In Sermon Collections: "Spiritual Disciplines"

Discipleship | Growing To Maturity

Shared on: Sep 27, 2024

Invite believers to grow up into the maturity God desires for them.

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48, James 1:2-3, 2 Peter 3:18

Tags: Discipleship, Christlikeness, Growth In Christ, Spiritual Maturity

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Fasting | Feasting Upon Christ

Shared on: Mar 18, 2024

Explain the benefits of the discipline of fasting to your busy congregation. A great topic for your acknowledgment of Ash Wednesday.

Scripture: Isaiah 58:8-12, Luke 9:23, Matthew 6:1-21

Tags: Prayer, Lent, Ash Wednesday, Fasting

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective  (view more)  (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Veterans Day | Honor

Shared on: Nov 6, 2024

Honor the veterans in your congregation.

Scripture: John 15:13, Matthew 25:13

Tags: Sacrifice, Spiritual Warfare, Veteran's Day, Holidays Civic

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective  (view more)  (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

What Is An Elder? | Pastor Appreciation

Shared on: Oct 14, 2024

What is an elder?

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 1 Timothy 5:17-25, Hebrews 13:17, Titus 1:5-9

Tags: Elder, Shepherd, Pastor, Pastor Appreciation, Qualifications, Spiritual Leader  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective  (view more)  (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Prayer | Learning To Pray

Shared on: Jul 5, 2024

Prayer is one of the greatest gifts God has given to his people.

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, James 5:13-18, 1 Timothy 2:1-6, James 1:5-8, John 17:1-26, 1 John 5:14-17, 1 Chronicles 16:11, Jeremiah 33:3, Philippians 4:5-7  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Prayer, Lord's Prayer, Daily Prayer, Disciplines Prayer, Jesus' Prayer, Confidence In Prayer, Talking With God, Answered Prayer  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective  (view more)  (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Prayer | Intercession Of The Spirit

Shared on: Jul 21, 2025

Though our prayers be weak, the Holy Spirit intercedes on our behalf.

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-14, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, James 5:13-18, Matthew 6:5-15, Romans 12:9-13, Luke 18:1-8, Ephesians 6:18, Romans 12:12, Matthew 4:2-6, Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:1-13, 1 Timothy 2:1-6, Jeremiah 33:3, 1 Chronicles 16:11, 1 John 5:14-17, John 17:1-26, James 1:5-8, Philippians 4:5-7, Exodus 17:8-14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Prayer, Lord's Prayer, Daily Prayer, Disciplines Prayer, Jesus' Prayer, Confidence In Prayer, Talking With God, Answered Prayer  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

The Hallel | Psalms Of Praise

Shared on: May 23, 2022

Bring praise to our God this Lord's Day by preaching through these Psalms of praise, or, by making this into a mini-series!

Scripture: Mark 14:26, Matthew 26:30

Tags: Faith, Grace, Psalms, Worship, Praise, Spiritual Songs, Hymns, Hallel  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective  (view more)  (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Sanctification | Transformation

Shared on: Jun 10, 2024

Share the principles and power of spiritual transformation in the Christian walk.

Scripture: Romans 12:1-6

Tags: Transformation, Sanctification

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective  (view more)  (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Veterans Day | Honoring Their Sacrifice

Shared on: Nov 4, 2024

The greatest sacrifice that a man or woman can make is to lay down their life for their country.

Scripture: Philippians 2:17-18, 2 Samuel 23:8-12, 1 Corinthians 2:6-16, Luke 23:26-46, Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:36-50, 2 Timothy 2:1-7, Genesis 22:1-18, Romans 13:8-14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Death, Sacrifice, Honor, Spiritual Warfare, Life, Holidays Civic, Soldiers, Veteran  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective  (view more)  (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Lent | Ash Wednesday

Shared on: Feb 5, 2025

In preparation for Good Friday and Easter, Lent is a time for God's people to fast from the busyness of the world, and feast on the Word of God and prayer.

Tags: Sin, Repentance, Surrender, Lent, Ash Wednesday, Fasting, Spiritual Preparation, Denying The Flesh  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective  (view more)  (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Rest | Dwelling Under His Shadow

Shared on: Jul 15, 2024

Unpack Psalm 91 to give your congregation spiritual strength and hope.

Tags: Trust In God, Weary, Shelter, Steadfast Hope, Rest  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective  (view more)  (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Veterans Day | Soldiering For Christ

Shared on: Nov 1, 2024

Honor the veterans in your congregation and the veterans of our faith as you encourage all to be soldiers of Christ.

Scripture: John 15:13, Philippians 2:17-18, 2 Samuel 23:8-12, 1 Corinthians 2:6-16, Luke 23:26-46, Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:36-50, 2 Timothy 2:1-7, Genesis 22:1-18, Romans 13:8-14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Death, Sacrifice, Honor, Spiritual Warfare, Life, Veterans Day, Holidays Civic, Soldiers, Veteran  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective  (view more)  (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

1 Peter | Perseverance In Suffering

Shared on: Jul 29, 2024

Finding victory in the midst of suffering through our Savior and Living Hope.

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, 1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 2:9-10, 1 Peter 2:21-25, 1 Peter 3:9, 1 Peter 3:18, 1 Peter 4:12-16, 1 Peter 5:6-11  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Marriage, Perseverance, Gospel, Suffering, Hope In Christ, Living Hope, Christian Witness, Spiritual Preparation  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective  (view more)  (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Pentecost | The Spirit For The Nations

Shared on: Jun 2, 2025

Remembering the day of Pentecost where God's Spirit was poured out for the blessing of the nations and the salvation of God's people.

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Tags: Holy Spirit, Pentecost, Salvation, Gospel, Fire, God The Spirit, All Nations, Spiritual Power  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective  (view more)  (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Halloween? | Fall Harvest Festival?

Shared on: Oct 23, 2023

Give solid biblical answers to your congregation's spiritual questions concerning Halloween.

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, Ephesians 5:11, 1 Corinthians 10:21

Tags: Halloween, Fall Festival

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective  (view more)  (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional