Sermons about Spiritual Giants

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

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001

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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

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Lessons Learned Running My First Marathon Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Nov 12, 2006

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By finishing my marathon, I won a prize. The prize I won was a medal place around my neck. This prize is temporary and will not last for eternity. For the Christian, there is a prize awaiting them when they cross the finish line of life. It’s a perman

Spiritual Lessons Learned Running My First Marathon By Greg Johnson November 12, 2006 www.LovingGodFellwship.org 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 On Sunday, November 5, 2006, I finished my first marathon – The 3rd Annual Marshall University Marathon in Huntington, West Virginia. In training and running the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Apr 11, 2007

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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

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Training: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

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Father Dave’s sermon on spiritual training... "I do not box as though beating the air," says St. Paul, and all the boxers in the congregation say ... Amen!

Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. (25) Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. (26) So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

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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

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Church, A Place Of Safety For The Spiritual Weak. Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007

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A message challenging mature believers to show compassion to the spiritually weak.

The church, a place of safety Part 1 Text: John 8:1-12 Main thought: The church, a place of safety for the spiritually weak Introduction: 1. What should have been a place of safety had become a seat of accusation. What should have encouraged – now depressed What should have fostered ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Contrasting Healthy And Unhealthy Ways Of Viewing Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006

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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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here I Come, Ready Or Not! Spiritually Asleep!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 14, 2006

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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

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Can Not Determine A Spiritual Meaning With A World View

Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 28, 2003

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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

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Unwrap Your Spiritual Gifts Part 1

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 15, 2003

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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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Unwrap Your Spiritual Gifts Part 2

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2003

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God gave every believer exactly the right gift.

How To Unwrap Your Spiritual Gift" 2 of 3 Romans 12:3-8 September 21, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Do you ever feel like you are in something just over your head? That is precisely where God wants you. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

When One Person Uses Her Spiritual Gift Series

Contributed by Peter Parry on Dec 13, 2003

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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

Scripture: Esther 4:8-17

Denomination: Congregational

Spiritual Training (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 16, 2007

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’I do not box as though beating the air’ - the little known fight career of St Paul! ...

Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. (25) Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. (26) So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

“our Spiritual Warfare” - Part Two Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 21, 2011

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Paul tells us to put on the full armor of God, starting with the belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness.

Last time, we noticed six things Paul says about spiritual warfare. We are involved in a war with the devil and his demons; and our battlefield is the prayer closet, where we claim the victory that is already ours in Christ. We wage this war from a position of victory, defending the ground already ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 3 – Intimacy With God Series

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 12, 2008

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4th in the Spiritual Transformation series of sermons

Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 3 – Intimacy with God 1 John 5:1-5 We have been sharing over the past few weeks on the theme of “Our Spiritual Metamorphosis.” As you might recall from the very first week’s message I introduced all of you to my friend from the fourth grade, Gloria the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: *other

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