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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Spiritual Blessings - Ephesians 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,067 views

    Paul reminds us that we are blessed spiritually if we are part of the faithful.

    “Spiritual Blessings” – Ephesians Chapter 1 On the lighter side of life: A Christian Puppy A Baptist couple decide that they want to get a dog. As they are walking down the street in town, they notice that a sign in the pet shop is advertising "Christian Puppies." Their interest piqued, they go ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Underdog

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,760 views

    How does the underdog become the overachiever?

    THE UNDERDOG 1st Samuel 17:1-50 INTRODUCTION: There’s no need to fear! Underdog is here! Remember that cartoon? We enjoyed seeing the puny dog take on the villains and accomplish impossible feats of strength and daring do. We like to root for the underdog. We like to see the little guy beat the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Power In Spiritual Battle Series

    Contributed by Jason Peterson on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,319 views

    The third sermon in a series on spiritual battle. Including the last three pieces of spiritual armor and walk through of Matthew 4 and how Jesus acts in battle.

    Good Morning! Thank you so much for being here today to conclude the spiritual battle portion of the summer series. Last week we talked about the first three pieces of armor, the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, and readiness of the gospel of peace. This leaves us with the remaining ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Spiritual Independence Day

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,027 views

    On the 4th of July weekend, our minds our own our national freedom, but the Apostle Paul speaks about the more important freedom, the freedom we have in Christ.

    Our Spiritual Independence Day Galatians 5:1, 13-25 (NRSV) July 1, 2007 As we come together this morning today, the word that is on our mind is “freedom.” It is a word which, in our context, brings up images of Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, the Declaration of Independence, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,606 views

    Spiritual gifts allow us to serve one another better because we are no longer drawing on our own abilities and power but rather are using God’s abilities in us and drawing upon the power of God as we minister in the name of Jesus. Just as your passion ans

    Finding Your Spiritual Gifts

 1 Corinthians 12:1-11


 Hetty Green died in 1916 living like a pauper. She left an estate with an estimated value of $100 Million Dollars, which is the equivalent of more than 1 billion dollars today.
Hetty regularly ate cold ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Spiritual Thirst, Quenched By Jesus ”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 24, 2023
     | 1,637 views

    A message for Pentecost based on the words of Jesus in John 7 at the Feast of Tabernacles in October as He identifies Himself as the "Rock" from which water quenched the thirst of the Israelites on their journey. Seven months later Jesus was dead.

    In Jesus Holy Name May 28, 2023 Text: John 7:37-39 Pentecost Redeemer “Spiritual Thirst, Quenched by Jesus ” We rightly celebrate Easter as the day that changed history, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hope And Your Spiritual Fitness Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,790 views

    Paul says the hope that is laid up for us in heaven enable us to have faith and love. In other words, hope is the foundation of faith and love.

    Scripture Lesson: Colossians 1:1-14 A little boy wanted $100 very badly. He prayed for weeks, but nothing happened. So, he decided to write a letter to God requesting $100. When the postal authorities received the letter to "God, USA", they decided to send it to the President. The President was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Guarding Against Spiritual Obesity

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,240 views

    Being fed in church is fine, but if all we do is eat and not put our faith into action, all we get is spiritual obesity.

    Guarding Against Spiritual Obesity Mark 10:35-45 November 11, 2007 We are coming to the end of our autumn stewardship emphasis. Next week is Consecration Sunday when we will present our Estimate of Giving cards to God’s work through Calvary church. Throughout the last few weeks, we have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    From Success To Spiritual Significance Series

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Feb 23, 2008
     | 2,828 views

    If we constantly look to our performance or the opinions of others to make ourselves feel good or worthwhile, then we will constantly chase something we can never catch. Why? Our performance varies day to day, that’s a reality, and people are fickle... t

    February 10, 08 (Luke 12:15) From Success To Spiritual Significance. While verse 15 is the focus of today’s message, I think it is important to read from the beginning of chapter twelve… for several of reasons. We can see that by this time, Jesus is well into His ministry, His presence and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Spiritual Open Heart Surgery

    Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 10, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,356 views

    Spiritual heart surgery

    Spiritual Open Heart Surgery Psalm 26:2 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart. Psalm 139:23 Ps 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: As most of you know on November 23rd I had a double by-pass surgery which required the opening of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living In The Fall Of Man: On A Lonely Christian Walk

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021
     | 1,272 views

    Are you feeling caught between worlds? Are you feeling troubled by an emotion you can't quite name? Are you desperately lonely? Cut off? Perplexed? Amazed?

    "The loneliness of the Christian results from his walk with God in an ungodly world, a walk that must often take him away from the fellowship of good Christians as well as from that of the unregenerate world. His God-given instincts cry out for companionship with others of his kind, others ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Battle Is The Lord's PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 180 views

    When fear and challenges overwhelm, our greatest response is to seek God in prayer, trusting Him to fight our battles and bring peace.

    Maybe you woke up this morning with a knot in your stomach and a question in your heart: How am I going to face this? The email you didn’t want to read, the bill you didn’t expect to pay, the diagnosis you didn’t see coming—the giants line up like shadows at sunset, long and looming. Your courage ...read more

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  • Tim Brock avatar

    What Is The Purpose Of Spiritual Gifts? Series

    Contributed by Tim Brock on Sep 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,391 views

    Exactly what does the Bible mean when it speaks of a Spiritual Gift?

    I heard a story about 3 sons who left home & went out to make their mark upon the world & did quite well. One day the sons talked about the different ways they were able to pay back their elderly mother for all of her generous sacrifices. 1. The 1st son said, “I built a big house for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Sbnr... Really? (Spiritual But Not Religious)

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 16, 2015
     | 7,229 views

    Spirituality grows best in an authentic faith community - Church!

    Title: SBNR – Really? Text: I Samuel 1:4-20 Thesis: Spirituality grows best in an authentic religious community. Introduction Some years ago, the toy manufacturer Mattel came up with an interesting scheme to promote the latest version of its world famous doll, Barbie. The new Barbie being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Excellent - Spiritual Gifts (Accountability) Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 2, 2016
     | 4,842 views

    A look at Spiritual Gifts through the Super Bowl and accountability

    Spiritual Gifts / Accountability February 14, 2016 Philippians 3:17 We’ve started the year talking about what it means to be excellent! Excellent individually and excellent as a church. With that in mind, last week we started talking about Spiritual Gifts. If we use the gifts God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist