Sermons on Spiritual Dangers:

I Believe In Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 5, 2006

How does God decide who gets what gift?

Do not quench the Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 (NRSVA) What pictures enter your mind when the phrase “spiritual gifts” is spoken? For some it is the picture of a wild crowd that has been whipped into a frenzy of emotional outbursts…running the aisles…speaking in tongues…attempts to heal the sick ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: United Methodist

Spiritual Gifts, Wrapping It Up. Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

You are gifted by God to serve God.

I’ve been a little disappointed with your winters here so far. I was hoping that we would have more snow. Not because I’m a big fan of snow, but I never got around to raking my leaves this fall and I was hoping that there’d be snow to cover that fact up. All my neighbors had their leaves nicely ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Eagerly Desire Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006

Print Graphics of this series are available free upone request. This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv.

Signs and Wonders – 3 Eagerly Desire Signs and Wonders are Demonstrations of the spirit that can’t be explained designed to bring Glory honor to God. 1 Corinthians 12:1-3 (New King James Version) 1Now concerning[a] spiritual gifts,[b] brothers,[c] I do not want you to be uninformed. 2You know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Destroying Evil Spiritual Umbrella

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 24, 2005

When your destiny is considered as risky by the enemy, you will face attacks.

When your destiny is considered as risky by the enemy, you will face attacks. Many people wonder why they are faced with fierce battles. They should rejoice because it means there is, at least, something in their lives worth contending for. There are many people too, who have nothing to bother the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rising Above Spiritual Mediocrity

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 24, 2007

God desires that we continue to move closer to Him in our race toward heaven.

February 4, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 19:16-22; Ephesians 3:14-20 Subject: Living for Jesus Title: Rising Above Spiritual Mediocrity This guy sees a sign in front of a house: "Talking Dog for Sale." He rings the bell and the owner tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Spiritual Blessings In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 27, 2007

Start living like those who have been blessed in Christ.

Our Spiritual Blessings In Christ Text: Eph. 1:3-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: A Roman historian named Titus Livius once said, "Men are slower to recognize blessings than misfortunes. 2. There are many Christians today that walk around with an interiority complex because they do not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Corrections For The Modern Church

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006

Paul’s corrections of the church in Corinth

Intro: an amazing fact about the letters of Paul to the churches that most people want to over-look, is the fact that a lot of what he said was corrective in nature. I know he had mushy intro’s and long gooshy good-byes, but the meat of the letter was instruction, and reproof and correction. Since ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Fullness Or The Overflowing Cup Series

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Dec 11, 2006

Scripture points to various passages reminding us of God’s desire to satisfy our deepest needs and fulfill the desires of our heart. He promises to fill our ‘Spiritual Cups’ to overflowing when we hunger and thirst after righteousness.

Spiritual Fullness or The Overflowing Cup Matthew 5:6 Scripture points to various passages reminding us of God’s desire to satisfy our deepest needs and fulfill the desires of our heart. He promises to fill our ‘Spiritual Cups’ to overflowing when we hunger and thirst after righteousness. I. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Holiness

God's Desire For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Dec 15, 2006

This sermon describes the stages of spiritual growth in Christians

God’s Desire For Spiritual Growth STAGES OF SPIRITUAL MATURITY FOR CHRISTIANS (This is not a gender issue but spiritual) I Jn 2:12-14 12 I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for His name’s sake. 13 I write to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Foursquare

Renewed Spiritual Intensity For 2007

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 30, 2006

Folks, our church is at a crossroads as we enter 2007 - many of us are standing at the juncture wondering what to do! A church can’t make impact on it’s community if some pick up their marbles and go home! If some never fellowship, if some never serve!

When you think of the word intensity, what comes to mind... Webster’s definition: earnest, fervent, showing strong emotion, firm purpose, great seriousness. Which is the result of something developing within one’s self. Once when Alabama was playing Auburn, Coach Bear Bryant sent in his 2nd ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Judas: Lack Of Spiritual Intelligence Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 14, 2006

Judas: Lack of Spiritual Intelligence

Weekly requests poured in by mail asking for legal permission to quote and use an author’s writing material. One day a request came, like many previously, asking for permission to use some published work. The sender, from Houston, Texas, was asking if she could use the author’s material as she ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Purity, Unity, And Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 23, 2006

In this final message in the series titled "Keys to Spiritual Growth" we examine three more keys that will help us grow spiritually. These keys are purity, unity, and spiritual gifts.

Scripture Today we conclude my sermon series on “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” My foundational text for this series is 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen" (2 Peter 3:18). Introduction In his book, By ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Four Faces Of A Spiritual Man

Contributed by Wallace Phillips on Aug 26, 2006

A Message in Christian Discipleship from Ezekiel

The Four Faces of A Spiritual Man / Ezekiel 1:1-10 NIV INTRO: I want to you for a subject this morning - “The Four Faces of a Spiritual Man”. In doing so, I want to turn your attention to a portion of the Scriptures that were term as Apocolyptic Literature – It is God Almighty speaking of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Power In Spiritual Battle Series

Contributed by Jason Peterson on Sep 5, 2006

The third sermon in a series on spiritual battle. Including the last three pieces of spiritual armor and walk through of Matthew 4 and how Jesus acts in battle.

Good Morning! Thank you so much for being here today to conclude the spiritual battle portion of the summer series. Last week we talked about the first three pieces of armor, the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, and readiness of the gospel of peace. This leaves us with the remaining ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover: Spiritual Edition

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 21, 2006

God can and will change your life.

EXTREME MAKEOVER, SPIRITUAL EDITION Acts 9:1-19 S: Salvation C: Change God brings Th: A People with Purpose Pr: GOD CAN AND WILL BRING CHANGE TO OUR LIVES. Type: Inductive I. FURY (1-2) II. CONTACT (3-5) III. INSTRUCTION (6-8) IV. CONNECTION (9-16) V. FELLOWSHIP (17-19) PA: How is the change ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist