Sermons on Spiritual Discerning:

Spiritual Scrutiny

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 8, 2003

Test the Spirits!

Spiritual Scrutiny 1st John 4:1 – 6 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. False teaching is a fatal disease that has spread to become an epidemic in the church. It can choke the life out of those seeking God, and can cripple believers by disillusionment and discouragement. b. A main purpose of John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Apr 22, 2003

If you’re going to be successful in becoming a disciple, you’re going to have to learn how to overcome the devil.

TITLE: ?Who? Me? A Disciple? : Spiritual Warfare? 022403 TEXT: Matthew 10:1Jesus called together his twelve disciples. He gave them the power to force out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and sickness. Luke 10:1,17-20 Later the Lord chose seventy-twoa other followers and sent them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20, Matthew 10:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Unity

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

How great it is to live in Jesus in unity, and therefore strive to keep it!

Title: Spiritual Unity Text: Philippians 2:1 Introduction: What is the greatest thing you can think of about this congregation of God’s people. ‒ We are a caring people toward the sick and hurting. ‒ We have a great care for young people and old alike. ∙ Right now ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jul 2, 2004

Discileship series

The heir is a man or woman with the legal right to thge assets of a father. There is what is called a will. The will is the written document on how a person’s wealth is to be shared amongst a set of people, especially the children. And before any will is read, the instruction of the owner of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Communication

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 2, 2004

Principles of effective communication.

Every one of us needs to know how to effectively communicate. Our relationships depend on it. One of the most tremendous communicators in history was the Apostle Paul. Our Scripture text today gives us several insights into how we too can become effective in this strategic area of our lives. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Mourning Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 26, 2004

As much as being "poor in spirit" is diametrically opposed to the conventional wisdom of today’s culture, so to with the thought that happiness could be connected with mourning. If there is one thing that the world tries to avoid it is mourning. Everyth

Spiritual Mourning Matthew 5:4 #2 of 8 in series INTRODUCTION Last week we started a series of sermons on the Beatitudes of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. We considered poorness of spirit and the role it plays in salvation. One must first realize that he is in sin before He can come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Spiritual Tsunami

Contributed by Laisani Cox on Jan 21, 2005

The benefits of giving must go further as we react to the Spiritual Tsunami that our Lord Jesus Christ blessed us with when he released the power of the Holy Ghost!

Giving honor… Prayer… Acts 2:2 reads - “And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting”. The theme of our message tonight is: A Spiritual Tsunami. The second chapter of Acts is where our Lord begins His Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-4

Denomination: Apostolic

Spiritual Rest

Contributed by Michael Worker on May 3, 2002

Looking at the meaning of Hebrews 4 as an application of Numbers 13 & 14

The Sabbath is irrelevant. The Sabbath has been changed. The Sabbath of the Jews is now fulfilled in the Spiritual Rest we have in Jesus. This morning I would like to talk to you about the 4th chapter of Hebrews. As I have met with people of many different faiths and talked to them about the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:8-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005

For a third time, Paul stresses the fact that God, not man, assigned the gifts (vv. 18, 24, 28). God gives to each person and each congregation just the gifts it needs when they are needed. No individual believer possesses all the spiritual gifts. Each be

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: This story was related by Donald Grey Barnhouse. Several years ago, two students graduated from the Chicago-Kent College of Law. The highest ranking student in the class was a blind man named Overton and, when he received his honor, he insisted that half the credit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Progression

Contributed by James May on Apr 17, 2005

Every truly Born Again Child of God should have signs of Spiritual Progression in their life. We should be ever growing, and ever becoming more committed to Christ.

SPIRITUAL PROGRESSION by Pastor Jim May In the life of every truly “born again” Child of God, there should be a process underway be which we are brought into a place of maturity in Christ. What we were yesterday is no more, what we are today is ever changing, and what we shall be tomorrow, by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Workouts

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 25, 2005

A topical sermon on spiritual workouts of specific sections of the body (Portions adapted from Dennis Rainey of FamilyLife.com from his book Moments Together for Couples)

Sermon for 4/24/2005 Spiritual Workouts 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Introduction: From an advertisement in Time Magazine in 1997- My life is hectic! I’m running all day, meetings, phone calls, paperwork, and appointments. I push myself to the limit, fall into bed exhausted, and get up early the next ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual People

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

Paul wrote in his letter that he wanted to speak to the SPIRITUAL PEOPLE, but was not able to.

SPIRITUAL PEOPLE Text: I Corinthians 2:14 thru 3:1 This morning I want to look at three types of Christians the Bible teaches. They are all very different from one another. I have never met anyone who was not one of these three. You cannot be kind of like one and kind of like another. As ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Paralytic

Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 24, 2003

Jesus has authority to forgive sins

Mark 2:1-12 PROPOSITION: Jesus has authority to forgive sins. OBJECTIVE: To realize the authority of Jesus. The first story in Mark 2 is a style of writing pretty much unique to Mark. My NT and Greek professor in seminary would call this a “Big Mark.” Essentially, Mark has taken an incident ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Neverland

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

Spiritual Growth demands progression: From Learing to Living, and From Lingering to Leaving.

SPIRITUAL NEVER LAND HEBREWS 5:11–6:3 Introduction We all know the classic tale of Peter Pan, the boy who refuses to become a man. In the same way some Christians refuse to grow up in Christ. According to our text spiritual maturation requires a progression. I. From Learning to Living ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Dropouts

Contributed by Dr. Wheeler Jones on Oct 28, 2004

As christians we must learn to persevere. When we would leave and give up the watchword is to remain under. Stay where you are for that is where God wants you to be. I did not instruct you to go under but rather I said remain under. Reach out and with

SPITITUAL DROPOUTS PSALMS 73: 1 & 2 DR. WHEELER L. JONES GENERAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD P.G.T. TYLER, TX. 75701 Why do I struggle when wicked people seem to be so trouble free? The plaguing question is not why do the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God