Sermons on Spiritual Birth:

Show Me Your Faith… By Your Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2005

The fifth and final sermon in a series through the book of James

In one of his books, James Emery White tells of the Russian-American comic, Yakov Smirnoff’s, initial response to the incredible variety of instant products available in American grocery stores. He said, "On my first shopping trip, I saw powdered milk--you just add water, and you get milk. Then I ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Is Christ Still In The Manger?

Contributed by Troy Mcgahan on Apr 30, 2015

While I am thankful that the world at large recognizes the birth of Christ there are many "Holiday Church attendee's" that leave Christ in the crib. He no longer is in the crib nor on the cross. He has victoriously overcome death hell and the grave.

Is Christ still in the Manger? Luke 2:1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. Luke 2:2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Pregnancy, Part One Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 13, 2011

There is a time when something of Christ is conceived in our spirit.

Confronting the Accuser of the Brethren Series Spiritual Pregnancy, Part 1 Introduction A When women become pregnant, many of them begin to avoid things that would harm (or retard the growth) of the living/forming person inside of them. 1 Alcohol, smoking, drugs (do not do) a Do: prenatal ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel. Part 3: What Happens If We Accept Jesus?

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 15, 2020

When we accept Jesus we ARE a new creation and the old passes away. There is new birth and death. But we shouldn't imagine for a moment that the job is done. Just as a new baby needs nurturing, our new spiritual selves need nurturing. And our old selves need to be shown the door.

The Gospel, Part 3 We have now reached the third of our four talks in our series ‘the gospel.’ Part 1: The problem Part 2: The solution Part 3: What changes if we accept Jesus? Part 4: What happens if we reject Jesus? [Slide of Adam and Eve] In part 1 of this series on ‘the gospel’ we first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

A Place Where God's Gift Is Offered Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 20, 2015

The Holy Spirit, New Birth, Salvation

THE WELL – A Place Where God’s Gift Is Offered John 4:10-12 March 13, 2022 Introduction: So many times we think we know what we need...The prodigal son in Luke 15 thought it was his share of his father’s estate...the rich fool thought it was bigger barns to hold his abundant crops. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Pregnancy, Part Two Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 13, 2011

We must protect the new life within us from the attacks of the enemy.

Confronting the Accuser of the Brethren Series Spiritual Pregnancy, Part Two I The enemy’s assault A If all there was to launching a new move of God was prayer, we’d be in revival by now. 1 Then another sign appeared in heaven: and behold, a great red dragon having seven heads and ten ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph, Human And God In Action

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 17, 2011

“Then Joseph, her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly” Matt. 1:19 .

Theme: Joseph, human and God in action Text: Isaiah 7:10-16; Rom. 1:1-7; Matt. 1:18-25 Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent and next Sunday is Christmas. Although we are all looking forward to the celebrations we need to spend time meditating on the birth of Christ. Before His birth God chose and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Delivery Room Danger

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 23, 2013

There are people whose spiritual wombs cannot receive a promise, they spontaneously abort the Word. There are others who lose the baby for one reason or another. This is a message for those who feel they can't continue the strength to deliver is gone.

Delivery Room Danger PPT 1 Title Today I want to talk about when God has deposited something in you and life or the devil are conspiring to abort it. I am especially thinking about a promise from God, or something His word declares we can have. PPT 2 Scripture Isaiah 37:3 …for the children ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 37:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral Message

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 4, 2007

Funeral Message for 99 year old woman. Eulolgy and theological reflection. We are not ignorant, through the resurrection we will live eternally, because of our second birth we will have a spiritual body.

Note: The first section is a eulogy for Leah Peterson which then transitions into a theological reflection based upon Psalm 116; 1 Thes 4:13-18; 1 cor 15:42-49. First let us remember that we are gathered here today not because Leah Peterson has died, rather, we are gathered here today because Leah ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

What Does It Take To Give Birth To Your 'vision?' Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 18, 2005

Joseph and Mary had to be taxed, be at the right place at the right time to give birth to Jesus (their vision / mission).

Subject: Why did Joseph and Mary travel from Galilee to Judea when Jesus was to be born? Complement: To be registered / taxed and to be at the right place at the right time to give birth to Jesus. Idea: Joseph and Mary traveled from Galilee to Judea to be registered / taxed and to be at the right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Room For Jesus

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 23, 2024

When Jesus was born, there was no room for them in the inn and so they had to stay in a stable. That physical reality represents a spiritual reality that also occurred. There was no room for Jesus in the lives and hearts of many people of that time and the same reality continues today.

A. Good morning church family and good morning to all our honored guests. 1. I hope you are being uplifted by our worship this morning. 2. It is our tradition here at Wetzel Road, to focus on the birth of Jesus on the Sunday closest to December 25th. 3. Because a large portion of the world is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, John 1:10-12, Isaiah 53:3, John 14:1-3, Revelation 3:20, Matthew 16:24-25, Hebrews 3:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Results Of Being A Spiritual Child

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 4, 2010

Benefits are always attractive when applying for a job, but the benefits of being God's child surpass anything an employer could offer us.

RESULTS OF BEING A SPIRITUAL CHILD GALATIANS 4:21-5:1 INTRODUCTION When we stop to think, there are many blessings we receive from our parents. It is the cooperation of the parents in the first place that makes our birth possible. If it were not because of the demonstration of love by a man and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unbelief, Authority: Spiritual Congestion Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 27, 2007

Could it be that we are living just like the people in Jesus day, could it be that we are so familiar with Jesus that we dismiss his authority and perpetuate the dominance of evil in our lives?

Billy lived in the middle of nowhere Oklahoma. She was born in a sod shack to pioneer parents, had less than a high school education and spent her entire life in the local area, she hated to travel – yet at least twice every year, a team from Gourmet magazine and Bon Appetit magazine would arrive ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational