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  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    Extreme Makeover: Spiritual Edition Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,372 views

    The call to live a life worthy of our calling

    The nature of this call... 1. It is a call of desperation you ("I urge you"). 2. It is a call to duty (it’s practical). 3. It is a call that is divine (it comes from God). How to live a life worthy of the calling you have received... 1. Our DISPOSITION allows us to live a life worthy of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich VanArsdalen avatar

    The A C B's Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,442 views

    Explore the plan that God has for spiritual growth in the life of a believer; how we can mature in our relationship with God.

    The A C B’s of Spiritual Growth 1 John 2:12-14 Who here would like to grow in their spiritual walk? I have yet to hear a truly “born-again” person (one who had a genuine relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ) answer NO – I’M OK – NO NEED FOR GROWTH IN MY LIFE, THANKS. We are all interested in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Our Spiritual Independence Day

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,894 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

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Understanding Our Spiritual Family Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,378 views

    A message from an expository series from the book of Galatians.

    In reality there are only two ways to win a race. You can win by running faster than anyone else or by having everyone else quit before reaching the finish line. As we have traveled through the book of Galatians we have encountered a group of legalists known as the Judaizers. The legalists have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • LADONNA OMOBUDE avatar

    Introduction To Spiritual Warfare Series Series

    Contributed by Ladonna Omobude on Sep 5, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,610 views

    THIS IS THE INTRDUCTION OF A SERIES ON SPIRITUAL WARFARE. YOU WILL BE INTRODUCE TO WHAT WILL BE COVERED IN THE SERIES. THIS SERIES WILL BE HELPFUL TO BABY SAINTS ON MILK AS WELL AS MATURE MEAT EATERS.

    THERE ARE MANY CHURCHES THAT ARE NOT EQUIPING OR POORLY EQUIPING THEIR MEMBERS FOR SPIRTUAL WARFARE. THERE ARE MANY CHURCHES THAT BELIEVE THE BEST DEFENSE IS NOT TO THINK ABOUT OR EVEN SAY SATANS NAME; THEY ADVISE YOU TO ONLY THINK ON THE GOODNESS OF THE LORD. SISTER AND BROTHERS THERE IS AN ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Wood avatar

    Spiritual Intoxication Part 1

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,740 views

    Dr. Wood used this sermon to show his listener that the first church was totally consumed with God and they did great things in His power. Unbelievers cannot understand the happenings of Christianity until they give their heart and life to Jesus Christ.

    When we hear the word intoxicate we instantly think of drunk with alcohol. Another definition: - To excite or Stimulate - To fill with High Spirits or fill with enthusiasm We will see a type of intoxication like never seen before. An Example Would be: Like the silver and the dross Dross must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Intoxication Part 2

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,225 views

    Dr. Wood used this sermon to show his listener that the first church was totally consumed with God and they did great things in His power. Unbelievers cannot understand the happenings of Christianity until they give their heart and life to Jesus Christ.

    A contrast of Wine and the spirit Alcohol gives artificial exhilaration The Spirit Gives Holy elevation Alcohol excites evil The spirit points men toward good Alcohol will give you a hangover The spirit will give you power over Alcohol will cause a man to act foolishly The spirit will incite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Introducing The Keys To Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 8, 2006
    based on 85 ratings
     | 84,659 views

    Every Christian desires to grow and mature in his or her walk with Christ. This sermon, which is the first of a series of sermons, introduces the keys to spiritual growth.

    Scripture While searching this week for a story to introduce my new series of sermons, my eye caught the following headline: “Man Lives in a Tree after Fight with His Wife—50 Years Ago!” I suppose I was drawn to this story because my first counseling assignment as a freshly-installed Associate ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    Special Lessons For Spiritual Leaders

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,712 views

    The Bible places a premium on spiritual leadership. The Bible places high standards on those who serve in the churches with a position of leadership.

    Special lessons for spiritual leaders Malachi 2:1-17 06/04/06 The Bible places a premium on spiritual leadership. The Bible places high standards on those who serve in the churches with a position of leadership. The Bible places high standards on those who serve as deacons. The Bible places high ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Froese avatar

    Climbing The Staircase To Spiritual Greatness

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,772 views

    This sermon defines the struggle we all face, and encourages people to PRESS ON! The climb toward Spiritual Greatness is for the ambitious.

    One typical morning, a respectable, casually dressed man in his mid 50’s got up and headed to work with his usual brief case in his usual Lexus. On this particular morning however, he arrived with a beautiful woman, who was not his wife. When he pulled up to his usual parking space and got out, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Purity, Unity, And Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,810 views

    In this final message in the series titled "Keys to Spiritual Growth" we examine three more keys that will help us grow spiritually. These keys are purity, unity, and spiritual gifts.

    Scripture Today we conclude my sermon series on “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” My foundational text for this series is 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen" (2 Peter 3:18). Introduction In his book, By ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jason Peterson avatar

    Our Power In Spiritual Battle Series

    Contributed by Jason Peterson on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,153 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

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Spiritual Blind And Very Bitter!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,156 views

    Bitterness can be an unseen root growing beneath the surface that brings hurt and family problems.

    SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS CAN NOT SEE HOW BITTERNESS AND UNFORGIVENESS DRIVES THE HEART OF INDIVIDUALS AND DIVIDES THE HOME. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SPIRITUALLY BITTER, SPIRITUALLY BLIND PEOPLE SELL TREASURES FOR TRINKETS? SPIRITUALLY BITTER BLIND PEOPLE SELL OUT DEEP THINGS FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Standing Up To Spiritual Deception

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,933 views

    Nehemiah, we discover the power of determination in finishing what God begins in our lives… - As we saw in previous weeks, Nehemiah… unfinished walls… a parallel to our lives… Opposition… discourage the people… Opposition… pressures… Anyone Here feel pre

    Intro: Determination is the single greatest attribute of success. - 3 doctors who studied 6,000 marriages and 3,000 divorces and concluded “There may be nothing more important in marriage than determination” (Parrots p.49) - Not to say determination on one partner’s part can save a marriage, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    Spiritual Blessings " Part One

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,967 views

    This is one of three sermons entitled "Spiritual Blessings" encompassed in the Triune God.

    Spiritual blessings. Ephesians 1:1 -14. Introduction to Ephesus Written around 60 AD. Whilst Paul was under house arrest in Rome. Paul had passed through on his 2nd journey,Acts 18:19 and 3rd missionary journey,this time Paul spent 3 years with them in Ephesus. Acts19:8.Three months /synagogue ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist