Sermons on Spiritual Building:

Spiritual Disciples On Celebration Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 28, 2021

Celebration is a needed spiritual discipline. We look at that in this message.

Spiritual Discipline: Celebration May 30, 2021 There was a farmer who had a neighbor who was a chronic complainer, he could always find something wrong with anything. He was a cold, wet blanket on a cold night. So the farmer decided he would find a way to make this man smile. So the farmer ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-12, John 15:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Gifts- The Body Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 29, 2021

A three-part sermon series exploring the spiritual gifts, what they are, and how we can use them today.

Spiritual Gifts- The Body CCCAG June 13, 2021 Scripture- 1 Cor 12:12-26 Introduction- Today we're going to continue our series on the spiritual gifts in looking at how God uses them to bring the entire body of Christ together in unity through the diversity of the gifts that he gives us. One of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Avoiding Spiritual Freefall

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

Avoiding Pitfalls in Spiritual Life

Intro: there is a commercial on television that is pretty good, it is the N.F.L. draft and the number one pick is called, he stands, smiles for the cameras, dose a Heisman trophy pose, then proceeds to fall down a flight of stairs. Falling is sometimes a funny thing: Chevy Chase made people laugh ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Invisible Spiritual World

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2012

We live in a physical world, but there is a spiritual world all around us that we do not see. But here is a fascinating look into that world.

Passage: Daniel 10:1-11:1 Intro: When I was in high school, a movie called “The Exorcist” was released. PP Movie Poster of “The Exorcist” 1. story of a young girl possessed, a priest who comes to exorcise demon. 2. took the nation by storm, everybody talking ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Overcoming Spiritual Laziness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025

Spiritual laziness is a state of neglect in our spiritual lives, where we become complacent, apathetic, or disengaged from our pursuit of God. It can lead to stagnation, missed opportunities, and a lack of growth in our faith.

Title: OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL LAZINESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 6:9-11 "How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest—and poverty will come on you like a thief and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:9-11, Romans 12:11, 2 Peter 1:5-8, Revelation 3:15-16, Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 6:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Evidence Of Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Antonius Fu on Apr 25, 2022

In this passage, we learn how faith and hope and love all work together to motivate and sustain our Christian life. Paul gives thanks to the Lord for the Christian in Thessalonica because of their “work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope”

1 Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. 2 We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers. 3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Gifts For The Church

Contributed by Richard White on Nov 16, 2002

The church is in need of those who are willing to become living sacrifices for God. He, by His grace, has given us gifts. We must use them

Spiritual Gifts of the Church Romans 12:1-12 RO 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8, Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Spiritual Position Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 28, 2008

Part 1 in our Ephesians series: How to Walk God’s Trail. Realizing who we are and what we have in Christ.

Series: Ephesians: How To Walk God’s Trail Text: Ephesians 1:1-6 Title: “Our Spiritual Position” Introduction • There are many terms used to describe our Christian lives and how we are to carry it out: it is called our walk, our purpose, being in God’s will; however they all have the idea of doing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Seeds Of Stewardship

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 1, 2008

From the beginning of creation man was placed under God’s authority and given responsibility. That responsibility was to be a caretaker of the resources God had provided. Learn where the seeds of stewardship are planted.

Intro: Was stewardship made up by the early ministers of the church? Did they merely preach it to fill the coffers or offering plates? Is stewardship simply the way that pastors and other “ministers” multiply their earnings? Many of you know that is not the case. However there may be as much ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Growth In Spiritual Awareness

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 11, 2025

The three healing stories in this passage of Luke is a great metaphor to show us that we must always be looking to increase of spiritual awareness of God and Jesus.

Growth in Spiritual Awareness Luke 8:40-56 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 8:40 And as Jesus was returning, the people welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him. 41 And a man named Jairus came, and he was an official of the synagogue; and he fell at Jesus’ feet, and began urging ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: United Methodist

Spiritual Boot Camp Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 22, 2008

57th in a series from Ephesians. When we become a follower of Jesus, we enlist in a spiritual war so we need to be prepared for the battle.

When we began our journey through the Book of Ephesians about a year and a half ago, I described Paul’s letter as our basic training manual. I also observed that since we are in a spiritual battle, we all need to be prepared for that battle by going though the spiritual basic training that is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Your Spiritual Inventory

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013

The Bible commands us to test ourselves:

YOUR SPIRITUAL INVENTORY TEXT: 2 Corinthians 13:5 INTRODUCTION: 1. Warren Wiersbe tells about the time the late William Randolph Hearst sent out his agent to secure particular art pieces. After months of searching, the agent reported that he had finally found the treasures. They were in Mr. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Spiritual Negligence

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 27, 2003

We are warned of the dangers of spiritual negligence. Why is spiritual negligence devastating? 4 Dangers of Spiritual Negligence

THE DANGER OF SPIRITUAL NEGLIGENCE—Hebrews 2:1-4 1938 WA legislative election/Republican ‘Boston Curtis’—New man on ticket—Elected by 51 votes/Actually a mule/Placed in running by Democrats to prove how negligent voters are. Country in danger if Mules in office. We are warned of the dangers of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Spiritual Preparation Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2010

When we talk about preparing for our future with Christ, there are several levels where this preparation takes place. Preparation takes place on a personal level, a mutual level, and finally what I would like to call and emergency level. This morning, I

PREPARING NOW FOR OUR FUTURE WITH CHRIST Personal Spiritual Preparation ACTS 16:25-35 Acts 16:25-35 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Spiritual Gift

Contributed by Jesse Nelson on Oct 4, 2018

This sermon is an exposition of 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Introduction What is the greatest spiritual gift? Wisdom? Knowledge? Miracles? Healing? Tongues? Paul will answer this question for the Christian in the 21st century, just as he answered this question for the Corinthian Christians in the first century. In our text today, we note that Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist