Sermons on Spiritual Bankruptcy:

Being Smart Spiritually Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 22, 2008

Tests of authenticity that prove the validity of Christianity and the failure of other forms of spirituality.

A Muslim heard the good news about Jesus and decided to become a Christian. His Islamic friends asked him, “Why on earth have you done such a thing? What could possibly cause you to leave the religion you grew up with, the faith of your fathers, and turn to following Jesus?” “Well,” he replied, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Grow Spiritually In 2010

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 31, 2010

• We discussed last week that this is the year of God’s completeness of order. Today we need to make the 1st steps to ensure we meet our God Goals we set last week. Our goals can be met when we grow spiritually. • Salvation is just the beginning of a r

Introduction • We discussed last week that this is the year of God’s completeness of order. Today we need to make the 1st steps to ensure we meet our God Goals we set last week. Our goals can be met when we grow spiritually. • Salvation is just the beginning of a relationship ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Spiritual Dimension

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010

We are used to the physical world with all of its limitations. But Jesus calls us to go beyond those limited dimensions, and faith is the key.

Passage: Matthew 14:22-36 Intro: Have you got your 3D TV yet? 1. have to wear those glasses, but we are moving into the 3rd dimension. Il) when one kid was asked what the 4th dimension of the physical universe was, he answered, “Weight?” 2. we are used to height, width, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Profile Of A Spiritual Champion Series

Contributed by Stan Coffey on Aug 9, 2010

In II Timothy 4:7-8 we see a spiritual champion that has been there, one who has succeeded, one who has come to the end of his life and has always been a champion for Christ. For additional sermons in this series, refer to www. 4reallife.org

GOD’S OLYMPICS “Profile Of A Spiritual Champion” Part 1 Today I speak to you on “The Profile of a Spiritual Champion”. What is a spiritual champion? What does a spiritual champion look like? Of course in II Timothy 4:7-8 we see a spiritual champion that has been there, one who has succeeded, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Renewing Spiritual Strength

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Aug 17, 2010

Burdens and trouble may slow us but we can renew our strength from our everlasting God.

RENEWING SPIRITUAL STRENGHT Isa 40:31 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. I. THE STRENGTH DRAINER 1. L - Load or burden 2. O - Obstruction 3. S - Sinful ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Spiritual Makeover

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 27, 2010

THE PASSAGE BEFORE US THIS MORNING IS ONE OF IDENTITY, MORE SPECIFICALLY, A NEW IDENTITY, AND ONE WE HAVE IN CHRIST. YET, OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST IS FAR MORE THAN A NEW NAME OR RESIDENCE. IT IS NEWNESS FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE SCRIPTURE TALKS OF THE FOL

OUR SPIRITUAL MAKEOVER 1 PETER 1:13-21 THEREFORE, PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION; BE SELF-CONTROLLED; SET YOUR HOPE FULLY ON THE GRACE TO BE GIVEN YOU WHEN JESUS CHRIST IS REVEALED. 14 AS OBEDIENT CHILDREN, DO NOT CONFORM TO THE EVIL DESIRES YOU HAD WHEN YOU LIVED IN IGNORANCE. 15 BUT JUST AS HE WHO ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Place Of Spiritual Greatness

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 23, 2009

the offering of Isaac and what steps are revealed in Abraham become Spiritually Great

Intro: hearing Michael Jordan’s acceptance speech into the Basketball Hall of Fame made me realize his greatness was in his desire to be great. Every aspect of his life was moving toward greatness. There was never a doubt he would arrive at the goal, because his movement was constantly going in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 6, 2009

We begin this series on emotionally healthy spirituality by examining what UNhealthy emotional spirituality looks like in relation to being a new creation in Christ.

Back To School Emotionally UNhealthy Spirituality 2 Corinthians 5:17 September 27, 2009 This new series is entitled, “Back to School.” It is back to school because of the time of year but also because we are going to examine emotionally healthy spirituality. We are going to look at the connection ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Destruction Of Spiritual Fortresses Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 14, 2010

The first objective of the spiritual warrior is to capture his mind for God. & that is what I want to help you do today. I want to help you capture your mind for God.

2 CORINTHIANS 10: 3-6 THE DESTRUCTION OF SPIRITUAL FORTRESSES There is a spiritual battle. The principal battlefield where this fierce conflict is being waged is in the mind of man. The greatest battles are not fought with guns and bombs or by combat soldiers on the battlefields of this world; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6, 2 Corinthians 10:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Spiritual Hunger

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2010

Jesus wants complete control of our lives.

The Secret of Spiritual Hunger October 27, 2010 Introduction A Wednesday night we talked about being possessed by Jesus. 1 He wants to totally take complete control of our lives. a Actions, thoughts, hands, etc. b If He’s “inside” me, I’m embarrassed of the way things ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:6

Denomination: Baptist

Building Spiritual Relationships

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

We need to build spiritual relationships with the lost around us.

Building Spiritual Relationships John 3:1-21 SLIDE 1 This is the story of a man who was looking for a deeper, more significant, spiritual relationship. SLIDE 2 The Bible tells that it is not good for a person to be alone. Then the LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Winning The Spiritual Battles Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 10, 2011

God provides for us everything we need to win the spiritual battles we constantly face while here on earth.

How many of you have seen the newest Chronicles of Narnia movie, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader? Once the DVD is out, we’ll watch it here. The movie is not exactly how the book was written but I found it entertaining and still carried many Biblical principles. The basic story line goes like this: ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritually Working Out

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 19, 2011

Salvation isn’t just a one moment event but a life-long journey of being transformed into Christ’s likeness.

Spiritually Working Out Phil 2:12-13 January 16, 2011 Intro: I don’t know about you, but it has seemed a little difficult to re-engage this January. Joanne and Thomas and I enjoyed our vacation, though we didn’t enjoy arriving back in Edmonton last Saturday in the middle of the biggest snow ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Are The Spiritual Beggars Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jan 21, 2011

Today we enter a famous section of the Bible commonly known as Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. This particular beginning section is known as the “beatitudes” from the Latin word for “blessed”. I think it also means beautiful attitudes.

Today we enter a famous section of the Bible commonly known as Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. This particular beginning section is known as the “beatitudes” from the Latin word for “blessed”. I think it also means beautiful attitudes. And I am quite certain this may be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Outbreak Of Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on May 27, 2010

A Powerful sermon the encouraged believers to Stir up the Gift's of God.

“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” Sermon Summary: Are the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit being manifested in your life? Acts 5:32 We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:32

Denomination: Pentecostal