Sermons about Spiritual Growth

Gift Empowered Ministry, The Application Of Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005

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The Scriptures list and speak regarding spiritual gifts. Here, Paul is teaching the Corinthian believers truth concerning spiritual gifts. From his manner of writing, it is easy to discern, that the Corinthian church was involved in dispute over the val

GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY The Application of Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 INTRODUCTION: A spiritual gift is, “the supernatural ability to carry out the work of Christ through his church.” Twice in this chapter, and in three other places, The Scriptures list and speak regarding spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Life Without Immanuel: Living In Spiritual Darkness

Contributed by Michael Davidson on Dec 4, 2005

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When man chooses to live life apart from (God) Immanuel – man first rejects God’s self-revelation.

Life without Immanuel: Living in Spiritual Darkness “Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Poor In Spirit Or Just Spiritually Poor? Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 21, 2004

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Who are the poor in spirit, why are they blessed, and the blessing they can expect.

Are You Poor in Spirit or Just Spiritually Poor? Matt. 5:3 INTRO.: The Sermon on the Mount, of which the Beatitudes are a part, is sometimes called "The Constitution of the Kingdom." it contrasts the true nature of the Kingdom of Heaven with popular expectations, Jewish ritualism, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Move Spiritual Gifts From Stress To Strengths

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 8, 2005

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Every day offers an opportunity to serve and to make a difference for God when I move my spiritual gifts from stress to strengths.

Move Spiritual Gifts from Stress to Strengths 1 Peter 4:10-11 (New International Version) 10Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Tell If Your Spiritual Health Is Good

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 20, 2003

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Our English word "hygiene" comes from the Greek word for "sound" (sound doctrine; sound faith; sound speech) used in the Pastoral Letters - this sermon evaluates these signs of good spiritual health.

Going to the doctor for a checkup is something a lot of people do religiously. They want to make sure their health is not failing in ways they can’t detect on their own. Not a bad idea. Likewise we are prone to miss some signs of poor spiritual health if we don’t check up on it regularly. In ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-8, 1 Timothy 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Exchange Self-Destructive Tendencies With Spiritual Fruits

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 16, 2003

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Do you observe that you tend to get better or worse(bitter, angry and anxious) when difficulties come in to your life? Is your life more characterized by triumphs or turmoil and tension? Irritations have a way of bringing a sense of frustration that leads

Exchange Self-Destructive Tendencies With Spiritually Fruitful Traits (Gal. 5:16-23) Too many people allow themselves to fall into self-destructive practices out of ignorance, neglect or spiritual indiscipline. Some people need to know when to admit mistakes. Take for example what not to put in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Praise Can Be A Weapon In Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Timothy Lee on Aug 24, 2004

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Why praise can be a spiritual weapon.

How Praise can be a weapon in Spiritual Warfare In the Old Testament Israelites cross the Red Sea, the Pharoah and the Egyptians were destroyed. Moses and the Israelites began to praise the Lord. Exodus 15:3 The Lord is a man of war; The Lord is His name. Israelites saw how He defeated ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:21-25

Denomination: Apostolic

Recognizing (And Recovering From) Spiritual Abuse

Contributed by Jim Miller on May 18, 2003

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Spiritually abused Christians and spiritual abusers are more prevalent than you may think. This sermon identifies spiritual abuse and offers some remedies.

INTRODUCTION I am a victim of spiritual abuse. And, chances are, if you have been a member of a church or religious organization for any length of time, you are too. Spiritual abuse surfaces in an assortment of forms: sometimes in-your-face flagrant; other times behind-your-back subtle. It emerges ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stages Of Your Spiritual Walk (Part 1)

Contributed by A.c. Morgan on Nov 30, 2004

based on 11 ratings

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This teaching gives the Christian understanding of his spiritual walk in Christ Jesus.

The Stages of Your Spiritual Walk (Part 1) Reflections from the book “The Stages of Your Spiritual Walk” There are three stages to our Christian walk in Christ Jesus. There is the first stage in which we decided to turn our lives over to the Lord; I refer to this as the infant stage. Then there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Apostolic

Overcoming The Cause Of Many Of Our Spiritual Defeats

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 9, 2007

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This message deals with the consequences of sin in your life.

Our Complaint To God: “Why have you failed us?” - Joshua 7:6-9. - Joshua comes to the Lord with his complaints. The Lord had done great things for them, not the least of which was the recently completed crossing of the Jordan River. Still, there’s no doubt to Joshua that something has gone ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Naturally Supernatural: Spiritual Gifts: As You Go Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Oct 11, 2006

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#7 in a series. "As communities of the King, we should model what the Kingdom looks like when God has His way with a group of people." John Wimber

If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20061015. Let me review for you our desires throughout this series. NATURALLY SUPERNATURAL. FACT ONE: Jesusâ€™ Kingdom Ministry is the same today as yesterday. 1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Spiritual Gems You Have Lost Series

Contributed by Paul Jesudoss on Nov 21, 2002

based on 19 ratings

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oh!church of Ephesus!you have left First Love!! This is the time to sit and examine to search the lost Gems, New Annointing is in the Land of Living 2003.

7 Spiritual Gems you Have Lost If wealth is lost nothing is lost, If health is lost something is lost, If character is lost everything is lost. are you sad to think that you lost some thing in your life, you need not worry about it, because " The Son of man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:5-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Super Bowl: The World Vs. The Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 27, 2003

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This is the 10th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at the battle between The World and The Church.

Sunday Morning January 26, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Church On The Rocks” (#10) SPIRITUAL SUPERBOWL: THE WORLD VS. THE CHURCH 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 Introduction: 1. Today, on this Super Bowl Sunday, I want us to look at another Super Bowl that is taking place. This Super ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts: Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 16, 2006

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God still uses the “manifestation gifts” to build up his church. Every Christian should be aware and desirous of these gifts from God.

We’re going to spend some time today talking about 9 of those gifts and how God wants to use them in the body – but I was reminded by my “mouse problem” that we must be connected to the giver of the gifts – the Holy Spirit – in order to be able to make use of his gifts. God wants to use each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Tragic Miscalculation, Being Wrong Spiritually

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 21, 2006

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I believe that the most tragic miscalculation would be to live all your Christian life and then find out in the end that you were spiritually wrong.

THE MOST TRAGIC MISCALCULATION, BEING WRONG SPIRITUALLY I believe that the most tragic miscalculation would to live all your Christian life and then find out in the end that you were spiritually wrong. Everyone believes that they are right in their assessment of Scripture and believe that they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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