Sermons on Spiritual Alertness:

Toward Spiritual Maturity - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008

Sermon 7 in Hebrews Series

Toward Spiritual Maturity Part 1 Hebrews 5:11-6:3 Warning Signs of Arrested Development Ears that Don’t Hear the Word (5:11) Mouths that Don’t Speak the Word (5:12) Stomachs that Don’t Digest the Word (5:12b-14) What is Milk? The basics of Salvation The basics of the Church The basics of End ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Toward Spiritual Maturity - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008

Sermon 8 in Hebrews Series

Toward Spiritual Maturity Part 2 Hebrews 6:4-20 Slide Last week we began talking about moving toward Spiritual Maturity. We talked about the warning signs of Arrested Spiritual Development. Ears that Don’t Hear the Word Mouths that Don’t Speak the Word Stomachs that Don’t digest the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Spiritual Impact Of A Spoken Vow

Contributed by Daniel Cruz on Oct 7, 2015

Through out the entire bible we see the impact that vows have on the lives of believers whether positive or negative

UNDERSTANDING THE SPIRITUAL IMPACT OF A SPOKEN VOW Matthew 12:36-37 ESV I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” (READ WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT VOWS) The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:35-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Heavenly Well Full Of Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 7, 2015

Making small changes in our lives or the lives of others can have big impacts, especially since we live in an area that is spiritually dry and thirsty.

There once was a man who was not well-educated and rather rough and crude around the edges, but he was recently converted and was on fire for the Lord. He constantly asked the minister to give him some work that would be helpful to the church. Finally, the minister gave the man a list of ten people ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Anglican

Overcoming Spiritual A.d.d. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2015

It can be hard to stay focused on our spiritual disciplines. When we have purpose behind what we are doing, it will help us to focus on what is important. (This was built on the Next Steps series available on Sermon Central for purchase)

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • A.D.D. Attention Deficit Disorder. It is defined as, “a condition, usually in children, marked by inattentiveness, dreaminess, and passivity.” • The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it as, “a condition in which someone (such as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Spiritual Warfare: Part Two Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015

THERE IS A CONSTANT SPIRITUAL BATTLE GOING ON, BETWEEN GOD AND SATAN. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THIS BATTLE WILL INVOLVE US PERSONALLY, AND THERE ARE TIMES WHEN WE WILL SEE IT ON A CORPORATE LEVEL.

OUR SPIRITUAL WARFARE: PART TWO EPHESIANS 6:10-13 I WANT TO WELCOME THOSE WHO ARE LISTENING BY RADIO TO OUR SERVICE AT FIRST BAPTIST. I ESPECIALLY WANT TO WISH EACH OF THE MOTHER’S LISTENING ALL OF GOD’S BLESSINGS ON THIS YOUR SPECIAL DAY. WE BEGAN A SERIES LAST WEEK ON THE ISSUE OF ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Working Together With Our Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 23, 2016

We need to be connected to a church family so that we can fulfill our calling to serve other believers in practical ways. We need the church and the church needs us. There are no insignificant roles to play in either the church or the body of believers.

Do you know that you have spiritual gifts from God? That’s right. Each and every one of us has spiritual gifts from God. These gifts come in many different forms. Some are greater than others, but they are equally important. Each gift is essential for the benefit of all believers. The danger ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon Outline - Spiritual Fruit And Gifts Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2016

God will and does use your character (spiritual fruit) even when you serve God where you are not gifted. God will and does use your spiritual gift, even when you lack character.

What is the relationship between the Fruit of the Spirit and the Gift of the Spirit? The fruit of the Spirit is your character. Your character is defined “habitually doing the right thing in the right way.” “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Formations: Pursuing Intimacy With God

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 9, 2016

As we spend time in the secret place of prayer – in solitude, silence, and soaking – we are transformed into the image of Jesus.

SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS #1: PURSUING INTIMACY WITH GOD INTRO TO TOPIC: I believe the Lord is calling us to go deeper in the secret place. “Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works.” (Rev. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Formations: Secrets Of The Secret Place

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 24, 2016

As we spend time in the secret place of prayer – in solitude, silence, and soaking and Scripture meditation – we are transformed into the image of Jesus.

SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS #2: SECRETS OF THE SECRET PLACE KEY TEXT: “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” (Psalm 91:1-2). THE BIG IDEA: As we spend ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5, Psalm 91:1-2

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Formations: Good Good Father

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 24, 2016

God wants us to know, believe and receive the extraordinary, unconditional love that He has for us.

SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS #3: GOOD, GOOD FATHER PERSONAL TESTIMONY: Grew up in a single parent family, dad was an alcoholic. Mom remarried when I was ten, my step-father was strict, didn’t get along with him well. OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24, Psalm 103:1-3

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Formations: First Things First

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 24, 2016

Three of the key spiritual formations are abiding in Jesus in prayer, abiding in the Word, and abiding in His love.

SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS #4: FIRST THINGS FIRST SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS QUOTE: “To live the spiritual life and to let God’s presence fill us takes constant prayer, and to move from our illusions and isolation back to that place in the heart where God continues to form us in the likeness of Christ takes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 15:1-3

Denomination: *other

Believe Week 17 - Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2015

Believe week 17 looks at Spiritual Gifts

Believe 17: Spiritual Gifts February 15, 2015 A few years ago Neiman-Marcus was selling 3 Ford Taurus cars built by Roush Racing, and driven by Mark Martin in NASCAR races. The car was being sold for those men who have everything. It was a Father’s Day special. What do you think this car ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Trying Is Not Enough For Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 17, 2015

Paul commands us to do more than try - we are to train.

WHAT DOES A VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE LOOK LIKE? Christlikeness. - 1 Timothy 4:7a. - The goal of the Christian life is for us to literally become like Christ, not just claim allegiance to Him. - The mention of “godless myths and old wives’ tales” earlier in v. 7 is telling. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Spiritual Lesson From A Deck Of Card!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2014

We look at the lesson a DECK OF CARDS can teach. This can be an effective witnessing tool.

DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN TEACH A GREAT GOSPEL LESSON USING A DECK OF CARDS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1. THE ACE testifies that THERE IS ONE GOD... and that GOD LOVES PEOPLE... 2. THE DEUCE OR THE TWO tells us that the Bible is DIVIDED IN TWO PARTS: THE OLD TESTAMENT and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God