In Sermon Illustrations: "Spiritual Goal"

Spiritual Gambling

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 30, 2013

SPIRITUAL GAMBLING The problem of compulsive gambling may seem foreign to most of us. Yet experts believe that millions of Americans are psychologically addicted to gambling. It gives them the excitement of hope and risk, but it usually ends in defeat. It is indeed a temporary pleasure. For those ...read more

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Breakthrough.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 14, 2014

During the week I have been looking at a book by John Larsson where he called Spiritual breakthrough where he talks about Samuel Logan Brengle. In his recalling Brengle, Larsson talks of how at the age of twenty-five, Brengle was at a seminary training to be a minister but he was troubled. He ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Tags: Holy Spirit, Sanctification, Spiritual Encounter

Denomination: Salvation Army

Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 5, 2024

1 Timothy 3:6 - "Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil." Recently, a father sat down with his four-year-old son and asked him if he would like the $10 in his right hand or the two Oreo cookies in his left hand. His son immediately chose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:6

Tags: Talent, Maturity, Novice

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Zombies

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 2, 2025

Ephesians 2:1-3 “2 And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, 2 in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, 3 among whom also we all once conducted ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Tags: Born Again, Zombies, Spiritually Dead

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Dryness

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 18, 2025

When we pray prayers that are not in God's will, we by ourselves enter into seasons of spiritual dryness. We may receive answers to our prayer requests, yet we may become spiritually dry. If you are experiencing a season of spiritual dryness, do check and correct your prayers. Prayers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Tags: Hope, Faith

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 3, 2025

We need to be engaged in Spiritual Warfare. First, we need to acknowledge that there is both a physical realm (fallen) and a spiritual realm (good & bad). This is clear in Ephesians 6, where Paul is describing our battle gear: Ephesians 6:11-12 “11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12

Tags: Spiritual Warfare, Angels, Demons, Physical Realm, Spiritual Realm  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Running The Race

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 3, 2010

RUNNING THE RACE Many of you know that I have fairly poor eyesight. However, my eyesight today is far better than it was when I was a child. The Lord has given me much better eyesight today than I have ever had I my life. When I was a kid, however, my eyesight was terrible. So as I was ...read more

Tags: Goals

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When We Are Motivated By Goals That Have Deep ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When we are motivated by goals that have deep meaning, by dreams that need completion, by pure love that ...read more

Tags: Goals

Set Goalshigh Goals For You And Your ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Set goalshigh goals for you and your organization. When your organization has a goal to shoot for, you create teamwork, ...read more

Tags: Goals

Its A Funny Thing You Work All Your Life Toward ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Its a funny thing you work all your life toward a certain goal and them ...read more

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If You Stare Into The Mirror Each Morning, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you stare into the mirror each morning, having no meaningful goals for the day, not even expecting to accomplish anything ...read more

Tags: Goals

Arriving At One Goal Is The Starting Point To ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Arriving at one goal is the starting ...read more

Tags: Goals

If You Want To Live A Happy Life, Tie It To A ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not ...read more

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First Say To Yourself What You Would Be; And ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

First say to yourself what you would be; and then do ...read more

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An Oxcart Is As Useless To A Man As A Rocket ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

An oxcart is as useless to a man as a rocket ship if he does not ...read more

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If You're Bored With Life You Don't Get Up ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

If you're bored with life you don't get up every morning with a burning desire to do ...read more

Tags: Goals

If You Would Hit The Mark, You Must Aim A ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you would hit the mark, you must aim a little above it; every arrow that flies ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, Philippians 3:14

Tags: Goals

Aim For A Star, And Keep Your Sights High With ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Aim for a star, and keep your sights high With a heart full of faith within, your feet on the ...read more

Tags: Goals

The Human Scene Is Crowded With The People Who ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The human scene is crowded with the people who have gone as far as theyre going simply ...read more

Tags: Goals

You Have A Rudder-Like Control On Your Life, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"You have a rudder-like control on your life, and you get that control largely by the ...read more

Tags: Goals