Sermons on Spiritual Baggage:

Journey To Spiritual Growth SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Making the decision to go from where we presently are spiritually to a new level in Jesus...the other side!

Today, I believe Jesus is commanding each one of us to go to a new level in our spiritual journey. He is saying, "Let us go to the other side." But what does this "other side" mean for each of us? It could be different for everyone, but it encompasses areas such as our prayer life, openness to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Topics: Discipleship

Fasting For A Spiritual Breakthrough

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 25, 2025

Fasting is a biblical way to quiet our hearts, humble our souls, and make room to hear God’s voice—bringing revelation, deliverance, protection, repentance, and spiritual strength to those who hunger and thirst for Him.

Fasting for a Breakthrough “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?” Psalms 42:1-2 There are moments in our walk with Christ when we become desperate—truly desperate—to hear the voice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Ezra 8:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Spiritual Stagnation Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 13, 2026

This sermon reveals God’s desire for continuous spiritual growth and how believers can break free from spiritual stagnation into maturity and fruitfulness.

BREAKING SPIRITUAL STAGNATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 6:1 Key Verse:  “Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God.” - Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rest As A Spiritual Principle Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 5, 2026

Rest is not merely physical; it is a spiritual principle instituted by God for restoration, alignment, and access to His blessing.

REST AS A SPIRITUAL PRINCIPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 2:2-3 Key Verse: “And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.” — Genesis 2:2 Supporting Texts: Exodus 20:8-11; Matthew 11:28-30; Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cleaning Your Closets

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

The sequel to my sermon called "Baggage". It's about allowing Jesus to clean your life.

Psalm 51:1-12 – Cleaning Your Closets Last week I preached about clutter in our lives. It was delivered while we were in the throes of moving. Well, this week’s message is somewhat of a sequel to last week. Because you know, when you move, there’s a lot of cleaning that must ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Get Off My Back Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 17, 2003

To be truly Free in Christ we must learn how to get rid of some excess baggage.

“BREAKING FREE IN CHRIST” SERIES TODAYS MESSAGE “GET OFF MY BACK” HEBREWS 12:1-3 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily hinders our progress. And let us run with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You A Spiritual Pilgrim Or Tourist?

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jul 15, 2004

Abraham is shown to be a spiritual Pilgrim on his journey to the City of God, as seen in his Call to a New Life, his Response by Faith, his Courageous Commitment, his Persistence in Difficulty and in Reaching his Goal.

Istanbul, formerly the historic Constantinople, was an early centre of Christianity. One of the tourist attractions is the huge building called the Aghia Sophia. The guide summarised its history as a church, then a mosque and now a tourist attraction, like this: 800 years dedicated to Christ; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Feeling Worn Down?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003

We all carry baggage, but Jesus has offered to take that load off of your shoulders.

(Message starts with church member carrying 5-6 heavy suitcases labeled: anger, failure, worry, doubt, guilt, etc...member tries to get seated with baggage. Q & A with Pastor about carrying baggage. Pastor takes baggage from membe and puts it around the cross). Like Sean many of you are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All The World's A Stage Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Second in series. Getting rid of the baggage that prevents us from our objective: becoming like Christ

"In Christ" "All The World’s A Stage" Hebrews 11:32-12:2 "And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets— who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, received promises, stopped the mouths of lions, ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

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

A Correct Focus Brings Contentment Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Jul 8, 2005

We all carry baggage around with us. For a lot of us, we are weighed down by the bag of discontentment.

Content, Only With Christ! Every day you walk by hundreds, even thousands of people. They have different faces, names, genders, physical characteristics, religions and nationalities. Through all the differences that we have with everyone else, we all have one thing in common; every one of us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let It Go Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

To grow in our relationship with Christ, we must identify and let go of the emotional baggage that hinders us.

Hey God, help us to drop the stuff that's slowing us down and messing with our relationship with you. Show us how to swap out the bad stuff for the good stuff you've got for us. In Jesus' name, Amen! You know how it feels when you're carrying a heavy backpack all day? It's exhausting, right? Well, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Topics: Emotional Healing, Self-Awareness, Forgiveness, Personal Growth

Communion What Does It Really Mean?

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017

The words of the Apostle Paul still ring true today. We are continuing to pass on the service of Communion to commemorate the death of Jesus and celebrate the new covenant that he bought for us through His blood. This morning as we prepare our hearts for

COMMUNION WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN? I Corinthians 11:23,26 The words of the Apostle Paul still ring true today. We are continuing to pass on the service of Communion to commemorate the death of Jesus and celebrate the new covenant that he bought for us through His blood. This morning as we prepare ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Big Body, Narrow Gate

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

There are but two choices in life: the big gate, or the little gate. This is the call to throw off our baggage and follow Christ.

Big Body, Narrow Gate Matthew 7:13-14 Chicken Jokes Luggage Bin Problems I. Baggage In Life we carry a lot of baggage around. 2- Types A. Sin/ Immorality I Peter 1:14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, (RSV) Behave like obedient ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Holiness

Following The Sheppard (Part 1 Of 6)

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

The baggage counter of life is located in the mind. As we rise to meet the day we pick up dozens of extra burdens.

# 1 in Series Following the Sheppard Psalms 23 Ps 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God