Sermons on spiritual development:

Spiritual Discernment Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

Through a study of 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Paul will show us where to find the true secret wisdom and real spirituality.

Spiritual Discernment 1 Corinthians 2 Would you like to know the secret to true wisdom? Would you like to find the keys to deeper living, to higher-level spirituality? From ancient times people have sought some kind of deeper, hidden special knowledge or insight that offers the key to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

Spiritual maturity comes not in some “new” teaching, but through a deeper grasp of the cross of Christ.

Spiritual Maturity 1 Corinthians 3 For those of you who are new, we are in a series called Spiritual Wisdom in a Foolish World, looking at deep roots of our faith. The Apostle Paul wrote a letter to the Christians in ancient Corinth in Greece. The churches there were filled with immature people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spiritual Leadership Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

Some groups put The Pastor on a pedestal as God’s annointed, a spiritual super-star to be admired and honored. In our passage today Paul sarcastically shreds this un-Christlike view of leadership.

Spiritual Leadership 1 Corinthians 4 Most American Christians are soft. Our crosses are pretty jewelry, not instruments of brutal death. They warmly decorate our houses rather than warning of suffering. Particularly in the suburban Bible Belt, our versions of Christianity depict sanitized pictures ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spiritual Wrestling

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 24, 2012

It is so easy to isolate all of our conflicts to the physical realm but behind each of these conflicts there are spiritual influences.

Wrestling with Spirits Ephesians 6:10-17 In the mist of conflicts we struggle oftentimes as the world does and often the results are the same. God tells that though we view these struggles as being physical there are spiritual influences behind them all. Vs.12 For we wrestle not against flesh and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Wisdom Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Dec 9, 2014

book of james

Spiritual Wisdom James 3:13-18 1. The test of true wisdom A. Shown not spoken - v. 13 B. Controlled not contentious - vs. 13-14 C. Spiritual not sensual - vs. 14-15 D. Eternal not earthly - v. 15 2. The traits of true wisdom A. pure B. peaceful C. Gentle ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Manifestations

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 14, 2019

What kinds of epiphanies do we experience in a local church? Are spiritual enhancement of intellectual words, deeds of faith and foreign language skills manifestations of the Holy Spirit?

What kinds of epiphanies do we experience in a local church? Are spiritual enhancement of intellectual words, deeds of faith and foreign language skills manifestations of the Holy Spirit? Let’s see how God’s glory was revealed in spiritual gifts given to an ancient church by exploring 1 Corinthians ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Disruption Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 15, 2019

Jesus had a lot of opposition from the spiritual leaders of His day. It makes us ask, If Jesus came to Church today would He be accepted? I read this week that if Jesus preached the message coming out of most pulpits today He wouldn’t have been crucified. Let’s see how Jesus handled this opposition.

Luke 7:11-35 Introduction: Jesus had a lot of opposition from the spiritual leaders of His day. It makes us ask, If Jesus came to Church today would He be accepted? I read this week that if Jesus preached the message coming out of most pulpits today He wouldn’t have been crucified. Let’s see how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-35, Luke 7:11-17, Luke 7:23, Luke 12:9

Denomination: Church Of God

Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Many take what’s called the “supplemental gifts” and have made them the “supreme gifts”.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS I CORINTHIANS 14:12 INTRODUCTION: A lot is being said today about gifts. Like the issue at Corinth. The subject has arisen again. Many take what’s called the “supplemental gifts” and have made them the “supreme gifts”. I want you to note four things. I. Some Gifts Can Be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Spiritual Person

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 17, 2019

Be spiritual to discern spiritual things

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *BE A SPIRITUAL PERSON* 1 Corinthians 2:12-16 King James Version (KJV) 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 13 Which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:12-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Spiritual Acquisition Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 25, 2019

This is the 18th sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#18] SPIRITUAL ACQUISITION Ephesians 5:18-21 Introduction: In Ephesians 5, Paul tells us to walk in love, walk in the light, walk carefully, and today we will see that we are to be filled with the Spirit. As we continue in our series concerning our riches in Christ, I want ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Spiritual Bailout Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 3, 2019

This is the 5th sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#5] A SPIRITUAL BAILOUT Ephesians 2:1-7 Introduction: Paul began the book of Ephesians with a song of praise; then he continued with a powerful prayer. In our text today, Paul begins to preach a sermon. Paul begins his sermon with a description of what we once were. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Resources Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013

This is the fourth message in a series over Romans 6-11. The series examine how we now life under God's grace. This message looks at the resources God has made available to help us in this new life.

When we last left off in Romans, Paul had painted a dismal picture of the reality we all face. Although we want so badly to do the right thing, each time we try we fail miserably. At the end of verse 24, Paul desperately cries out for freedom. The question is, “What is freedom and how do we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Scrutiny

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 25, 2012

Just because someone says they speak for God, don’t rush to believe them.

Spiritual Scrutiny November 4, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Just because someone says they speak for God, don’t rush to believe them. Focus Passage: I John 4:1-6 Supplemental Passage: Gal 1:6-9 I am amazed that you are so quickly ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Snobbery

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 25, 2012

We must live under grace, not legalism.

Spiritual Snobbery January 6, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must live under grace, not legalism. Focus Passage: Matthew 7:1-5 Supplemental Passage: Matthew 23:2-3 saying: "The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Support

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 25, 2012

We must support those who are in spiritual leadership over us.

Spiritual Support January 4, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must support those who are in spiritual leadership over us. Focus Passage: Exodus 17:8-13 Supplemental Passage: Romans 15:30-31 “Now I urge you brethren, by our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist