Sermons on Spiritual Arrogance:

Using Your Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Joel Santos on May 1, 2005

The best investment we can make with our life is to use what God has given us to bring honor and glory to the Father.

USING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS Luke 19:11-27 Dr. Bill Bright of Campus Crusade for Christ tells this story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool: During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Power In Spiritual Battle Series

Contributed by Jason Peterson on Sep 5, 2006

The third sermon in a series on spiritual battle. Including the last three pieces of spiritual armor and walk through of Matthew 4 and how Jesus acts in battle.

Good Morning! Thank you so much for being here today to conclude the spiritual battle portion of the summer series. Last week we talked about the first three pieces of armor, the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, and readiness of the gospel of peace. This leaves us with the remaining ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Blind And Very Bitter!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 26, 2006

Bitterness can be an unseen root growing beneath the surface that brings hurt and family problems.

SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS CAN NOT SEE HOW BITTERNESS AND UNFORGIVENESS DRIVES THE HEART OF INDIVIDUALS AND DIVIDES THE HOME. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SPIRITUALLY BITTER, SPIRITUALLY BLIND PEOPLE SELL TREASURES FOR TRINKETS? SPIRITUALLY BITTER BLIND PEOPLE SELL OUT DEEP THINGS FOR ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Standing Up To Spiritual Deception

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

Nehemiah, we discover the power of determination in finishing what God begins in our lives… - As we saw in previous weeks, Nehemiah… unfinished walls… a parallel to our lives… Opposition… discourage the people… Opposition… pressures… Anyone Here feel pre

Intro: Determination is the single greatest attribute of success. - 3 doctors who studied 6,000 marriages and 3,000 divorces and concluded “There may be nothing more important in marriage than determination” (Parrots p.49) - Not to say determination on one partner’s part can save a marriage, but ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Blessings " Part One

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 3, 2006

This is one of three sermons entitled "Spiritual Blessings" encompassed in the Triune God.

Spiritual blessings. Ephesians 1:1 -14. Introduction to Ephesus Written around 60 AD. Whilst Paul was under house arrest in Rome. Paul had passed through on his 2nd journey,Acts 18:19 and 3rd missionary journey,this time Paul spent 3 years with them in Ephesus. Acts19:8.Three months /synagogue ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2 - Spiritual Renewal Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 4, 2006

How Spiritual Renewal is essential for Spiritual Growth within the Body of Christ.

Grieving the Holy Spirit Part 2 – Spiritual Revival Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME Welcome to the First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan. We are glad you are here this beautiful morning, joining us in our worship and praise of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7

Denomination: Bible Church

I Believe In Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 5, 2006

How does God decide who gets what gift?

Do not quench the Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 (NRSVA) What pictures enter your mind when the phrase “spiritual gifts” is spoken? For some it is the picture of a wild crowd that has been whipped into a frenzy of emotional outbursts…running the aisles…speaking in tongues…attempts to heal the sick ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: United Methodist

Spiritual Gifts, Wrapping It Up. Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

You are gifted by God to serve God.

I’ve been a little disappointed with your winters here so far. I was hoping that we would have more snow. Not because I’m a big fan of snow, but I never got around to raking my leaves this fall and I was hoping that there’d be snow to cover that fact up. All my neighbors had their leaves nicely ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Six Marks Of A Spiritual Mentor

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 2, 2005

Paul here explains what it meant that he was a spiritual father to the Cornithians and therein gives us insight into how we can impact others.

The Heart Of The Passage: “Paul is a spiritual father to the Corinthians.” - v. 15. - There are two ways to become a spiritual father. One is to be part of birthing someone to new life. The second is to raise a spiritual child into a spiritual adult (an adoption type of situation). - In both ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

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

Introducing The Keys To Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 8, 2006

Every Christian desires to grow and mature in his or her walk with Christ. This sermon, which is the first of a series of sermons, introduces the keys to spiritual growth.

Scripture While searching this week for a story to introduce my new series of sermons, my eye caught the following headline: “Man Lives in a Tree after Fight with His Wife—50 Years Ago!” I suppose I was drawn to this story because my first counseling assignment as a freshly-installed Associate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Special Lessons For Spiritual Leaders

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 12, 2006

The Bible places a premium on spiritual leadership. The Bible places high standards on those who serve in the churches with a position of leadership.

Special lessons for spiritual leaders Malachi 2:1-17 06/04/06 The Bible places a premium on spiritual leadership. The Bible places high standards on those who serve in the churches with a position of leadership. The Bible places high standards on those who serve as deacons. The Bible places high ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Climbing The Staircase To Spiritual Greatness

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006

This sermon defines the struggle we all face, and encourages people to PRESS ON! The climb toward Spiritual Greatness is for the ambitious.

One typical morning, a respectable, casually dressed man in his mid 50’s got up and headed to work with his usual brief case in his usual Lexus. On this particular morning however, he arrived with a beautiful woman, who was not his wife. When he pulled up to his usual parking space and got out, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Judas: Lack Of Spiritual Intelligence Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 14, 2006

Judas: Lack of Spiritual Intelligence

Weekly requests poured in by mail asking for legal permission to quote and use an author’s writing material. One day a request came, like many previously, asking for permission to use some published work. The sender, from Houston, Texas, was asking if she could use the author’s material as she ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal