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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Spiritual High Gear Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 3, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,915 views

    We become useful to God when we are broken of our stubborn self-will and learn to submit to His will. The beatitudes describe what it means to be broken before God¡Kwe can summarize these first 4 beatitudes with one word each.

    Spiritual High Gear (Matt. 5:1-6) INTRO 1. Right now, Freddie Aldridge is in boot camp. 2. I’ve never been in the military, but I understand it does a good job of teaching people respect for authority. 3. I knew a student at Moody, Bruce¡Kflunked out¡KNavy¡Kpastor/professor 4. "The Navy has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Prayer For True Spirituality Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,195 views

    The 2nd message of 13 in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

    A Prayer for True Spirituality Colossians 1:9-14 9For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10And we pray this in order that you may live a life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wandering In The Spiritual Desert

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,461 views

    I got the bones of this outline from John Maxwell’s "One Hour With God" devotions. What do we do when we are running on empty?

    INTRODUCTION • Have you ever been to the point in your walk with the Lord that just did not seem to be going anywhere? Did you or do you feel like you are wandering in the desert in circles, thirsting for water? • There are times in our lives when we can feel very empty spiritually, we can find ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Disaster Of Spiritual Discouragement

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,084 views

    Just as an intoxicated person will exhibit certain characteristics, even so, those who are spiritually discouraged will exhibit some disturbing responses to life.

    THE DISASTER OF SPIRITUAL DISCOURAGEMENT Text: Num.13: 21-25; Deut.1: 24-28 Intro: Discouragement is certainly no stranger to any of us. It is a malady that plagues everyone at some time or the other. As a matter of fact, one might even say that occasional discouragement is a natural part ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Spiritual Power Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,014 views

    Learn to tell the difference between real spiritual power and fake power. Paul tells us that being impressive doesn’t mean you are effective. Learn too how to take your very thoughts captive.

    For more Bible studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Real Spiritual Power 2 Corinthians 10 Pastor Tom Fuller A man’s grandfather worked in a blacksmith shop when he was a boy, and he used to tell his grandson how he had toughened himself up so he could stand the rigors of blacksmithing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Spiritual Ultra-Runners

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,006 views

    Have you ever wondered - "What’s the secret of sticking with it spiritually?" An examination of Paul’s secrets of spiritual endurance, discovering how we can have the endurance of an "ultrarunner."

    SCRIPTURE READING: "For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at things which are seen, but at ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Protection For The Spiritual Journey"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,720 views

    How can we be protected from the temptations of Satan?

    First United Methodist Church First Sunday of Lent--Sunday Night February 29, 2004 “Protection for the Spiritual Journey” Luke 4:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture sets the tone for the Lenten Season. The temptation of Jesus takes us on a spiritual journey into the wilderness and ends on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Recipe For Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 28, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,950 views

    As Christians we must continue to grow in the Lord after we are saved. We cannot simply "exist" after we are saved and expect to become mature Christians. Growth is just as important after the new birth as the new birth is itself.

    Recipe for Spiritual Growth Text: Colossians 2:6-8, 2 Peter 1:5-11 I. Why do we need to grow? Colossians 2:6-8 explain the need for spiritual growth. A. Walk in Christ—If we are truly walking with Christ, we will grow in grace and in the knowledge of Him. B. Be rooted—as a tree seeks water deep ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Legacy Of Spiritual Leadership

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 33,475 views

    The body of Christ is made up of great leaders that are gifted in every area of the ministry. The Holy Spirit had given them so much talents and gifts that every one will become useful and contributor to the growth and success in the body of Christ.

    (I Shared this message during Philippine Missionary Fellowship,Inc. National Bi-Annual Conference in Cavite City, Philippines) A STRONG ORGANIZATION FOUNDED BY GOD Philippine Missionary Fellowship, Inc. is a mission-organization founded in 1957. It is now 46 years old. Members, workers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessed Are The Spiritual Zeros

    Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 7, 2004
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,462 views

    Blessed are those who are poor in spirit.

    Sermon on Mount Blessed are the spiritual Zeros May 9, 2004 Today I start working through our series on the on the Beatitudes. I.e. Dan and Deanne’s bareness. It is at the outset of the Sermon on the Mount that we learn that we do not have the spiritual resources to put any of the Sermons ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Reality Of Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,404 views

    Spiritual warfare is a very real thing and we must be prared for it.

    The Reality of Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:10-13 I. We Must Recognize the Enemy (11b-12) A. The Enemy is Satan (v. 11b) 1. He is the Tempter 2. He is the Accuser of the Brethren 3. He is the King of Lies 4. He is a Schemer B. The Enemy has an Army (v. 12b) C. The Enemy is Many Times Overlooked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Overcoming Spiritual Blindness

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,510 views

    How Jesus’ healing of the blind man is a picture of overcoming spiritual blindness.

    On November 30, 1991, fierce winds from a freakish dust storm triggered a massive freeway pileup along Interstate 5 near Coalinga, California. At least 14 people died and dozens more were injured as topsoil whipped by 50 mile-per-hour winds reduced visibility to zero. The afternoon holocaust left ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Habitation Of Spiritual Insanity

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 16,885 views

    Jesus took our place that we might have His peace, He took our sin that we might have His salvation therefore our sense to sin will always be in proportion to our nearness to God and the best way to face life’s changes is to look to the unchanging God.

    Ecclesiastes 9:3: “This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead.” Nowadays, we have a lot of people who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    The Spiritually Healthy Heart Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,197 views

    The heart of the human problem is the problem of the human heart.

    The heart of the human problem is the problem of the human heart. That means that the heart of my problem is the problem of my heart. And the heart of your problem is the problem of your heart. Jeremiah 17:9 says, “The heart is deceitful and desperately wicked…” Watch over your heart with all ...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
     | 5,798 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