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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Advantages Of Spiritual Maturity

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 21,466 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Blessings In Christ Series

    Contributed by Jamie Moore on Nov 17, 2000
    based on 130 ratings
     | 5,403 views

    Christians receive spiritual blessings from God that inspire praise.

    I. Believers should praise God for the spiritual blessing of being chosen in Christ (1:4-6). A. Chosen in Christ before creation B. Chosen in Christ to be holy C. Chosen in Christ to be blameless D. Chosen in Christ out of love E. Chosen in Christ for adoption F. Chosen in Christ for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Gibson avatar

    Exposing Spiritual Pride

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 126 ratings
     | 5,702 views

    What is Spiritual Pride ? How to overcome it ? This sermon looks at these questions and how the 5 I Wills of Satan show five aspects of spiritual pride.

    (1) INTRODUCTION: How does this passage of Scripture apply to us if it talks primarily of the fall of Satan ? (a) It’s actually written about an earthly man - the King of Babylon (v4). (b) Satan tempted man to go a similar way as him (Gen 3:5) (c) Throughout Scripture we are ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Spiritual Gift Of Healing

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 220 ratings
     | 7,444 views

    Not one miracle performed by Jesus and the Apostles can be performed today by anyone claiming to have the gift of healing. Conversely, none of the so-called miracles today were done by Jesus or the Apostles.

    SPIRITUAL GIFT OF HEALING (Mark 16:20, Acts 14:3) Updated 5/1/01 [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/healing.html] [HTTP formatted outline to use as a handout is at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/healing-outline.html] MIRACLES OF JESUS ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    The Secret To Spiritual Strength

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000
    based on 147 ratings
     | 14,093 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

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    Effective Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 111 ratings
     | 9,028 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

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    Understanding Spiritual Language Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on May 9, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,844 views

    Focuses on receiving the Holy Spirit with an evidence of tongues. It began with an interview with an SBC Minister who is not Pentecostal. The message was delivered in a Wednesday Prayer Meeting.

    Spiritual Resolutions Understanding Spiritual Language Dr. Marty Baker / May 8, 2002 Last week the message focused on understanding the power gifts of the Holy Spirit. From the emails, phone calls and comments that I received since that message, it is apparent that there is a great interest in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Every Spiritual Blessing" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 15, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 26,254 views

    The believer is rich beyond measure, IN CHRIST (#1 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

    I’d like to ask you to try and put yourselves to some degree, into the minds of the Christians in Ephesus who first read this letter. Paul had been with them briefly during his second missionary journey, and then during his third journey he and those with him had undergone horrible ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Sheldon Friesen avatar

    Spiritual Birth Defects

    Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,333 views

    Things that can disqualify one from coming into the Holy of Holies.

    Spiritual Birth Defects There are many things that disqualify one from coming into the Holy of Holies. We must understand those things that will keep us from coming before the throne to receive God’s direction. Spiritual birth defects: [LEV 21:16] And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, [17] ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Principles Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 181 ratings
     | 41,701 views

    These are spiritual growth principles

    In every area of our life, there should be signs of growth. We should experience growth in our marriage, in our families, at our jobs, at our churches, in regards to our income, and our relationship with Christ. In fact referring to our Christian walk, the writer of Hebrews tells us: Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Refresher Course

    Contributed by Joseph Louis on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,090 views

    A Message to Refocus on Spiritual Things

    Title: Spiritual Refresher’s Course Scripture: Acts 3:19 (AMP), "So repent - change your mind and purpose; turn around and return [to God], that your sins may be erased (blotted out, wiped clean), that times of refreshing - of recovering from the effects of heat, of reviving with fresh air - may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 7,831 views

    This is a message to help those who can relate to the spiritual hole described in Proverbs 18:14 “The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?”

    Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement Overcoming spiritual discouragement. Text: Proverbs 18:14 “The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?” In this message we want to try to explain the difference between soulish discouragement, and spiritual discouragement. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Spiritual Facts Of Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 28, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,849 views

    Christian, when we say, “God has a plan for your life” we have said a mouth full. Let’s contemplate some of the pillars of that plan, and where that plan is meant to take you.

    The Spiritual Facts of Life (Romans 8:29-31) 1. Einstein gave grudging acceptance to "the necessity for a beginning" and eventually, to "the presence of a superior reasoning power," but never did he accept the doctrine of a personal God. Two specific obstacles blocked his way. According to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    The Folly Of Spiritual Fools

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,772 views

    Satan has some people so blinded that they ignore all the evidences God has given of their need to repent of their sins and trust Christ as their Savior. These people are for all practical purposes, "Spiritual Fools."

    The Folly Of Spiritual Fools Text: Prov.1: 7, 22 Intro: A “fool” may be defined as, “a person lacking in judgment or prudence.” This definition refers to one who is not necessarily unaware of the proper course of action, but lacks the wisdom and forethought to act upon what they already know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,779 views

    This message was written for our annual church ministry fair with a focus on using the gifts that God has given to us.

    The Importance of Spiritual Gifts Matthew 25:14-30 Ministry Fair Devotional August 15, 2004 Gift Illustration Christ has given you a great gift (14-15) 14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God