Sermons on Spiritual Deafness:

Reactions To The Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 31, 2006

How do you react to the cross of Jesus? It may say a lot about your spiritual condition and your relationship to Christ. Learn how many of the witnesses reacted.

If you really want to get a reaction on something from somebody-mention the cross of Jesus Christ. From the recent Mel Gibson movie The Passion of the Christ, right on back through the generations and millennia-mentioning the cross instantly puts people into several camps and creates a response ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-56

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Will The Gates Of Hell Prevail?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 13, 2007

Job is in a spiritual battle. He is ignorant of what is happening behind the scenes, but is certainly feeling the effects. Does this still occur? What does God’s word say?

Jesus once said of his church that the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Paul once wrote to the Christians of Ephesians: Our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers and principalities, against the dark forces of evil in the heavenly places. When we come to the book ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spirtual Starter Homes

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Jul 1, 2006

We are each the temple of God. Explore parallels between the evolution of God’s tabernacle and the building of spiritual equity in the "starter home" of God’s Kingdom within us.

This past week I visited my hometown in Fairport, NY to see my family. One of the places that I wanted to see was my childhood home. My childhood home is rather modest. It’s a small ranch with just three tiny bedrooms, one bathroom, and contains only about nine hundred square feet of living ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-7

Denomination: Orthodox

Samson And Delilah Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 25, 2007

Take a fresh look at this story and learn the lesson it has to offer about how to claim the spiritual power that God gives you to fulfull your life’s purpose!

(answers to blanks at end of outline) INTRODUCTION: In the Bible story, Samson is famous for his________________. We may spend more money on hair care products than any other part of our body. But think of all the things you can do to your hair—you can shampoo it, condition it, comb it, brush ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-20

Denomination: Methodist

Honoring The Heavenly Father

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 17, 2009

WHAT A PRIVILEGE, WHAT AN HONOR TO BE CALLED A CHILD OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER. AS WE HONOR OUR EARTHLY FATHERS THIS MORNING, WE PAUSE TO REFLECT OUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE ALSO.

CBC HONORING THE HEAVENLY FATHER 6/21/09 TEXT: JOHN 1:12 INTRODUCTION: WHAT A PRIVILEGE WHAT AN HONOR TO BE CALLED A CHILD OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER. AS WE HONOR OUR EARTHLY FATHERS THIS MORNING, WE PAUSE TO REFLECT OUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE ALSO. 1. IT WAS AN HONOR TO BE MY FATHER’S ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Blind Man Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 6, 2010

There are none so blind as those who will not see. This is the second miracle, recorded in the Gospel of John, that Jesus performs on the Sabbath. Are we spiritually blind to what Jesus can do?

The 1964 Philadelphia Phillies will always be known as the team that suffered one of the great collapses in sports history. They let a huge division lead slip away by losing ten games in a row at the end of the season. Despite the collapse, the Phillies season had its share of memorable moments, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing That We Are Saved - Part #2 Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Dec 21, 2009

This sermon lists for us the remaining of the 6 TESTS that John lists for us as evidence that we are indeed BORN AGAIN. If we do not pass these TESTS then we are in SPIRITUAL TROUBLE.

Sermons from the Book of 1 John Knowing the We Are Saved -- Part 2 Scripture Ref: I John 5:13 Introduction: Last Sunday morning I began a SERIES of MESSAGES from the N. T. BOOK of 1 JOHN. In 1John 5:13 JOHN shares with us his PURPOSE of WRITING this EPISTLE. I John 5:13 ‘These things have I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Signs Of Life Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jan 27, 2010

One does not look for signs of death but signs of life. That is true when we look for spiritual life as well. One of the "Great Buts" of the Bible. Vvv. 1-5

As late as 5 pm Wednesday a 5-year-old boy named Monley was pulled alive from a collapsed Haitian home on Wednesday, eight days after the earthquake.1 In addition rescue workers heard a faint tapping from the Hotel Montana but it ceased following the after-shock. Nicholas Reader, spokesman for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unfeigned Love Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 9, 2009

The Holy Spirit moves James to reveal a truth from heaven which enables the spiritual heart to grasp a practical application of God’s love being expressed to others.

I am going to read to you from James 1:27 Title: Unfeigned Love Theme: Practical Application of God’s Love Series: Essentials for Church Growth Listen as I read James 1:27, “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Made Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 30, 2008

God brings us from being spiritually dead, unable and unwilling to help ourselves. But God not only made us alive but gave us an inheritance beyond description.

Series: Ephesians: How To Walk God’s Trail Text: Ephesians 2:1-7 Title: “Made Alive In Christ” I. What We Were (1-3) • “And you...who were dead” o What does it mean when the Bible says we were dead? o Dead is an interesting word, while it does mean “without life” it also means “useless,” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 8, 2008

What are you sacrificing in exchange of obedience? Do you make spiritual deals such as: Buy Now - Pay Later! Or Low-Interest-Refinancing Available! Or Lease To Own?

OPTIONAL SERMON OPENER --------------- Money Grab Buy play money or go to http://www.hasbro.com/monopoly/pl/page.treasurechest/dn/default.cfm and print off monopoly money (free). Print off one page then you can use your church’s printer for the rest. Have ushers give one bill to every person who ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stunted Growth Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Feb 10, 2009

The Corinthian error of stopping at salvation and seeking to add to our faith from other sources is an easy and common one to make - but also dangerous and harmful to our spiritual health.

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today II. DEALING WITH OBVIOUS DISEASES A. CANCER “STUNTED GROWTH” (1 Cor. 3:1-23) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, February 8, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: Ever try arguing with a baby? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Drifting Away Series

Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Apr 17, 2008

The process and causes of spiritual drifting, and the importance of paying careful attention to God’s word of salvation through Jesus, the anchor of our souls, in order to keep from drifting.

The Danger of Drifting Away Hebrews 2:1-4 By Dr. R Bruce Montgomery INTRO We were having a honeymoon picnic on Lake Taneycomo in Branson, Mo - . After pulling to shore to eat, I put our blanket and food back into the boat. My bride Connie thought she should help, and she put the anchor into ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Got Milk?"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 20, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that believers (who sincerely desire to grow spiritually) attend Weekly Bible Study to receive the Milk of God’s Word.

"GOT Milk?" 1 Peter 2:2-10 (RSV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, CA 20 April 2008 Big Idea: Christians who sincerely desire to grow stronger spiritually should attend Bible Study. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration); 1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Intimacy With God Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Aug 28, 2007

How do you know your alive? Not physically but spiritually alive. There are two vital signs that we should have to check whether or not we are really alive in Christ.

Vital Signs Part 1- Intimacy With God Pastor Ryan Akers Me- What excites you? What gets your heart pumping and your blood racing? What is it that keeps you up all night because you are too excited to sleep? Hunting- thrill of the kill Roller Coasters- anticipation of the climb Sports- rivalry, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14, Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan