Sermons on Breaking Spiritual Darkness:

Spiritual Super Bowl: The World Vs. The Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 27, 2003

This is the 10th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at the battle between The World and The Church.

Sunday Morning January 26, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Church On The Rocks” (#10) SPIRITUAL SUPERBOWL: THE WORLD VS. THE CHURCH 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 Introduction: 1. Today, on this Super Bowl Sunday, I want us to look at another Super Bowl that is taking place. This Super ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Fix The Fight! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021

The bell sounds. You can’t stay huddled in the corner. The fight is on and it is going to be a slugfest!

Slugfest Pt. 1 - Fix the Fight I. Introduction I grew up in the era of great fights. Boxing had the corner on the fight market. There was no MMA, UFC, or Bellator. Boxing reigned supreme. This led to great spectacles and huge matches. These matches not only had great fighters involved but the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, 1 Samuel 17:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The "Character" Of Light Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 13, 2009

Light and Darkeness have NO commonality and as beleivers we should always focus on the light and flee from the darkness.

Sermon Brief Date Written: December 7, 2008 Date Preached: December 10, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of John’s Letters Sermon Title: 1 John 1:5 5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

7 Spiritual Gems You Have Lost Series

Contributed by Paul Jesudoss on Nov 21, 2002

oh!church of Ephesus!you have left First Love!! This is the time to sit and examine to search the lost Gems, New Annointing is in the Land of Living 2003.

7 Spiritual Gems you Have Lost If wealth is lost nothing is lost, If health is lost something is lost, If character is lost everything is lost. are you sad to think that you lost some thing in your life, you need not worry about it, because " The Son of man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:5-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building Spiritual Resilience: Strengthening Your Faith

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 6, 2023

In these passages from Jude, we find seven points of inspiration that guide us in building spiritual resilience and strengthening our faith.

1. "But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith" (Jude 1:20a). Cross-reference: "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (Romans 10:17). The foundation of our spiritual resilience lies in our faith. We must diligently build up our ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not Playing Favorites PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to love without bias, bear each other's burdens, and value spiritual richness over material wealth, reflecting God's heart in all relationships.

Welcome, dear family in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we stand on the common ground of God's grace, united in our pursuit of His wisdom and truth. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Yes, we are here because our Heavenly Father has a message for us, a message that can ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Topics: Materialism, Spirituality

Discipline Of Confession PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of confession, the dangers of self-deception, and the liberating freedom found in Christ's forgiveness and redemption.

Welcome, dear friends and family of faith. We gather here today, not as strangers or acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters united under the banner of Christ's love. We come together, bringing with us the joys and burdens, the triumphs and trials of our lives, knowing that in this sacred space, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Topics: Spiritual Disciplines

Naturally Supernatural: Spiritual Gifts: As You Go Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Oct 11, 2006

#7 in a series. "As communities of the King, we should model what the Kingdom looks like when God has His way with a group of people." John Wimber

If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20061015. Let me review for you our desires throughout this series. NATURALLY SUPERNATURAL. FACT ONE: Jesus’ Kingdom Ministry is the same today as yesterday. 1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leading Indicators Of Spiritual Decline (Part 2)

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 18, 2002

Part 2 of spiritual decline message

11, August 2002 Dakota Community Church Leading Indicators of Spiritual Decline Part II Introduction: Review When there is economic decline, governments pretend all is well. When there is spiritual decline, Christians pretend all is well. Sometimes you know but others don’t and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-22, Zephaniah 1:11-18

Denomination: Mennonite

Growing In Faith: Nurturing Our Spiritual Journey Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jun 28, 2024

Growing in faith is a vital aspect of the Christian journey. It involves deepening our trust in God, maturing in our spiritual understanding, and living out our faith in practical ways.

Introduction Growing in faith is a vital aspect of the Christian journey. It involves deepening our trust in God, maturing in our spiritual understanding, and living out our faith in practical ways. As we navigate life, our faith should continuously evolve and strengthen, enabling us to face ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Know Your Spiritual Gifts And Use Them! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 13, 2011

Paul tells us all to know our spiritual gifts and know how to use them for the common good of the church. We also need to know that we all have different gifts but this is God’s plan and it’s a good thing to have diversity. We also need to know that each

Series: What is the Spirit saying to the church? I received the idea for this sermon at International House of Prayer during my spiritual retreat there. I have also been asking this question to every pastor I know. Their responses have varied but my series topics are based on their responses and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Allowing Ourselves To Be Stretched Spiritually (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 23, 2013

How can we (individually and as a church) stretch ourselves spiritually and accomplish spiritual goals? This text will show us how.

Allowing Ourselves to be Stretched Spiritually (Part 2) Philippians 3 Introduction: 1. How many of you have ever heard the expression, “This is really stretching me”? What do we mean when we say, “This (new job, college class, project at work, problem, trial) is really ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Bible Church

How To Be Victorious In Spiritual Warfare Pt 2

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

Utilizing God's Resources to be victorious

HOW TO BE VICTORIOUS IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE TWO 1PET 5:8-9, EPH 6:12 1 Peter 5:8-9 (NKJV) 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced ...read more

Denomination: *other

Go! And Stand Firm: Engaging In Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2024

We live in a world where physical battles dominate the headlines, but as believers, we know there is a greater, unseen battle raging around us—the battle for our souls and the advancement of God’s Kingdom.

Go! And Stand Firm: Engaging in Spiritual Warfare Introduction Today, we embark on an essential and powerful journey into the topic of spiritual warfare. We live in a world where physical battles dominate the headlines, but as believers, we know there is a greater, unseen battle raging around ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, 1 Peter 5:8-9, James 4:7, Genesis 3:1-5, Matthew 4:1-11, Ephesians 6:10-11, Ephesians 6:14-17, Isaiah 54:17, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Behemoth

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 19, 2020

A study in the book of Job 40: 1 – 24

Job 40: 1 – 24 Behemoth is not a dinosaur 1 Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said 2 “Shall the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him? He who rebukes God, let him answer it.” 3 Then Job answered the LORD and said: 4 “Behold, I am vile; What shall I answer You? I lay my hand over my ...read more

Scripture: Job 40:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel