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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Contrasting Healthy And Unhealthy Ways Of Viewing Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 91 ratings
     | 3,867 views

    Take an evaluative look at the ways spiritual gifts are being used in your life and in your fellowship.

    Unhealthy Views of Spiritual Gifts * Useful for gaining popularity, status and power * Useful for helping one stand out from the crowd * Useful for self-aggrandizement (Increasing one’s power, rank or wealth) * Useful for protecting oneself from other’s accusations about worthlessness * Useful for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When You Don't Feel Spiritually Fed

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 7,770 views

    What do you do for nurture when you don’t feel spiritually fed? Steps toward being spiritually nurtured: Love, Study God’s Word, Live God’s Word, Fellowship with Believers, Service to Others.

    by the Rev. W. Maynard Pittendreigh, Jr. Sunrise Presbyterian Church Miami Florida Pittendreigh@aol.com Are you being fed, spiritually? Are you being nurtured in your faith? Are you taking care of your soul’s health? Those are important questions. They are every bit as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Four Spiritual Checks - #2 The Reliability Of God's Promises Series

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 17,657 views

    This is the second in a series on Paul’s Trustworthy sayings. It encourages us to find peace and hope in God’s promises.

    INTRODUCTION. (ILLUS.) When I began my first year at Bible College, I quickly became friends with another guy who was in my class -- let’s call him John. John and I were both from Brethren In Christ churches, we both came straight from high school, and we were both enrolled in the same program ...read more

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    Four Spiritual Checks - #3 The Necessity Of Future-Mindedness Series

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 9,065 views

    This is the third in a series that studies Paul’s Trustworthy Sayings. This one demonstrates the difference that a hope-filled, optimistic attitude can make in our lives.

    INTRODUCTION. Many of you know that I am an avid reader. I consistently have at least two or three books on the go. Some books I read here in my office and usually deal with church, ministry, or worship-related issues -- to help me develop as a pastor. The books I read at home are generally for ...read more

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    Four Spiritual Checks - #4 The Nobility Of Serving God Series

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 11,931 views

    This is the last of a series on Paul’s Trustworthy Sayings. This message demonstrates the value of serving God and encourages people to get involved in ministry.

    INTRODUCTION. (ILLUS.) -- Like many teenagers, I didn’t exactly know what I wanted to do with my life when I was a high-school senior. I knew that I wanted to serve the Lord (possibly in ministry / full-time service) but I didn’t know what or where. I hadn’t decided on pursuing pastoral ...read more

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    Here I Come, Ready Or Not! Spiritually Asleep!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,007 views

    Jesus is coming back for His church. Are we ready and waiting? Let us look at some characters in the Bible that had trouble with spiritual sleep.

    HERE I COME READY OR NOT! BE READY --- MAKE PLANS --- BE VIGILENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. READY: With preparation. Easily secured. Complete, in a fit state. Willing, inclined to resolve, within reach. A plan, prepared, vigilant, alert, urgent. I. THERE IS A PREPARED PLACE FOR A PREPARED ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Joy In The Christian Life -- Overcoming Hindrances To Spiritual Work

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,763 views

    This was a message in a series on “joy in the Christian life” based on the book and life of Nehemiah.

    So far as we have gone through Nehemiah = His book and his life - Briefly looked at his Godly character - His deep-seated desire to make a difference for the glory of God - Godly separation = Necessity of prayer for Spiritual power for Spiritual work - Willingness to sacrifice to obtain greater ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Contrasting Healthy And Unhealthy Ways Of Viewing Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,740 views

    Unhealthy Views of Spiritual Gifts-* Useful for gaining popularity, status and power * Useful for helping one stand out from the crowd * Useful for self-aggrandizement (Increasing one’s power, rank or wealth) * Useful for protecting oneself from other’

    Contrasting Healthy and Unhealthy Ways of Viewing Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:6 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) Unhealthy Views of Spiritual Gifts * Useful for gaining popularity, status and power * Useful for helping one stand out from the crowd * Useful for self-aggrandizement ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sound The Battle Cry! (Spiritual Warfare, Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,174 views

    Being prepared for our battle against Satan.

    (Announce Text) BACKGROUND: The book of Ephesians was written by the Apostle Paul sometime around A.D. 63 while Paul was a prisoner in Rome. The theme of Ephesians is “the glorious church” and its purpose is to describe the redemptive grace of God toward his church. The chapter themes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Disciple's Heart: Spiritual Growth" (Part One) Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,222 views

    Where does God work to transform us into the likeness of Christ?

    The Apostle Paul wrote the second letter to the Corinthians for the purpose of defending his apostleship. It seems that there was a group of false teachers in Corinth who were seeking a following among the people. In the effort to get others to follow them, they used the tactic of denouncing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Disciple's Heart: Spiritual Growth" (Part Two) Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,881 views

    Where does God do the work of making us more like Jesus?

    Last week we began our consideration of the disciple’s heart and the process of spiritual growth, whereby we become more like Jesus. We made the point that the first step required is that I allow Christ to touch my heart. The reason this is necessary is that all of us are naturally born under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Fogaras avatar

    You Can Not Determine A Spiritual Meaning With A World View

    Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,374 views

    You may be able to look at an evening sky and predict rain but can you discern a supernatural opportunity if it is staring you in the face?

    YOU CAN NOT DETERMINE A SPIRITUAL MEANING WITH A WORLD VIEW MATTHEW 16 INTRODUCTION: In Matthew 16 we are privileged to see Jesus teaching His disciples to see with spiritual eyes instead of a world view. You may be able to look at an evening sky and predict rain but can you discern a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Peter Parry avatar

    When One Person Uses Her Spiritual Gift Series

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,570 views

    When one person uses his/her spiritual gift(s), God can do great and wonderful works in His Church.

    When One Person Uses Her Spiritual Gift (Esther 4:8-17) I have set the scene for us already with Esther’s situation. What now is she going to do? Who is Esther? We know she was orphaned at a young age and was raised by her uncle, Mordecai; we know too that she was very beautiful and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    How To Become A Spiritual Leader (Acts - Part 12) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,848 views

    Four Keys to Effective Spiritual Leadership...

    How to become a spiritual leader Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 12 Pastor Jeff Christopherson March 30, 2003 Acts 6:1-7 FOUR KEYS TO EFFECTIVE SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP 1. Realize your Purpose. ¡§Day after day, in the temple courts and from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Unwrap Your Spiritual Gifts Part 1

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,110 views

    God has the perfect gift for every believer.

    "How To Unwrap Your Spiritual Gift" 1 of 3 1 Corinthians 7:7 September 14, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Sundial works only when they are brought into the light. Spiritual gifts work only when they are brought into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist