In Sermon Illustrations: "Spiritual Transformation" showing 141-160 of 2,610

Great Men Are They Who See That Spiritual Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Great men are they who see that spiritual is stronger than any material force; ...read more

Tags: Greatness

A Solemn Regard To Spiritual And Eternal Things ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A solemn regard to spiritual and eternal things is an indispensable ...read more

Tags: Greatness

Diseases Can Be Our Spiritual Flat ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Diseases can be our spiritual flat tiresdisruptions in our lives that seem to be disasters at the time but end by ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

A Parent Must Respect The Spiritual Person Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A parent must respect the spiritual person of his child, and ...read more

Tags: Parenting

For Pride Is Spiritual Cancer: It Eats Up The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"For pride is spiritual cancer: it eats up the very possibility of love, or ...read more

Tags: Temptation Pride

Great Men Are They Who See That The Spiritual ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Great men are they who see that the spiritual is stronger than any material force, ...read more

Tags: Thought

True Spiritual Experience Involves The Whole ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

"True spiritual Experience involves the whole man. The MIND must understand Spiritual Truth, the HEART must love and appreciate ...read more

Tags: Worship Benefits

In The Spiritual Realm Virtually Everything Has ...

Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007

In the spiritual realm virtually everything has a gate: We have gates of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Words And Actions Resonate In The Spiritual ...

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 11, 2009

Our words and actions resonate in the ...read more

Tags: Miracles General, Believer's Lifestyle

Denomination: Church Of God

Cuban Missle Crisis Compared To Spiritual ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 1, 2009

Cuban Missle Crisis Compared to Spiritual Brinkmanship It is October 14th, and the sun is reflecting mirages of water on an Air Force base runway in southern Florida. The silence of that scene is interrupted as a long-winged plane touches down on the runway and taxies to the hanger. A thousand ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1

Tags: Holiness

We Need A Spiritual Transplantation. Like A ...

Contributed by Mark Pierce on May 25, 2010

We need a spiritual transplantation. Like a blood disease patient with bad blood we are born with an inbred spirit bent towards evil. We need God's Spirit! Patients with blood diseases often need a transplantation. Registry of millions, 6,000 people check every day for new donors Go to ...read more

Tags: Transplant, Blood Of Christ

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your Biggest Spiritual Challenge??

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jun 14, 2023

Discipleship Journal asked its readers to rank the areas of greatest spiritual challenge to them. The results came back in this order: 1. Materialism 2. Pride 3. Self-centeredness 4. Laziness 5. (Tie) Anger/Bitterness and Sexual lust 6. Envy 7. Gluttony 8. Lying The respondents also noted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Tags: Lust, Satan, Spiritual Warfare, Tests, Trials, Temptations  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Greatest Spiritual Challenges We Face

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 8, 2024

A recent survey of Discipleship Journal readers ranked areas of greatest spiritual challenge to them: 1. Materialism. 2. Pride. 3. Self-centeredness. 4. Laziness. 5. Anger/Bitterness. 5. Sexual lust. 7. Envy. 8. Gluttony. 9. Lying. Survey respondents noted temptations were more potent when they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:10-15

Tags: Anger, Spiritual Battles, Lust, Discipleship, Temptation, Pride  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Flea Jar And Our Spiritual Limitations

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 16, 2024

In a scientific study, fleas capable of jumping several feet high were placed in a jar with a lid. Initially, they jumped high and hit the lid. Over time, they adjusted and started jumping just high enough to avoid hitting the lid. Eventually, the lid was removed, but the fleas continued to jump ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-21

Tags: Purpose, Liberation, Breaking Free, Learned Limitations, Innate Potential, Impact Of The Fall  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Ugliest Suit Ever

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 11, 2018

Note: this story is told from my perspective - Jim Butcher of Madison WV. When I was at Southern Seminary in Louisville, there were a few days in the spring when they offered official photos. It was a professional photographer with a nice backdrop and the prices were reasonable. The seminary ...read more

Tags: Change, Transformation, Appearances

Denomination: Baptist

Pearl

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 23, 2020

From where do you get pearls? Have you wondered? Do they grow on trees? Can they be found under earth? No…no… Pearls come from a living sea creature: the oyster. Rare, gorgeous round jewels that are not found under the sea, inside the oysters. How is the pearl produced inside the pearl? A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45

Tags: Transformation, Seeking, Pearls

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rick Warren Notes The Mark Of Spiritual Maturity ...  PRO

Contributed by Mike Kern on Jun 30, 2002

Rick Warren notes the mark of spiritual maturity occurs when a believer "takes off the bib and puts on an apron." Immature children wear bibs and expect others to meet their needs. Those who don aprons ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lane Adams Once Compared The Process Of Spiritual ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 13, 2003

Lane Adams once compared the process of spiritual growth to the strategy the Allies used in World War II to liberate islands in the South Pacific. First, they would “soften up” and island, weakening the resistance by shelling the enemy strongholds with bombs from offshore ships. Next, a small ...read more

When The Spiritual Leaders Fail To Lead People ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 18, 2005

When the spiritual leaders fail to lead people toward God and teach the people His way then people will break the faith they have with God. Breaking the faith is common in a society when the leadership breaks down and fails to do its job. Breaking the faith means the people of God walk away from ...read more

Tags: Divorce, Leadership General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Females Have A Much Higher Spiritual Involvement ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Females have a much higher spiritual involvement than men. They are more likely to be absolutely committed to Christianity, read the Bible, attend church, pray to God, participate in a small group, and have a quiet time. Men are much ...read more

Tags: Women