Sermons on Choosing Spiritual Leaders:

A Spiritual Atm

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 24, 2007

Obedience to God and the blessings which follow it. Obey in our church ATTENDANCE, our TITHE, and our MINISTRY. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A Spiritual ATM I Samuel 15:22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ATM.html 1 Samuel 15:22 And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice. A growing, soul winning church that’s making a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Muscle

Contributed by Ron Callen on Mar 3, 2007

What is spiritual muscle? Our faith. This message answers some important questions regarding our faith.

SPIRITUAL MUSCLE Many today are involved in some sort of regular, routine exercise program. They might go to the gym to lift weights. Maybe it’s Tae-bo in front of the TV at home. Some go for a run each day while others take the dog for a walk. Exercise is a big thing in America and for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Safeguard

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Paul was concerned about their spiritual safety. He wanted to protect their Christian life from certain dangers. That’s the reason for his repetition. What is it that he wanted to safeguard them from?

Spiritual Safeguard; Philippians 3:1-3 A preacher that came to the breakfast table with a cut on his cheek. His wife asked him what had happened. He told her that he was concentrating on his sermon while shaving and had cut himself. His wife said, “Maybe you should concentrate on your shaving and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

A Spiritual Malfunction

Contributed by James Westmoreland on Oct 23, 2006

When we hear what God wants us to be and what he wants us to do in our worship and we do something else, this says that there is a critical "disconnect," a spiritual malfunction.

A man was hired to paint the lines on the highway that divide the lanes. Now the company didn’t have a lot of resources so he had to do his painting on foot. After the first day at work his supervisor was very impressed when he learned that this new employee had painted three miles’ worth of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Spiritual Success

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 4, 2007

Being a spiritual success is a way of life, not just the achievement of a one-time ministry goal.

SUCCESS! ALL OF US NOT ONLY WANT TO BE SUCCESSFUL, BUT WANT TO HAVE SUCCESS IN ALL THAT WE DO. WE WANT SUCCESS NOT ONLY FOR OURSELVES, BUT WE WILL DO ANYTHING IN OUR POWER TO HELP OUR CHILDREN BE SUCCESSFUL TOO. IT IS GREAT TO FIND SUCCESS, TO WIN, THRIVE AND HAVE A PROFITABLE CAREER, BUSINESS OR ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Spiritual Athletics

Contributed by James May on Sep 24, 2006

6 points to remember as we run this race toward Heaven.

Spiritual Athletics By Pastor Jim May Most of us have watched the Olympics on TV. We have watched as the athletes competed in all sorts of contests. Regardless of their area of competition, every athlete had to pay a high price to get to the Olympics. I know a young man who had such a dream. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Power

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Oct 15, 2006

Intercessory prayer brings power into the lives of those person/s we take time to pray for. Do you take time to pray "really pray" for those you know?? This message is to encourage prayer for those who stand in need of it most.

The Christians Prayer For Spiritual Power Intercessory Prayer Ephesians 3:14-21 Intro: Every Christian prays at some time or another in the course of their life, but this prayer for which Paul refers is not a bed time prayer, neither is it a meal time prayer of gratitude but a prayer for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Birthmarks

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 5, 2002

There is much confusion today about what a Christian really is. Is your Christianity authentic? John tells us how we can know for sure.

SPIRITUAL BIRTHMARKS Matt. 7:15-23 INTRO. Have you ever been conned, deceived, lied to? How did you feel when you learned the truth? You were probably angry and you probably promised that you would never let that happen to you again. It is often the most painful lessons that we remember the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Amnesia

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 5, 2002

Spiritual amnesia is forgetting the blessings of God. Here are four symptoms of this shameful malady.

Spiritual Amnesia Luke 17:11-19 Amnesia is a strange condition that involves a partial or total loss of memory. It may occur as the result of one of the following: ¡õ a blow to the head ¡õ psychic trauma ¡õ Alzheimer¡¯s ¡õ too much alcohol or narcotic use Sometimes it is temporary and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spiritually Fatal

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

Taking a look at six things that can be spiritually fatal a in man’s life. Scriptural support is provided for each of the six.

SPIRITUALLY FATAL "For many walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ, whose end is destruction, whose god is their appetite, and whose glory is in their shame, who set their minds on earthly things." Philippians 3:18-19. I. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 22, 2002

What is SPIRITUAL WARFARE and how does it affect the christian and non-christain

ONCE YOU ARE SAVED, THERE IS A BATTLE TO BE FOUGHT: IT IS CALLED SPIRITUAL WARFARE Yet despite Satan’s vast arsenal of devices and deceptions, a few, by the grace of God, come to Jesus when "He" calls. They come by faith and surrender all to Jesus. They follow Him. They have overcome the many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Weapons

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Oct 9, 2001

How God’s children can combat the devil and his dark army.

"Spiritual Weapons” Eph 6 : 16-19 Intro: In the Gospel of Christ total righteousness of God is revealed. Often Satan and his dark kingdom try to penetrate into that which is light and true and pure. Man (flesh) is sometimes easily penetrated by dark forces. But today we want to focus in on how to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-19, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Surgery

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 16, 2001

Carnality is the cancer of the soul. Surgery by the Great Physician is the preferred treatment.

Spiritual Surgery 1 Cor. 2:11-16 11 For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man’s spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 12 We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spiritual Weapons

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Oct 17, 2001

Defense against sin.

“Spiritual Weapons” Eph 6 : 16-19 Intro: In the Gospel of Christ total righteousness of God is revealed. Often Satan and his dark kingdom try to penetrate into that which is light and true and pure. Man (flesh) is sometimes easily penetrated by dark forces. But today we want to focus in on how to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Eyesight Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

Jesus wants us to say, "I will let nothing cloud my vision."

July 15, 2001 The Treasure Chest – Part 3 INTRODUCTION An elderly man was desperately ill. Knowing the time for his departure was near, he called for his closest friends to come see him one last time. Attending him were his doctor, his pastor and his business manager. The old man said, “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ