Sermons on Spiritual Authority:

The Reality Of Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 1, 2004

Spiritual warfare is a very real thing and we must be prared for it.

The Reality of Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:10-13 I. We Must Recognize the Enemy (11b-12) A. The Enemy is Satan (v. 11b) 1. He is the Tempter 2. He is the Accuser of the Brethren 3. He is the King of Lies 4. He is a Schemer B. The Enemy has an Army (v. 12b) C. The Enemy is Many Times Overlooked ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Spiritual Blindness

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004

How Jesus’ healing of the blind man is a picture of overcoming spiritual blindness.

On November 30, 1991, fierce winds from a freakish dust storm triggered a massive freeway pileup along Interstate 5 near Coalinga, California. At least 14 people died and dozens more were injured as topsoil whipped by 50 mile-per-hour winds reduced visibility to zero. The afternoon holocaust left ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Habitation Of Spiritual Insanity

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Nov 17, 2004

Jesus took our place that we might have His peace, He took our sin that we might have His salvation therefore our sense to sin will always be in proportion to our nearness to God and the best way to face life’s changes is to look to the unchanging God.

Ecclesiastes 9:3: “This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead.” Nowadays, we have a lot of people who are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Spiritual Spring Housecleaning

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 25, 2005

Let us give thought this springtime to a spiritual housecleaning that will be pleasing to God and a blessing to ourselves.

A SPIRITUAL SPRING HOUSECLEANING “How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Thy word.” Psalm 119:9 The weather in our area has been so beautiful the past several days that many of us have been inspired to take spring housecleaning seriously. It is amazing how much ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Butterfly Effect

Contributed by Christopher Crane on Apr 25, 2005

Even the small things we do have a lasting effect on the people in our lives.

There is a theory in science that has not been widely published. It is called the "Butterfly Effect." The term was made popular recently in a Hollywood Movie. The theory seems farfetched at the outset, but this is how it can be explained; one explanation calls it the SENSITIVE DEPENDENCE ON INITIAL ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Spiritually-Wise Christians Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 10, 2005

Grasping for the wisdom of God involves being attentive to Jesus’ voice, meditating on what He says, obeying His words that give life and enduring in His calling upon our lives.

Title: Spiritually-Wise Christians Theme: Grasping the Wisdom of God “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” (James 1:22) A trusting relationship is what enables the child of God to walk in the wisdom of God Bible teacher and preacher Leslie ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of Spiritual Renewal Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jan 12, 2006

The first in the 3rd Annual Week of Renewal Series for 2006.

“The Importance of Spiritual Renewal” First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME SCRIPTURE READING Deuteronomy 30:11 – 20 ”11 Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach. 12 It is not up in heaven, so ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Bible Church

Let's Be Spiritually Fit !

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 20, 2006

A short homily for some elderly Christians living in sheltered accomodation. I don’t think I took on board the right amount of spiritual food over the Christmas and New Year period. God is challenging me (and perhaps you!) to be spiritually fit.

A lot can happen in a year! A lot can and will happen during this next year. As I look back over the last year I realise that so much has happened and so much has changed: †My two boys have started new schools. †My daughter has begun pre-school. †My sister got married. †My Granddad died. †My ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13-17

Denomination: Anglican

Called To Be A Spiritual Hero

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Jan 23, 2006

What is my calling? How can I make a difference in my generation? What does God want me to do? Does these questions sounds familiar? Come and find God’s purpose for you.

Called to be A Spiritual Hero We are standing at the beginning of a new year with lots of challenges in front of us. I believe the biggest challenge is to find your calling and to live out that calling. Romans 8:28 – 30 Romans 8:28 ALT: But we know that to the ones loving God all things work ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Gifts 101 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2006

We need not fear spiritual gits, but embrace them.

Spiritual Gifts 101 Text: 1 Cor. 12:1-11 Introduction 1. Read 1 Cor. 12:1-11 2. Illustration: The Detroit News carried a humorous little story about Bill Cosby’s aged mother that illustrates how useless gifts are unless they are used. She had been raised in poverty, and the family had very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Exposing Spiritual Pride

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

What is Spiritual Pride ? How to overcome it ? This sermon looks at these questions and how the 5 I Wills of Satan show five aspects of spiritual pride.

(1) INTRODUCTION: How does this passage of Scripture apply to us if it talks primarily of the fall of Satan ? (a) It’s actually written about an earthly man - the King of Babylon (v4). (b) Satan tempted man to go a similar way as him (Gen 3:5) (c) Throughout Scripture we are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: *other

The Secret To Spiritual Strength

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000

What is it that seperates the powerful church’s from those who just merely exist?

Turn this evening to Amos 8:11-12 (READ) The days are coming, declares the Sovereign Lord, when I will send a famine through the land. Not a famine of food or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the Lord. Men will stagger from sea to sea, and wonder from north to east, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Heart Attacks

Contributed by Steve Mason on Oct 16, 2002

A sermon that describes the spiritual condition of our hearts using medical terms and illustrations

OCTOBER 20TH, 2002 THERE IS A WAR BEING FOUGHT IN THE WORLD TODAY ….. -IT’S A SUPERNATURAL WAR -A WAR FOUGHT BETWEEN GOD AND SATAN -BETWEEN HEAVEN AND HELL -THAT WAR IS BEING FOUGHT FOR THE HEARTS OF MEN AND WOMEN ! ONE SIDE WANTS TO MAKE YOUR HEART SOFT -THE OTHER SIDE WANTS TO MAKE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:11-12, Mark 7:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dangers Of Spiritual Blindness

Contributed by John Gerald on Feb 19, 2005

Spiritual blindness can be cured by Jesus Christ

The DANGERS of SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS Rev. John W. Gerald I. BLINDNESS OF HEART Eph. 4:18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: This is where spiritual blindness starts. It is ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Restoring Spiritual Passion

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 7, 2005

Restoring Spiritual Passion is an important matter This sermon isolates a number of steps the believer can take to effect restoration

Marriage is an interesting matter. Not all marriages last. I found some cynical observations on marriage sent to me on the internet the other day. Here’s an example:- Men who have pierced ears are better prepared for marriage. They’ve experienced pain and bought jewelery. Such views of marriage ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed