Sermons on Spiritual Difference:

The Importance Of Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 16, 2004

This message was written for our annual church ministry fair with a focus on using the gifts that God has given to us.

The Importance of Spiritual Gifts Matthew 25:14-30 Ministry Fair Devotional August 15, 2004 Gift Illustration Christ has given you a great gift (14-15) 14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

The Spiritual Significance Of Clothing Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 12, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective on clothing and its potential impact on our spiritual lives.

As Christians, we often overlook the spiritual significance of our clothing choices. However, the Bible warns us to be mindful of what we wear, as it can potentially serve as a portal for evil spirits. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective on clothing and its potential impact ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 22:11, Zechariah 3:3-5

The Essentials Of Spiritual Fulfillment

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 10, 2003

Ultimate fulfillment in life, spiritual fulfillment, can be gained only by centering our lives around the Lord.

The Essentials Of Spiritual Fulfillment Text: Heb.11: 1-7 Intro: One of man’s innate desires is that of fulfillment. However, fulfillment means different things to different people. To some, fulfillment might mean accomplishing some dangerous or heroic feat. To others, fulfillment means ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Beginning: It's All Different! Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jun 18, 2008

The background of the Early Church, what set them apart and put them in position to see God move and work in truly miraculous ways that cannot be explained in human terms...

Back to the Beginning: It’s All Different! Most of you know that I’m a pretty big sports fan. I enjoy playing and watching just about anything, but if I had to pick just one sport, my passion is definitely football. I love to watch football. I love to go out in the backyard and throw the ball ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Resurrection - 'what Difference Does It Make

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Mar 19, 2008

Looks at 9 reasons why Jesus died on the cross and arose from the dead

Easter Message March 23, 2008 The Resurrection of Jesus ‘what difference can it make?’Luke 24:1-12 (Acknowledgement - this message was adapted from Rick Warrens 2004 Easter Message delivered to Saddleback Church, California) o Happy Easter. Four years ago Time Magazine had a picture of Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Preventing A Spiritual Tragedy Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 30, 2024

Ever wished you could have prevented a great tragedy? Just as there are great physical tragedies with lasting consequence, so there are great spiritual tragedies with eternal consequence. The Apostle Paul seeks to prevent a great spiritual tragedy in the fledgling church at Corinth, Greece.

How many of you here have been associated with a preventable tragedy? What I'm talking about here are bad things that happened to people you knew or know which could have been prevented. These bad things would not have happened if someone hadn't been ignorant or naïve, or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-33, 2 Corinthians 11:2-5, Matthew 7:15-16

Denomination: Bible Church

Spiritually Alive In 2005 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 3, 2005

What does it mean to be alive spiritually? Sometimes dead Christians just think they are alive!

Spiritually Alive In 2005 (Rev. 3:1-6) Intro: A. It’s a new year! Many of you may have stayed up until early hours of the morning yesterday and are still a little sleepy today. This last year has had wonderful memories of seeing some of you come into our part of the family of God. For some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Fathers Of The Home

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 27, 2006

SOCIETY TODAY IS TRYING TO DO AWAY WITH THE FATHER IN THE HOME, BUT REPORTS SHOW THAT WHEN THE FATHER IS MISSING FROM THE HOME, CHILDREN’S LIVES ARE GREATLY AFFECTED IN A VERY NEGATIVE WAY.

GOD’S GREAT PLAN FOR FATHERS: SCRIPTURAL REFERENCE: LUKE 1:1-11 ------------------------------------------------------ INTRODUCTION: NOT VERY LONG AGO, A SCHOOL IN NEW YORK SENT HOME A LETTER TO THE PARENTS OF THEIR STUDENTS EXPLAINING THEIR OUTLAWING OF FAMILY HOLIDAYS. IN THEIR LETTER THEY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-11

The Spiritual Mans Walk Series

Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 9, 2006

Series on the Book of Galatians - Part 6 of 8

(Galatians 6:1-5) The Spiritual Man’s Walk The six chapters of this epistle are divided into three main sections of Paul’s teaching. Chapters 1 & 2 are personal in nature and deal with Paul’s authority. Chapters 3 & 4 are doctrinal in nature and deal with justification by faith. Chapters 5 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare 2 Series

Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006

A series looking into the daily realities of spiritual warfare that we all face.

What about spiritual warfare? 2 Corinthians 10 Last week we laid some ground work as we addressed a few of things: *Satan is an ancient and treacherous foe *We need wisdom *There are no shortcuts in spiritual warfare *We gave the short definition of spiritual warfare as: Spiritual warfare is the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Gifts 101 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2006

We need not fear spiritual gits, but embrace them.

Spiritual Gifts 101 Text: 1 Cor. 12:1-11 Introduction 1. Read 1 Cor. 12:1-11 2. Illustration: The Detroit News carried a humorous little story about Bill Cosby’s aged mother that illustrates how useless gifts are unless they are used. She had been raised in poverty, and the family had very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Marks Of Spiritual Immaturity Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 23, 2008

The lack of spiritual growth is a dangerous thing. For there may be blessings to be enjoyed in Christ that only the mature Christian can truly understand and appropriate. If one remains spiritually immature, they do not come to fully appreciate their st

Marks of Spiritual ImmaturityHebrews 5:11-14Intro Just because one has been a Christian for many years, does not mean they are “mature.”  They may be like the person who had been a teacher for twenty five years.  When she heard about a job that would mean a promotion, she applied for the position.  ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Your Spiritual Inventory

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013

The Bible commands us to test ourselves:

YOUR SPIRITUAL INVENTORY TEXT: 2 Corinthians 13:5 INTRODUCTION: 1. Warren Wiersbe tells about the time the late William Randolph Hearst sent out his agent to secure particular art pieces. After months of searching, the agent reported that he had finally found the treasures. They were in Mr. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Discipline Of Serving Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008

Part - 3 of 13 in a Spiritual Disciplines series.

Spiritual Disciplines: Service John 13:1-5, 12-17 Sermon Number 3 January 20, 2008 Jesus gathered with His disciples in an upper room to celebrate one final meal together before He would die on the cross. The disciples still had no clue as to what was going to happen next. They simply thought ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference One Person Can Make Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 24, 2013

This sermon covers the part of the story of Esther where she learns about the edict and is challenged by Mordecai to do something about it. For application we explore the difference one person can make.

Introduction: A. I want to begin with a fictitious and humorous obituary – sounds like an oxymoron, right? 1. Our church was saddened to learn this week of the death of one of our most valued members, their name is “Someone Else.” 2. Someone Else's passing creates a vacancy that ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ