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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 21, 2020
     | 1,987 views

    1 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. •But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself & the Church) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

    MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-I—1John 3:10--4:21 Love is indispensable for spiritual discernment. Love both granted & received is indispensable for spiritual discernment. Spiritual discernment is completed thru love’s scrutiny. Indispensable tools for Spiritual Discernment. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 28, 2020
     | 1,586 views

    2 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. •But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself & the Church) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

    MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-II—1John 3:10--4:21 Attention: In these days when God’s people are wisely keeping themselves FROM gathering together, for fear of spreading disease(Corona Virus-2(COVID-19))...& In lieu of such gathering for encouragement & strengthening of the church, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Very Real Danger Of Spiritual Neglect Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 1, 2021
     | 5,076 views

    The issue of Christians who fall away from the faith was present in the New Testament, even as it is today. How can we prevent this from happening, and be vigilant against growing weary of following Christ ourselves?

    Today we begin a new message series from the Book of Hebrews which I’ve entitled “The Faith that Endures.” It’s a sobering book because it addresses a sobering topic—an issue that I know that I would prefer not to admit that it exists. It addresses the issue of Christians who are tempted to fall ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Jacob The Spiritual Giver Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2019
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     | 3,923 views

    How to bless children.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 48:1-22 1. What can a “poor” grandfather give to a son who has everything? 2. What can an absentee grandfather give to children he seldom sees? 3. What can a physically weak grandfather give to his grandchildren? 4. What can a grandfather give, who has nothing left to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Manure - It Helps A Body Grow

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 14, 2019
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     | 20,544 views

    This sermon focuses on how God can use the stinky stuff in our lives to help us grow

    Scripture: Luke 13:1-9; Psalm 63:1-8 (Call to Worship) Theme: Lent/Growth Title: Spiritual Manure – It Helps a Body Grow INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, Son and Holy Spring. You can tell that it is getting closer to Spring Time – you can smell it in the air. You can smell the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Our Subjective Spiritual Struggles: They Matter Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 18, 2019
     | 2,889 views

    Although many of our struggles as followers of Jesus are with the world, the flesh, and the devil, sometimes they are about monitoring our inner affections and deep seated thoughts.

    Our Subjective Spiritual Struggles: They Matter (I John 3:19-24, 4:7-21) 1. Today I begin my message with some comments about modern art. It’s easy to understand modern art. If it hangs on a wall, it’s a painting. If you can walk around it, it’s a sculpture. How many surrealists does it take to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ways To Promote The Music Of Spiritual Gifting

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 24, 2019
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     | 3,032 views

    This sermon is going to focus on how to overcome the reasons why Christians choose to ignore their gifting by examining five simple steps to get them to use their spiritual gifts.

    The Music of Ministry 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 While most Christians rightly point to a lack of attendees, financial resources or society’s increased immorality as reasons for the decline of church influence; how would one’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom Letter- Your Spiritual Identity Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 28, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,053 views

    This is the 43rd sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study in Acts will also include the letters written to the Churches. This is the 9th sermon from the Letter to the Galatians.

    Series: Action [#43] FREEDOM LETTER- YOUR SPIRITUAL IDENTITY Galatians 4:21-31 Introduction: We have been studying our freedom in Christ. In our text, we read about Abraham’s 2 sons- Ishmael and Isaac. Although Abraham and Sarah had been promised that they would have a son, Sarah got tired of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Message: The Need For Spiritual Oasis For Ministers Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 7, 2021
     | 2,723 views

    Message Deer Ridge, Freeport IL. March 5, 2021 A fundraiser for a Ministry to Pastors which provide Sabbaticals for free to pastors and missionaries!

    Message Deer Ridge, Freeport IL - March 5, 2021 Fundraiser for a Ministry to Pastors – they provide Sabbaticals for free to pastors and missionaries! Illustration: Years ago, I watched a movie called Mr. Holland’s Opus it was about a High School music teacher who never really wanted to teach HS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do Not Let Materialism Overtake Spirituality

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 9, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,886 views

    Materialism vs. Spirituality

    Do not let Materialism overtake Spirituality - Sermon Text Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 6:7-13 7 And He summoned the twelve and began to send them out in pairs, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits; 8 and He instructed them that they should take nothing for their journey, except a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Vince Miller avatar

    Correctly Understanding Spiritual Leadership At Home Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019
     | 3,250 views

    Spiritual leadership in the home is one of our primary environments of leadership and by far the most challenging.

    The Challenge of leading at Home Spiritual leadership in the home is one of our primary environments of leadership and by far the most challenging. It’s often a hard topic for men to even talk about because they don’t know what to do or how to do it, have failed in attempts, or just lacked a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jacob The Spiritual Giver Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016
     | 5,207 views

    Jacob told them his testimony: what you were like before salvation, what you did to receive Christ and how you were changed.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 48:1-22 1. What can a “poor” grandfather give to a son who has everything? 2. What can an absentee grandfather give to children he seldom sees? 3. What can a physically weak grandfather give to his grandchildren? 4. What can a grandfather give, who has nothing left to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon Outline - Spiritual Fruit And Gifts Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,933 views

    God will and does use your character (spiritual fruit) even when you serve God where you are not gifted. God will and does use your spiritual gift, even when you lack character.

    What is the relationship between the Fruit of the Spirit and the Gift of the Spirit? The fruit of the Spirit is your character. Your character is defined “habitually doing the right thing in the right way.” “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Formations: Secrets Of The Secret Place

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 24, 2016
     | 8,364 views

    As we spend time in the secret place of prayer – in solitude, silence, and soaking and Scripture meditation – we are transformed into the image of Jesus.

    SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS #2: SECRETS OF THE SECRET PLACE KEY TEXT: “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” (Psalm 91:1-2). THE BIG IDEA: As we spend ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Spiritual Formations: Good Good Father

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 24, 2016
     | 10,122 views

    God wants us to know, believe and receive the extraordinary, unconditional love that He has for us.

    SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS #3: GOOD, GOOD FATHER PERSONAL TESTIMONY: Grew up in a single parent family, dad was an alcoholic. Mom remarried when I was ten, my step-father was strict, didn’t get along with him well. OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we ...read more

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