Spiritual
In the Bible, the term "spiritual" encompasses a range of meanings, primarily related to the influence and workings of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. The Greek word "pneumatikos," often translated as "spiritual," refers to that which pertains to the spirit or the divine nature. In 1 Corinthians 2:14-15, the Apostle Paul contrasts the spiritual person with the natural person, indicating that spiritual discernment comes from the Holy Spirit, allowing believers to understand and embrace spiritual truths that are hidden from those who do not have the Spirit.Moreover, the concept of spiritual living is closely tied to the fruits of the Spirit, as outlined in Galatians 5:22-23, which describes qualities such as love, joy, peace, and self-control that manifest in the lives of those who walk in accordance with the Spirit. The idea of being "spiritual" is thus not merely an abstract notion but is evidenced through one's actions, attitudes, and relationships, reflecting the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in a believer's life. Additionally, Romans 8:5-6 emphasizes that those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit, leading to life and peace, highlighting the practical implications of being spiritual in daily living.
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7 Corrective Lenses for Spiritual Eyesight
By William MacDonald4.2K42:24ISA 49:82CO 5:92CO 5:202CO 6:1In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of having spiritual vision. He uses the analogy of getting corrective lenses for our physical eyes to illustrate how we need correction in our spiritual vision as well. The speaker suggests that the Spirit of God provides us with seven correctional lenses for our spiritual glasses. These lenses help us to see life clearly and focus on what is truly important. The sermon also emphasizes the need to live in a way that pleases God, as we will all appear before the judgment seat of Christ.
Growth in Spiritual Consciousness and Conduct
By Doc Greenway58623:38MAT 6:33COL 1:9In this sermon, the preacher shares a story of a young girl from Czechoslovakia who struggled with language barriers and other difficulties when she moved to America. She observed a Christian girl named Margaret who lived her life in a way that reflected Christ's teachings. This led the young girl to attend a service and eventually find Christ as her Savior. The preacher then focuses on a prayer for the Colossians, highlighting four things that are prayed for: growth in spiritual consciousness, growth in spiritual conduct, growth in spiritual work, and growth in wisdom as the people of God. The objective of all spiritual knowledge is to have consistent conduct and character.
Spiritual Realities
By George Verwer75758:54PSA 119:11MAT 6:33ROM 12:1JAS 1:22In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of understanding different types of people that God has saved. He reflects on his own journey and how God delayed him for 20 years before he arrived at Kendall. The speaker emphasizes the need for God's people to be serious about life and to serve, help, love, and give to others. He also highlights the tendency of believers to be indifferent and refers to them as "God's frozen people." The speaker urges listeners to awaken to the lost and needy around them and to be aware of the challenges that young people face today. He mentions the epidemic of drugs in Britain and predicts that AIDS will also reach epidemic levels. The speaker then quotes Romans 12, encouraging believers to present their bodies as living sacrifices to God and to be transformed by the renewing of their minds. He emphasizes the importance of humility and using the gifts that God has given each individual for the benefit of the body of Christ.
The Natural, Carnal and Spiritual
By Mary Peckham99231:241CO 3:1In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the aggression and strife that can exist in homes and encounters with young people. They share their personal experience of how God brought peace and transformed their worship. The speaker then uses the analogy of a lamb following its mother to illustrate the importance of knowing where to go for spiritual nourishment. They emphasize the need for discernment in the church and express concern about the reliance on entertainment rather than deep spiritual feeding. The sermon concludes with a powerful example of young people in South Africa who found assurance and rest in the Word of God.
Earthy Spirituality
By Viv Thomas87941:42MAT 6:33LUK 18:9LUK 20:45In this sermon, the speaker describes his experience at a secular management conference where he witnessed a confusing mix of spirituality and secularism. The attendees sang a religious song, indicating a desire for unity and spirituality, but the speaker questions the true meaning of spirituality in a world filled with confusion. He then relates this confusion to the story in Luke 18:9, where Jesus tells a parable about people who are confident in their own righteousness and look down on others. The speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing our own spiritual arrogance and pretense, and warns against falling into the trap of religious confidence tricksters.