Sermons on Spiritual Alertness:

Relevant Ministry - "Reality Spirituality" Series

Contributed by Dj Castilleja on May 12, 2008

Stop speaking in ways that no one understands. The Lord wants us to be as effective as possible by being relevant to those we are trying to reach. This is Reality Spirituality.

Introduction: Video - Real Christians of Genius Mr. Christianese speaking Guy – “from Sermon Spice” When I was taking my first theology class, I was blown away by the abuse use of language I was reading. I was ducking away in fright like you might do in a scary movie. It was nasty! It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Corrections For The Modern Church

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006

Paul’s corrections of the church in Corinth

Intro: an amazing fact about the letters of Paul to the churches that most people want to over-look, is the fact that a lot of what he said was corrective in nature. I know he had mushy intro’s and long gooshy good-byes, but the meat of the letter was instruction, and reproof and correction. Since ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Fullness Or The Overflowing Cup Series

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Dec 11, 2006

Scripture points to various passages reminding us of God’s desire to satisfy our deepest needs and fulfill the desires of our heart. He promises to fill our ‘Spiritual Cups’ to overflowing when we hunger and thirst after righteousness.

Spiritual Fullness or The Overflowing Cup Matthew 5:6 Scripture points to various passages reminding us of God’s desire to satisfy our deepest needs and fulfill the desires of our heart. He promises to fill our ‘Spiritual Cups’ to overflowing when we hunger and thirst after righteousness. I. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Holiness

God's Desire For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Dec 15, 2006

This sermon describes the stages of spiritual growth in Christians

God’s Desire For Spiritual Growth STAGES OF SPIRITUAL MATURITY FOR CHRISTIANS (This is not a gender issue but spiritual) I Jn 2:12-14 12 I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for His name’s sake. 13 I write to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Foursquare

Renewed Spiritual Intensity For 2007

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 30, 2006

Folks, our church is at a crossroads as we enter 2007 - many of us are standing at the juncture wondering what to do! A church can’t make impact on it’s community if some pick up their marbles and go home! If some never fellowship, if some never serve!

When you think of the word intensity, what comes to mind... Webster’s definition: earnest, fervent, showing strong emotion, firm purpose, great seriousness. Which is the result of something developing within one’s self. Once when Alabama was playing Auburn, Coach Bear Bryant sent in his 2nd ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Engaging Today's "New Spirituality" Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 22, 2008

What initially appeared as simply a temporary "New Age Movement" trend has become a more dominant cultural shift that I would refer to as simply the ‘new spirituality.’

Introduction Over the past few weeks we’ve been considering how to engage in Holy Conversation… that is.. how to talk about God in everyday life. One aspect that deserves some consideration…is that of engaging some of the increasingly popular ideas regarding spirituality. Several years ago… these ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Counsel About Marriage Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 11, 2008

Paul gave some important advice about singleness and marriage for the Corinthian’s and their time that also applies to us and our time.

Introduction: A. Today we want to talk about the spiritual counsel about marriage given by the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians chapter 7. 1. Before we get into the text, let’s lay a little ground work. B. Some questions about love and marriage were posed to kids ages 5 to 10 and here are a few of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unbelief, Authority: Spiritual Congestion Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 27, 2007

Could it be that we are living just like the people in Jesus day, could it be that we are so familiar with Jesus that we dismiss his authority and perpetuate the dominance of evil in our lives?

Billy lived in the middle of nowhere Oklahoma. She was born in a sod shack to pioneer parents, had less than a high school education and spent her entire life in the local area, she hated to travel – yet at least twice every year, a team from Gourmet magazine and Bon Appetit magazine would arrive ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction To Spiritual Warfare Series Series

Contributed by Ladonna Omobude on Sep 5, 2005

THIS IS THE INTRDUCTION OF A SERIES ON SPIRITUAL WARFARE. YOU WILL BE INTRODUCE TO WHAT WILL BE COVERED IN THE SERIES. THIS SERIES WILL BE HELPFUL TO BABY SAINTS ON MILK AS WELL AS MATURE MEAT EATERS.

THERE ARE MANY CHURCHES THAT ARE NOT EQUIPING OR POORLY EQUIPING THEIR MEMBERS FOR SPIRTUAL WARFARE. THERE ARE MANY CHURCHES THAT BELIEVE THE BEST DEFENSE IS NOT TO THINK ABOUT OR EVEN SAY SATANS NAME; THEY ADVISE YOU TO ONLY THINK ON THE GOODNESS OF THE LORD. SISTER AND BROTHERS THERE IS AN ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Food For A Spiritually Fit Life Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 7, 2005

To be physically fit requires proper nutrition. The same is true spiritually. The proper nutrition for us as believers is the Word of God.

“Get fit.” That’s the lead story in this month’s Cleveland magazine. Are you in shape spiritually? “If God had intended for us to touch our toes, He’d have put them on our knees.” “I’m in shape – “Round” is a shape, isn’t it?” But getting fit is really not a joking matter. I like the idea in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Attitudes For A Spiritual Community Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005

Expository sermon dealing with attitudes toward one another, circumstances, and the Holy Spirit in the life of the church. Clip from movie "Ice Age" illustrates attutudes toward one another.

Healthy Attitudes for a Spiritual Community I Thessalonians 5:11-28[1] 11-14-04 Intro If you had only one minute to tell someone how to help their church be healthy and spiritually vibrant, what would you say? What issues would you address? What would you tell them to do—with only one minute ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-28

Denomination: Charismatic

Warning Signs Of Spiritual Decline

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

losing out with Christ

Intro: in his book, ministry for a lifetime, Superintendent Thomas Trask has a chapter on the warning signs of spiritual decline. Tonight, I would like to use a few of his, and a few others in scripture, we all must guard against spiritual decline, we can go to the Word of God for ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Guarding Against Spiritual Leaks

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

losing out with Christ

Intro: visiting with my Grandmother in Maine she began to list all the ministerial failures and laity fallings throughout the local churches in the Bangor area. It was amazing that some of the spiritual giants of that area had fallen into terrible sins. We need to be on the guard of our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Plugging Up Spiritual Leaks

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

losing out with Christ

Intro: years ago I got up one morning and had a flat tire. I filled the tire up with air and it seemed fine until the next morning it was flat again. Of course they found it had a slow leak that was plugged and the tire was fine. Most Christians that go back on serving the Lord aren’t products of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Intoxication Part 1

Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006

Dr. Wood used this sermon to show his listener that the first church was totally consumed with God and they did great things in His power. Unbelievers cannot understand the happenings of Christianity until they give their heart and life to Jesus Christ.

When we hear the word intoxicate we instantly think of drunk with alcohol. Another definition: - To excite or Stimulate - To fill with High Spirits or fill with enthusiasm We will see a type of intoxication like never seen before. An Example Would be: Like the silver and the dross Dross must ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist