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Miles J. Stanford
Miles J. Stanford
115 Sermons
Miles J. Stanford (1914-1999) was an American Christian author best known for The Green Letters, a series on progressive spiritual growth. His dispensationalist writings emphasized patient maturation in the Christian life.

Sermons 115

Ephesians 2:19 Christian Living

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the believer's total reliance on Jesus Christ for the Christian life, emphasizing the need to have no confidence in the flesh but to worship God in the spiri…

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Romans 8:1 Justification By Faith

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the importance of being justified by faith, emphasizing that true peace with God comes through our Lord Jesus Christ. He highlights the need to firmly believ…

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Philippians 3:8 Suffering And Trials

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the transformative power of trials in a Christian's life, emphasizing the shift from valuing worldly gains to considering them as loss for the sake of Christ…

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John 16:14 Gods Glory

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of living a life that glorifies God in all aspects, whether in our daily activities or ministry. He highlights the interconnectedness of the minis…

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Matthew 17:5 Christ's Perfection

Miles J. Stanford preaches about finding the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ in the midst of our weaknesses and imperfections, emphasizing the need to focus solely on Christ and His perfectio…

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Romans 6:14 The Law

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the believer's deliverance through the Cross from the reign of the old man, the law, the world, and the Enemy. The sermon discusses the purpose of the Law, e…

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2 Corinthians 1:4 Spiritual Stewardship

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of believers not flaunting or mishandling their spiritual riches in Christ Jesus, but rather being stewards who minister aptly to the various need…

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Ephesians 2:6 Abiding In Christ

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of abiding in the Lord Jesus Christ for true happiness, highlighting that many Christians struggle to experience joy because they do not fully res…

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Romans 7:25 Law And Grace

Miles J. Stanford delves into the concept of the law in Christianity, emphasizing that the law, when wielded by the Holy Spirit, serves as a challenging adversary rather than a helpful ally.…

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Ephesians 1:6 Holy Spirit

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the transformative work of the Holy Spirit within believers, creating a disdain for the old nature and a longing for the new nature. He highlights the importance…

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John 14:26 Holy Spirit

Miles J. Stanford preaches on the importance of walking in the Spirit to overcome the desires of the flesh. He emphasizes that while faith clears us before God through the Cross, the growth …

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Ephesians 3:12 Access To God

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the believer's boldness to enter into the Holiest by the Blood of Jesus, emphasizing that through Christ's sacrifice, we have immediate access to the Father'…

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Romans 8:29 Divine Nature

Miles J. Stanford preaches about believers being partakers of the divine nature and having escaped the corruption of the world through the work of Jesus on the Cross. He emphasizes the impor…

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1 Corinthians 1:30 Christian Freedom

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the freedom and liberation we have in Christ, urging believers to stand firm in this truth. He highlights that our ability to come before the Father in prayer an…

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2 Corinthians 4:11 The Cross

Miles J. Stanford delves into the profound truth of the Cross, emphasizing not only Christ's atonement for sins but also the triumph over sin. He highlights the importance of moving beyond a…

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John 1:39 The Cross

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of balancing our personal knowledge and fellowship with Jesus' resurrection with our fellowship in His death on the Cross. He highlights the signi…

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John 15:5 Identification

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the critical importance of understanding our identification with Christ in his sermon 'Cross, Identification.' He explains that true growth in the Christian life…

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Job 13:15 Faith And Trust

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the faithfulness of the Lord in establishing and guarding believers from evil, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God's purpose even when facing trial…

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Romans 5:17 Spiritual Freedom

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the freedom believers have been called to in Christ, emphasizing the importance of standing firm in the truth of the new life in Jesus to overcome the power …

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Matthew 24:35 Biblical Interpretation

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of studying and rightly dividing the Word of God to show oneself approved unto God. He warns against the errors that arise from failing to properl…

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Psalm 138:8 Spiritual Growth

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the journey of growth in faith, acknowledging that while we have not yet attained perfection, we are continually pursued by Christ Jesus for the purpose of appre…

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Matthew 5:16 Spiritual Growth

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth and balance in the Christian life, highlighting the need for believers to shine as lights in a dark world, remaining blameless…

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Mark 11:24 Faith And Prayer

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of aligning our prayers with the will of God, just as Jesus and the Holy Spirit always did. He explains that true faith is not about possessing po…

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John 1:14 Christian Liberty

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the believer's freedom from the law through death on the Cross, emphasizing that the Law does not give life but rather governs life. He highlights the believ…

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John 6:29 Abiding In Christ

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of abiding in the Lord Jesus, highlighting that it is not about our own works but about yielding, trusting, and waiting for Him to work in and thr…

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2 Corinthians 3:18 Holy Spirit

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the vital role of the Holy Spirit in revealing the truths of God's Word to us, enabling us to understand and experience the freely given gifts of God. He stresse…

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John 15:2 Surrender To God

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the transformative power of surrendering all worldly gains and desires for the sake of Christ, emphasizing the need to shift our focus from material possessi…

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Philippians 2:13 Sanctification

Miles J. Stanford delves into the struggle of recognizing our weakness and helplessness as sinners and believers, emphasizing the need for deliverance from the power of sin through God's wor…

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Hebrews 4:16 Divine Guidance

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of being prepared for both trials and blessings without knowing what they will be, by seeking divine direction daily and accepting present respons…

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Matthew 5:17 Law And Grace

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of understanding the distinction between law and grace in the believer's life. He highlights that grace forsaken leads to forfeited freedom, and i…

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Galatians 5:19 Identity In Christ

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the believer's identity in Christ, emphasizing that through faith in Jesus, we have died to sin and our life is now hidden with Christ in God. By abiding in …

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2 Peter 1:3 Gods Providence

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the unwavering provision of God for His children, emphasizing the need for patience and trust in His perfect timing. He encourages believers to rely on God's…

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Psalm 34:19 Suffering And Trials

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the purpose of suffering and trials in the life of a believer, emphasizing that chastening comes from God's love and care as a means of training His children…

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Luke 15:17 Gods Discipline

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of not taking lightly the Lord's discipline, comparing it to a father's discipline for the good of his children. He explains that God's discipline…

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Psalm 107:9 Spiritual Fulfillment

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of seeking spiritual fulfillment in Christ rather than in earthly desires. He highlights that true satisfaction comes from deepening our relations…

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Song of Solomon 2:10 Spiritual Growth

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the journey of spiritual growth and maturity, likening it to a transition from a superficial 'puppy-love' to a deep 'bridal-love' relationship with Christ. H…

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John 8:36 Christian Liberty

Miles J. Stanford preaches on the boldness we have to enter into the Holiest through faith, emphasizing that there are no barriers for us to receive blessings from the Father. He contrasts J…

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John 16:14 Walking In Spirit

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of walking in the Spirit to overcome the desires of the flesh. By focusing on worship, prayer, and communion with the Father through the Spirit, b…

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Luke 9:23 The Cross

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of taking up our cross daily to follow Jesus, highlighting the deep identification with Christ's death and resurrection at Calvary. He points out …

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Luke 11:2 Surrender To God

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of walking worthy of the Lord, being fruitful in good works, and increasing in the knowledge of God. He highlights the significance of aligning ou…

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2 Corinthians 3:18 Union With Christ

Miles J. Stanford preaches on the essence of living a life that is fully centered on Christ, emphasizing that our Christian journey is not about imitating Christ or trying to be Christ-like …

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Psalm 29:2 Gods Glory

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of having a vertical relationship with God, focusing on offering continual praise as a sacrifice to God. He delves into the concept of grace, high…

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Galatians 5:1 Christian Liberty

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes that as Christians, our rule of life is not the law given to the Israelites but being 'in Christ... a new creature' (Galatians 6:15). We are called to walk as pi…

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Romans 6:6 Spiritual Liberty

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the freedom believers have from the fallen Adam, explaining how Romans Six and Seven illustrate our liberation from Adamic sin and law. He highlights that our li…

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Psalm 27:8 Spiritual Transformation

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the transformative power of beholding the glory of the Lord, emphasizing that as we gaze upon Him, we are changed into His image by the Spirit of the Lord. H…

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Song of Solomon 6:3 Divine Love

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the profound love and blessings God has bestowed upon believers through Jesus Christ, emphasizing the intimate relationship between knowing what Jesus did fo…

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Psalm 136:26 Gods Love

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the challenge of truly believing in God's unconditional love amidst the distractions of the old self and the accusations of Satan. He emphasizes the importan…

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Philippians 4:6-7 Gods Love

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's power and love rather than giving in to fear and anxiety. He highlights the significance of finding rest in the Lord and pati…

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Romans 8:16-17 Holy Spirit

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the Holy Spirit's role in confirming our identity as children of God and heirs with Christ. He emphasizes the importance of putting on the Lord Jesus Christ …

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Psalm 76:10 Gods Sovereignty

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the sovereignty of God, emphasizing that despite the world's evil and rebellion, God's rule remains absolute, bringing relief and rest to the Christian heart…

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Romans 7:25 Self Denial

Miles J. Stanford delves into the struggle of self-awareness and surrender in the Christian journey, emphasizing the difficulty in truly understanding the sinful nature within us compared to…

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Romans 7:24 Spiritual Growth

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the importance of setting our affection on things above, emphasizing that our true life is hidden with Christ in God. He highlights the spiritual journey of …

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Job 1:12 Spiritual Warfare

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of putting on the whole armor of God to stand against the schemes of the devil. He delves into the concept of God allowing Satan to refine and pur…

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John 13:7 Suffering And Trials

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the purpose of God's processing and trials in our lives, emphasizing that even when we do not understand His ways, we should trust that He knows what is best…

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Psalm 16:11 Spiritual Growth

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the significance of being raised up and seated in heavenly places in Christ Jesus, emphasizing the need to settle down and grow in our new identity in Him. H…

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Luke 14:27 The Cross

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of bearing our cross and following Christ to be His disciples, highlighting the necessity of spiritual growth and manifestation of Christ through …

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Romans 8:33 Eternal Security

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the assurance believers have in the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will confirm us until the end, making us blameless on the day of judgment. He emphas…

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2 Corinthians 4:12 Spiritual Maturity

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the personal journey of maturity in the Lord Jesus, emphasizing the transition from personal growth to sacrificially serving His Body. He highlights the impo…

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Psalm 32:8 Spiritual Growth

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of seeking to know the Lord deeply, moving beyond surface-level experiences and blessings to a profound understanding of God Himself. He encourage…

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Psalm 34:22 Gods Love

Miles J. Stanford preaches on the profound love of God, emphasizing that He not only gave His Son for us but also continues to pursue us with His grace until we are transformed by His divine…

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Job 34:29 Spiritual Warfare

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the freedom from condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, highlighting the importance of realizing our secure position in Him to overcome the enemy's harassment. …

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Psalm 34:18 Personal Fellowship

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the deepening knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ being essential for believers to find strength and blessing. He emphasizes the importance of personal fellow…

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John 14:27 The Cross

Miles J. Stanford preaches on the importance of letting the peace of God rule in our hearts, emphasizing that peace cannot exist in the fallen Adam life, and only the path of the Cross leads…

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Psalm 119:66 Spiritual Growth

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth and maturity in Christ, likening it to the process of being fed with solid food rather than milk. He highlights how God, like …

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Christian Living

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of walking in Christ as we have received Him, being rooted and built up in Him. He challenges believers to express their appreciation to Jesus by …

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2 Corinthians 1:3 Spiritual Growth

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of sharing not just what we have, but who we are in Christ to minister to others spiritually. He highlights the necessity of experiencing God's co…

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Romans 3:28 Faith And Love

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the importance of faith working through love in Jesus Christ, emphasizing that neither circumcision nor uncircumcision matters, but rather faith that is acti…

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Romans 5:17 Grace And Law

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the profound truth that believers, who have received an abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness through Jesus Christ, are positioned to reign in lif…

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Romans 8:26 Effective Prayer

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of being prepared for every good work, especially through prayer. He shares the example of Hudson Taylor, who was prepared by God for fifteen year…

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Titus 2:10 Spiritual Guidance

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of passing down God's truth to faithful individuals who can teach others, highlighting the need to communicate truth with grace and love, ensuring…

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Psalm 62:5 Inner Peace

Miles J. Stanford preaches about finding lasting peace by resting solely on the Lord Jesus Christ and not on anything within ourselves. Settled peace can only be found by relying on what the…

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John 4:24 Spiritual Freedom

Miles J. Stanford delves into the limitations of the Reformation, pointing out how theological development halted at Romans Five, emphasizing the need to move beyond legalistic doctrines of …

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Romans 6:11 The Cross

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the importance of resting in the finished work of the Cross, emphasizing that when we resist sin through our own efforts, we are depending on the flesh rathe…

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Psalm 34:19 Suffering For Christ

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the privilege granted to believers to not only believe in Christ but also to suffer on His behalf, emphasizing that suffering is a preparation by the Father …

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Psalm 37:7 Spiritual Rest

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of finding rest in the Lord amidst life's struggles and challenges. He highlights the need for believers to exhaust their own efforts in trying to…

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Matthew 11:28-29 Christian Rest

Miles J. Stanford delves into the concept of finding rest in the Lord Jesus, emphasizing the transition from striving in one's own efforts to surrendering to God's work within. He highlights…

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John 12:21 Heavenly Focus

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of setting our affection on heavenly things rather than earthly matters, pointing out the Church's tendency to focus on worldly concerns instead o…

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John 1:18 Sacrificial Living

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of actively growing in grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, cautioning against compulsive activity that may not bear fruit. He encourages believer…

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Romans 4:4-5 Faith Alone

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of faith in receiving the Lord Jesus for life, highlighting that there is no self-effort required in manifesting His life through us, from re-birt…

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Philippians 3:3 Reconciliation With God

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the profound truth that our reconciliation with God is solely through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ, presenting us as holy and blameless in God's sight. …

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Galatians 6:14 The Cross

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of recognizing our death to self through the Cross of Jesus Christ, cautioning against the trap of self-improvement which denies the crucifixion o…

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Romans 5:1 Justification By Faith

Miles J. Stanford preaches on the profound truth that through faith, believers are justified and have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the importance of understand…

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Self-Life 46:37
Matthew 16:24 Self-Life

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the common practices and pitfalls in preaching the word of God. He highlights the need for believers to be fed and have opportunities to see the reality…

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John 12:24 Spiritual Growth

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the inevitability of trials in the Christian journey, emphasizing that suffering and testing are not strange occurrences but integral parts of spiritual grow…

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1 Peter 4:13 Christ Alone

Miles J. Stanford preaches on the pursuit of truly knowing Jesus Christ, emphasizing that genuine joy and satisfaction can only be found in Him, even in the midst of suffering and trials. He…

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John 16:14 Holy Spirit

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of being Christ-centered and Spirit-dependent for Christian growth. He highlights that true faith is in Jesus Christ alone, not in our own good wo…

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Holy Spirit

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of faith in the Holy Spirit, highlighting the need for believers to be led by the Spirit according to Scriptural directions. He warns against foll…

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Romans 6:14 Law And Grace

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the contrast between the law and grace, emphasizing how the law can break a person while grace can make them whole. He discusses the complexity of walking in…

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Deuteronomy 33:27 Spiritual Growth

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the importance of giving thanks in all circumstances, as it is the will of God in Christ Jesus for us. He emphasizes that while relief from pressure may seem…

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Romans 5:1 New Life

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the importance of fully embracing the new life in Christ by completely letting go of the old self and its deeds. He emphasizes the need for believers to unde…

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Romans 6:6 Human Nature

Miles J. Stanford delves into the theological question of whether a Christian has one or two natures, exploring the concepts of the old man being eradicated or not. He discusses the doctrine…

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2 Corinthians 3:18 Spiritual Transformation

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the transformation believers experience as they behold the glory of the Lord, transitioning from a focus on doing to a concern about their being. He emphasiz…

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Philippians 2:5 Dying To Self

Miles J. Stanford preaches on the transformative power of knowing Christ and being conformed to His death, emphasizing that true life emerges from death, administered by God's loving hand. H…

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Psalm 73:25 Intimacy With God

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the personal love of the Father demonstrated through the reconciliation in His Son, emphasizing that our identity and position are found in Christ, not in ou…

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Psalm 45:11 Identity In Christ

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the transformation that occurs in believers when they shift their focus from their earthly, condemned self to their heavenly, glorified identity in Christ. B…

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John 17:3 Christ Centered

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the pursuit of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus, emphasizing the importance of being truth-centered in order to be Christ-centered. He highlights that…

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Psalm 37:7 Spiritual Growth

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of waiting on the Lord and allowing His Spirit to work in us to bring about true growth and execution of His truths in our lives. He highlights th…

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1 Corinthians 1:25 Dying To Self

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the victory of a Christian being over oneself, not over others, emphasizing the need to slay one's old self and live a life of selflessness and service to ot…

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John 16:14 Holy Spirit

Miles J. Stanford preaches on the unity believers have with the Lord Jesus through the Holy Spirit, emphasizing how the Spirit constantly directs our focus to Jesus, engraving His image in o…

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2 Corinthians 5:17 Spiritual Transformation

Miles J. Stanford preaches on the theme 'Not I, but Christ' based on Galatians 2:20, emphasizing that true salvation is not just about forgiveness but about being a new creation in Christ. H…

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Romans 8:18 Suffering And Trials

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the purpose of suffering and trials in the life of a believer, emphasizing that the difficulties we face are opportunities for us to grow in our acquaintance…

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James 1:3 Gods Will

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of finding joy in trials as a sign of being in God's will, highlighting the need to depend on God, walk in the Holy Spirit, and abide in Jesus Chr…

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Romans 8:9 Spiritual Growth

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of being in the Spirit, with the Spirit of God dwelling in us, to experience the ministry of making Christ the center of our lives. He highlights …

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Romans 5:3 Trials And Tribulations

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the importance of humbling ourselves under God's mighty hand, trusting that He will exalt us in His perfect timing. He emphasizes that trials are blessings s…

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Matthew 6:33 Consecration

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of personal work and leading others to Jesus. He emphasizes the need for careful discernment to ensure that individuals are ready for spi…

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Galatians 6:14 Spiritual Growth

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of seeking heavenly things over earthly desires, highlighting that God may allow challenges in our earthly lives to strengthen our spiritual state…

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1 Timothy 4:6 Faith Alone

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the strength of young men in whom the Word of God dwells, highlighting the unchanging truth found in faith alone. He delves into the concept that God's actions t…

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John 14:6 Divine Truth

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of maintaining divine truth in Christianity, highlighting the need for zeal for the purity of God's truth to match the zeal for the salvation of s…

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Deuteronomy 8:11 Spiritual Growth

Miles J. Stanford preaches about the importance of not forgetting the Lord our God, emphasizing that as recipients of His favor, we must be vigilant not to turn our focus from God to ourselv…

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Matthew 23:12 Christian Humility

Miles J. Stanford preaches on the importance of humility, emphasizing that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. True servants of God are characterized by humility, recognizin…

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2 Corinthians 3:18 Christ Centered

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of centering our Christian life on the Father's Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, seeking wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him. He highlights th…

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Romans 12:2 Spiritual Position

Miles J. Stanford delves into the profound truth of believers' spiritual position in Christ, emphasizing the difference between having faith in going to heaven and realizing that we are alre…

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Psalm 119:71 Spiritual Growth

Miles J. Stanford delves into the spiritual growth of believers, emphasizing the mystery and process of maturity. He highlights the importance of discerning between a foretaste of a deeper l…

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Colossians 1:11 Faith Development

Miles J. Stanford preaches on the development of faith through conscious weakness, emphasizing the need to trust in God's all-sufficient strength when we become aware of our utter weakness. …

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Matthew 16:24 Spiritual Growth

Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of having zeal for God accompanied by true knowledge and understanding. He warns against misdirected zeal and the dangers of being awakened to the…

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