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  • John Vella avatar

    A Watchful Heart

    Contributed by John Vella on Nov 29, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,858 views

    Staying awake to the spiritual.

    Seeds for Sowing, Vol. V, Issue 1, No. 1 First Sunday of Advent - Year C December 3, 2000 Readings: * Jer. 33:14-16 * Thess.3:2 - 4:2 * Lk. 21:25-28, 34-36 A Watchful Heart Watching Yourself In our Gospel reading, Jesus tells us to watch ourselves. Have you ever tried to watch yourself? It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Sometimes Be Inhospitable Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 740 views

    There are times when Christians can be inhospitable towards those who are seeking to deceive. Are we welcoming and giving credibility to those who are trying to make us question that Jesus is the Christ.

    You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 2 John 1-13 “Sometimes Be Inhospitable” A foundation interpretive principle of Scripture is that Scripture will never contradict Scripture. While this interpretive principle is always true … there are many occasions where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Unchained Melody Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 1, 2022
     | 3,043 views

    The Miktams comprise Psalms written by David during a time of distress. Where shall the Christian turn when life appears to be crashing in? The Psalmist instinctively turns to God, just as the wise Christian turns to God.

    A MIKTAM OF DAVID. “Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the LORD, ‘You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.’ “As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight. “The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    I Cried Out To God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 30, 2013
    based on 184 ratings
     | 55,690 views

    What should we do when we find ourselves in a distressing or desperate situation in life? 1- We cry out to God 2- We look to scripture 3- We offer our praise

    INTRO.- Life is full difficulties and sometimes it’s more of a disaster than a difficulty. Like Hurricane Sandy hitting New York and New Jersey. That was one of the worst, at least, for them. Or like that tornado that hit Joplin, MO, a year ago last May. ILL.- Thomas Edison invented the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are Some Of The Problems Of Spiritual Pride – Rom. 11:20,21

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,953 views

    What Are Some of the Problems of Spiritual Pride – Rom. 11:20,21

    What Are Some of the Problems of Spiritual Pride – Rom. 11:20,21 Of the seven deadly sins in Proverbs, pride leads the list. Paul also knew something about the dangers of spiritual pride since he had seen how pride tends to degenerate into a license to sin. Coming from a Pharisaical background, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Win Our Spiritual Battles

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,926 views

    How the Holy Spirit Helps Us Win Our Battles - Gal 5:17-23

    How the Holy Spirit Helps us Win Our Battles - Gal 5:17-23 Illustration:Quotes:There are no victories at discount prices. General Dwight Eisenhower. 1. The Holy Spirit wages war with Christians’ sinful human nature. Paul writes, "For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Keep Our Spiritual Fervor

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,409 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us keep our spiritual fervor by teaching us to love the Lord with ALL our heart, soul, strength and mind and our neighbor as yourself. (Luke 10:27) Even though you may be facing many troubles, criticisms, and feelings of frustration,

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us keep our spiritual fervor by teaching us to love the Lord with ALL our heart, soul, strength and mind and our neighbor as yourself. (Luke 10:27) Even though you may be facing many troubles, criticisms, and feelings of frustration, a spirit-led person is given the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Win Our Spiritual Battles

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,599 views

    Sometimes I do not pray in words— I take my heart in my two hands And hold it up before the Lord— I am so glad He understands (Nicholson)

    How the Holy Spirit Helps us Pray (Eph. 6:10-18) Illustration: We do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us. —Romans 8:26 My son Brian had been struggling for several hours to repair the plumbing in his bathroom. No matter what he tried, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Is Politically Correct Spirituality So Unsatisfying? (Acts - Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,123 views

    taking out cues from the early church...

    Why is Politically Correct Spirituality so Unsatisfying? Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, yet Radically Christian” Part 1 Pastor Jeff Christopherson - January 12, 2003 Acts 1:1-11 -I’m excited about Acts… C.D’s available I. How we became ‘politically correct’: Philosophy: from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Elvery avatar

    40 Days Post 1 – Landing Safely From A Spiritual High Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,936 views

    Adapted from 40 Days of Purpose Sermons - Sermon 8

    40 Days of Purpose – Your Spiritual Journey Part 1 How to Safely Land after a Spiritual High “I think I’ve got everything. I’m off to climb a mountain. I’ve been in training all week – climbing all those stairs up to my office. I’ve climbed them at least 20 times this week. I’ve got my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    The Spiritual Gifts Part I - I Cor 12:1-11 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,895 views

    THE SPIRITUAL GIFTS (Part 1) 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

    THE SPIRITUAL GIFTS (Part 1) 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Introduction A. Spiritual gifts are not talents. 1. Unbelievers have talents. 2. When people become Christians, they still use their talents. They often use them differently. 3. Spiritual gifts are for Christians. They are one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spiritual Gifts Part Ii - (I Cor 12:12-20) Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,162 views

    THE SPIRITUAL GIFTS (Part 2) 1 Corinthians 12:12-20

    THE SPIRITUAL GIFTS (Part 2) 1 Corinthians 12:12-20 Introduction A. The body is composed of many members (v. 12). 1. It is so with the body of Christ, the church. 2. Every Christian is baptized by the Holy Spirit into the body of Christ (v. 13). B. Many of the most important members ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth As God Intended Sermon #3 Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,477 views

    A life that pleases God is focused on the person and words of Jesus Christ.

    Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #3 Sermon Objective: A life that pleases God is focused on the person and words of Jesus Christ. PRE-SERVICE INTRO We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then wither away in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth As God Intended (Sermon #2) Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,633 views

    Salvation is free; discipleship will cost everything we have

    Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #2 Sermon Objective: Being a Christ-follower requires one to surrender themselves to God’s will for their lives. INTRO Last week we began a Bible series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    Are We Sharing In The Lord's Supper Without Meaning To Our Spiritual Being?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,821 views

    How to prepare in taking the Lord’s Supper.

    Introduction: HOW TO CATCH A MONKEY------ Native hunters in the jungles of Africa; have a clever way of trapping monkeys. They slice a coconut in two, hollow it out, and in one half of the shell cut a hole just big enough for a monkey’s hand to pass through. Then they place an orange in the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan