Sermons on Spiritual Condition:

Checkup For The Christian

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

While we live on earth, temptation and sin will try to infect us like common disease. Only God and you know the true condition of your heart and your spiritual life. We are to examine ourselves or have regular checkups to monitor our spiritual health.

Intro: Notice from the verse the word “examine.” Most of us go to the doctor AFTER getting sick. Some go to the doctor BEFORE getting real sick. Moreover, very few go to the doctor for regular checkups even when they are well. While we live on earth, temptation and sin will try to infect us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: *other

The "S" Word

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 2, 2005

Sermon 2 of a New Year’s series based on Wilkinson’s book Experiencing Spiritual Breakthroughs

Now, I have no doubt that some of you have looked at the title of my sermon printed in the bulletin and wondered, “What in the world are you up to this morning, Pastor Jim?” Well, we are going to hear a word that begins with “s” quite a bit this morning and I thought to myself on Monday when I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The "S" Word

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 2, 2005

Sermon 2 of a New Year’s series based on Wilkinson’s book Experiencing Spiritual Breakthroughs

Now, I have no doubt that some of you have looked at the title of my sermon printed in the bulletin and wondered, “What in the world are you up to this morning, Pastor Jim?” Well, we are going to hear a word that begins with “s” quite a bit this morning and I thought to myself on Monday when I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

“our Spiritual Warfare” - Part Two Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 21, 2011

Paul tells us to put on the full armor of God, starting with the belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness.

Last time, we noticed six things Paul says about spiritual warfare. We are involved in a war with the devil and his demons; and our battlefield is the prayer closet, where we claim the victory that is already ours in Christ. We wage this war from a position of victory, defending the ground already ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Joy: Overcoming Sorrow Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 4, 2023

Joy is the normal condition for believers. In the quiet of this moment, identify your source of happiness for a moment. Ask yourself, “What made me happy that is now missing in my life?” What fire have I been warming myself at instead of Jesus?

Happy Father’s Day to all! Dads and granddads, we greatly appreciate you! Good Morning to our Cross Church family meeting at Nance Elementary again this morning. Let me ask you a serious question, “What would like to change about your home?” If you could change one thing about your roommate, what ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Holding God's Promises Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 29, 2009

The promises of God are certain, complete, collective, constructive and conditional.

HOLDING GOD’S PROMISES Back in 1921, a missionary couple named David and Svea Flood went from Sweden to the heart of Africa to what was then called the Belgian Congo. They met up with another young Scandinavian couple, the Ericksons, and the four of them sought God for direction. In those days ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Slavery That Enslaves And A Slavery That Sets Free

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 1, 2003

The Apostle Paul makes it clear that all men are slaves, spiritually, either of sin to abject bondage or of righteousness to untold blessing.

A SLAVERY THAT ENSLAVES AND A SLAVERY THAT SETS FREE “Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness? But thanks be to God that though you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Dress For Sucess Part 1 Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 31, 2015

Paul uses Roman armour to describe the characteristic of a successful Christian life

Dress for Success Can you remember a book that you read the year you turned 16? Did you read any books the year you turned 16? As most of you know, I am a reader. My parents read to me as a child, then I graduated into comic books, anything from Casper the Friendly Ghost and the crew from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Marks Of A Mature Christian Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 3, 2015

This sermon is an introduction to the book of James. A Spiritually Mature Person is: 1. Positive under pressure 2. Sensitive to people's needs 3. Master of his mouth 4. A Peacemaker not a troublemaker 5. Patient

The Marks Of A Mature Christian (An Overview of James) Without a doubt the biggest problem that we have in the church today is that of spiritual maturity. We get ourselves into all kinds of problems by saying immature things, by making immature decisions, by acting in immature ways. We need to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Health Check Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 8, 2015

This is the 10th sermon in the series "The Cure". This sermon ask each person to evaluate their spiritual health and gives some prescriptions that will help.

Series: The Cure [#10] HEALTH CHECK Romans 6:1-23 Introduction: I have been to so many Doctors that when I hear that I have an appointment, all I can do is just shake my head. I don’t think that anyone likes to go to the Doctor; but it is necessary for us to be checked periodically by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Your Portrait In Scripture Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 25, 2007

You would probably be surprised if you opened your Bible and there on the pages of scripture was an eight by ten picture of your own face looking back at you.

You would probably be surprised if you opened your Bible and there on the pages of scripture was an eight by ten picture of your own face looking back at you. But you will see your portrait in scripture. The Bible talks about three different portraits and every one of us fits in to one of these ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Real-Life Discipleship” Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Feb 13, 2011

A sermon on 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 with reference to Real-Life Discipleship by Jim Putnam. Putnam has developed a spiritual growth wheel diagram that he explains in his book and which is used in this sermon to explain growth to spiritual maturity.

The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. St. Andrew’s Church February 13, 2011 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 “Real-Life Discipleship” New faces are popping up weekly at children’s play groups and on neighborhood park benches, although not in the weather we’re having today! These new faces carefully watch the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Fulfilling A Promise Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 5, 2017

Simeon and Anna see the Messiah—a fulfillment of God’s promise to them. They are now able to depart in peace.

Luke 2:21-38. "Fulfillment of a Promise" INTRODUCTION During the Advent and Christmas Seasons, we have had many messengers and models to encourage and direct us on our walk of faith. The prophets Isaiah and Ezekiel spoke to us in the Hebrew Scriptures. We have also heard from two angels, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Lutheran

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

The Battle In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2022

We are engaged in a spiritual battle, and we must hold our ground at all costs.

The Battle in Christ Text: Eph. 6:10-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: Video clip from the movie "Gettysburg." Scene 28. Key phrase, "We've got to hold it!" 2. It is fitting that this text, which may be one of the richest texts in all the New Testament, occurs at the end ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist