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  • Steven Ostrowski avatar

    Spiritual Law

    Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,933 views

    The importance to follow Christian Law and to not be afraid to openly share it.

    Spiritual Law Matthew 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. The reality of our society is that we cannot impose faith on others. The Constitution of the United States forbids a state sponsored religion. While the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,163 views

    For a third time, Paul stresses the fact that God, not man, assigned the gifts (vv. 18, 24, 28). God gives to each person and each congregation just the gifts it needs when they are needed. No individual believer possesses all the spiritual gifts. Each be

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: This story was related by Donald Grey Barnhouse. Several years ago, two students graduated from the Chicago-Kent College of Law. The highest ranking student in the class was a blind man named Overton and, when he received his honor, he insisted that half the credit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Progression

    Contributed by James May on Apr 17, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,486 views

    Every truly Born Again Child of God should have signs of Spiritual Progression in their life. We should be ever growing, and ever becoming more committed to Christ.

    SPIRITUAL PROGRESSION by Pastor Jim May In the life of every truly “born again” Child of God, there should be a process underway be which we are brought into a place of maturity in Christ. What we were yesterday is no more, what we are today is ever changing, and what we shall be tomorrow, by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spiritual Champions

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 16, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,934 views

    winning for Christ

    Intro: The other day a sports channel did the top 10 sports rivalries and of course, Auburn-Alabama was on that list. People in Alabama live and breathe football. I like the writings of Paul because he uses sporting terms to give spiritual lessons. Since we live in a football state, I will use ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritually Ambitious

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,116 views

    What is your greatest aspiration in life? Are you like James and John who aspired a closer relationship with Christ?

    Theme: Spiritually Ambitious Text: Mark 10:35-42 Introduction A. In every funeral service, lengthy eulogies would not be missed to hear. But, what is its purpose? B. Newspapers give space for obituaries. What are they for? It is man’s last attempt to impress the world that he does matter; that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Fruit

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,338 views

    Christians must be Fruitful. They need do wht God designed them to do.

    Spiritual Fruit Luke 13:1-9 Last week being the anniversary of 911, we continued using scripture to point out what Jesus taught about disasters and tragedies natural or accidental and the death that leaves unfinished business. We compared two situations in Jesus Day with some of the terrible ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Spiritual Infancy

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,628 views

    new believers

    Intro: in the weeks ahead I would like to have a growing up seminar on Wednesday nights, discussing the doctrines of Christ using Hebrews chapter 6, moving toward perfection, and having an understanding of repentance, faith toward God, baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection from the dead, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by John Yohe on Oct 7, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,729 views

    Faithfulness to the Word of God and obedience to the Holy Spirit will lead us to Spiritual Victory.

    Spiritual Warfare 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 By John Yohe Preached 1-16-05 1 Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: 2 But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Appealing Spirituality

    Contributed by Paulson Pulikottil on May 4, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,607 views

    Our spirituality should attract others to Christ. Sometimes Christians live their lives in such a way that makes non-Christians would avoid going near a church.

    An Appealing Spirituality 1. Introduction One can appeal or repel. The secret of a magnetic spirituality. 2. The Dangers of a Repelling Spirituality Isa. 56.3: The Church is meant to be a culture solution. A place where people can find nourishment and grow. But what happens in the Church most often ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Paralysis Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 22,293 views

    There are two main causes of paralysis in the Christian - attack of the enemy or lethargy of the spirit. Learn how to combat both.

    There are two dangers that we face as Christians - attacked by the enemy we become paralyzed - or not motivated to keep going we become lethargic. Paul finishes up his second letter to the Thessalonians by giving them some warnings about the present. He’s spent most of the letter warning about ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Spiritual Blessings Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,873 views

    Sermon Series on Ephesians. Why Praise? (from last week) These are some of the reasons why.

    Sermon preached by Rev. Larry C. Brincefield on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 Title: Ephesians #3: Text: Ephesians 1:7-10 Introduction 1. Last week we praised the Lord for 3 things… • All spiritual blessings. • That fact that God chose us… • And He predestined us. 2. In this next passage of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Spiritual Mourning Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,423 views

    As much as being "poor in spirit" is diametrically opposed to the conventional wisdom of today’s culture, so to with the thought that happiness could be connected with mourning. If there is one thing that the world tries to avoid it is mourning. Everyth

    Spiritual Mourning Matthew 5:4 #2 of 8 in series INTRODUCTION Last week we started a series of sermons on the Beatitudes of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. We considered poorness of spirit and the role it plays in salvation. One must first realize that he is in sin before He can come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Laisani Cox avatar

    A Spiritual Tsunami

    Contributed by Laisani Cox on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,648 views

    The benefits of giving must go further as we react to the Spiritual Tsunami that our Lord Jesus Christ blessed us with when he released the power of the Holy Ghost!

    Giving honor… Prayer… Acts 2:2 reads - “And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting”. The theme of our message tonight is: A Spiritual Tsunami. The second chapter of Acts is where our Lord begins His Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Spiritual Drift

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,735 views

    See what happens when God’s people drift away from Him and worship other gods.

    Several years ago a scary thing happened to two young beach goers. I read this in the newspaper. Two young ladies were at the beach, I think Pensacola beach, enjoying a summer vacation and enjoying the water. They got into a raft to relax and sun bath. While floating on the raft they did not pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Spirituality Of Art Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,286 views

    Art as a Spiritual Practice

    Celtic Spirituality of Art God at the Pub – Earthed Spirituality Grace – How the Irish Saved Civilization, p 174 Take up homework 1) book of prayers – choose one & use it 2) write a Celtic prayer that fits your life/work. Art Show and tell The Celts & Art I think that if you would ask an ...read more

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