Sermons on Spiritual Alertness:

Two Keys To The Path To Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 4, 2015

What are some of the keys to pursuing spiritual growth?

THREE MISTAKES CONCERNING SPIRITUAL GROWTH: 1. I’m already there. - “This is as good as it’s going to get.” - “I’m mature enough.” - “My life looks like the other Christians around me.” - We need to recognize that God has more for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Healing – Preparing Oneself For Heaven

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 13, 2021

Spiritual Healing is the preparation of one's soul to enter the gates of Heaven. Are you ready? The healing stories in Mark's Gospel are metaphors for our preparation.

Spiritual Healing – Preparing oneself for Heaven Mark 5:21-43 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz [Healing Story #1] 21 When Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him; and so He stayed by the seashore. 22 One of the synagogue officials named Jairus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: United Methodist

The Twelve Phases Of The Spiritual Heroes Journey

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

I felt inspired by several factors to engage in writing what the heroes journey might look like from a spiritual perspective. The heroes journey is a fascinating explanation of the journey a person takes through life.

I felt inspired by several factors to engage in writing what the heroes journey might look like from a spiritual perspective. The heroes journey is a fascinating explanation of the journey a person takes through life. Though some view it as merely a narrative tool or a template for fictional ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Is A Spiritual Journey: The Moment Of Realization Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

Last week we talked about the call to adventure. We start at a place in our spiritual journey where we don’t have any interest in God or spiritual things. And something profound changes in our lives, where we sense that call to take the spiritual adventure.

Last week we talked about the call to adventure. We start at a place in our spiritual journey where we don’t have any interest in God or spiritual things. And something profound changes in our lives, where we sense that call to take the spiritual adventure. So we start down the road. We show up at ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Is A Spiritual Journey: The Road Of Trials Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

We’ve been called to the adventure. We’re on our spiritual journey. Last week we talked about the moment of clarity, where we realize a profound truth, that God is real.

"Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

Spiritual Powers (1 Corinthians 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 25, 2021

Spiritual manifestations were popular in the church in Corinth and they still are today. Paul does not want us to be uninformed. How can we get a godly balance in regard to unique skills given by the Spirit?

Spiritual manifestations were popular in the church in Corinth and they still are today. Paul does not want us to be uninformed. How can we get a godly balance in regard to unique skills given by the Spirit? Spiritual gift tests probably still make the rounds of churches. They are simplistic and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Identifying And Using Your Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jun 8, 2021

God gives each of you at least one Spiritual gift to use for His Glory.

Title: Identifying and using your Spiritual gifts Central idea: God gives each of you at least one Spiritual gift to use for His Glory. Specific purpose: to persuade the congregation that each has a Spiritual gift to use for the God's Glory. Scripture: I Corinthians 12:1-12 We have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12

Spiritual Maturity: Growing Up In Christ Series

Contributed by Taiwo Ola-Victor Babalola on Jun 13, 2021

What does it take to grow up and become spiritually mature? Why do some Christians not grow as they should?

SPIRITUAL MATURITY: GROWING UP IN CHRIST INTRODUCTION What does it take to grow up and become spiritually mature? Why do some Christians not grow as they should? Growth is development or improvement toward a goal called "maturity" (or, in the Bible, "perfection"). When one is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-16, 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Maturity: Growing Up In Christ Series

Contributed by Taiwo Ola-Victor Babalola on Jun 13, 2021

What does it take to grow up and become spiritually mature? Why do some Christians not grow as they should?

SPIRITUAL MATURITY: GROWING UP IN CHRIST INTRODUCTION What does it take to grow up and become spiritually mature? Why do some Christians not grow as they should? Growth is development or improvement toward a goal called "maturity" (or, in the Bible, "perfection"). When one is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-16, 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Gifts - Get On The Bus 2

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 25, 2020

A call to use our spiritual gifts in order to bring glory and honor to God.

Excellence - Spiritual Gifts September 27, 2020 Have you ever driven in foggy weather? It’s not necessarily fun. You put on your brights, but you quickly realize the more light you use, the more difficult it is to see what if anything is in front of you. Sometimes foggy weather can be a good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 29, 2020

6 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. •But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself, the Church, & others) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT--VI— 1John 3:10--4:21 Attention: Painting any part of a house requires either a very steady hand or a massive amount of preparatory work. We had our house in Wesley Chapel, FL(New River Township) spray painted/It took the crew an entire day to prep our house. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 6, 2020

7 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself, the Church, & others) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-VII —1John 3:16b-19(3:10--4:21) Attention: There will always be people who attempt to place all belief systems ‘in the same basket’ as it were. Claiming that all of them—Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, etc.— are ‘chasing after’ the same things, albeit ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 20, 2020

8 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself, the Church, & others) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-VIII —1John 3:19-20(3:10--4:21) Attention: Unintended Consequences: On Oct. 15, 2020, 51 year-old Salvatore “Sam” Anello—of Valparaiso, Indiana—plead guilty to the negligent homicide of his 18-month-old granddaughter Chloe Wiegand. On July 7, 2019, Mr. Anello’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Discipline Of Worship (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 9, 2021

Continuing our look at growing closer to God through Spiritual Disciplines. Looking at the discipline of worship.

Spiritual Disciplines: Worship July 11, 2021 In the last year, our world has dramatically changed. We’ve dealt with issues we possibly never expected to deal with in our lifetimes. Whether it was issues regarding social justice, employment, and most especially the corona virus. We’ve had to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Discipline Of Worship (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 17, 2021

A continuing look at Spiritual Disciplines to help us grow more Christlike. Part 2 of worship

Spiritual Disciplines - Worship (2) July 18, 2021 I have to admit that sometimes I actually listen to my wife! When it comes to Sunday mornings, as a pastor, sometimes it’s hard to worship. There’s lot of distractions. Lots to think about and consider. Is everything all set? How’s the sound? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist