Sermons on Spiritual Assessment:

Our Spiritual Bottom Line

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 24, 2003

Pentecost 11: Believers are called to be different than the sinful world. But where does the child of God find the power to live a God-pleasing life? Our lesson today points us to our relationship with God through the forgiveness Christ has won for us. We

Take a look at this. It’s one of those little slips of paper that the bank’s automated teller machine gives you when you make a withdrawal. It’s got some interesting information on it. Apart from the name and other basic account information, the ATM machine prints the amount of money you withdraw ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Threats To Spiritual Vitality & Victory

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

Satan uses extreme measures for those closest to the Lord.

“THREATS TO SPIRITUAL VITALITY & VICTORY” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 18:10-27 The observable threats are extremely lethal because they are drawn from one who was extremely close to the Lord. Satan uses extreme measures for those closest to the Lord. The warning of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-27

Am I Spiritual Enough? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 19, 2003

4th sermon in series - "Living Life on Purpose, Christ’s Answers to Our Questions".

There are two questions pointed in Christ’s direction in our scripture today. Verse 11 - And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to His disciples, "Why does your Teacher eat with the tax-gatherers and sinners?" Verse 14 - Then the disciples of John came to Him, saying, "Why do we and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The 3 D's Of Spiritual Dullness

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Mar 22, 2003

What could cause you to doubt God’s plans for your life? I suggest that you beware of the 3 D’s of dullness!

THE 3 D’S OF SPIRITUAL DULLNESS ACTS 24:17-30 CONCEPT: TO EXPOSE SPIRITUAL DULLNESS AT ITS HEIGHT, AND TO RECOMMEND A REMEDY. HERE WE HAVE THE CHRISTIAN AND THE JEW BROUGHT INTO CLOSE CONTACT; AND THERE SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN AS FAIR AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Tuning In To The Spiritual Weather Channel Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

Are you paying attention to the spiritual climate? If you aren’t right with God, don’t wait. God’s storm warning has been issued and you’d better prepare and get right with God.

Tuning in to the Spiritual Weather Channel Luke 12:51-59 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION I don’t watch much television as a rule–I read. I might catch an episode of “Star Trek: the Next Generation”, or watch Fox News. However, I do tune in the Weather Channel quite often. I’ve always been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:51-59

Denomination: Baptist

A Vaccination Against Spiritual "Sars”

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 29, 2003

"Severe Acute Rejection Syndrome" - rejecting the resurrection, and what Jesus does about it.

Luke 24:36-49 A VACCINATION AGAINST SPIRITUAL “SARS” By now, I’m sure most of you have heard of “SARS” which stands for “severe acute respiratory syndrome.” Somewhere in Southeast Asia, someone came down with this problem called SARS, and from that one person, SARS has been spreading like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Lutheran

Gray Hairs Of Spiritual Decline

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

Taken from Hosea 7, we find that God compares spiritual decline to the gray hairs of decay.

“Gray Hairs of Spiritual Decline” Prov. 14:14; Hosea 7:9; Jer. 3:1 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read All 3 Verses – Prov. 14:14; Hosea 7:9; Jer. 3:1 B. Illustration – Christian Life is comparable to an airplane – No Reverse; Must continue forward at a steady pace or it will spin ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:1-14, Proverbs 14:14

Denomination: Baptist

Frustrations Of Spiritual Leadership-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2003

Part 3 of a 4-part sermon. Jesus experienced frustration in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations in their various ministries. Where do these frustrations arise? Frustration for spiritual leaders arises out of...

FRUSTRATIONS OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP-III—Luke 9:37-45 Jesus’ frustration with unbelief was manifest in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations arising from unbelief. Ministry produces frustrations for the minister. Where do spiritual leaders encounter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-45

Denomination: Baptist

Checking Your Spiritual Status

Contributed by Gary Smith on Jan 15, 2003

What is your spiritual condition? Steps to improving your realtionship with God.

“Checking Your Spiritual Status” TEXT: Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Introduction: The Word ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Church Of God

Increasing Your Spiritual Assets

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 1, 2002

Learn to increase the worth of your relationship with God

I received an email this week asking the question, "What’s the difference between people who pray in church and those who pray in casinos?" The answer, "The ones in the casinos are serious." There may be more truth to that email than we want to believe. The prayer to increase one’s wealth ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: *other

Radical Spirituality: The Mark Of Faith

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002

What are the marks of true spirituality?

2000220a - 1Corinthians 8.1-13 - Radical Spirituality, the Mark of Faith Opening First Corinthians addresses the subject of true spirituality. Big debate about whether or not it was all right for a Christian to eat certain types of meat. Very Polytheistic (God of love, war, travel..) Pagan temples ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Maintain Spiritual Purity Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Sep 12, 2002

A teaching message on Genesis 33:18-34:31.

Genesis Series #58 September 08, 2002 Title: How to Maintain Spiritual Purity Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New Life in Christ. Today we continue with message #58 in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Believe In A Spiritual Realm Series

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

Doctrine of angels and demons.

READ: Ephesians 6:10-13 In the world today there is an unprecedented appetite for the supernatural. This interest in things supernatural or paranormal is increasing. This is testified to by the success of the now multi-billion dollar HORROR film industry; the burgeoning popularity of occult ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Questions About Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 15, 2002

Questions About Your Spiritual Gifts

QUESTIONS ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION Last week I introduced spiritual gifts with the verse, "But each one has his own gift from God" (I Cor. 7:7 NKJV). When I was saved not much was said about spiritual gifts, but today everyone seems to have questions about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

Strategic Goals Of Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 20, 2002

What are we striving for when we do battle for Christ?

The Strategic Goals of Spiritual Warfare What is the mission? That question is one of the most important ones we ask as we work on any challenge or project. When we take up the challenge of Spiritual Warfare, we need to understand our mission, our strategic goals. Knowing our mission ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, 2 Corinthians 10:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God