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  • Jeffrey Dillinger avatar

    Trustworthy Saying - Part 3

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Oct 14, 2024
     | 523 views

    Spiritual leadership in the church is necessary. Without spiritual leaders you will have leadership, but as immature or nonspiritual, they will draw people after themselves. This sermon is about the desire to serve as a spiritual leader.

    Trustworthy Saying #3 (1 Tim. 3:1-7) Intro: A. Today we are going to study another of Paul’s “trustworthy sayings” taken from 1 Tim. 3:1. The Bible tells us read about the role of the minister or evangelist, and the character of spiritual leaders we often call “elders” or “shepherds.” We also ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Law And Grace

    Contributed by John Newton on Mar 2, 2025
     | 496 views

    Paul is calling the church members in Galatia to genuine spiritual maturity

    One of the great things about being a follower of Jesus is that you quickly discover that you are a member of a vast international family that encircles the entire world. I am not a huge traveller, but it has been my privilege to worship with other believers in such faraway places as Australia, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Harvest Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,706 views

    God desires to produce a spiritual harvest in and through each believer, developing spiritual fruit and impacting the world around us.

    Hey guys, today we're going to talk about harvest. But we're not talking about actual farming here; we're talking about the spiritual harvest in our lives. So, let's dive in! First, let's look at Galatians 5:22-23. It says, 'the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, ...read more

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    Living Called And Anointed Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 926 views

    Discover the lessons for living out God's call on our lives every day

    I want you to imagine you're playing a video game. You're battling monsters, dodging obstacles, and trying to reach the next level. But what if I told you that the real battle isn't on the screen, but inside the game console? That's where the real action happens, where the game is controlled. Life ...read more

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    Reach Out Your Hand Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 756 views

    Understand the importance of using the fruits of the Spirit as tools to build bridges and connect with others, even when it's challenging or unexpected.

    Today, we're going to be chatting about taking action. You know George Washington, right? During the American Revolution, he didn't just sit back and give orders. He got his hands dirty, helping soldiers fix a barrier. That's what leaders do. They step up and help. That's what leaders do. They step ...read more

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    Your Crazy Happy Choice Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 703 views

    Choosing to walk in the Spirit leads to a crazy happy life filled with love, joy, peace, and more.

    Have you ever played the game "Would You Rather?" You know, where you have to choose between two crazy options? Like, would you rather have a pet dinosaur or be able to fly? It's all about choices. And life, well, it's kind of like that game. Except the choices we make are way more important. ...read more

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    Success Is Never About Defeating Giants [*]

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,303 views

    Fighting and winning one battle does not define your life, any more than fighting and losing one battle defines who you are.

    1 SAMUEL 17:34-37 SUCCESS IS NEVER ABOUT DEFEATING GIANTS “David said to Saul, ‘Your servant used to keep sheep for his father. And when there came a lion, or a bear, and took a lamb from the flock, I went after him and struck him and delivered it out of his mouth. And if he arose against me, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "How To Make My Church A House Of Bread” (Sourdough Spirituality)

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 31, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 13,456 views

    A Communion message with Discussion on how to build a strong church family so that the church might be the body and blood of Christ for the world.

    [This sermon ws inspired by Lonard Sweet’s "Sourdough Spirituality" and Rick Warren’s article on building a stronger church] (Have bread baking in church kitchen before service as people are entering building sot hey can smell the aroma of fresh baked bread.) Bring a sourdough starter into ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Escape Spiritual Manipulation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,803 views

    1. The Holy Spirit uses the truth of God's word to show us that we are not dependent on people, but God and His truth.

    1. The Holy Spirit uses the truth of God's word to show us that we are not dependent on people, but God and His truth. Jesus said, "If you continue in my word, then truly are you are my disciples indeed. And you will know (love it through real life experiences) the truth and the truth will set you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are Characteristics Of True Spirituality Versus Law Oriented Religion?

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,401 views

    1. How can we learn to develop more characteristics of true spirituality and less law directed religiosity? In a world where many people see religion as a set of rules, regulations and restrictions, Paul teaches us the meaning of true spirituality.

    1. How can we learn to develop more characteristics of true spirituality and less law directed religiosity? In a world where many people see religion as a set of rules, regulations and restrictions, Paul teaches us the meaning of true spirituality. The great apostle wanted the Roman church to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Spiritual Maturity Or Social Security- Which Plan Are You On Today?

    Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,783 views

    Sometimes Christians can become too comfortable simply being members. This sermon speaks to the "bench warmers"!

    Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks The Ministry of S.A.R.A.H. in Lyons, GA. PRAYER: Dear Lord, my God above, I thank You for your undying love. God I realize and I admit that I have not been the best that I could have been, but Lord if you help me to hold out just a little while ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Faith Transfer: To Spiritually Receptive Children (Lesson 6)

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 1,318 views

    Series: Family Faith Transfer

    A. INTRODUCTION: I SAMUEL 3:1-21 As a young boy, Samuel was unusually receptive to God. His childhood laid a foundation for his usefulness later in life. “For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of Him: Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Spiritually Blind Eyes Finally See The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,781 views

    Opening our eyes to the activity and presence of God around us

    "When Blind eyes see" John 9:1-11 (Prayer) The greatest of all healing miracles was the giving of sight to blind eyes and it was reserved as a testimony of the true nature and position of Christ Jesus. When John the Baptist was in prison, he sent his followers to question Jesus if he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ten Ways The Holy Spirit Equips Us For Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 90 ratings
     | 25,046 views

    Ask the Lord to help you fight the good fight of faith in overcoming your sinful desires that oppose God’s purposes, plans and priorities.

    Ten Ways the Holy Spirit Equips us For Spiritual Warfare (Eph. 6:10-20) Illustration: Take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day. --Ephesians 6:13 As believers in Jesus Christ, we are engaged in spiritual warfare with unseen wicked forces. To overcome our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gifts Of The Spirit 1: Spiritual Dynamics And Jesus Being Lord Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,310 views

    An introduction to 1 Corinthians 12 and a series on Gifts of the Spirit. Spiritual things: how to discern whether they are from the Lord or not.

    Gifts of the Spirit 1: Spiritual dynamics and Jesus being Lord 1 Cor 12:1-3. WBC 5/9/4am SPIRITUAL GIFTS? V1 Interestingly, the equiv of ‘Spiritual gifts’ does not appear anywhere in NT - sorry to distress you! - The word ‘Gifts’, spec ‘gifts of grace’ (Charismata, v4) does o More from Robin, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist