Sermons on Spiritual Difference:

07. Samuel As Judge: Israel's Spiritual Revival Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

After years of spiritual compromise, Israel experiences a national revival under Samuel’s leadership. This chapter shows us that true revival requires repentance, obedience, and total reliance on God.

Samuel as Judge – Israel’s Spiritual Revival April 9, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 7 Introduction: Revival Comes Through Repentance Throughout history, nations and individuals have found themselves drifting away from God. Yet, in times of desperation, when ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Spiritual Reset: Learning From Peter's Journey Series

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 18, 2025

In the first lesson of this series, we turn our attention to the life of the Apostle Peter. His story is one of deep failure and even greater grace. It is the story of a man whom God had to reset—and in his journey, we will surely recognize our own.

SPIRITUAL RESET: Learning from Peter’s Journey Beloved brothers and sisters, As we step into a new year, many of us carry weariness, disappointments, and promises left unfulfilled—both as individuals and as a church. The New Year is not merely a fresh page on the calendar; it is God’s invitation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:33-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Reset: Learning From David's Journey

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 18, 2025

As we continue our SPIRITUAL RESET series, the Word of God leads us into the life of King David—a man with a great calling who nevertheless experienced a profound fall

SPIRITUAL RESET: Learning from David’s Journey Beloved brothers and sisters in the Lord, As we continue our SPIRITUAL RESET series, the Word of God leads us into the life of King David—a man with a great calling who nevertheless experienced a profound fall. David lived in a season marked by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Give Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 11, 2011

Christmas will be different when our giving is different; relational, personal, and sacrificial.

ADVENT CONSPIRACY FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: GIVE JOHN 1:1-3, 14 AND MATTHEW 2:1-11 Big Idea: Christmas will be different when our giving is different; relational, personal, and sacrificial. Supporting Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:11; Psalm 82:3-4; Psalm 112:4-5; Isaiah 58:1-11; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Gritty Motherhood

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 11, 2015

Every mother is different and every situation is different; but successful moms are hands-on moms.

Gritty Motherhood [Note: this is a slight 2015 revision of one of my previous sermons, a 2007 sermon titled “Hands-on Motherhood”] 1. According to CNN, "The typical [stay at home] mother puts in a 92-hour work week… and works at least 10 jobs. In order of hours spent on them per ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Tale Of 2 Kings And 2 Hearts

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014

2 men but 2 vastly different hearts and 2 very different destinations.

1 Samuel 13:8-15 8 And he tarried seven days, according to the set time that Samuel had appointed: but Samuel came not to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him. 9 And Saul said, Bring hither a burnt offering to me, and peace offerings. And he offered the burnt offering. • 10 And it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:8-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hinds Feet On My High Places

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 8, 2012

Luther often said there is a great divinity in pronouns. There is a vast difference between the Lord is the shepherd, a shepherd, and the Lord is MY shepherd. In this message I will talk about spiritual mountain top experiences.

Hinds Feet on My High Places Hab 3:19 The LORD God [is] my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ [feet], and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. This text speaks to me of spiritual mountain top experiences. Though God may not want us to live on the mountain top (cf. Mk 9), for ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cruise Ship Vs Battle Ship?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 31, 2018

Let us address spiritual maturity. Survey the differences of expectations on a cruise ship and a battle ship. What makes people great? David's dying words hold some powerful secrets.

CRUISE SHIP VS BATTLE SHIP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A BAG OF LENTILES WE ME… what is the value of this bag? Ask Esau? CAN WE ACKNOWLEDGE THERE CAN GROW A TENDANCY TOWARD PERPETUAL BABYHOOD? 1 Corinthians 3:1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-2, Ecclesiastes 3:1-7, Galatians 6:7-9, 2 Samuel 23:8-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Time

Contributed by Jamie Hudson on Oct 6, 2014

It's time for God's people to look in several different directions (spiritually speaking) to get a proper understanding of where we are and what God requires of us in order for revival to take place

IT’S TIME HOOK (Explain what a Hessian was) – During the Revolutionary war, Colonel Rahl, A Hessian commander at Trenton, was playing cards when a courier brought a message stating that General George Washington was crossing the Delaware River. Rahl put the letter in his pocket and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of War - Pt. 4 - Warfare Wardrobe 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2017

Security systems. Car alarms. But are you still vulnerable? Defenseless? Feel like you are under attack? Are you dressed for battle? Let's learn the "Art of War!"

The Art of War Pt. 4 - Warfare Wardrobe 2 I. Introduction In January of 2006 an article was published in the USA Today. It said . . . "After Army and Marine Corps generals were summoned Wednesday to a closed-door briefing on Capitol Hill, the brass emerged with vows to improve body armor for all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Purpose Of The Gifts

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013

Spiritual gifts are abilities given to us apart from our first birth. They equip us to function as members of the body of Christ. Our spiritual gifts, though different, are all useful so we can work together to serve God and each other. We are ide

The purpose of the gifts Spiritual gifts are abilities given to us apart from our first birth. They equip us to function as members of the body of Christ. Our spiritual gifts, though different, are all useful so we can work together to serve God and each other. We are identified as believers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Charismatic

"Letting God’s Word Have It’s Way”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 16, 2024

How should we approach the Word of God?

Ephesians 5:18-33; 6:1-9 and Colossians 3:16-25; 4:1 are two interesting passages to compare. In Ephesians 5:18, we read, “be filled with the Spirit” and in Colossians 3:16, we read, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” Each passage then describes how being filled with the Spirit and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jingle Bells

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 5, 2012

We have been singing ‘Jingle bells’ for too long, let us understand the true meaning of Christmas! Santa Claus, Christmas tree, reindeer, turkey, cake and wine have crowded our life and blurred our vision, let us come off it today.

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord! John 9:39”And Jesus said, "For judgment I have come into this world, that those who do not see may see, and that those who see may be made blind." We have been singing ‘Jingle bells’ for too long, let us understand the true meaning of Christmas! ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Identifying Your Gifts And Talents

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 10, 2015

Most people have no idea the talents and gifts they have and even fewer are willing to use them for the kingdom of God.

Identifying your gifts and talents Romans chapter 12:4-8 Introduction- Most people do not even realize the gifts that God has given them. Most people do not accomplish much more than surviving. They never take chances so they never allow God to stretch them Romans chapter 12:4-8 He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Gifted (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 21, 2018

In my first installment of this series I said that the gifts of the Spirit are from God and we need to use them for his purposes. Today we will see that a big part of my job as a Pastor is to equip you for works of service.

GIFTED (part two) 1) I need to prepare you. Eph. 4:11-16, "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Corinthians 12:29-31, Romans 12:6-8, Acts 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ