Quotes about Spiritual

The vast majority of those who are unchurched are not actively seeking a church home. Further, they are divorced from seeing it as a need in their life, even when they are open to and interested in spiritual things.

What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?

If Jesus encountered demons and evil spirits during his lifetime his followers likewise may face them.

I have no doubt that honest to-goodness, God-sent angels do indeed exist and participate in our lives, probably far more than we realize.

Demons are dangerous only until they are confronted by the power of Jesus.

Demons fear the power of Jesus Christ, and even speaking his name can rebuke evil.

Unforgiveness, resentment, and bitterness can give an excuse for demonic activity to remain in a life. With a cleansed heart, and with confession and forgiveness, a person can be set free from even the most insidious intrusion.

Any counseling that does not pursue spiritual formation through an intimate relationship with Jesus by faith as one of its chief goals is not worthy to be called BIBLICAL counseling.

Attentive reading of God's Word will set you up for frequent Holy Spirit warnings as He uses Scripture to set off alarms of danger in your life. As you grow spiritually, you may discover direct "prompts" God's Spirit gives, but they will always be in harmony with what God says in His Word.

When revival comes to the human heart, it's a torrent, it's a cascade, it's a deluge. It's a downpour!

If spiritual formation is the purpose of the church, then personal transformation should intentionally be the purpose of the small group ministry. Bible study is great. Fellowship is wonderful. Evangelism is essential. But changing and growing to be more like Christ should be the purpose of the small group ministry.

Times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord (Acts 3:20).