Sermons on A Secure Footing:

Seven Ways To Lose A (Spiritual) Fight

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 22, 2005

What exactly is Paul getting at with each of these things that God has given us? This message tries to dig out the importance of each.

- This passage is often preached, yet I never felt like I understood what exactly Paul was getting at with each piece that’s mentioned. What are the specific needs? What are the specific dangers? What specifically has God given us? - In preparing, I tried to dig deeper. For instance: “having ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Spirituality Of Pilgrimage Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008

Pilgrimage is traveling with God

Celtic Spirituality of Pilgrimage Earthed Spirituality Retreat: June 13, 2008 The Spiritual Practice of Pilgramage – traveling for a spiritual experience – to the Holy Land, Rome or other historic sites. People go on pilgrimages for many different reasons – healing, penance, connection with God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: *other

The Greenhouse Of The Mind Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 30, 2010

Cultivate purity in our thoughts. You need conviction and commitment, confession and cleansing, you need to forsake and flee, and to renew our mind and revive your spirit.

We need to protect our mind, because we are what we think. • It will be garbage in, garbage out. The more trash we put in, the more trash we would see in words and deeds. You reap what you plant. • We need to set up this “greenhouse” of the mind - to make sure that no virus or pests enter. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Benefits Of Wisdom

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Oct 30, 2008

Being wise in God’s ways, wisdom comes and makes available a correct application of truth which will honor the Lord and bring about untold blessings.

Benefits of Wisdom Text: Proverbs 3:1-32 Intro: Apostle Paul asked in 1 Corinthians 1:20 (KJV), "Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this world? Hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?" Being wise in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Standing Firm In The Lord Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Mar 28, 2019

Do you have good spiritual balance? Where we look can certainly affect our spiritual balance. Paul reminds us of where TO look and where NOT TO look to help us keep good spiritual balance.

Do you have good balance? I suppose that we could find out by testing your balance this morning. I could have all of you stand up. Then ask you to hold out your hands as I push against them one by one. Then ask you to stand on one foot and then to stand on the other foot without falling over. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 30, 2018

The Cross of Christ is one of division, decision, and dedication.

The Cross of Christ John 19:16-22 Perhaps the most familiar of all Christian symbols is the cross. Can you look in almost any direction without seeing a cross? They are on the top of steeples, hanging on the walls, and worn on gold chains around necks, often by those who have little if any concept ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

I Didn't Know That I Was Starving Until I Tasted You Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 18, 2017

A sermon for a mixed congregation (adults and children) trying to get across why it matters that Jesus became flesh and why it matters that he still makes himself present to us now in bread and wine.

............................. “ Beloved, I received from the Lord what I also hand on to you” (1 Cor 11:23) - where to begin? Perhaps with meeting someone famous…. Have you ever met anyone famous? ............. [take answers from congregation] ............ Once when I was 20 I met a famous person. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 6:1-58, Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 14:22-25, Luke 22:14-23, John 1:10-14, Philippians 2:1-11, Luke 2:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 29, 2024

Based on Colossians 2:6-15 - Shows hearers the evidence of being alive in Christ.

“ALIVE IN CHRIST” Colossians 2:6-15 FBCF – 7/28/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – What does it mean to be a Christian? Being a Christian is more than just praying a prayer at some point in your life. It’s more than a one-time decision. It’s more than filling out a card at the end of a church service. The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Tale Of Two Builders

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 5, 2024

The tale of two builders. One was wise, the other not so wise

Sunday, March 26th , 2020 – The Two Builders Opener: Good Morning Church, Hey thank you so much for tuning in this morning. We miss and love all of you so very much. If you were able to join us last week, we talked about how we need each other. Some of you may remember the television series of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holding The High Ground PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To understand the spiritual war believers are engaged in and the importance of putting on the full armor of God to stand firm against the forces of evil.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a topic that's critical for every believer to understand - the spiritual war we're engaged in every day. This isn't a battle with physical weapons or soldiers, but a fight against spiritual forces of evil. Sounds intense, doesn't it? But don't ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Topics: High Ground, Relationships

Man's Foolishness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power and wisdom of God revealed through the cross, challenging human understanding of suffering and wisdom.

Good morning, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. It’s a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of the Spirit, and to delve into the profound wisdom of God's Word. There is a quote that I am particularly fond of by the renowned preacher, Charles Spurgeon. He once said, "The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Topics: Mystery, Cross

Journey Through The Desert Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 9, 2003

First of six messages leading to Easter. We all are tempted – even Jesus. There is not a one of us who has not been tempted to do something we know we shouldn’t – From sneaking a cookie to sneaking cash. From birth to death we will always be hounded b

Journey through the Desert Matthew 4:1-11 (NCV) 4 Then the Spirit led Jesus into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 Jesus ate nothing for forty days and nights. After this, he was very hungry. 3 The devil came to Jesus to tempt him, saying, “If you are the Son of God, tell these rocks to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgive Or Go To Hell Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part 15 of Sermon on the Mount Series, looks at our need to forgive.

Her name was 66730, or at least that was the name she went by. Her father had died in a German Concentration camp as did her sister. Her freedom, her dignity, her humanity had been stripped away by those who imprisoned her and yet she survived. They had robbed her of everything she ever possessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Paul The Preacher To The Gentiles.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 28, 2011

Paul the Preacher to the Gentiles. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Mystery Concealed (vs 1-5) • (2). The Mystery Revealed (vs 6-9) • (3).The Mystery Fulfilled (vs 10-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: Joke - Prison life versus a full-time job • In prison you spend the majority of your time in an 8’ X 10’ cell. • At work you spend most ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Step Out

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

For many of us, the biggest decision we make is spiritual, the moment you decide to follow Jesus and the moment you decide to respond to God’s call upon your life. The Hebrew people are at such a moment of decision in their journey

Step Up and Step Out! Joshua 3:1-8 Have you ever been at a crossroads, a time in your life where you needed to make a critical decision that is going to have a huge effect on the rest of your life. You come to a moment and have to make a choice about what you’re going to do and the direction ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-8

Denomination: Methodist