Sermons on Spiritual Alertness:

Call Of Duty: Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Oct 27, 2015

By making sure that we put on the full armor of God we can be certain that the battle will be won.

Call of Duty: Spiritual Warfare This is a picture of the most famous fighter pilot in history. Fighting in a time when winning five air battles was considered impressive, he has been credited with 80 confirmed air combat victories, with several others suspected but unable to be proven. In fact, he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

S.m.a.r.t.

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 26, 2013

In this age of smartphones, smart techies and smart businessmen, this message is all about taking an objective look on what constitutes a SMART Christian.

S.M.A.R.T The word "Smart" is often used to qualify anyone or anything which is good. A Webster dictionary would define the word "Smart" as being "Quick of thought and clever". No wonder a cell phone which doubles up "smartly" as a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: *other

"Are You The One?

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 13, 2004

Taking a close look at the times when Christians experience spiritual doubts...even doubting Jesus.

“Are You the One?” John 1:29-34 & Matthew 11:2-11a JN 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is the one I meant when I said, `A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’ 31 I myself ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34, Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"How To Fail Successfully"

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 17, 2004

Taking a look at how we should respond to times of spiritual failure...a look at Peter.

“How to Fail Successfully” Matthew 14:25-33 MT 14:25 During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It’s a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear. 27 But Jesus immediately said to them: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stand On Guard For Thee

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 29, 2011

Is our Christian witness putting some people to sleep? There is a world all around us that has fallen asleep concerning the things of God. They have fallen asleep when it comes to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Some of them are even in Christ’s church.

I Stand on Guard for Thee Acts 20:7-12 Illustration: Upon entering a little country store a stranger noticed a sign saying "DANGER! BEWARE OF DOG!" posted on the glass door. Inside, he noticed a harmless old hound dog asleep on the floor near the cash register. He asked the store's owner "Is that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Watchful Servants Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 3, 2014

Jesus wants us to reflect on what we want to happen when He returns and to prepare our self for it right now. If you want to be prepared for Christ’s return you must prepare yourself through faithfulness.

LUKE 12: 35-40. [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE WATCHFUL SERVANTS [Matthew 25:1-13 / John 12:23-26] Jesus has been teaching principles for kingdom living. He is preparing them for His departure and their ministry. He would be leaving His followers but He promised to return again for them at a future ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:34-40, Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare - Thought Control!

Contributed by Roger Spackman on Nov 16, 2005

Your mind is the #1 battlefield of your life. Learn practical keys as to prevent satan having access in your thoughts & relationships & break his lies! Practical and uplifting, insightful and thoroughly Biblical!

Slide # 1 The battle field of our mind! (Note: This sermon was one of the most impacting, insightful and helpful I have written, and resulted in much fruit for the Kingdom - restored relationships, dedication to God, repentance and holiness! Please excuse the New Zealand application :-) Did ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Awake

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 22, 2017

A sermon that encourages Christians about the need to be alert.

Staying awake! 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11New International Version (NIV) The Day of the Lord 5 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, “Peace ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparing For The Future Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 23, 2023

In Mark 13, Jesus prepared His disciples for two future events: the destruction of Jerusalem and His second coming. The first event would come with warnings, but the second will be a surprise. Readiness and alertness and trust in the Lord were necessary for both.

Introduction A. One day there was an airplane that was having engine trouble, so the pilot instructed the cabin crew to have the passengers take their seats and get prepared for an emergency landing. 1. A few minutes later, the pilot asked the flight attendants if everyone was buckled in and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Redbuds, Baseball, And Turkeys Gobbling Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2009

Exposition of Mark 13:28-37 about the conclusion of the Olivet Discourse and its main application to watch and pray for the end is near

Text: Mark 13:28-37, Title: Redbuds, Baseball, & Turkeys Gobblin’, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/1/09, PM A. Opening illustration: Redbuds, Baseball, & Turkeys Gobblin’ B. Background to passage: this is the closing of the Olivet Discourse, except for the portions found in Matthew 24-25. And most of them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

Our Halloween Spiritual Battle Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 25, 2020

There is a real enemy of our soul and he has a co-host of demons who have one purpose, which is to keep people from having the relationship with the Lord, God wants His creation to enjoy.

Our Halloween Spiritual Battle Where the Battle Really Is The Bible says, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Warfare: The Battle Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 17, 2016

As we continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples, or dynamic discipleship, our focus this month has been on Spiritual Warfare. The focus of this message is The Battle of Temptation.

Spiritual Warfare: The Battle of Temptation As we continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples or dynamic discipleship, our focus this month has been on Spiritual Warfare. This morning the focus of my message is The Battle of Temptation. Have you ever said, “It’s not my fault”? Maybe it wasn’t or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Ephesians 6:13-18, James 4:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reconditioning Your Spiritual Reflexes.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 9, 2022

Around the turn of the 20th century, a Russian psychiatrist and physician named Ivan Pavlov performed some groundbreaking experiments that won him a Nobel prize. It was called the Pavlov Dog Study.

Reconditioning Your Spiritual Reflexes. Luke 22:54-62. “Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of his grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God‘s grace. -Every day should be a day of relating to God, on the basis of His grace alone.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62, Galatians 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Practical Applications Of Spiritual Realities Spiritual Warfare Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 24, 2005

Understanding Spiritual warfare is useless unless you can put it to use in the natural world.

September 25, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 6:18-20 Subject: Spiritual Warfare – Part 4 in the Spiritual Warfare Series Title: Practical Applications of Spiritual Empowerment I’ve been talking to you for the last three weeks about spiritual warfare. Today we conclude the series. I’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Identifying Your Spiritual Gift Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jan 10, 2010

This sermon looks at identifying your spritual gift by using the whole book of ephesians. It reminds us the Holy Spirit starts the work, we need to trust in Jesus Christ and rest in the presence of the father, so that we can stand against evil and use our

Spiritual Gifts part 2 Identifying your spiritual gift In the last couple of weeks we have been looking at the issue of spiritual gifts. Last week we looked at ‘Using your gifts to serve others’, this week we are looking at ‘identifying your spiritual gift’. It can be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist