Sermons on Spiritual Adultery:

Are You Really Ready For The Battle?

Contributed by Joyce Scott on Mar 22, 2003

We are entrenched in daily spiritual warfare. Are you really ready for the battle?

ARE YOU REALLY READY FOR THE BATTLE? EPHESIANS 6: 10-20 PREACHED DURING WOMEN’S WEEK @ PGBC MINISTER JOYCE SCOTT 1st Lady, Pastoral Asst, Co-Founder of E.L. Ministries IN THIS CHAPTER(6), PAUL IS ON HIS THIRD MISSIONARY JOURNEY, WHERE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Slowing Down For Reflection" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

We need to slow down in order to assess where we are spiritually.

liff and Saltillo UM Churches First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2002 “Slowing Down for Reflection” Luke 21:25-26 Introduction: When I was growing up, there was a woman at our church who would always say, “STAY ready so you won’t have to GET ready.” She was saying basically what today’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-26, Luke 21:23

Denomination: Methodist

Giving Our Best To God

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Aug 26, 2003

Our giving to God reveals our faith, spiritual intelligence and love.

<PRE> Giving is a wonderful expression of one’s love to others; a visible and outward manifestation of care. Giving is a natural act and a sign of life. It is obvious that God is the author of giving. He is the greatest giver and provider of all our needs. God is love and His ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Visionary Leadership"

Contributed by Ron Newton on Aug 27, 2003

There is a connection between faith and vision and it is the foundation of all spiritual visionary leadership.

Introduction 1. Quote: .Source: Joel Smith, SermonCentral.com “A dream without a positive attitude produces a daydreamer. A positive attitude without a dream produces a pleasant person. A dream together with a positive attitude produces a person with unlimited possibilities and potential.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Holiness

By Their Fruit You Shall Know Them Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jul 7, 2002

Every life bears spiritual fruit. The question is, which kind?

In the Melanesian islands of the South Pacific during WWII, the natives watched closely as the American and British engineers came in and built airstrips. The islanders were amazed to see that when the airstrips were completed, planes began to arrive filled with cargo: food, building materials, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fruitful Or Fruitless

Contributed by Joel De Wild on Aug 10, 2002

In your spiritual walk, are you a phoney? Or do you walk the talk?

Introduction: *How long did the Hundred Years War last? 116 years. *Which country manufactures Panama hats? Equador. *From what animal do we get cat gut? From sheep/horses. *In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution. November! Transition: Have you ever notice that some ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14, Mark 11:7-11

Denomination: Adventist

Teachers Series

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 3, 2003

Learn about your spiritual gifts and where you fit in.

Title: “Where Do You Fit In”? Text: Romans 12:6-10 Tonight we are going to be looking at the Motivational Gift of a Teacher. I said in the past that when you were Born as a Newborn Baby that God placed certain Talents & Gifts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Warfare Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 16, 2004

Prayer is the greatest weapon we have in the spiritual battles we fight

THE WARFARE OF PRAYER Ephesians 6:10-12, 18 In a small Kentucky town there were 2 churches and 1 whiskey distillery which was owned by the town atheist. Church members complained that the distillery gave the community a bad image so they unsuccessfully tried to shut it down. One Saturday night ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Redemption - Part I (The Forgiveness Of Sins) Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 19, 2002

The first necessary step in redemption (#4 in the ’Every Spiritual Blessing’ series)

As we continue in this study in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, we must be careful not to skip merrily along, flitting from one verse or phrase to the next and on to the next, touching the surface of each, like a bee gathering pollen, and never looking back at previous verses, or even stopping to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Orthodox

Encouragement Works

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 24, 2002

exhortation to encourage others will help in spiritual battle against the tide of discouragement

Encouragement works Eph.6:21-24 21Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing. 22I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you. 23Peace to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Steps To Forgiveness - How To Begin Living Forgiven.

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2001

The real spiritual battle of forgiveness goes on in our mind and in our thoughts

1. HUMILITY “Humility is beyond a shadow of a doubt the most significant element of forgiveness. It is directly opposed to pride. Where pride seeks selfish gain, humility seeks selfless gain. True humility is to esteem another more greatly than yourself.” “To humble oneself before God in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 Peter 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Loveliest Place

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001

Worship as a Christian, in the context of fellow believers, is critical to spiritual well-being.

Let Us Worship And Bow Down (I): The Loveliest Place Bible Reading: Psalm 84 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Let Us Worship And Bow Down (I): The Loveliest Place p.1 "What on earth was I thinking?" It was a dark February evening when this thought kept ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

True Fellowship

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 30, 2001

True fellowship is defined not by cake and coffee but by being spiritually tied together.

True Fellowship I John 1:3-2:2 SIGNS YOU LIVE IN THE YEAR 2001... 1. You just tried to enter your password on the microwave. 2. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three. 3. You call your son’s beeper to let him know it’s time to eat. He emails you back from his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Blind Man Christ Couldn't Heal

Contributed by Patrick Doherty on Jan 10, 2002

Healing our spiritual blindess is learning what can cause it.

The blind man Christ couldn’t heal Of all my senses I imagine my sight would be the worst to lose. Much of our learning comes from the positive example of others. However there are many more examples of what we shouldn’t do that we can learn from as well. I wan’t to talk about the situation of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:14, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Comfortable?

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 29, 2002

We may be lulled to sleep and even to spiritual death by self-satisfaction.

One of the greatest problems facing the Church, today, is that far too many of us are comfortable. A. If a person is satisfied, there is no challenge or drive to go any further or do any more. 1. This satisfaction can show itself in many areas....in almost all but one, it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ