Sermons on Elemental Spiritual Forces:

Spiritual Thinking

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Feb 1, 2020

The apostle Paul lays out this subject for us in the book of Colossians. First he says, “Set your hearts on things above.” The NIV is the only translation to use the word “hearts” in verse 1 here. Almost all the other translations use the word “seek.”

Spiritual Thinking Colossians 3:1-3 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. (2) Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. (3) For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-3, Psalm 139:23, Isaiah 1:18, Acts 10:1-2, Matthew 6:21, Acts 10:3-4, Acts 10:31, Acts 10:17-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 19, 2020

The Lord calls us to stand firm in our faith, rise up, and put on the armor of God. Put on Jesus Christ in our lives. It is our duty as Christ’s disciples to stand firm in our faith and prayer life during the times of Spiritual Warfare.

Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:10-18 As a Christian, when we have lived a prayerful and faithful life, it becomes pretty clear that life is not a playground. But it is a battleground. We have come to realize that life is not always easy, even though we cherish a lot of fun, lightheartedness, play ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Anatomy

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 10, 2025

There is a space in Christ’s body that only you can fill. Some part of his hand, his eye, or his heart is missing when you are not there

A couple of weeks ago, I used the image of a jigsaw puzzle to illustrate that the gift of God takes some assembling before it starts to take shape in our lives. That is why you were given a piece of a jigsaw puzzle on the way in to the sanctuary this morning. The gift of God’s spirit comes in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Scrutiny

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 8, 2003

Test the Spirits!

Spiritual Scrutiny 1st John 4:1 – 6 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. False teaching is a fatal disease that has spread to become an epidemic in the church. It can choke the life out of those seeking God, and can cripple believers by disillusionment and discouragement. b. A main purpose of John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Destructive Spirituality Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 13, 2008

Part 2 in series Slowing Down. How do we pursue God in a way that does not damage ourselves and those around us?

Destructive Spirituality Slowing Down, part 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 18, 2008 I want to talk to you tonight about destructive spirituality. Last week we talked about how important it is to make sure we follow Jesus the Way in the right way, lest we find that the way is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Spiritually Oblivious Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 19, 2008

A spiritual experience is not faith, having God speak to you is not faith, Knowing about God is not faith, doing what God says is not faith - faith is based upon relationship - Balaam is a Spiritual Counterfeit.

You may have read in the paper that counterfeit bills have been turning up here and there around town. What you may have not heard about, is the amateur counterfeiter that was operating here in town. It turns out that this armature counterfeiter accidentally printed a large amount of 21 dollar ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Stages Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 11, 2012

Three groups of persons within the family of faith are addressed. What is said of each group doesn’t appear to be age related. These groups may represent different levels of Christian maturity within the community. We could call them three stages of spir

1 JOHN 2: 12-14 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] SPIRITUAL STAGES [Ephesians 6:10-20] In the introduction or prologue John indicated that the general purpose of his letter was to help believers mature into Christ-likeness. Having laid down the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Believers Weapon O F Prayer Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

The most powerful force in the earth is prayer, It is as omnipotent as God Because nothing is impossible to God Therefore nothing is beyond the reach of prayer.

Eph 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; There are all kinds of prayer, there is a prayer to fit each particular situation or condition. There is public prayer- Private prayer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, Acts 6:4, Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Discernment Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 5, 2022

This sermon focuses on how to make decisions that are in alignment with the Will of God.

I want to open with a question. How many of you regret some of your past decisions? If we are honest with ourselves, we have all made decisions that we have come to regret even on a daily basis, whether it is the restaurant we choose, the menu item that we pick. It could be something as major as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Spiritual Discernment Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

Through a study of 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Paul will show us where to find the true secret wisdom and real spirituality.

Spiritual Discernment 1 Corinthians 2 Would you like to know the secret to true wisdom? Would you like to find the keys to deeper living, to higher-level spirituality? From ancient times people have sought some kind of deeper, hidden special knowledge or insight that offers the key to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

Spiritual maturity comes not in some “new” teaching, but through a deeper grasp of the cross of Christ.

Spiritual Maturity 1 Corinthians 3 For those of you who are new, we are in a series called Spiritual Wisdom in a Foolish World, looking at deep roots of our faith. The Apostle Paul wrote a letter to the Christians in ancient Corinth in Greece. The churches there were filled with immature people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spiritual Leadership Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

Some groups put The Pastor on a pedestal as God’s annointed, a spiritual super-star to be admired and honored. In our passage today Paul sarcastically shreds this un-Christlike view of leadership.

Spiritual Leadership 1 Corinthians 4 Most American Christians are soft. Our crosses are pretty jewelry, not instruments of brutal death. They warmly decorate our houses rather than warning of suffering. Particularly in the suburban Bible Belt, our versions of Christianity depict sanitized pictures ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Occupying In Prayer And Warfare Series

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Apr 27, 2018

Prayer is not a mere routine or ritual. Prayer is actually a spiritual confrontation with the kingdom of darkness. When we pray, we are wrestling; we are engaging in a fight, a battle or warfare with forces and powers of darkness.

Introduction In Luke 19:13, the King of Glory gave us a guideline to follow until Christ returns. This verse tells us what to engage in or spend our time on until we meet with the Lord. We are told to occupy till Jesus comes, to put what God has given us to work, to make profitable divine ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

David And Bathsheba Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 13, 2014

This story doesn't gloss over anything. It dramatize David's humanness in an unforgettable way. It offers amazing insight into the elements that make us spiritually vulnerable. It reminds us that in accomplishing His purpose God always is forced to use fallible people

2 SAMUEL 11: 1-5 [The Life of David] DAVID AND BATHSHEBA [James 1:14-15] This section deals with one of the most familiar stories in this part of the Old Testament, with the possible exception of the story of David and Goliath. It is the story of David's disastrous affair with Bathsheba and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Gifts Vs Spiritual Responsibilites

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Aug 28, 2009

Some Christians are given gifts, but All Christians are to be responsible.

Spiritual Gifts vs Spiritual Responsibilities I Cor. 12:7-11,28 I. Some Christians are given . . . Divine Wisdom (v8) But all Believers are called . . To live wisely. Romans 16:19, Ephesians 5:15, Colossians 4:5 II. Some Christians are given . . . Extraordinary Faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-28

Denomination: Church Of God