Sermons on Spiritual Dangers:

God Feeds The Spiritually Hungry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

To lead the people to understand that just as the Lord provided manna for the Israelites in the Old Testament so He provides Christ as our New Testament manna.

Food for Hungry Travelers (Exodus 16:1-20) 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that just as the Lord provided manna for the Israelites in the Old Testament so He provides Christ as our New Testament manna. Illustration:One morning R.C. Chapman, a devout Christian, was asked how he was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Spiritual Stretcher Bearer

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1). We can bring people to Christ without committees but not without sheer determination.

1). We can bring people to Christ without committees but not without sheer determination. It may take years and numerous attempts but resolute determination will eventually accomplish the will of God. 2). We can bring people to Christ by all kinds of mean as long as we are willing to innovate. Do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Spiritually Progressing Or Regressing?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Progressing - To move forward while proceeding steadily to the advancement of a goal.

Progressing - To move forward while proceeding steadily to the advancement of a goal. Regressing - To move backwards while falling back to an earlier spiritual level of growth. To return to an earlier state of development, maturity or understanding. Why People Spiritually Regress - Some people ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contrasting The Carnal And Spiritually Minded

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Use the following check list of criterion to evaluate your own spiritual progress in putting away the old sinful nature and putting on Christ’s characteristics into all areas of your heart, soul, emotions, mind and behavior:

Carnallv Minded People Focus on selfish interests that concentrates only on their own individual concerns at the exclusion of the needs of others They are habitually jealous of what others have. They are suspicious of others or inclined to believe the worst of everyone and everything. They are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paying Our Spiritual Debts

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 4, 2001

Debt can be a good thing, spiritually; we owe debts to those who have shaped us, both negatively and positively, and pay that back by sharing in mutual respect and by offering the good news to a generation yet to come.

How do you feel about debt? Do you like debt? Do you take pleasure in interest payments? How many of you say, “Oh, Mr. Greenspan, please don’t lower the interest rate again. I want to pay more. I love debt.” Can I get a show of hands? I thought not. You don’t like debt. I don’t like ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Curse And Cure For Spiritual Blindness Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 16

THE CURSE AND CURE FOR SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS Matthew 16 v. 1 - 20 v. 1 - 12 Two types of blindness v. 1 - 4 "the blind who will never see" The pharisees with the saducees - old rivals united against Christ. Note 3 reasons for their blindness (1) Sin - John 3 v. 19 "men loved darkness rather than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

How To Avoid A Spiritual Virus Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 9, 2002

sometimes our spirit needs a vaccination

HOW TO AVOID A SPIRITUAL VIRUS Text: Hebrews 12:14-17 Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. See that no one is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Find Spiritual Rest

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Jan 20, 2002

This is a single verse sermon with three points and proposition. It isn’t a manuscript but is more than a simple outline. The sermon is about leaving the weariness of dead religion to enter into a living relationship with God.

Text - Matt 11:28 Introduction A strong young athlete was wadding waist deep in the shallow part of a recreational lake. Unknowingly he stepped off an underwater ledge and plunged fifteen feet beneath the surface of the water. After several seconds he bobbed to the top of the water flailing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Plan For Spiritual Victory

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Mar 22, 2002

Spiritual battles are not won on accident. Victory is not a product of random chance. This textual message provides a three pronged attack plan for spiritual success.

“God’s plan for spiritual victory” Joshua Chs. 5&6 Pastor Bob Hunter This is the fifth week of our series from Joshua. Have you enjoyed it so far? Have you been challenged? I have! In any case we pick up the story in Ch. 5 & 6 this week. Let’s recap the story for ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Brings Spiritual Sight

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 8, 2002

The real mitracle in this story is the healing of spiritual sight

John 9:1-41 – Jesus opens the eyes of the blind Student who went around college blind-folded for a day  Had a lot more empathy for someone who was blind after that experience  Being blind would be a terrible handicap to have, not being able to witness the creation, limited in ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian Church

Improving Our Spiritual Senses

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

How much do you want God in your life?

Focus 1: The Father Focus Tell the story about my conversion experience. (Make it grab the audience) “I knew why I was there!” “I have not always lived out that commitment to Christ faithfully, I have failed many times. But I thank God for his saving grace and power and transforming touch on my ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-14

Denomination: Church Of God

For Seekers Of Every Spiritual Blessing

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 14, 2001

Know that God wants to bless with tremendous blessings (past, present, future)and it gives Him pleasure to do so.

For Seekers of Every Spiritual Blessing by Andrew Chan, PBC Vancouver, BC Ephesians 1:3-14 “…blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing…” Is it true? Many perhaps wonder where is this blessing. How can God be blessing. Look at the world… not much blessing, … But from the very beginning ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Christ, Our Spiritual Rock"

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 26, 2001

Jesus Christ is our spiritual rock.

Title: “Christ, Our Spiritual Rock” Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-4 Introduction: In his letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul assured them that the spiritual Rock, which followed Israel of old, would be that same Rock which would provide them with their every need. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-4, Exodus 17:6

Denomination: Baptist

Recharging Your Spiritual Battery

Contributed by William Young on Aug 26, 2001

In these most trying times, we need to know we can "recharge" our spiritual life with God’s saving power!

RECHARGING YOUR SPIRITUAL BATTERY Eph 3:14-21 Introduction: 1. Do you ever feel spiritually drained? 2. Have you ever feel that the “spirit” has just been exhausted in your life? 3. We all feel this way from time to time; but an energetic Christian knows the cure! a. We have to RECHARGE our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, 1 Peter 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Principles For Spiritual Victory Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 18, 2002

The defeat of Jericho provides us with five principles of spiritual victory.

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 5 Five Principles For Spiritual Victory Joshua 5: 13- 6:21 Many of the present generation may not remember that Sergeant Alvin York was the most famous soldier of World War I. Neither do they realize ...read more

Denomination: Baptist