Sermons about Spiritual Leaders

Desire Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

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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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-12, 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming Spiritually Minded

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 13, 2002

based on 78 ratings

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The difference between a Mature believer and an immature believer is in the mind (As a man thinketh in his heart so is he). We must grow up in our minds.

Ro 8: 1-26 Spiritual Vs Carnal” Paul is describing the two categories of The Christian that exist within the church: #1 The Carnal Minded– Flesh (natural man) = Baby #2 The Spiritual Minded =Spiritual = Mature Minded : Thoughts, purposes, view points, opinions, perspectives, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Recognizing Spiritual Backlash

Contributed by Jeff Hamric on Aug 17, 2002

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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

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:19-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sowing Spiritual Seed

Contributed by Nick Scarpa on May 24, 2003

based on 118 ratings

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God calls us to bear fruit that will last. Sowing seed as in a garden will bear either good or bad (rotten) fruit. We must bear good seeds, to reap good fruit.

Sowing Spiritual Seed Gal. 6:7-10 Ask any person new to gardening, what is the hardest part to get used to, and they will almost undoubtedly say... WAITING! Gardening is a wonderful experience if you’re not in any hurry to see the results! It’s like watching a child turn into a young adult....it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Advantages Of Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

based on 80 ratings

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Several advantages of growing up in all aspects into Christ

Advantages of Maturity (Acts 17:10-12) Illustration:God delights to increase the faith of His children...I say, and say it deliberately--trials, difficulties and sometimes defeat, are the very food of faith...We should take them out of His hands as evidences of His love and care for us in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fighting Spiritual Battles

Contributed by Mike Molenaar on May 4, 2001

based on 45 ratings

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Not only do we need to be prepared defensively against spiritual attacks but we must also counter attack with a great offense.

John 14:1-14 After Jesus showed his love by washing the disciples feet he said, "I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. We are blessed if we know the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beating The Spiritual Blahs

Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 13, 2002

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Everyone faces times of spiritual difficulty and disillusionment. When we do, we need to realize that God is always faithful and will stay with us through even the toughest times.

A couple of weeks ago my wife Pam and I had the chance to travel with the Jr. High/High School bands to NKU for a band festival. After the morning festival, the entire group went to Kings Island to spend the rest of the day. Now band festivals are okay, but for us, the big draw of the trip was the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking A Spiritual Inventory

Contributed by Richard Oliver on Jul 19, 2002

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In this day and age we’re very busy being Christians. While being so busy we tend to forget Our Father’s Words concerning our relationships. Here is a simple review of the 10 commandments.

¡§Spiritual Examination¡¨ Exodus 20:3-17 "Two young men were fishing above a low dam on a river near their hometown. As they were concentrating on catching fish, they were unaware that they had drifted until they were not far from the water flowing over the dam. When they realized their ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-17

Denomination: Congregational

Spiritual Worldview: In The Begining

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

based on 7 ratings

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Spiritual worldveiw and the Holy Spirit. Also Gen1:1-5. Holy Spirit in OT and NT

Overview. As we have been working through our series we have seen: Our Spiritual Worldview will determine what we experience spiritually and will determine how we understand spiritual events. For example: If I see spiritual events through a pagan spiritual world view I will interpret spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:16-30, Numbers 11:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritually-Wise Christians Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 10, 2005

based on 27 ratings

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Grasping for the wisdom of God involves being attentive to Jesus’ voice, meditating on what He says, obeying His words that give life and enduring in His calling upon our lives.

Title: Spiritually-Wise Christians Theme: Grasping the Wisdom of God “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” (James 1:22) A trusting relationship is what enables the child of God to walk in the wisdom of God Bible teacher and preacher Leslie ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real World Spirituality

Contributed by William Nieporte on Sep 6, 2005

based on 61 ratings

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How do we live a life of holiness in the kind of wold in which we must now reside

This morning I would like to talk about how to live spirituality in the real world. We live in a world of terrorist attacks – of sexual predators that prey on small children – of gang violence and drug busts – of economic hardships, poverty, homelessness, and starvation – of battered spouses ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Spiritual Freefall

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

based on 34 ratings

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Avoiding Pitfalls in Spiritual Life

Intro: there is a commercial on television that is pretty good, it is the N.F.L. draft and the number one pick is called, he stands, smiles for the cameras, dose a Heisman trophy pose, then proceeds to fall down a flight of stairs. Falling is sometimes a funny thing: Chevy Chase made people laugh ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Acquiring A Spiritual Appetite

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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hunger for God

Intro: years ago my parents tried to get me to eat pecan pie, but I didn’t like it. Through the years it was always the same, I didn’t like it. But after trying it a few different times, I said, well, it’s all right. Over the years it has become one of my favorite desserts, it was an acquired ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Avoiding Spiritual Ignorance

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

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Doctrines of the Bible

Intro: Paul spent a lot of time defending his apostleship. He gave his conversion story on several occasions. Paul explained that even though he was a very religious man, a scholar in many ways, he did a lot of things out of ignorance. I Timothy 1: 13 states that he obtained mercy because he had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Concerning Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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Bible doctrines

Intro: as a Pentecostal church we believe and teach in the working of the Holy Spirit. In our individual lives and within the framework of the church. I Corinthians chapter 12 gives us 9 particular ways in which the Spirit moves in the lives of believers. Over the next few weeks, I would like to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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