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  • Bob Briggs avatar

    The Secret To Spiritual Strength

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000
    based on 147 ratings
     | 14,014 views

    What is it that seperates the powerful church’s from those who just merely exist?

    Turn this evening to Amos 8:11-12 (READ) The days are coming, declares the Sovereign Lord, when I will send a famine through the land. Not a famine of food or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the Lord. Men will stagger from sea to sea, and wonder from north to east, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Robb avatar

    The Causes Of Spiritual Apathy Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Feb 7, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 42,564 views

    Identifying the causes of Spiritual apathy in Haggai’s day and in our own.

    Studies in The Book of Haggai Study 2 The Causes and Consequences of Spiritual Apathy Introduction Last week we began to study together one of the less familiar books of the Bible, Haggai, one of the minor prophets. We saw that Haggai ministered to the people who had returned to Jerusalem after ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Causes Of Spiritual Awakening Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 17,158 views

    How God changed spiritual apapathy into Spiritual awakening

    Limavady Reformed Presbyterian Church Studies in Haggai Study 4 Introduction Over the past three Sabbath Mornings in our studies in the Book of Haggai we have been considering the subject of Spiritual Apathy among the people of God and we have seen that such was the condition of God’s people in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Intentional Spiritual Life Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 6,240 views

    Second in a six part series of living intentionally and not just letting life happen to you.

    Living an Intentional Life: SPIRITUALLY Introduction: This week we will continue our series on Living an Intentional Life. Remember that the three key words in describing an intentional life are purpose, discipline and vision. Living intentionally means that we have an agenda for our own lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gerald Cornelius avatar

    Fellowship And Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 4,816 views

    The importance of spiritual gifts to the body of Christ.

    THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT: FELLOWSHIP AND SPIRITUAL GIFTS TEXT:ROMANS 12:1-8 Introduction I. PRINCIPLE OF RESPONSIBLE CHRISTIAN SERVICE VS 1,2 A. Our theology affects our practice. "Therefore" B. Foundation - a sacrificial life- offer yourself C. Building - transformation - remodeling D. Finishing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelly Hudnall avatar

    Fasting For Spiritual Breakthroughs

    Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 254 ratings
     | 7,103 views

    Encouragement to get involved in the spiritual discipline of fasting.

    TEXT: Mark 9:17-29 INTRO: Jesus’ disciples were able to do many miraculous things by the authority they had in His Name but when they came to this demon-possessed man they couldn’t set him free. Jesus told them the reason they couldn’t set him free was because some spiritual breakthroughs only ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Overcome Spiritual Deception

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,720 views

    Learn how a believer can overcome spiritual deception.

    A few years back when I began training college students on how to study the Bible and to lead Bible studies, I decided to first teach on the authority of the Bible for our faith. So after a bit of singing, I got up to teach. I began with prayer, and half way through my praying, I stopped and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dr. Robert McKenzie avatar

    The Symptoms Of Spiritual Maturity

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 147 ratings
     | 14,265 views

    How can we tell when people are spiritually immature

    Symptoms of Spiritual Immaturity I Cor. 3:1 A couple of weeks ago we looked at the topic of spiritual maturity. We discussed what it is and what some of the hindrances to it were. We said that a person moves toward spiritual maturity by building the principles of God’s Word into their life in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    How To Thrive Spiritually

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,132 views

    Everyone needs a mentor and friend to accomplish all that God calls them to do.

    “Friendships – the way to Thrive Spiritually” Acts 9:10-19 What is it that helps you survive and thrive spiritually in a world that is not friendly to Christians? Most of us would have to answer: Family and friends. Our family and friends have been our primary encouragers to survive ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Lack Of Spiritual Power Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,610 views

    exposition on Matt ch 17

    THE LACK OF SPIRITUAL POWER Matthew 17 v. 1 - 21 in national life , in church life (lethargy), in family life (problems), and in personal life (defeat) 1. The circumstances of this lack v. 1 - 13 Jesus on the mount of transfiguration v. 1 The separation of the three, Peter, James, & John - saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Desire Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 15,900 views

    In general the church has made little progress as pertains to spiritual gifts, This problem could be cured if we would once again allow the Holy Spirit to birth divine desire in our hearts.

    1Co 14:1 “DESIRE SPIRITUAL GIFTS” Every thing Jesus did from a supernatural standpoint was an operation and manifestation of at least one, or a combination of the gifts of the spirit in his life. Why teach on the gifts of the spirit? (1) If there is to be any manifestation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Recognizing Spiritual Backlash

    Contributed by Jeff Hamric on Aug 17, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,711 views

    When Christians do damage to the ememies kingdom, he attacks back. Do we recognize this as warfare? What forms can backlash take?

    RECOGNIZING SPIRITUAL BACKLASH (Mat 11:12 NLT) And from the time John the Baptist began preaching and baptizing until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing, and violent people attack it. I. We have done and usually are involved in numerous frontline advances A. Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Prayer For Spiritual Enlightenment

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,802 views

    WE NEED THE ENLIGHTENING WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FULLY UNDERSTAND AND RELATE TO GOD 1.

    WE NEED THE ENLIGHTENING WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FULLY UNDERSTAND AND RELATE TO GOD 1. Motivation for this request for spiritual enlightenment -- The Reality of their Spiritual Life = cause for both thanksgiving and pastoral concern a. "for this reason" these Gentile believers genuinely ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Consequences For Spiritual Hypocrisy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 76 ratings
     | 14,975 views

    Why do some people think that they can benefit from pretending to be something that they are not? Dishonesty is a serious sin against God. Ananias and Sapphira offered to sell their property and give the proceeds to the church, but they lied about giving

    1. Why do some people think that they can benefit from pretending to be something that they are not? Dishonesty is a serious sin against God. Ananias and Sapphira offered to sell their property and give the proceeds to the church, but they lied about giving all the money to God while keeping ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Effective Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 111 ratings
     | 8,876 views

    Contrary to popular belief, satan is alive and well. He is a real, personal being who, as a created cherub, sinned against God and subsequently fell from heaven.

    If we are going to live a life flowing with forgiveness to everyone with whom we come in contact, we must realize that *The battles we fight are spiritual. *They are not to be directed toward another human being. *They should be directed against the forces of hell. Because our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational