Sermons on Spiritual Commitment:

"The Disciple's Heart: Spiritual Growth" (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

Where does God do the work of making us more like Jesus?

Last week we began our consideration of the disciple’s heart and the process of spiritual growth, whereby we become more like Jesus. We made the point that the first step required is that I allow Christ to touch my heart. The reason this is necessary is that all of us are naturally born under the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Samson?s Steps On The Slippery Slope Of Spiritual Defeat

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Sampson pictures the deadly effect of sin in the life of the believer.

SAMSON?S STEPS ON THE SLIPPERY SLOPE OF SPIRITUAL DEFEAT JUDGES 14-16 (Numbers 6:2-7) "Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When either man or woman shall separate themselves to vow a vow of a Nazarite, to separate themselves unto the LORD: {3} He shall separate himself from wine ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Right Choices About Spiritual Issues Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 16, 2021

Jesus obviously provided a wisdom which is from above about how people would know the truth, and how they should seek the truth. Much of that is provided in John 7.

Back when I was in college I was involved with Campus Crusade for Christ. And I think it was my senior year when CCC invited a staff member by the name of Dick Day to come and speak on Love, Sex and Marriage. And Campus Crusade had a very flashy sort of ministry. They advertised that a special ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-24

Denomination: Bible Church

Qualities Of A Faithful Church Worker Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 7, 2025

Being a church worker is not merely about holding a position or performing a task—it is a divine calling that requires faithfulness, humility, commitment, and spiritual discipline. God is not just looking for workers; He is looking for faithful ones.

QUALITIES OF A FAITHFUL CHURCH WORKER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 4:2 Supporting Texts: Matthew 25:21, Colossians 3:23-24, Romans 12:11, Hebrews 6:10 INTRODUCTION: In every generation, the Church of Christ has advanced through the tireless efforts of faithful men and women ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Leadership, Your Effectiveness: A Call To Growth

Contributed by Stanley Daniel on May 12, 2025

Every Christian's spiritual effectiveness and impact for God are limited by their leadership ability, which acts as a ceiling. We must intentionally develop conviction, responsibility, and continuous growth through mentorship.

Introduction Good morning, brothers and sisters. Have you ever sensed a limit on your potential? Perhaps you've worked hard, developed skills, and striven towards a goal, yet felt as though an invisible barrier preventing you from achieving your full effectiveness or having the impact you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Releases You From Spiritual Prison Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 14, 2025

God has the power to break every chain and release His people from every spiritual prison holding them captive.

THE GOD WHO RELEASES YOU FROM SPIRITUAL PRISON By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 12:5-11 Key Verse: “And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Four Spiritual Checks - #2 The Reliability Of God's Promises Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001

This is the second in a series on Paul’s Trustworthy sayings. It encourages us to find peace and hope in God’s promises.

INTRODUCTION. (ILLUS.) When I began my first year at Bible College, I quickly became friends with another guy who was in my class -- let’s call him John. John and I were both from Brethren In Christ churches, we both came straight from high school, and we were both enrolled in the same program ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Denomination: *other

The Truth - 5 Spiritual Principles Of Studying Your Bible

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Jun 7, 2022

The Truth - 5 Spiritual Principles of Studying Your Bible

2 Tim. 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. The word “study” is the word sp??d??? spoudazó (spoo-dad'-zo), which means, to make haste, give diligence, be eager, be zealous; to “shew”, not “show”; which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Peter 1:20-21, 1 Corinthians 2:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wonders Of The Spiritual Realm Ii: The Wonder Of A True Friend Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 3, 2019

Jesus our Lord has given His disciples an honorary promotion by elevating our status from servant to friend. What a Friend we have in Jesus! To have a friend, be a friend - as was Jonathan to David.

THE WONDER OF HAVING A TRUE FRIEND How does the honorary promotion that Jesus gave you make you feel? Remember: Jesus elevated your status from “servant” to “friend” (John 15:15) -- when you ...read more

Oh, Grow Up

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jul 30, 2015

To invite the believer to “grow up” in his/her walk with Jesus.

I want to start today’s message off with a video I found this past week entitled, “Things you can’t do when you’re not a toddler”. VIDEO: “Things you can’t do when you’re not a toddler”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOs5K5-NtXs These things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Other

Idol Worship

Contributed by Michael Ghaly on Aug 25, 2015

when there is confusion at any area of life there must me spiritual warfare. this warfare may come by worshiping idols.

Judges: Judges 17:6,1-13 Idolatry-----Idol Worship “‘You must not make for yourselves idols, so you must not set up for yourselves a carved image or a pillar, and you must not place a sculpted stone in your land to bow down before it, for I am the LORD your God. Lev 26:1 What is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Training Vs Trying Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 4, 2015

If we are going to grow spiritually, we must move from just trying to grow, to training for growth.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Where are you spiritually today? Are you growing, is your faith exciting to you or are you bored and disconnected? • There are times when Christians struggle to grow in their faith. • Over time we see people who were excited about Jesus walk away. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life From The Dead Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2013

When a person dies there is severing of relationships/experiences in the physical realm.

The Walking Dead Sermon Series (2 of 4) “Life From the Dead” Eph. 2.1-7 October 13, 2013 Chester FBC Chester, IL Pastor Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A When a person dies there is severing of relationships/experiences in the physical realm. 1 If you stick a corpse with a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Valley Of Dry Bones Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2013

The Walking Dead has survivors battling to survive during a zombie doomsday scenario.

Walking Dead Series (3 of 4) “The Valley of Dry Bones” Ezekiel 37.1-12 October 20, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Apocalypse of any kind is trending high right now. 1 Biological, chemical, nuclear, collapse of government/economy, zombie . ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Uniter, Or A Divider Series

Contributed by Alan C Thompson on Feb 12, 2014

Signs or benchmarks of spiritual maturity - The mature believer unites people rather than creating division.

Grow Up! - Measuring Your Spiritual Maturity Measure #1: Are You a Uniter, or a Divider 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 – September 1, 2013 Being a follower of Christ should help us get along with others. One young lady testified to that fact when she said, “I had an uncle that I disliked so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist