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  • Robert Sickler avatar

    Spiritual Warfare - It Is Our Battle

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 16, 2012
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    Satan knows that the time he has left is short and he is determined to destroy as many human lives as he can. But, we must not fear Satan; we must stand and face his attacks by relying on the power of God.

    SPIRITUAL WARFARE ILLUSTRATION Facebook can be an excellent way for family members, especially extended family members, to maintain a daily communication link. People with a warm sharing personality can find a great deal of support and comfort in having a family member, or a friend, who has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Spiritual Warfare Feb. 1

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 22, 2012
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    If your life is being lived in the Will of God it will always be on a collision course with agenda of Satan.

    A If your life is being lived in the Will of God it will always be on a collision course with agenda of Satan. 1 He was once a prince but now he is an unsurper, a pretender to the throne of the earth. a Satan rebelled before Adam was created and was cast from heaven. aa Science & Scripture agree ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Discover Your Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 26, 2012
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    Spiritual gifts are special abilities distributed by the Holy Spirit to every believer according to God’s design and grace. They are spiritual endowments used for the ministry and purposes of God so that each of us can make our own unique contribution in

    With his life in disarray, Steven Lavaggi sat on his bedroom’s wooden floor, and began searching his Bible for answers. His wife had just left him to marry a writer for The Rolling Stone Magazine. Ten days later, Steven discovered his son was stricken with Juvenile Diabetes. The he lost his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Remembering Your Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 8, 2012
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    We take test #3 for proving if we really know God. That test involves remembering your spiritual growth as is mentioned in 1 John 2: 12-14.

    This morning we take test #3 for proving if we really know God. That test involves remembering your spiritual growth as is mentioned in 1 John 2: 12-14. This test involves remembering. It’s a good thing to remember. It’s good to remember what stories you have told so that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Do Not Neglect The Spiritual World Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 19, 2012
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    Constantly see and experience the spiritual world of God in your life!

    Hold up a clear plastic bottle; What do I have in my hand?? Yes, I have a plastic bottle, but even though we cannot see it, there is also air in this bottle! The air inside is actually holding the bottle together! If I take the air out of it……….. the bottle collapses! Now, let us not forget that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Holy Spirit And Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 16, 2012
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    A sermon on spiritual gifts, serving and meeting needs (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study", chapter 7)

    HoHum: The former editor of Christianity Today, Kenneth Kantzer, commented once that he never knew what his gift was. He just served where he saw the need. If a man of this experience and caliber never knew what his gift was but just served where he saw a need, then this should serve as a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    The Six Stages Of Spiritual Sight

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2012
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    The blind man had been delivered from darkness and given sight by the compassion of Jesus. This formerly blind man is confronted by his neighbors, he’s confronted by the Pharisees, and by Jesus as well. We are going to concentrate on Jesus as seen by thi

    The last time we were in our study in John, we looked at 9:1-7 and saw Jesus give sight to the blind man. This blind man had been delivered from darkness and given sight by the compassion of Jesus. In tonight’s study, this formerly blind man is confronted by his neighbors, he’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Have A Spiritual Conversation

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 1, 2011
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    Listen to the Holy Spirit in every conversation you have and follow where the Spirit leads.

    How To Have A Spiritual Conversation Aug 14, 2011 John 4:1-42 Intro: This morning I want to dive right in to John 4. Go ahead, grab your Bible and look it up and keep it open, it’s a long story and I want you to have it open so you can follow along and then look back as we walk through it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Brock avatar

    What Is The Purpose Of Spiritual Gifts? Series

    Contributed by Tim Brock on Sep 16, 2011
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    Exactly what does the Bible mean when it speaks of a Spiritual Gift?

    I heard a story about 3 sons who left home & went out to make their mark upon the world & did quite well. One day the sons talked about the different ways they were able to pay back their elderly mother for all of her generous sacrifices. 1. The 1st son said, “I built a big house for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Remembering Your Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 21, 2011
     | 4,496 views

    This test involves remembering your spiritual growth as is mentioned in 1 John 2: 12-14. This test involves remembering. It’s a good thing to remember.

    This evening we take test #3 for proving if we really know God. That test involves remembering your spiritual growth as is mentioned in 1 John 2: 12-14. This test involves remembering. It’s a good thing to remember. It’s good to remember what stories you have told so that they don’t come back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    The Problem Of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 2, 2011
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    Part 1 in the Emotionally Healthy Spirituality series, this message looks at signs of emotionally unhealthy spirituality, and examines these characteristics in the life of Saul in 1 Samuel 15.

    The Problem of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church October 10, 2010 We all know that some things look great on the surface, but they're a disaster underneath. For example, in Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, the radar was picking up ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    A Simple Story With Spiritual Lessons

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 21, 2011
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    Every story in the Bible is loaded with Spiritual lessons for us today. In the story, an unlikely man ask Jesus to do an unlikely thing and Jesus responded in an unlikely way.

    A Simple Story with Spiritual lessons Matthew 8:5-13 * Jesus was a master story-teller. In fact, some of His greatest stories are called ‘parables’ which simply defined is, ‘an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.’ Yet, the greatest stories we can read and know are like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Check List For Spiritual Maturity

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 25, 2011
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    Take a inventory of your Spiritual Life

    Philip 3:10-21 - Want to know Maturity Measure growth on a chart Keep tabs on bank account Check the garden Watch the clock - What about Sp Maturity? B Starts with Salvation!!! Nothing to do with age B education - Service Test for Sp. Maturity 1. Do I Have Growing Knowledge for the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Warfare - Part Three Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 29, 2011
     | 3,799 views

    Paul tells us to take on Gospel footwear and to take up the shield of faith.

    Last time, we saw that the Christian warrior is one who desires to walk in the truth and who depends on the righteousness of Christ. He seeks to make sure that his daily condition matches his eternal position. Therefore, he stands fast and firm against the devil’s lies as he asks the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Secrets Of Spiritual Success

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,657 views

    I believe that of all people in the world, we Christians should want to succeed. What makes us different are our priorities, definition of success, and ways on getting there. Let’s take a lesson from a weary team of fishermen who felt failure until Jesus

    Intro: Almost every normal person is interested in success. Observe the business section and self-help section of the local bookstore. Look at the best-selling books. See the ads section of newspapers for invitations to “success” seminars. I believe that of all people in the world, we Christians ...read more

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