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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Your Ways, Your Paths

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,997 views

    God guides us through:1) A Path of Trial (Psalm 25:1-3), 2) A Path for Training (Psalm 25:4–5), 3) A Path for Thought (Psalm 25:6–7), 4) A Path for Teaching(Psalm 25:8-10)

    The hardest part of any journey is the part that you have to take alone. It is especially difficult if you have not traveled the path before. When we lose someone we care about so much, like the loss of Doreen this week, we are called to continue the journey of life minus one who has thus far ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    What Mindset Do We Have? Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 8, 2019
     | 5,023 views

    Romans 8:5-8

    STRAIGHT FROM ROMANS 8 - What Mindset Do We Have? May 8, 2022 (Mother's day) Romans 8:5-8 Introduction: I did a survey with some folks I really trust with only one question. Ready…“Who controls your thinking?” And over and over again I got back this answer…“I do…but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Warfare: Shoes And Shield

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,619 views

    What helps us to stand and face our enemy in spiritual warfare? Shoes of peace and a shield of faith. Shoes for stability and shield for security.

    Intro: What is the secret to winning at spiritual warfare? Does success in spiritual warfare come from knowing the enemy? Do we merely need to know what types of tactics we need to use? We must of course realize the reality of spiritual warfare. That life from beginning to end is a battle. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Characteristics Of Spiritual Maturity Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Oct 6, 2016
     | 14,612 views

    Practice these four traits that Paul prayed his friends would possess, and you will grow in your spiritual maturity.

    When you’re building something important, something that you want to last, it is absolutely necessary to start with a BLUEPRINT. We don’t begin important projects haphazardly. We begin with a plan for what we desire in the final product. If we don’t, we will end up with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Process Of Producing Spiritual Fruit Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 17, 2014
     | 7,360 views

    This message looks at what we need to do in order to bear spiritual fruit for Christ.

    THE PROCESS OF PRODUCING SPIRITUAL FRUIT PHILIPPIANS 1:9-11 INTRODUCTION: WE OFTEN TALK ABOUT THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: GALATIANS 5:22-23 BUT THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, KINDNESS, GOODNESS, FAITHFULNESS, 23  GENTLENESS, SELF-CONTROL; AGAINST SUCH THINGS THERE IS NO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    Can You Hear Me Now? Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 22, 2025
     | 324 views

    Hearing Jesus requires quieting distractions, cultivating stillness, recognizing His whisper, and aligning life around the Shepherd’s voice that restores clarity, peace, and direction.

    There is a moment in every believer’s life when you sense that something is off. You believe in God. You know the stories. You’ve prayed prayers. You’ve stood in worship. You’ve read your Bible. You’ve walked the Christian path long enough to recognize its contours. And yet — a quiet ache grows in ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Spiritual Leadership / Faithful Followership Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,903 views

    In these final verses, we see two models we can learn from. We see the model of spiritual leadership that Ezra shows us. And we see the model of faithful followership that the people show us.

    Turn with me to Ezra 10 Our passage tonight runs from verse 6 all the way through the end of the chapter. Because the passage is so long, we’re not going to read it to start off with. We’re going to read it as we go along. We have followed our remnant all the way through the book of Ezra. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Disciplines - Bible Reading Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2021
     | 4,846 views

    Week 2 - Using Bible Reading to help us grow in Christ (Part 1)

    Spiritual Disciplines: Bible Reading April 18, 2021 Psalm 119, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Do you remember the passage I read to you at the beginning of worship? I love that passsage! It’s all about praising God. That’s also what we should be about. So, why did I read that passage to you? Last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Know God's Will #1 Series

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,589 views

    Biblical principles whereby we may know and understand God’s will and direction for our lives

    How to Know God’s Will Part 1 March 2007 Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. How to Know God’s Will Continuing in the series of How To messages, this teaching will help us determine How to Know God’s Will. Previously examined were such topics as "How to Forgive," which covered simple, basic ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Drawn To Jesus-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2014
     | 3,645 views

    1 of 5. John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will become Jesus' disciples. But What draws/attracts those disciples? Disciples are drawn to Jesus thru their…

    DRAWN TO JESUS—I—John 1:35-51 Attention: Thirst—draws us to—water Hunger—draws us to—food Darkness—draws us to—light Need: John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will be drawn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Violence – Part 2

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Sep 13, 2008
     | 4,472 views

    God longs to raise up a people who will cry out in spiritually violent pursuit. He longs for a cry to be lifted up throughout the whole earth, longing for the depths of His presence.

    Spiritual Violence – Part 2 - Matthew 11:11-12 (Amp) I. The Context of Spiritual Violence NOTE: Spiritual violence must be preceded by a revelation of the Father’s heart. A. Jesus experienced a revelation of the Father’s heart 1. Matt 3:16 “…this is My beloved Son…” 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • John Sears avatar

    The Speciality Tool Of Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Jan 31, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,278 views

    Using Nehemiah as an example, this is a message on the purpose of fasting and appropriate times to use this very special tool.

    Introduction It happened when I was rummaging through my dad’s tool box. Let me back up a moment to explain. As a child I would often “borrow” my dad’s tools without permission. And it wasn’t usually to use them for their intended purpose. You see, I had a very active imagination as a child ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Sobering Standards Of Spiritual Success

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Aug 20, 2010
     | 6,126 views

    Success is so many things to so many people, but the Bible tells us what Success really is.

    SOBERING STANDARDS FOR SPIRITUAL SUCCESS (ALL my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) All of us want to be successful, but first one must understand what success is. Webster’s defines success 1. Favorable or desired outcome, 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Gaining Greater Spiritual Perception

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 11,296 views

    Perception: To apprehend with the mind or through all of the senses; to observe, notice, understand all of the truth.

    Gaining Greater Spiritual Perception (I Cor. 2:8-16) Perception: To apprehend with the mind or through all of the senses; to observe, notice, understand all of the truth. Illustration: Get the right perspective. When Goliath came against the Israelites, the soldiers all thought, "He’s so big we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Standing Up To Spiritual Deception

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,958 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