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  • Ross Mitchell avatar

    Spiritual Cholesterol Series

    Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 17,012 views

    The sermon deals with the hardening of the spiritual heart.

    The Heart of the Matter (Part Three) "Spiritual Cholesterol" Introduction A. "For this people’s heart has become calloused; their ears are hard of hearing, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Surface Spirituality

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 3, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,333 views

    Help for the hurting heart.

    True spirituality is discussed a lot but seldom experienced in today’s world. Jesus faced the same problem. So the Lord used parables, stories of familiar things, to point out how unfamiliar people truly were with spirituality. Here in His famous story of the farmer scattering seed Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shallow Spirituality

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,596 views

    Attitudes to avoid because they promote shallow spirituality.

    Last week we looked at "surface spirituality", the soil that did not receive the seed because it had been "walked on" and was hardened. We learned that we can develop a hardened heart when others hurt us if we’re not careful. If we let our hearts become bitter and unforgiving the Word of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Spiritual Eyesight Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 19,115 views

    Jesus wants us to say, "I will let nothing cloud my vision."

    July 15, 2001 The Treasure Chest – Part 3 INTRODUCTION An elderly man was desperately ill. Knowing the time for his departure was near, he called for his closest friends to come see him one last time. Attending him were his doctor, his pastor and his business manager. The old man said, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Inventory Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,636 views

    Need to know our assets and our deficits in order to grow

    A SPIRITUAL INVENTORY 2 Cor. 13:5-9 Illustration: Businessman who falls asleep in church. EXAMINE: to give an honest account of where you were, and where you are, and what is important to you. To do this spiritually; measures prayer time, Bible reading, witnessing, scripture memory, life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Spiritual Amnesia"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 17, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 13,436 views

    Can a person be saved and not remember it? You might be surprised at the answer.

    SPIRITUAL AMNESIA Text: 2nd Peter 1:5-11 Introduction- Most of you are familiar with the mental con- dition called amnesia. A person might be invol- ved in an accident, perhaps a blow to the head, and then, for a period of time, not remember a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Examination Series

    Contributed by Mike Molenaar on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,359 views

    In the face of a war against evil do we have our lives in order?

    2 Corinthians 13:5-9 I have heard news commentators and writers talk about how recent events have caused them to stop and reflect on life. Many have suggested that they have looked at their priorities to see if they have had them out of order. Many of us probably could admit that our priorities ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bobby Sims, Jr. avatar

    Spiritual Weapons

    Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,136 views

    How God’s children can combat the devil and his dark army.

    "Spiritual Weapons” Eph 6 : 16-19 Intro: In the Gospel of Christ total righteousness of God is revealed. Often Satan and his dark kingdom try to penetrate into that which is light and true and pure. Man (flesh) is sometimes easily penetrated by dark forces. But today we want to focus in on how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Surgery

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,708 views

    Carnality is the cancer of the soul. Surgery by the Great Physician is the preferred treatment.

    Spiritual Surgery 1 Cor. 2:11-16 11 For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man’s spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 12 We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Spiritual Weapons

    Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,506 views

    Defense against sin.

    “Spiritual Weapons” Eph 6 : 16-19 Intro: In the Gospel of Christ total righteousness of God is revealed. Often Satan and his dark kingdom try to penetrate into that which is light and true and pure. Man (flesh) is sometimes easily penetrated by dark forces. But today we want to focus in on how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Blessings Series

    Contributed by Eric Olson on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,361 views

    Series:"The Blessings Christians enjoy" Adoption into God’s family,Acceptance before God, Forgiveness of sins, Insight into God’s will, eternal inheritance, and the seal of the spirit

    Series: The Blessings Christians Enjoy Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14 Object: To ensure the youth that God has awesome things for those that are C’D up! Introduction- Today we are going to look at 6 different things we are blessed with as Christians. Chosen by God (1:4) V.4- God “chose us in Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Terry Vaughan avatar

    Spiritual Discernment

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 16,268 views

    We need to have some spiritual discernment and know whom we serve. See four things that Jesus knew that we can use in our life.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT “For God so Loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Spiritual Birthright

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,363 views

    Every person has a "Spiritual Birthright".

    The Birthright Inheritance Gen. 25:29 One day when Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau arrived home exhausted and hungry from a hunt. 30 Esau said to Jacob, “I’m starved! Give me some of that red stew you’ve made.” (This was how Esau got his other name, Edom--“Red.”) 31 Jacob replied, “All right, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Spain avatar

    Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Mike Spain on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 17,460 views

    Here is an informatal message on the Spiritual Gifts, their funtions, and their purpose. This message is a great Postmodern (decontructive) approach to discovering Spiritual Gifts.

    (Before we started, I geve everyone a simply Spiritual Gifts test that had about 50 short questions on them and we reviewed them together) So, we’re talking about Spiritual Gifts. What they are. What they’re not. We’re going to talk about the point of these gifts. I mean, what is the point? I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritually Empowered Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 21, 2001
    based on 177 ratings
     | 22,823 views

    A message on Pentecost using the symbolism of wind, fire and inspired speech to show us how the Holy Spirit works in and through us.

    SURVEYORS WERE SENT TO A REMOTE MOUNTAIN TO DESIGN A NEW MAP OF THE TERRAIN. EVERYDAY THEY WOULD GO UP AND OVER THE RUGGED HILLS AND EVERY NIGHT RETURN TO THEIR CAMP. USUALLY EVERY NIGHT THEY WERE JOINED BY AN OLD SHEPHERD WHO ENJOYED THE COMPANIONSHIP OF THEIR FIRE AT NIGHT. THEY WOULD SWAP ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist