the Soil of the Soul Thanksgiving Sunday 2006 The Spiritual Discipline of Stewardship Often times when someone speaks of stewardship in a church setting, they talk about budgeting your money, and making sure you tithe – that you give 10% of your income back to God. While this is not an ...read more

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