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  • Bruce B. Miller avatar

    Spiritual Leadership Series

    Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012
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    Some groups put The Pastor on a pedestal as God’s annointed, a spiritual super-star to be admired and honored. In our passage today Paul sarcastically shreds this un-Christlike view of leadership.

    Spiritual Leadership 1 Corinthians 4 Most American Christians are soft. Our crosses are pretty jewelry, not instruments of brutal death. They warmly decorate our houses rather than warning of suffering. Particularly in the suburban Bible Belt, our versions of Christianity depict sanitized pictures ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Carpe Occasio

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
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    Used for a local board retreat

    Carpe Occasio November 7, 2009 LBA Retreat Introduction David and Kirk had been friends since high school. They were busy pastors in Florida but one day David called Kirk and asked him to go with him somewhere. Kirk asked where and David replied, “Germany”. Kirk remembers the ease with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Training In The Desert Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 2, 2016
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    This sermon is based on Charles Swindoll's book, Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit, chapter 4. In this sermon, we explore the need to grow deep with God through time spent with God in solitude, silence and service.

    A. How many of you saw the movie Castaway staring Tom Hanks? 1. Many people found the movie a little slow and boring because of lack of action and dialog. 2. Tom Hanks plays the part of Chuck Nowland, an executive with FedEx, whose fast-paced work took him on flights all over the world. a. Chuck ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, B--Letting Your Soul Catch Up.

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 24, 2024
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    “Would the person who brought Senator X into this room as their personal guest please take him out?"

    In the deep jungles of Africa a traveler was making a long trek. He had hired some local people to help carry some of his camp gear. The first day they made good time and they went very far, much farther than he anticipated. This traveler had high hopes that the journey could be completed quicker ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Keys To Spiritual Breakthrough Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 12, 2020
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    In 2020 we are looking for spiritual breakthroughs in our lives, our souls, our families, our church, our school, and our community – But to get the desired breakthrough in our lives we need to use His weapons which will bring the breakthrough.

    Video Transition: This Year I mean it – Skit Guys Our Theme this year - Breakthrough 2020 Sermon 2: Keys to Spiritual Breakthrough pt. 2 Thesis: In 2020 we are looking for spiritual breakthroughs in our lives, our souls, our families, our church, our school, and our community – But to get the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Gifts Vs Spiritual Responsibilites

    Contributed by Joe Robbins on Aug 28, 2009
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    Some Christians are given gifts, but All Christians are to be responsible.

    Spiritual Gifts vs Spiritual Responsibilities I Cor. 12:7-11,28 I. Some Christians are given . . . Divine Wisdom (v8) But all Believers are called . . To live wisely. Romans 16:19, Ephesians 5:15, Colossians 4:5 II. Some Christians are given . . . Extraordinary Faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Spirituality Of Musicianship-The Musicianship Of Spirituality Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 22, 2017
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    Ours is an artistic faith. We are exhorted to encourage one another with songs and hymns and spiritual songs-singing and making melody in our hearts to the Lord. It seems that worshipping God makes us all musicians.

    15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Spirituality Of Solitude And Silence Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008
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    Jesus invites us to come away for awhile alone with him.

    Solitude and Silence Earthed Spirituality If Celtic Spirituality was born out of Patrick’s experience, then it was born out of solitude. Patrick spent 6 years from age 6-22 living the life of a monk as a slave-shepherd in the hills of Ireland. He used his solitude to pray, praying the psalms day ...read more

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    How Meeting God Is Possible Without Going To Tibet

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 15, 2001
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    Making sense of this text in light of today’s spirituality.

    HOW MEETING GOD IS POSSIBLE WITHOUT GOING TO TIBET by Andrew Chan, PBC August 22, 2001. Ex. 25:1-9 (NLT) The LORD said to Moses, 2 “Tell the people of Israel that everyone who wants to may bring me an offering. 3 Here is a list of items you may accept on my behalf: gold, silver, and bronze; 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "Having Done All... Stand”

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Mar 15, 2019
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    Notice that the full armor of God that Paul had outlined for every Christian is complete but without back covers meaning to say that a Christian warrior is designed to always equipped to advance, and never given instruction to back down, retreat or surrender.

    Introduction: The Bible teaches, from beginning to end, of the existence of the invisible world, the world of the spirit. A world of angels and demons, yet a world that we touch daily as those who have been given not merely a body, but a spirit. This invisible world is difficult to believe in for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Spiritual Birthright

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 30, 2002
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    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

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    Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 15, 2002
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    Truths About Spiritual Gifts

    SPIRITUAL GIFTS By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION: Four Truths About Your Spiritual Gifts Key Verse: "Every man hath his proper gift from God" (I Cor. 7:7). The new Contemporary English Version (Thomas Nelson’s version of the Living Bible) translates it, "God has given different gifts to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Spain avatar

    Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Mike Spain on Apr 16, 2002
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    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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    Spiritual Rest

    Contributed by Michael Worker on May 3, 2002
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     | 7,040 views

    Looking at the meaning of Hebrews 4 as an application of Numbers 13 & 14

    The Sabbath is irrelevant. The Sabbath has been changed. The Sabbath of the Jews is now fulfilled in the Spiritual Rest we have in Jesus. This morning I would like to talk to you about the 4th chapter of Hebrews. As I have met with people of many different faiths and talked to them about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    "Spiritual Gifts.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 13, 2002
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     | 7,922 views

    May 19, 2002 -- THE DAY OF PENTECOST Color: Red Title: “Spiritual gifts.” 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13

    May 19, 2002 -- THE DAY OF PENTECOST Color: Red Title: “Spiritual gifts.” 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 Among the questions Paul is answering in this section, questions presumably sent to him by members of the Corinthian community, is the one about “charisms” or “spiritual gifts.” In verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran