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Declaring Spiritual Bankruptcy Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jul 8, 2006

Examination of the first BE-Attitude: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven

PURSUING HAPPINESS : Declaring Spiritual Bankruptcy Matthew 5:1-12 1. This past Tuesday our nation celebrated its 230th year of Independence and one of the most famous phrases in the Declaration of Independence, listed as one of the “unalienable rights of man” is “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Getting Into Spiritual Shape

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 12, 2005

spiritual growth

Intro: tonight we all tried to make shapes out of play dooh, some people could make something recognizable, others couldn’t. In our life we will have a lot of people try to shape us, family, friends, teachers, coaches, employers and other people in our lives. It is very important that we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Health Checks Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 18, 2005

There are four signs that the child of God lives a life that is nourished by the Word of God and illuminated by the Holy Spirit.

Turn your Bibles to Acts 2:42 Title: Spiritual Health Checks Theme: Four Signs of a Healthy Christian Introduction: Rick Warren wrote, “The key for churches in the 21st Century will be church health, not growth.” When a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spiritual Discipline Of Simplicity Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 5, 2005

The discipline of simplicity is the conscious act of not being tied to the things of this world.

Tilling the Soil of the Soul November 27, 2005 Simplicity Matthew 6:19-21, 24-33 I received an email this week from Outside Magazine with the title: “Gift Guide Madness” It read… “The time of immaculate consumption is upon us. From a flaming kayak paddle to an indestructible laptop that can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: *other

Prayer Is Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

Satan and his organized legions constantly work to obstruct God’s plan. As believers, our greatest weapon is prayer. We can expect our greatest opposition when we are on our knees. So we must be persistent–praying until the answer is received.

INTRODUCTION Christian humorist, Dennis Swanburg, loves to tell the story of an unforgettable baptism that took place in a little West Texas church. They were building a new sanctuary and it was almost finished. The new baptistry was functional even though changing rooms were not yet available. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Worldview: In The Begining

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

Spiritual worldveiw and the Holy Spirit. Also Gen1:1-5. Holy Spirit in OT and NT

Overview. As we have been working through our series we have seen: Our Spiritual Worldview will determine what we experience spiritually and will determine how we understand spiritual events. For example: If I see spiritual events through a pagan spiritual world view I will interpret spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:16-30, Numbers 11:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Spiritual Spring Housecleaning

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 25, 2005

Let us give thought this springtime to a spiritual housecleaning that will be pleasing to God and a blessing to ourselves.

A SPIRITUAL SPRING HOUSECLEANING “How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Thy word.” Psalm 119:9 The weather in our area has been so beautiful the past several days that many of us have been inspired to take spring housecleaning seriously. It is amazing how much ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Butterfly Effect

Contributed by Christopher Crane on Apr 25, 2005

Even the small things we do have a lasting effect on the people in our lives.

There is a theory in science that has not been widely published. It is called the "Butterfly Effect." The term was made popular recently in a Hollywood Movie. The theory seems farfetched at the outset, but this is how it can be explained; one explanation calls it the SENSITIVE DEPENDENCE ON INITIAL ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Was Spiritually Connected Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

Part two of an 8 part Lenten series on Jesus with this mesasage focusing on his spiritual connectedness to God.

JESUS WAS SPIRITUALLY CONNECTED Sunday, February 17, 2002 TEXT: Mark 1: 21-29 We are starting a series today on celebrating Jesus and discovering what makes him so attractive. Just to show you hold old I am, as a boy I remember going to McDonald’s and seeing the sign that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Spiritual Check Up Series

Contributed by David Asch on Feb 16, 2005

In this message we will conduct a spiritual health check up. We will check 3 vital areas of our spiritual life, and each one will leave us with a question to answer.

A SPIRITUAL CHECK-UP Mark 12:35-44 INTRO: A check-up always leaves you with questions: • Am I eating the way I should? • Do I need to make lifestyle changes to improve my health? • Should I buy stock in Rogaine? Today we will conduct a spiritual health check up. We will check 3 vital areas, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dangers Of Spiritual Blindness

Contributed by John Gerald on Feb 19, 2005

Spiritual blindness can be cured by Jesus Christ

The DANGERS of SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS Rev. John W. Gerald I. BLINDNESS OF HEART Eph. 4:18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: This is where spiritual blindness starts. It is ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Restoring Spiritual Passion

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 7, 2005

Restoring Spiritual Passion is an important matter This sermon isolates a number of steps the believer can take to effect restoration

Marriage is an interesting matter. Not all marriages last. I found some cynical observations on marriage sent to me on the internet the other day. Here’s an example:- Men who have pierced ears are better prepared for marriage. They’ve experienced pain and bought jewelery. Such views of marriage ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Warfare 101 Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 9, 2005

All of us are engaged in a battle every single day of our life! This is a battle where no one can go AWOL! Dr. Dunn continues the series: "Finding Hope In The Midst Of Suffering" while looking at the reality of the spiritual war that every person faces. L

I. The Presence of Satan a. He is real b. He is alive c. He is active II. The Activity of Satan a. He has direct access to God… Job 1:6 b. He seeks to destroy… Job 1:17; 1 Pet. 5:8 i. He blinds our minds…(2 Cor. 4:4) ii. He seduces our hearts… (2 Cor. 11:3) iii. He hinders our ministries… (1 ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Sustaining Your Spirituality Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 22, 2005

After the high of Nehemiah 12, we come down to earth and reality with a crunch in ch 13. How can we avoid collapses like this and ’Sustain our Spirituality’.

Sustaining your spirituality. Nehemiah 13. WBC 20/3/5am This is the balancing sermon to the one I preached on ch 12 if you remember: - real mountain top experience - marching around the walls, praising God - huge devotion and dedication to God o occasion for right and real outburst of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Spiritual Shipwreck Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

# 3 in series on 1 Timothy. Five Steps to avoid spiritual shipwreck.

“Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #3 “Avoiding A Spiritual Shipwreck” 1 Timothy 1:18-20 The closing section of the first chapter of the letter to Timothy concerns those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist