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  • Tim Gibson avatar

    Exposing Spiritual Pride

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 126 ratings
     | 5,518 views

    What is Spiritual Pride ? How to overcome it ? This sermon looks at these questions and how the 5 I Wills of Satan show five aspects of spiritual pride.

    (1) INTRODUCTION: How does this passage of Scripture apply to us if it talks primarily of the fall of Satan ? (a) It’s actually written about an earthly man - the King of Babylon (v4). (b) Satan tempted man to go a similar way as him (Gen 3:5) (c) Throughout Scripture we are ...read more

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    Prayer For Spiritual Enlightenment

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,735 views

    WE NEED THE ENLIGHTENING WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FULLY UNDERSTAND AND RELATE TO GOD 1.

    WE NEED THE ENLIGHTENING WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FULLY UNDERSTAND AND RELATE TO GOD 1. Motivation for this request for spiritual enlightenment -- The Reality of their Spiritual Life = cause for both thanksgiving and pastoral concern a. "for this reason" these Gentile believers genuinely ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Folly Of Spiritual Fools

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,630 views

    Satan has some people so blinded that they ignore all the evidences God has given of their need to repent of their sins and trust Christ as their Savior. These people are for all practical purposes, "Spiritual Fools."

    The Folly Of Spiritual Fools Text: Prov.1: 7, 22 Intro: A “fool” may be defined as, “a person lacking in judgment or prudence.” This definition refers to one who is not necessarily unaware of the proper course of action, but lacks the wisdom and forethought to act upon what they already know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,687 views

    This message was written for our annual church ministry fair with a focus on using the gifts that God has given to us.

    The Importance of Spiritual Gifts Matthew 25:14-30 Ministry Fair Devotional August 15, 2004 Gift Illustration Christ has given you a great gift (14-15) 14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Barry Davis avatar

    The Reality Of Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Barry Davis on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 629 ratings
     | 54,341 views

    This sermon is designed to introduce the audience to the reality of spiritual warfare and equip them to be prepared for it.

    THE REALITY OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE Ephesians 6:10-12 War is a fact of life -- the US has been involved in many different conflicts including the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World Wars 1 and 2, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf Wars and literally hundreds of other conflicts throughout our history as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spiritual Facts Of Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 28, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,749 views

    Christian, when we say, “God has a plan for your life” we have said a mouth full. Let’s contemplate some of the pillars of that plan, and where that plan is meant to take you.

    The Spiritual Facts of Life (Romans 8:29-31) 1. Einstein gave grudging acceptance to "the necessity for a beginning" and eventually, to "the presence of a superior reasoning power," but never did he accept the doctrine of a personal God. Two specific obstacles blocked his way. According to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Sunstrom avatar

    Being Spiritually Healthy

    Contributed by Rick Sunstrom on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,664 views

    Are you spiritually healthy? This message will challenge you to do what it takes to make sure you are.

    Being Spiritually Healthy The last couple of days I have been struggling with a cold/flu virus. Not unusual for North Dakota in the winter, but miserable nonetheless. The first day of the illness I was running a 100+ degree fever and ached all over. I spent most of the day in bed and the next day ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Model For The Spiritual War

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 18, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,281 views

    We are in war! Nothing will stop the devil on this ground. Today we can find a model of spiritual fight in the life of David. Its first battle with the eyes of the men !

    UN MODELE POUR LA GUERRE SPIRITUELLE Lecture :1 Samuel 17 LA VICTOIRE DE DAVID SUR GOLIATH FOURNIT UN MODELE POUR LA GUERRE SPIRITUELLE COURONNE DE SUCCES INTRODUCTION : De la même façon nous avons nos problèmes spirituels et des adversaires comme Goliath ?Que nous soyons un individu, une ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let's Be Spiritually Fit !

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,128 views

    A short homily for some elderly Christians living in sheltered accomodation. I don’t think I took on board the right amount of spiritual food over the Christmas and New Year period. God is challenging me (and perhaps you!) to be spiritually fit.

    A lot can happen in a year! A lot can and will happen during this next year. As I look back over the last year I realise that so much has happened and so much has changed: †My two boys have started new schools. †My daughter has begun pre-school. †My sister got married. †My Granddad died. †My ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Riaan de Villiers avatar

    Called To Be A Spiritual Hero

    Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Jan 23, 2006
     | 2,291 views

    What is my calling? How can I make a difference in my generation? What does God want me to do? Does these questions sounds familiar? Come and find God’s purpose for you.

    Called to be A Spiritual Hero We are standing at the beginning of a new year with lots of challenges in front of us. I believe the biggest challenge is to find your calling and to live out that calling. Romans 8:28 – 30 Romans 8:28 ALT: But we know that to the ones loving God all things work ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard Oliver avatar

    Taking A Spiritual Inventory

    Contributed by Richard Oliver on Jul 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,519 views

    In this day and age we’re very busy being Christians. While being so busy we tend to forget Our Father’s Words concerning our relationships. Here is a simple review of the 10 commandments.

    ¡§Spiritual Examination¡¨ Exodus 20:3-17 "Two young men were fishing above a low dam on a river near their hometown. As they were concentrating on catching fish, they were unaware that they had drifted until they were not far from the water flowing over the dam. When they realized their ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Desire Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 15,772 views

    In general the church has made little progress as pertains to spiritual gifts, This problem could be cured if we would once again allow the Holy Spirit to birth divine desire in our hearts.

    1Co 14:1 “DESIRE SPIRITUAL GIFTS” Every thing Jesus did from a supernatural standpoint was an operation and manifestation of at least one, or a combination of the gifts of the spirit in his life. Why teach on the gifts of the spirit? (1) If there is to be any manifestation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 7,705 views

    This is a message to help those who can relate to the spiritual hole described in Proverbs 18:14 “The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?”

    Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement Overcoming spiritual discouragement. Text: Proverbs 18:14 “The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?” In this message we want to try to explain the difference between soulish discouragement, and spiritual discouragement. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Mason avatar

    Spiritual Heart Attacks

    Contributed by Steve Mason on Oct 16, 2002
    based on 371 ratings
     | 49,648 views

    A sermon that describes the spiritual condition of our hearts using medical terms and illustrations

    OCTOBER 20TH, 2002 THERE IS A WAR BEING FOUGHT IN THE WORLD TODAY ….. -IT’S A SUPERNATURAL WAR -A WAR FOUGHT BETWEEN GOD AND SATAN -BETWEEN HEAVEN AND HELL -THAT WAR IS BEING FOUGHT FOR THE HEARTS OF MEN AND WOMEN ! ONE SIDE WANTS TO MAKE YOUR HEART SOFT -THE OTHER SIDE WANTS TO MAKE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Murdock avatar

    What Is True Spirituality? Series

    Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,584 views

    Based on "Fully Devoted; Living each day in Jesus’ name by Willow Creek Resource & Zondervan; Session #1

    What is True Spirituality? 1 John 2:6 Introduction: Hank had attended church since he was a boy and now he was 60 years old. Everyone knew who Hank was, there wasn’t a Sunday that went by that Hank wasn’t in church. The truth however is no one really knew Hank at all. Hank had difficulty ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ