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  • Joe Hayes avatar

    Spiritual Success Seeking God Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,834 views

    Where would we be without Prayer? Without God You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    SEEKING GOD The Bible and preachers often compel the people of God to ’seek the Lord’, Isaiah tells us to "seek the Lord while He may be found", King David says "we should seek the Lord always" (see Isa 55:6, lChor 16:11). "We need not fear that in seeking God we may narrow our lives or restrict ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Fruit Or Religious Nuts?

    Contributed by Douglas Turner on Dec 4, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,729 views

    Lessons from the Withered Fig Tree

    A sign posted outside a church on Highway 110 outside of Tyler, Texas once read, “God is looking for spiritual fruit not religious nuts.” Unfortunately, religious nuts abound everywhere, but in and out of the church, but spiritual fruit is rare. The importance though of bearing spiritual fruit in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Results Of Spiritual Blindness 1 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 23, 2009
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     | 5,966 views

    Exposition of the first half of six results of spiritual blindness from Daniel 5

    Text: Daniel 5:1-9, Title: The Results of Spiritual Blindness 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/24/09, PM A. Opening illustration: talk about Gordon Dykes, and his ability to see more than we could see… B. Background to passage: After the death of Neb, several kings succeeded him in ruling at Babylon, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Imperative Of A Sound Spiritual Walk Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
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     | 4,667 views

    Paul is urging Timothy and all of his readers in the importance of presenting ourselves to our Father God as competent workers who are skilled in doing the work of God’s kingdom.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 3, 2001 Date Preached: January 3, 2001 Church: BBC (Wed PM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for Christian Living Title: An Imperative Regarding a Sound Spiritual Walk Text: 2 Tim 2:15 “Do you best to present yourself to God as one approved, a ...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
     | 9,777 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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    Denomination: *other

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    The Three Stages Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 23,901 views

    Three stages of spiritual development are given: "children," "young men" or teenagers and "fathers" or adults. These stages have no relation to the physical age or gender of a person. A Christian who is 70 years old in the flesh may still be a spiritual b

    Intro: Three stages of spiritual development are given: "children," "young men" or teenagers and "fathers" or adults. These stages have no relation to the physical age or gender of a person. A Christian who is 70 years old in the flesh may still be a spiritual baby. A Christian lady of 30 years old ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Unload Your Spiritual Backpack

    Contributed by Alan Shulver on Jan 8, 2012
     | 9,246 views

    you need to forgive yourself!

    One of my greatest passions is walking long distances and hiking. I have had the opportunity to hike in some of the most scenic parts of the country, including the mountains surrounding Tucson and Arches National park in Moab Utah. While some of my hiking adventures have been while I was on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Pregnancy, Part One Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 13, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 30,987 views

    There is a time when something of Christ is conceived in our spirit.

    Confronting the Accuser of the Brethren Series Spiritual Pregnancy, Part 1 Introduction A When women become pregnant, many of them begin to avoid things that would harm (or retard the growth) of the living/forming person inside of them. 1 Alcohol, smoking, drugs (do not do) a Do: prenatal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Pregnancy, Part Two Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,866 views

    We must protect the new life within us from the attacks of the enemy.

    Confronting the Accuser of the Brethren Series Spiritual Pregnancy, Part Two I The enemy’s assault A If all there was to launching a new move of God was prayer, we’d be in revival by now. 1 Then another sign appeared in heaven: and behold, a great red dragon having seven heads and ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual L.s.d.

    Contributed by Robert Harmon on Jan 15, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,245 views

    Lust, Sin, and Death! James warns us that there are consequences for our actions, and David's carnal sin is a vivid illustration of the damage a believer can cause to those around them!

    Introduction The Year was 1990, and we had a problem in our school. Someone was handing out little patches with cartoon pictures and symbols – like temporary tattoos. Only thing was they were laced with LSD! Acid! Talk about scary! It’s a terrible drug that is HIGHLY addictive and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Flowers avatar

    The Problem Of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 2, 2011
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     | 15,408 views

    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

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    How To Have A Spiritual Conversation

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 1, 2011
     | 4,827 views

    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
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,125 views

    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
     | 4,590 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

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    A Simple Story With Spiritual Lessons

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 21, 2011
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     | 8,518 views

    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