Sermons on Spiritual Brokenness:

Striving For Perfection

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 2, 2020

The following sermon is going to examine Philippians 3:15 and in doing show that spiritual maturity is possible for those who deny self and relentlessly pursue He who is the definer and source of all holiness!

Striving for Perfection Philippians 3:15 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “All of us then who are mature” God’s expectation for His children is that we might be righteous, holy and true to His Word and will. While we know this cannot be accomplished while we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 3, 2020

Today we'll talk about how to have a quiet time...

Review - The Purpose of this Series: The Bible says that developing and maintaining spiritual disciplines is God’s will for you. "...that you may become mature Christians and may fulfill God's will for you." Col. 4:12b (Ph) Review - What is "Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35, Luke 22:39, Luke 5:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 5, 2020

Today, I'll be speaking on the topic of giving...

The offering plate has been given a bad rap. If an offering plate could talk I wonder what it would say: * "Did you find that on the floor next to the bubble gum machine!" * "It's going to take hours to count all this change!" Perhaps the offering plate would say, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:29-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 5, 2020

Today, I will be speaking on the topic of fellowship...

The Habit of Fellowship - Participating in God's Family Why Don't We fellowship? Fellowship is one of the five purposes for the church, however, there is an obvious failure on many in the body of Christ to fellowship. Why then do we not fellowship? One reason is that the isolation ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Training Vs. Trying Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 8, 2021

We tend to overcomplicate "spiritual maturity." But really maturity just comes down to two things: Can you feed yourself, and are you reproducing?

Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Hebrews 5. We are starting a new series called “Next Steps.” Appropriate for the beginning of the year, isn’t it? The New Year is always a great time to try to begin a new program or routine or regimen. Nothing wrong with that. There is something about ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Deaf Ears

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 27, 2022

People who refuse to hear the Gospel and run away from the church need a closer touch of Jesus.

Deaf ears Mark 7:32 They *brought to Him one who was deaf and spoke with difficulty, and they *implored Him to lay His hand on him.” I am so excited to share today’s word, when a man who was deaf and spoke with difficulty was brought to Jesus, Jesus did things differently, let me highlight it: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Primary Weapon In The Battle

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

Spiritual Warfare

Ephesians 6:18 Introduction: I. “At all times” - Why should we pray at all times? A. Satan is constantly on the prowl - (1Pe_5:8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.) 1. How does Satan Prowl? a. He goes everywhere - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Primary Weapon In The Battle

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

Spiritual Warfare

Ephesians 6:18 Introduction: I. “At all times” - Why should we pray at all times? A. Satan is constantly on the prowl - (1Pe_5:8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.) 1. How does Satan Prowl? a. He goes everywhere - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

Engaging The Battle From Prison

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

We are all called to engage in the battle

Ephesians 6:18b-20 Introduction: Illustration “The Apology” I. Paul was called by God to go to prison. A. He was sent to prison to protect Paul from those who would kill him. (vs. 23:10-13) 1. Sometimes the place God puts us may not be what we expected. 2. The circumstances we serve in may not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Your Weapons Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2017

Too many churches are caught up in conflict because they've forgotten who is truly the enemy. How do we prevent conflict from ruling the church? Choose the correct weapons! Check out these thoughts from Scott Jewell, our Family Minister.

Thom Rainer of Lifeway Christian Resources wrote a blog article in which he compiled a list of 25 odd church arguments. I narrowed it down to 10, including a couple I’ve heard previously. (I’ve included a brief describer with color commentary for each). 1. color of roof shingles- sit under their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Time To Kneel Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 6, 2021

This message looks at some tactics the enemy will use to discredit God's people. We can fight back through prayer. Daniel actually stood for his faith while on his knees in prayer.

In our second message from this series, I mentioned how when we live according to biblical principles, working “as to the Lord and not to men” (Colossians 3:23), that we will receive God’s favor and be promoted to a place of prominence. I also cautioned that those who are favored by God are hated ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fix The Fight! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021

The bell sounds. You can’t stay huddled in the corner. The fight is on and it is going to be a slugfest!

Slugfest Pt. 1 - Fix the Fight I. Introduction I grew up in the era of great fights. Boxing had the corner on the fight market. There was no MMA, UFC, or Bellator. Boxing reigned supreme. This led to great spectacles and huge matches. These matches not only had great fighters involved but the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, 1 Samuel 17:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 29, 2020

The purpose of this series is to help us to Develop and Maintain Spiritual Disciplines so that we might walk in victory after victory.

The Purpose of this Series: A HORSE SOLDIER took the utmost pains with his horse. As long as the war lasted, he looked upon him as his fellow-helper in all emergencies and fed him carefully with hay and corn. But when the war was over, he only allowed him to eat chaff and made him carry heavy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Christians Checkbook- Are You Bankrupt Or Rich Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 18, 2023

This is the 176th sermon in the series Action". This is the 13th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#176] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- ARE YOU BANKRUPT OR RICH? Ephesians 4:17-24 Introduction: As we are coming up to Thanksgiving this week, I want you to realize how blessed you are. There may be no millionaires here today; but that isn’t what being rich really is. Statistics show ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Our Enemy And Our Warfare

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 4, 2024

As Christians, we are engaged in spiritual warfare with the Devil and the powers of darkness. We can only be victorious through the strength of God and the armour He provided.

Our Enemy and Our Warfare Study Text: Ephesians 6:10 - 18 Introduction: - The Bible made it clear that as Christians, we are engaged in a spiritual warfare which can only be won with the strength of the Lord and the spiritual weapons He provided for us. - Two notable things about the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal