Sermons on Spiritual Darkness:

Milk And Meat For Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 13, 2023

There are two kinds of Christians that you will find in every church. These two kinds are…

(1) Those who have been saved for many years but they have not grown spiritually one iota! Illus: Do you remember the story of “Peter Pan?” He was a boy who refused to grow up. Growing old is not always synonymous with becoming mature. The tragedy of the church today we have come to accept ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-17

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Pitfalls To Be Concerned About

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 21, 2022

Luke 9 is a marvelous chapter. In this chapter we see at least two things.

(1) WE SEE THE DISCIPLES CHOSEN. That is, these twelve men, in some ways, were the most blessed men who ever lived on earth. What an honor to be one of the twelve to follow the Lord from city to city and listen to Him teach and preach, and see Him perform miracle after miracle. These were some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Enigmatic Concept Of Spiritual Unity

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 17, 2019

The United Body of Christ

THE ENIGMATIC CONCEPT OF SPIRITUAL UNITY EPHESIANS 4:1-3 The opening of chapter 4 marks the principal transition of the entire Epistle. As is his custom in other writings, Paul turns from the doctrinal to the practical. Paul recognizes the value of spiritual unity in the church because he had a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer (2) Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 13, 2021

Looking at developing spiritual habits to help us grow to become better connected to Jesus.

Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer May 16, 2021 I would have to say one of the more difficult things for Christians to do is pray! If you’ve been doing it for years, then you might not think much about it. But if I were to take a survey of everyone in the room and at home, and ask, if you want to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6, 1 Chronicles 28:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer (3) Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 20, 2021

A third look at prayer as it relates to the Psalms

Prayer - Part 3 May 23, 2021 Sometimes you get a great idea for a sermon series or even for a sermon, but then you have to start putting it together and you realize you have no idea what to do. Well, honestly, that’s what today is feeling like for me. I said I was going to talk about preaching ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Bone Density Test

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 6, 2021

Although bones may seem like hard and lifeless structures, bones are living tissues with blood supply and active metabolism. Bones make up our skeletons and provide structure and support for our bodies.

Spiritual Bone Density Test By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: - Ezekiel 37:3 “And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord GOD, thou knowest”. PRAYER: - OPENING: - There is a commercial on T.V. that deals with a medication called Prolia. In that ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:3, Psalm 139:23, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Apostolic

How To Mount A Spiritual Comeback Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 8, 2021

Has your walk with Christ deteriorated? Have life's struggles and distractions, even the pandemic, resulted in some backsliding? The writer to the Hebrews has a solution.

Some of you here are familiar with Alex Smith, because he was for a number of years the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. But what many of you may not know is that Alex Smith was recently named the NFL’s 2020 Comeback Player of the Year But the award was actually an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-29

Denomination: Bible Church

How To Be A Spiritual Lion Tamer Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 4, 2021

What qualified David to be used so mightily by God that two pagan kings were converted to fear His God. The story of Daniel and the Lion's Den supplies us with many encouraging spiritual lessons about how to be the kind of man whom God fully supports!

One of my favorite verses is II Chronicles 16:9a: “For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His.” It’s a verse that gives hope to any one and every one of us who would like to be used of the Lord that great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, Colossians 3:16-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Craving For Spiritual Comfort Food?

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jan 5, 2021

Multitudes of Christians are falling away from the biblical Truths, wholesome teaching and lustfully chasing after Myths, instant blessings, formulas, catchy verses for personal gain as warned by Paul in the 1st century.

Comfort foods are huge crowd pleasers. They are juicy, yummy, trendy and make us “feel good”. Psychological studies point that they are good mood fixers too, allowing an experience of instant pleasure when in emotional stress. Some fall for comfort food because of convenience. Even though it starts ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-4, John 8:32, Matthew 7:13

Gods Spiritual Guides For Christians

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 28, 2020

The only way a true Christian can be known is act like it all the time.

Gods spiritual guides for Christians 1st Corinthians 2: 13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 1st Corinthians 10:4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Grace That Produces Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 21, 2020

we need to understand the influence the Holy Spirit has in our lives, He is our helper and convicts us on sin, righteousness and came to us as a promise from God

**therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection” (Hebrews 6:1). **“we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ” (Ephesians 4:15) ** “Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, Romans 1:11

Denomination: Other

Spiritual Disciplines - Bible Reading Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2021

Week 2 - Using Bible Reading to help us grow in Christ (Part 1)

Spiritual Disciplines: Bible Reading April 18, 2021 Psalm 119, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Do you remember the passage I read to you at the beginning of worship? I love that passsage! It’s all about praising God. That’s also what we should be about. So, why did I read that passage to you? Last week ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Leadership In The Church And In The Home Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 15, 2019

God has created men and women with equal status and value, but with different roles. God has given the primary role of spiritual leadership in the church and in the home to men. God has very high expectations for the kind of leadership men employ in the home and in the church.

Introduction: A. The story is told of two police officers who responded to a call from the dispatcher concerning a bad traffic accident. 1. When they arrived on the scene, they found a father, mother and two children who were all unconscious inside the wrecked car. 2. After the ambulances arrived ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28, Matthew 23:1-7, 1 Peter 5:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15, Ephesians 5:25-31, Colossians 3:19, 1 Peter 3:7, Hebrews 13:4, Deuteronomy 6:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual One-A-Days

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Taking time to remember what is important

2 Peter 1 - 4/22/12 Turn with me this morning in the end of your bibles to the book of 2 Peter. We want to take the next three or four weeks to look together at the book of 2 Peter. Today, I want you to answer two questions about yourself: • How’s your eyesight? and • How’s your memory? we’ll ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Gifts And The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 6, 2020

Diversity in unity. The Oneness of the body of Christ.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND THE BODY OF CHRIST. 1 Corinthians 12:3-13. ‘No-one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit,’ argued the Apostle Paul (1 Corinthians 12:3b). The Holy Spirit bears witness of Jesus (cf. John 15:26). The Holy Spirit only ever glorifies Jesus (cf. John 16:14). For us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational