Sermons About Spirituality
Praising God (Psalm 8)
Life is filled with all sorts of landscape. An all terrain faith is equally balanced for the breathtaking view from the mountaintop and the confusing trek though a cold, dark valley. It provides adequate support for walking in rough, rocky stretches and stability for the slippery spots. In this exploration of the Psalms, we will see that no matter where you find yourself in life there is an appropriate faith response to your life situation. Are you ready for the hike?
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Being A Real Christian
Jesus spoke His harshest rebukes to the religious people of His day who didn't practice true spirituality. They made a mockery of godly living by their hypocrisy. So, how can we avoid hypocrisy and attain true holiness for God? All of us need to take stock of our lives and see if there is any hypocrisy in us. Then, we need to take three actions to help us move away from hypocrisy and move toward a growing spiritual life in Jesus Christ.
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Learning to Recognize Jesus
Spirituality is en vogue. But how do we sift through opinion and reach a true understanding of God. "Learning to Recognize Jesus" will point us in the direction of seeing God as he reveals himself to us.
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You Need A New One
In almost any endeavor marked by failure and frustration, there is a point at which people give up. Many people experiencing bondage or moral failure have thus given up on the Christian life. A big part of the problem is that we misunderstand what the Christian life really is. Jesus Christ did not die to strengthen our flesh or to make our existing life better, he came to bring us new life. Here's how to get it. Key Verses: Rom 7:7-20, Matt 26:31ff, Rom 6:1-7, Gal 2:20-21, John 15:1ff, Mk 6:46, Lk 6:12, Mk 14:32, 1Jo 1:8-9
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Needing a Vacation (Psalm 104)
Life is filled with all sorts of landscape. An all terrain faith is equally balanced for the breathtaking view from the mountaintop and the confusing trek though a cold, dark valley. It provides adequate support for walking in rough, rocky stretches and stability for the slippery spots. In this exploration of the Psalms, we will see that no matter where you find yourself in life there is an appropriate faith response to your life situation. Are you ready for the hike?
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Waiting (Psalm 40)
Life is filled with all sorts of landscape. An all terrain faith is equally balanced for the breathtaking view from the mountaintop and the confusing trek though a cold, dark valley. It provides adequate support for walking in rough, rocky stretches and stability for the slippery spots. In this exploration of the Psalms, we will see that no matter where you find yourself in life there is an appropriate faith response to your life situation. Are you ready for the hike?
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Searching for Justice (Psalm 10)
Life is filled with all sorts of landscape. An all terrain faith is equally balanced for the breathtaking view from the mountaintop and the confusing trek though a cold, dark valley. It provides adequate support for walking in rough, rocky stretches and stability for the slippery spots. In this exploration of the Psalms, we will see that no matter where you find yourself in life there is an appropriate faith response to your life situation. Are you ready for the hike?
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One True Religion
In a time when spirituality abounds, how do you know the truth from error? John points us to the Spirit, and gives the exam for how to know the true way.
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Walking with Grace (Psalm 103)
Life is filled with all sorts of landscape. An all terrain faith is equally balanced for the breathtaking view from the mountaintop and the confusing trek though a cold, dark valley. It provides adequate support for walking in rough, rocky stretches and stability for the slippery spots. In this exploration of the Psalms, we will see that no matter where you find yourself in life there is an appropriate faith response to your life situation. Are you ready for the hike?
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The Mind of the Life (Psalm 1)
Life is filled with all sorts of landscape. An all terrain faith is equally balanced for the breathtaking view from the mountaintop and the confusing trek though a cold, dark valley. It provides adequate support for walking in rough, rocky stretches and stability for the slippery spots. In this exploration of the Psalms, we will see that no matter where you find yourself in life there is an appropriate faith response to your life situation. Are you ready for the hike?
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Philippians 2:9-11 - From Humility to Super Exaltation
The best way to see the exaltation of Christ is to view it on the backdrop of his humiliation in heaven, in incarnation, and in death. Humiliation does not mean embarrassment, slavish service, wimpiness, lack of boldness or ambition or the prideful pursuit of spirituality. We see that in this text that God exaltation of Christ is past (v. 9) and future (vv. 10-11). In the past God super exalted Christ at the right hand of the Father to the glory he had before the world was created. The Lamb of God is worthy and is given a name that everyone above every name with is LORD or Yahweh. Because of God past super exaltation of Christ and because he has been given the name Yahweh or LORD all people should (not shall) bow the knee and confess Christ in salvation. This verse is usually quoted incorrectly in a universalistic fashion making it say that everyone will worship God, but we know that Romans 14:10-12 includes everyone will bow in judgment but not in salvation. You should consider how you will approach Christ either in salvation with knees bowed and tong confessing or in Judgment with knees bowed.
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A Worshipping Community
These days, there is an appetite for spirituality and a distaste for "church." Is this really what God wanted? The church was intended to be a dynamic, life-giving movement of people who experience and extend the love of God together. In fact, Jesus said that you can't be spiritual on your own, that the spiritual life is something we do together. If you catch a glimpse of God's dream for doing life together, we are convinced you'll never want anything less.
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Finding God In Times Of Emotional Trauma & Confusion
Pastor gives us a guide to staying on the right track amidst some of the difficulties of life.
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18-MAY-2008 - Matthew 5, Part III - The Good News as told by Matthew
The good news as told by Mathew
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An Inviting Community
These days, there is an appetite for spirituality and a distaste for "church." Is this really what God wanted? The church was intended to be a dynamic, life-giving movement of people who experience and extend the love of God together. In fact, Jesus said that you can't be spiritual on your own, that the spiritual life is something we do together. If you catch a glimpse of God's dream for doing life together, we are convinced you'll never want anything less.
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Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test?
Dick Dungan of Rejoice Ministries brings a Word concerning our relationship with Our Beloved Pastor George and he also shares a sermon on Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test? Podcast Legend: 00:00 – 38:15 – Worship 38:16 – 43:20 – Pastor George prays 43:21 – 44:48 – Cookie brings a Word 44:49 – 50:55 – Pastor George’s radio preview 50:56 – 52:47 – Various announcements 52:48 – 1:08:15 – Betty speaks then Cindi & Pastor pray with her 1:08:16 – 1:31:02 - Dick Dungan brings a Word concerning Our Beloved pastor George 1:30:03 – 1:53:30 – Dick Dungan of Rejoice Ministries shares on “Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test?” 1:53:31 – 2:03:42 – Closing Worship & Benediction
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A Generous Community
These days, there is an appetite for spirituality and a distaste for "church." Is this really what God wanted? The church was intended to be a dynamic, life-giving movement of people who experience and extend the love of God together. In fact, Jesus said that you can't be spiritual on your own, that the spiritual life is something we do together. If you catch a glimpse of God's dream for doing life together, we are convinced you'll never want anything less.
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An Authentic Community
These days, there is an appetite for spirituality and a huge distaste for "church." Is this really what God wanted? The church was intended to be a dynamic, life-giving movement of people who experience and extend the love of God together. In fact, Jesus said that you can't be spiritual on your own, that the spiritual life is something we do together. If you catch a glimpse of God's dream for doing life together, we are convinced you'll never want anything less.
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Something About George
We all miss Our Beloved Pastor George, each of us in our own way. Steve brings a unique message, dealing with a few of his qualities and how we each have, or can have those same qualities in our own life. Remember, you must move on and live your life in God's will.
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A Divine Community
These days, there is an appetite for spirituality and a huge distaste for "church." Is this really what God wanted? The church was intended to be a dynamic, life-giving movement of people who experience and extend the love of God together. In fact, Jesus said that you can't be spiritual on your own, that the spiritual life is something we do together. If you catch a glimpse of God's dream for doing life together, we are convinced you'll never want anything less.
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27-APR-2008 - Matthew 5, Part I - The Good News as told by Matthew
The great news of the new kingdom, is it available to everyone, even those spiritually bankrupt?
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Created for Community (some audio difficulties this week)
These days, there is an appetite for spirituality and a huge distaste for "church." Is this really what God wanted? The church was intended to be a dynamic, life-giving movement of people who experience and extend the love of God together. In fact, Jesus said that you can't be spiritual on your own, that the spiritual life is something we do together. If you catch a glimpse of God's dream for doing life together, we are convinced you'll never want anything less.
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God Is Faithful! The Drought Is Over!
We had a time of sharing this week. It's always great to hear what God is doing in our midst and in our community.
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A Learning Community
These days, there is an appetite for spirituality and a huge distaste for "church." Is this really what God wanted? The church was intended to be a dynamic, life-giving movement of people who experience and extend the love of God together. In fact, Jesus said that you can't be spiritual on your own, that the spiritual life is something we do together. If you catch a glimpse of God's dream for doing life together, we are convinced you'll never want anything less.
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Worshipping Warriors: Rugged Spirituality
Pastor Rick looks at Goliath as a representative of the obstacles in our lives that threaten to keep us from believing in Gods promises. He challenges us to see that our ability to overcome has nothing to do with our own strength, but has everything to do with the God who is working out his salvation in us.
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Starting with God: Rugged Spirituality
Pastor Rick looks at the very practical faith of David that seemed to integrate all of his life into his faith. Pastor Rick challenges us to see all of our history and the situations we find ourselves in as ways God is shaping our hearts, and not just random circumstances that are obstacles to our faith.
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Waaah - I'm a Christian
Christians have a God-given motivation to grow closer Jesus and become more him. However, many Christians reach a certain level of spirituality, and begin to feel the church lets them down. As they grow spiritually, their satisfaction with the church's ability to "feed them" declines. It's at this point that Christians shouldn't be fed by the church, Christians need to be "feeding" themselves.
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Jesus Wants to Save Christians
We are all living a story, and that story is filled with contradictions. Jesus exposes the contradictions if the first century Jewish symbols, and our hearts in the story of the Good Samaritan
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The Word Moves into the Neighborhood
Pastor Ron teaches about God's willingness to come and live life with us. Based on John 1:14-18.
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What To Believe About Demons
- What are Demons? - Origin of Demons - Activity of Demons - Power of Demons
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Encounter 2007 Session #5 - The Justice League
We often respond to hurting people by sharing the gospel with them and that is completely appropriate but perhaps we are missing out on serving their physical needs...
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Encounter 2007 Session #3 - Jehoshaphat!
The story of Jehoshaphat king of Judah and how he learned to trust God.
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Encounter 2007 Session #2 - Soul Liberation
There are two reasons that we can't see the light... 1) Our eyes are blocked - 2 Cor 4:4 2) Our eyes are bad - Lk 11:34-35, Matt 6:24
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Encounter 2007 Session #1 - A Cut Above
The first thing to do when you wake up is to open your eyes... You'll be constantly frustrated if you focus on the path instead of looking up at the light.
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Spirituality and Singleness
single… …the word carries many different connotations. For some it means freedom, while for others it is the source of great pain. Whatever the word may mean to us, St. Paul encourages us to look at this word from a different perspective. For many of us the question is not whether we should be single, but “are we so attached to our idea of how things should be that we lose perspective of what God may want for us?” So, if we want to be married, what if God wants us single? If we want to be single, what if God wants us married? In this spiritual talk Lee talks with a group of singles and begins to unpack some of these ideas God has on what it means to be…single.
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Soul Prosperity
We need to live in God’s righteousness, peace and joy on the inside all the time, not just cry out to God for it when we are in a crisis. Our soul is prospering when we are walking in step with Holy Spirit.
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The Spirituality Greenhouse
Where is the best place to GROW spiritually? Is there a place that exists that would be like a spirituality greenhouse? What happens if weeds get into the greenhouse? In 1 Corinthians 5 St. Paul is addressing a community of Christ Followers who have allowed their Greenhouse to slip into disrepair. Because this church has allowed sin to settle, their entire community is in danger. Check out how Paul handles the situation and find out about some of the background to the story in this spiritual talk entitled the Spirituality Greenhouse.
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Practical Help For Remaining In Christ
In this message we are returning to John 15, to look again at the vine and the branches, this issue of how real life, and real change can be experienced in the real world.
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Through Jesus... Only One Way?
The most politically incorrect passages in the New Testament may well be those exclusive passages that present Jesus Christ as the only means of salvation. To a world that revels in do-it-yourself religion and multiple-choice spirituality, Jesus' words, and those of the early apostles seem almost abrasive. To stand with courage and say that the "only way to the Father" was through Jesus Christ, brought early Christians under harsh persecution. The same is happening increasingly today. If Jesus' words are true - there are vast implications for our lives. Love would compel us to share this message of hope, this message of reconciliation, this message of restoration with as many as we possibly could. So the questions remains... do we REALLY believe that Jesus is the only way? Key Passage: Acts 4:1-22
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The Lost Practice of Fasting
The Church has forgotten the fasting is a means of grace, meant to be a regular part of our spiritual life. Fasting is voluntarily abstaining from something (lawful) for spiritual reasons. We are not earning grace, but expressing our need for grace, and more of Jesus Himself in the gospel.
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Commune
What is the difference between knowing about God and KNOWING HIM? We will look at the practice of those who commune with their God.
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Pure And Undefiled Religion -- James 1:26-27
What is it that Christian religion, or what many today would call Christian spirituality, is all about. James points us to the answer.
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The Lost Treasure
Over and over again, Jesus is contrasting two approaches to spirituality; what we might call two different kinds of lenses through which we approach life and God.
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The Law of the Oatmeal Brush
We want to think that our spiritual lives, our spiritual maturity, will always get better, be constantly growing. However, the realistic, biblical picture of spirituality is that it will likely always be a struggle for us this side of Heaven.
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Tearing Down the High Places
A key element of genuine, Biblical Spirituality is submitting to the authority of Jesus Christ in every area of our lives.
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"D.T.R"
"Spirituality" should not be something that only a few "elite" Christians aspire to. Neither should it be something that thinking, rational Christians disregard as being "new age," or "fuzzy." Instead, we need to reclaim the word and realize that we're all supposed to be "spiritual" as we live our lives following Jesus.
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Body Image
Why do we get so tied up about spiritual gifts, and gifts of tongues in particular?
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Jesus and... Solitude
Why did Jesus withdraw and find a place of solitude when he could have gone on being 'successful' and 'fruitful' in his ministry? The importance of taking time alone with our Father. Preached in the context of a baptism of two babies.
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