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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Spiritual Solutions For Depression

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,292 views

    Pain is inevitable, but misery is optional. We cannot avoid pain, but we can avoid joy. The Holy Spirit amplifies His nearness and comforting powers to us, when we are feeling depressed. David wrote, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves tho

    Spiritual Solutions for Depression Quote: Pain is inevitable, but misery is optional. We cannot avoid pain, but we can avoid joy. Tim Hansel Psalm 34:18 Illustration: Many are suffering from emotional stress that often times leads to depression. Jim Varney who played Earnest T ("know what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Spiritual Blindness

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,508 views

    How Jesus’ healing of the blind man is a picture of overcoming spiritual blindness.

    On November 30, 1991, fierce winds from a freakish dust storm triggered a massive freeway pileup along Interstate 5 near Coalinga, California. At least 14 people died and dozens more were injured as topsoil whipped by 50 mile-per-hour winds reduced visibility to zero. The afternoon holocaust left ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Habitation Of Spiritual Insanity

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 16,879 views

    Jesus took our place that we might have His peace, He took our sin that we might have His salvation therefore our sense to sin will always be in proportion to our nearness to God and the best way to face life’s changes is to look to the unchanging God.

    Ecclesiastes 9:3: “This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead.” Nowadays, we have a lot of people who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Spiritual Decline Of A Nation

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,993 views

    I believe that America is very close to being in the same sinful position that Judah found herself in. God has poured out His mercy upon this nation for years. He has continued to bless America in spite of her abominable and sinful ways. The message of re

    By: Donna J. Kazenske I cannot tell you how blessed I am to be an American citizen. I love this nation and highly respect all that our founding fathers did to establish this nation upon Godly principles. However, as I look around at the spiritual condition of our nation today, my heart grieves. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Danger Of Spiritual Negligence

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 27, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,044 views

    We are warned of the dangers of spiritual negligence. Why is spiritual negligence devastating? 4 Dangers of Spiritual Negligence

    THE DANGER OF SPIRITUAL NEGLIGENCE—Hebrews 2:1-4 1938 WA legislative election/Republican ‘Boston Curtis’—New man on ticket—Elected by 51 votes/Actually a mule/Placed in running by Democrats to prove how negligent voters are. Country in danger if Mules in office. We are warned of the dangers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 7,867 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

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    Overcome Spiritual Deception

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,844 views

    Learn how a believer can overcome spiritual deception.

    A few years back when I began training college students on how to study the Bible and to lead Bible studies, I decided to first teach on the authority of the Bible for our faith. So after a bit of singing, I got up to teach. I began with prayer, and half way through my praying, I stopped and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Symptoms Of Spiritual Maturity

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 147 ratings
     | 14,366 views

    How can we tell when people are spiritually immature

    Symptoms of Spiritual Immaturity I Cor. 3:1 A couple of weeks ago we looked at the topic of spiritual maturity. We discussed what it is and what some of the hindrances to it were. We said that a person moves toward spiritual maturity by building the principles of God’s Word into their life in ...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
     | 2,415 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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    Blueprints For Spiritual Excellence Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 30, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,406 views

    Sermon in the series Blueprints

    Series: BLUEPRINTS Sermon 2: Blueprints for Spiritual Excellence 1 Timothy 4:7-8 There is no instant success. There is no instant achievement of goals without the frustration of preparation. Excellent success comes by exercise; it never comes easily or automatically. This truth is confirmed in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Folly Of Spiritual Fools

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,798 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
     | 5,796 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
     | 54,638 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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    A 2005 Spiritual Workout

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,250 views

    Some practical ideas on how to stay Spiritually fit.

    “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. HEB 12:12 Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. 13 "Make level paths for your feet," so that the lame may not ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How To Be A Spiritual Survivor

    Contributed by Jonathan Semro on Nov 9, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,344 views

    Spiritual survival in a hostile spiritual environment dictates a firm confession of faith

    1st Sunday of End Time - Series B Reformation Sunday November 2, 2003 Psalm 46 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran