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  • Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.D. avatar

    The 3 D's Of Spiritual Dullness

    Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Mar 22, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,082 views

    What could cause you to doubt God’s plans for your life? I suggest that you beware of the 3 D’s of dullness!

    THE 3 D’S OF SPIRITUAL DULLNESS ACTS 24:17-30 CONCEPT: TO EXPOSE SPIRITUAL DULLNESS AT ITS HEIGHT, AND TO RECOMMEND A REMEDY. HERE WE HAVE THE CHRISTIAN AND THE JEW BROUGHT INTO CLOSE CONTACT; AND THERE SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN AS FAIR AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Cook avatar

    Gray Hairs Of Spiritual Decline

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,072 views

    Taken from Hosea 7, we find that God compares spiritual decline to the gray hairs of decay.

    “Gray Hairs of Spiritual Decline” Prov. 14:14; Hosea 7:9; Jer. 3:1 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read All 3 Verses – Prov. 14:14; Hosea 7:9; Jer. 3:1 B. Illustration – Christian Life is comparable to an airplane – No Reverse; Must continue forward at a steady pace or it will spin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Frustrations Of Spiritual Leadership-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,547 views

    Part 3 of a 4-part sermon. Jesus experienced frustration in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations in their various ministries. Where do these frustrations arise? Frustration for spiritual leaders arises out of...

    FRUSTRATIONS OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP-III—Luke 9:37-45 Jesus’ frustration with unbelief was manifest in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations arising from unbelief. Ministry produces frustrations for the minister. Where do spiritual leaders encounter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Smith avatar

    Checking Your Spiritual Status

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 13,597 views

    What is your spiritual condition? Steps to improving your realtionship with God.

    “Checking Your Spiritual Status” TEXT: Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Introduction: The Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    How Is Your Spiritual Appetite?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 15,105 views

    What it means to hunger and thirst after righteousness.

    “HOW’S YOUR SPIRITUAL APPETITE?” MATTHEW 5:6 INTRODUCTION: There is an old French proverb that says, "A good meal ought to begin with hunger." It is hard to enjoy a good meal when you are not hungry, but when you are starving anything tastes good! Few of us in America know what real hunger or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    A Vaccination Against Spiritual "Sars”

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,506 views

    "Severe Acute Rejection Syndrome" - rejecting the resurrection, and what Jesus does about it.

    Luke 24:36-49 A VACCINATION AGAINST SPIRITUAL “SARS” By now, I’m sure most of you have heard of “SARS” which stands for “severe acute respiratory syndrome.” Somewhere in Southeast Asia, someone came down with this problem called SARS, and from that one person, SARS has been spreading like ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Dailey avatar

    Spiritual Growth And Physical Blessing

    Contributed by David Dailey on May 26, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 16,348 views

    Obedience and Blessing Go Hand In Hand

    Exodus 15:26. And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Elder avatar

    Authority Of The Believer ( See The Spiritual)

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,623 views

    We often see the world only through the eyes of the physical and miss all that God is doing through the spiritual

    Authority of the Believer (See the Spiritual) The only authority Jesus had was through the Father instructions and the Holy Spirits Power: Text: John 5:19-20…Jesus gave them this answer: "I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Paying Our Spiritual Debts

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 4, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,781 views

    Debt can be a good thing, spiritually; we owe debts to those who have shaped us, both negatively and positively, and pay that back by sharing in mutual respect and by offering the good news to a generation yet to come.

    How do you feel about debt? Do you like debt? Do you take pleasure in interest payments? How many of you say, “Oh, Mr. Greenspan, please don’t lower the interest rate again. I want to pay more. I love debt.” Can I get a show of hands? I thought not. You don’t like debt. I don’t like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Curse And Cure For Spiritual Blindness Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,027 views

    exposition on Matt ch 16

    THE CURSE AND CURE FOR SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS Matthew 16 v. 1 - 20 v. 1 - 12 Two types of blindness v. 1 - 4 "the blind who will never see" The pharisees with the saducees - old rivals united against Christ. Note 3 reasons for their blindness (1) Sin - John 3 v. 19 "men loved darkness rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Becoming A More Spiritual Person Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 14,616 views

    Two warnings and two positive prescriptions to becoming more spiritual.

    Sixty years ago social scientists were predicting the demise of religion in western culture. The reasoning went something like this: The more discoveries science makes, the higher the level of education among people, and the more secularized our society becomes, the less people will be concerned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    We Believe In A Spiritual Realm Series

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,877 views

    Doctrine of angels and demons.

    READ: Ephesians 6:10-13 In the world today there is an unprecedented appetite for the supernatural. This interest in things supernatural or paranormal is increasing. This is testified to by the success of the now multi-billion dollar HORROR film industry; the burgeoning popularity of occult ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Falwell avatar

    Questions About Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 12,204 views

    Questions About Your Spiritual Gifts

    QUESTIONS ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION Last week I introduced spiritual gifts with the verse, "But each one has his own gift from God" (I Cor. 7:7 NKJV). When I was saved not much was said about spiritual gifts, but today everyone seems to have questions about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Strategic Goals Of Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,818 views

    What are we striving for when we do battle for Christ?

    The Strategic Goals of Spiritual Warfare What is the mission? That question is one of the most important ones we ask as we work on any challenge or project. When we take up the challenge of Spiritual Warfare, we need to understand our mission, our strategic goals. Knowing our mission ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Catt avatar

    The Basic Concepts Of Spiritual Intimacy Series

    Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,060 views

    This series will assist you in developing and deepening your relationship with God.

    THE BASIC CONCEPTS OF SPIRITUAL INTIMACY Selected Scriptures If we are going to develop an intimate relationship with Christ - we need to define what it looks like. ¡°IT IS THE LIFE OF CHRIST, REPRODUCED IN THE BELIEVER, BY THE HOLY SPIRIT THROUGH ABIDING IN THE WORD.¡± Much of what is called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational