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    Grow With Us By Knowing Spiritual Gifts PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
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    Understand and appreciate the diversity of spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit, and how these gifts, though varied, are unified in purpose and should be used for the glory of God and the edification of the church.

    Good morning, church. Today, we'll be diving deep into 1 Corinthians 12:1-10, an important passage that speaks powerfully about the unity, variety, and purpose of Spiritual Gifts. "As God's children, we are not to be observers; we're to participate actively in the Lord's work. Spectators sit and ...read more

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    Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 15, 2020
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    4 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. •But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself, the Church, & others) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

    MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-IV—1John 3:10--4:21 Attention: I have a west-facing window in my office that looks over across 1st St. If something I find interesting happens outside, I put on my glasses because I am near-sighted. I do that so I can clearly see what is transpiring. I might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Successfully Perform Spiritual Surgery

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 2, 2022
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    This is from a series I preached in Matthew.

    Title: “How to Successfully Perform Spiritual Surgery” Script: Mt. 7:1-6 Type: Series Where: GNBC 1-31-22 Intro: As many of you know, my son in law, Jon, is an ophthalmologist who regularly has to perform eye ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Successfully Perform Spiritual Surgery

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 5, 2025
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    Series fromt he Sermon on the Mount

    Title: “How to Successfully Perform Spiritual Surgery” Script: Mt. 7:1-6 Type: Series Where: GNBC 4-6-25 Intro: As many of you know, my son in law, Jon, is an ophthalmologist who regularly has to perform eye surgeries as part of his practice. Earlier this week I asked Jon what was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Word Of God As A Hammer Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
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    Fourth in a Series on Bible Metaphors. Compares the Word of God to a Hammer

    THE WORD OF GOD SERIES SERMON FOUR – AS A HAMMER Jeremiah 23:28-30 The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD. Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharing

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 4, 2025
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    What is the metaphorical lesson from this feeding story in Luke 9/

    Sharing Luke 9:10-17 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:10 when the apostles returned, they gave an account to Him of all that they had done. And taking them with Him, He withdrew privately to a city called Bethsaida. 11 But the crowds were aware of this and followed Him; and He welcomed ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Stand On Your Feet

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Feb 16, 2005
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    Using the Biblical metaphore of foot and feet we are encouraged to live victoriously.

    Charles W. Holt cholt@gt.rr.com STAND ON YOUR FEET Scripture reading: Ephesians 6:10-20 especially verse 15 Text: Revelation 10:1-2 I have chosen a passage of Scripture found in the Book of Revelation 10:1-2 as a text for today’s message. But a key verse is also found in Ephesians 6:15. I know, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Growth And Learning Is A Life-Long Adventure

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021
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    No matter what your age spiritual growth and learning is for a lifetime. The more you investigate the more you will want to learn more.

    Parables can take on many different interpretations. One way to examine this parable is that Yeshua was talking about spiritual growth. Yeshua met many people during His ministry, and they immediately followed Him. Why? They determined that Yeshua was the Messiah that the LORD had promised to His ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Spiritual Gifts - Get On The Bus 2

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 25, 2020
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    A call to use our spiritual gifts in order to bring glory and honor to God.

    Excellence - Spiritual Gifts September 27, 2020 Have you ever driven in foggy weather? It’s not necessarily fun. You put on your brights, but you quickly realize the more light you use, the more difficult it is to see what if anything is in front of you. Sometimes foggy weather can be a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Adoption - What Does That Mean?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 20, 2014
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    Adoption during the writings of Paul meant something totally different then it does today. Adoption signifies that you are legally a child of God. You are a full fledged member of the family. A joint heir with Christ. Updated July 2023.

    For Those Not Familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture Readings that proceed the Message. Today's Readings were Isaiah 55, Psalm 65, Romans 8:7-17 and Matthew 13:1-9 & Matthew 13:18-23. A young man entered the movie theater ... loaded down ......with popcorn, ... drinks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Spiritual Olympians Recover From Injuries Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 12, 2008
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    Spiritual Olympians with a "go for the goal" mindset, recover from injuries.

    Title: Olympians Recover from Injuries Text: Hebrews 12:12-13 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, recover from injuries. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal, is based on Hebrews 12:1-13 and designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spirituality - Part Of The Life God Blesses Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 14, 2007
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    Spirituality is a term that is much used and equally misunderstood in our time. In the broadest sense, when we define spirituality, we think of that person who is intent on the qualities of soul, whose life is not centered on physical matters such as owni

    Series - “Preparing to Prosper” “God loves to bless His children!” That is the declaration of the Bible, a promise that we can live by. In this series of messages, my aim has been to teach how we position ourselves to stand in the flow of God’s blessing, to live in a way that is prosperous, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stirring The Ant Hill Series

    Contributed by Mizraim Esquilin on Oct 8, 2004
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    A pastoral approach to Church’s Pastoral Care using Ants as a metaphor

    Stirring the Ant Hill Proverbs 30:24-25 “24 There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: 25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;” I am one of those guys who think that hobbies are needed in order to keep your mental ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stand Your Ground! Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 21, 2021
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     | 11,477 views

    Message teaches the practical application of the metaphor of armor in Eph. 6:10-17. Christians are in a spiritual battle simply because they are Christians. In an increasingly antichristian culture this teaching becomes even more essential.

    The title of this message is: Stand Your Ground! There are times and season when the devil’s assaults against believers are more intense than at other times. Scripture not only tells us to be prepared for such times, but also tells us how to be prepared. That’s our subject today. I am an optimist. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Integrating Spirituality In Our Living Space Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
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    There is a false division of life… even if unclear or unconscious… that can cause us to compartmentalize and confine our spiritual growth. The result is that… • For 166 of the 168 hours in the week we lose our sense of God’s interest and involvement.

    Integrating Spirituality in Our Living Space This morning… take up our series on Integrating Spirituality into our Everyday Life. Last week…introduction… Noted there is a false division of life… even if unclear or unconscious… that can cause us to compartmentalize and confine our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational