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  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Weapons Of Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 114 ratings
     | 31,021 views

    will you win the fight?

    Intro: God didn’t place us in this world to live lives of constant defeat and discouragement. Even though life is a war, God has given us weapons to win the battles of life. It isn’t that the weapons aren’t there, it is that many people live their lives not knowing how to use these weapons for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Growing In Spiritual Maturity Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 30, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,246 views

    In James 1:19-20 James shows us three characteristics of growing in spiritual maturity.

    Scripture The story is told of two men who were traveling along in a hot-air balloon when they began to realize that they had no idea where they were. To make matters worse, as they looked at the sky, a storm began brewing overhead and heavy clouds started rolling in. For a brief minute they came ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Go On To Spiritual Maturity

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,067 views

    As Christians we are not to be satisfied to remain as baby Christians we are to keep growing in knowledge and understanding of the things of God.

    Go on to Spiritual Maturity Philippians 1:9-11 (NLT) In this passage of scripture the Apostle Paul gives the admonition: “Keep on growing.” During the past year have you grown in the knowledge and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ? 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Spiritually-Wise Christians Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,829 views

    Grasping for the wisdom of God involves being attentive to Jesus’ voice, meditating on what He says, obeying His words that give life and enduring in His calling upon our lives.

    Title: Spiritually-Wise Christians Theme: Grasping the Wisdom of God “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” (James 1:22) A trusting relationship is what enables the child of God to walk in the wisdom of God Bible teacher and preacher Leslie ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    The Importance Of Spiritual Renewal Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,092 views

    The first in the 3rd Annual Week of Renewal Series for 2006.

    “The Importance of Spiritual Renewal” First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME SCRIPTURE READING Deuteronomy 30:11 – 20 ”11 Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach. 12 It is not up in heaven, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Bruce Ferris avatar

    The Danger Of Spiritual Satisfaction

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,273 views

    It is a burden God placed on my heart after seeing many fine, committed Christians suddenly drop out of circulation in terms of Christian life and service because of a perceived sense of having “paid their dues” or having “finished the race”. The Christi

    It is a burden God placed on my heart after seeing many fine, committed Christians suddenly drop out of circulation in terms of Christian life and service because of a perceived sense of having “paid their dues” or having “finished the race”. The Christian life is not something we do, it is what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Be Spiritually Fit !

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,125 views

    A short homily for some elderly Christians living in sheltered accomodation. I don’t think I took on board the right amount of spiritual food over the Christmas and New Year period. God is challenging me (and perhaps you!) to be spiritually fit.

    A lot can happen in a year! A lot can and will happen during this next year. As I look back over the last year I realise that so much has happened and so much has changed: †My two boys have started new schools. †My daughter has begun pre-school. †My sister got married. †My Granddad died. †My ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Riaan de Villiers avatar

    Called To Be A Spiritual Hero

    Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Jan 23, 2006
     | 2,286 views

    What is my calling? How can I make a difference in my generation? What does God want me to do? Does these questions sounds familiar? Come and find God’s purpose for you.

    Called to be A Spiritual Hero We are standing at the beginning of a new year with lots of challenges in front of us. I believe the biggest challenge is to find your calling and to live out that calling. Romans 8:28 – 30 Romans 8:28 ALT: But we know that to the ones loving God all things work ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Spiritual Gifts 101 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,822 views

    We need not fear spiritual gits, but embrace them.

    Spiritual Gifts 101 Text: 1 Cor. 12:1-11 Introduction 1. Read 1 Cor. 12:1-11 2. Illustration: The Detroit News carried a humorous little story about Bill Cosby’s aged mother that illustrates how useless gifts are unless they are used. She had been raised in poverty, and the family had very ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 7,694 views

    This is a message to help those who can relate to the spiritual hole described in Proverbs 18:14 “The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?”

    Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement Overcoming spiritual discouragement. Text: Proverbs 18:14 “The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?” In this message we want to try to explain the difference between soulish discouragement, and spiritual discouragement. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sensitivity To Spiritual Things Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 5,811 views

    3rd in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

    EVERYBODY IS KNOWN FOR SOMETHING Sensitivity to Spiritual Things Revelation 2:12-17 REVIEW: Jesus and Knowledge -- Awareness of principles and characteristics the produce a positive image -- Understanding of the process involved for us to have a positive image -- Willingness to take us through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Avoiding Spiritual Amnesia Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,577 views

    Knowing the Bible helps us remember how to navigate through life issues, how to interpret what is happening in our lives, and how to find hope in bleak times.

    At the very end of the longest chapter of the Bible, 176 verses about God’s word, comes this stout declaration, “I do not forget your commandments.” “I do not forget your commandments.” That is a tall order, to promise that you will not forget. How can you promise that you will not forget? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Cull avatar

    Spiritual Disciplines - Silence

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 63 ratings
     | 12,154 views

    Time of silence alone with God: · deepens our relationship with him · restores us in our life for Him · focuses us in our work for Him

    Spiritual Discplines Silence and Solitude It is a well-known fact that the people of this Church are extremely well read! I know that you all have the great classics of literature in your well-stocked libraries. I know that your children will reach Chaucer and Dickens instead of the ‘Cat in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • John Tung avatar

    The Seasons Of Spiritual Life Series

    Contributed by John Tung on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,651 views

    A Christian’s spiritual life goes through a process that is often similar to the seasons of the year.

    THE SEASONS OF SPIRITUAL LIFE Luke 8:11-15 John Tung, 11-16-03 I. Introduction November is an interesting month. You have rain, sometimes, even snow, in November. It gets warm and it gets cold. It is windy; it is mild. And of course the leaves turn beautiful colors. It has a little bit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Understanding Spiritual Maturity

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 26, 2004
    based on 145 ratings
     | 69,486 views

    This sermon describes the evidences of spiritual maturiy and emphasises the following areas of spiritual growth namely 1. THOUGHTS 2. WORDS 3. ACTIONS 4. ATTITUDES 5. REACTIONS 6. DESIRES 7. RELATIONSHIPS

    UNDERSTANDING SPIRITUAL MATURITY ******************************** OUTLINE 1. THOUGHTS 2. WORDS 3. ACTIONS 4. ATTITUDES 5. REACTIONS 6. DESIRES 7. RELATIONSHIPS THE MESSAGE UNDERSTANDING SPIRITUAL MATURITY ******************************* 1.THOUGHTS Spiritual Maturity begins with our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal