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  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    The Three Stages Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 23,947 views

    Three stages of spiritual development are given: "children," "young men" or teenagers and "fathers" or adults. These stages have no relation to the physical age or gender of a person. A Christian who is 70 years old in the flesh may still be a spiritual b

    Intro: Three stages of spiritual development are given: "children," "young men" or teenagers and "fathers" or adults. These stages have no relation to the physical age or gender of a person. A Christian who is 70 years old in the flesh may still be a spiritual baby. A Christian lady of 30 years old ...read more

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    A Simple Story With Spiritual Lessons

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 21, 2011
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    Every story in the Bible is loaded with Spiritual lessons for us today. In the story, an unlikely man ask Jesus to do an unlikely thing and Jesus responded in an unlikely way.

    A Simple Story with Spiritual lessons Matthew 8:5-13 * Jesus was a master story-teller. In fact, some of His greatest stories are called ‘parables’ which simply defined is, ‘an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.’ Yet, the greatest stories we can read and know are like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Check List For Spiritual Maturity

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 25, 2011
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    Take a inventory of your Spiritual Life

    Philip 3:10-21 - Want to know Maturity Measure growth on a chart Keep tabs on bank account Check the garden Watch the clock - What about Sp Maturity? B Starts with Salvation!!! Nothing to do with age B education - Service Test for Sp. Maturity 1. Do I Have Growing Knowledge for the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Spiritual Warfare - Part Three Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 29, 2011
     | 3,955 views

    Paul tells us to take on Gospel footwear and to take up the shield of faith.

    Last time, we saw that the Christian warrior is one who desires to walk in the truth and who depends on the righteousness of Christ. He seeks to make sure that his daily condition matches his eternal position. Therefore, he stands fast and firm against the devil’s lies as he asks the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Spiritual Pregnancy, Part One Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 13, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 31,086 views

    There is a time when something of Christ is conceived in our spirit.

    Confronting the Accuser of the Brethren Series Spiritual Pregnancy, Part 1 Introduction A When women become pregnant, many of them begin to avoid things that would harm (or retard the growth) of the living/forming person inside of them. 1 Alcohol, smoking, drugs (do not do) a Do: prenatal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Pregnancy, Part Two Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 13, 2011
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     | 4,911 views

    We must protect the new life within us from the attacks of the enemy.

    Confronting the Accuser of the Brethren Series Spiritual Pregnancy, Part Two I The enemy’s assault A If all there was to launching a new move of God was prayer, we’d be in revival by now. 1 Then another sign appeared in heaven: and behold, a great red dragon having seven heads and ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual L.s.d.

    Contributed by Robert Harmon on Jan 15, 2011
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    Lust, Sin, and Death! James warns us that there are consequences for our actions, and David's carnal sin is a vivid illustration of the damage a believer can cause to those around them!

    Introduction The Year was 1990, and we had a problem in our school. Someone was handing out little patches with cartoon pictures and symbols – like temporary tattoos. Only thing was they were laced with LSD! Acid! Talk about scary! It’s a terrible drug that is HIGHLY addictive and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Flowers avatar

    The Problem Of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 2, 2011
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     | 15,443 views

    Part 1 in the Emotionally Healthy Spirituality series, this message looks at signs of emotionally unhealthy spirituality, and examines these characteristics in the life of Saul in 1 Samuel 15.

    The Problem of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church October 10, 2010 We all know that some things look great on the surface, but they're a disaster underneath. For example, in Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, the radar was picking up ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Fighting Off Spiritual Virus Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2010
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     | 8,428 views

    God is patient with the feeble-minded or the disadvantaged, but his wrath is boiling toward false teachers; they are carriers of a spiritual virus. Yet this infection can incubate within believers as wel -- and hinder God's will for our lives.

    Fighting Off Spiritual Virus 2 Peter 2:10b-12 1. I remember hearing about computer viruses. Could a computer catch a germ? 2. I then learned that computer viruses were often malicious programs, developed by evil-doers, to destroy computers. They are often downloaded stealthily, without you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim Brock avatar

    What Is The Purpose Of Spiritual Gifts? Series

    Contributed by Tim Brock on Sep 16, 2011
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     | 16,178 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

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Remembering Your Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 21, 2011
     | 4,626 views

    This test involves remembering your spiritual growth as is mentioned in 1 John 2: 12-14. This test involves remembering. It’s a good thing to remember.

    This evening we take test #3 for proving if we really know God. That test involves remembering your spiritual growth as is mentioned in 1 John 2: 12-14. This test involves remembering. It’s a good thing to remember. It’s good to remember what stories you have told so that they don’t come back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Spiritual Gifts Round 1

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 31, 2011
     | 3,490 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 12 regarding 4 of the 5 non-miraculous gifts in this text. Saving prophecy for later, and going to deal with the miraculous gifts (tongues, miracles, and healing) in a different sermon.

    Text: 1 Cor 12:7-11, Title: Spiritual Gifts Round 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 10.29.11, AM A. Opening illustration: Slowly, the barber’s business began to dwindle. He just couldn’t compete. In a last ditch effort to save his business, he hired a business consultant. The consultant spent a day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Transformation: Experiencing Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 4, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,610 views

    God’s desire is that we would be transformed into the image of Jesus, bearing the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. This happens as we engage in the spiritual disciplines.

    TRANSFORMATION #1: EXPERIENCING SPIRITUAL GROWTH OPENING QUOTE: “How do I grow? What does a spiritually mature person even look like? Will I ever really be any different? … The Christian gospel insists that transformation… really is possible. Never easy. Rarely quick. But possible… It begins to ...read more

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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    How To Have A Spiritual Conversation

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 1, 2011
     | 4,879 views

    Listen to the Holy Spirit in every conversation you have and follow where the Spirit leads.

    How To Have A Spiritual Conversation Aug 14, 2011 John 4:1-42 Intro: This morning I want to dive right in to John 4. Go ahead, grab your Bible and look it up and keep it open, it’s a long story and I want you to have it open so you can follow along and then look back as we walk through it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discover Your Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 22, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,839 views

    Many people within the church have always confused ’Fruit of the Spirit’ with the ’Gifts of the Holy Spirit’ and talents with giftings. Gifts of the Spirit are special abilities provided by the Holy Spirit to Christians for God’s glory and building up the

    Opening illustration: You mail an expensive & wonderful gift to someone you love & adore but returns at your doorstep all soggy and wet ~ that’s what the contemporary church has been doing with God’s gift of the Holy Spirit. Introduction: Many people within the church have always confused ’Fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational