Sermons on Spiritual Discernment:

The Power Of Words Ii: Spiritual Relativity Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Smith on Aug 20, 2002

What happens when faith and confession collide?

The Power of Words: Spiritual Relativity · Words shape and define our lives · Words reveal the faith we have in our life · Recap of last week… 1. OUR WORDS CAN DIRECT US AND OTHERS IN LIFE: 2. OUR WORDS CAN DESTROY US AND OTHERS: 3. OUR WORDS DISPLAY WHO WE ARE AND WHAT’S IN OUR HEARTS 4. OUR ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing A Spiritual Diet And Exercise Program

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003

We discuss the importance of not only learning the word, but exercising our faith (doing it) as well!

Can you tell me what the four major food groups are this morning? The teacher knew there was a shortfall of intelligence after she asked the class to name the four major food groups. Suzie shot up her hand and quickly reeled them off: "Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Burger King, and Pizza Hut." I did a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming The Spiritual Person You Want To Be

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 20, 2003

The intent of this sermon is to allow persons to evaluate their relation to the Spirit of God.

I. THE SPIRITUAL PERSON v.15, 12-13 A. Received the Spirit of God v.12a B. Growing in the Grace of God v.12b C. Speaking the Truth of God v.13 II. THE NATURAL PERSON v.14 A. Remains in his Unregenerate State v.14a B. Refuses to Accept the Things of God v.14b C. Renders no ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Frustrations Of Spiritual Leadership-Part 4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 1, 2003

Part 4 of a 4-part sermon. Jesus experienced frustration in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations in their various ministries. Where do these frustrations arise? Frustration for spiritual leaders arises out of...

FRUSTRATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP-IV—Luke 9:37-45 Jesus’ frustration with unbelief was manifest in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations arising from unbelief. Ministry produces frustrations for the minister. Where do spiritual leaders encounter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-45

Denomination: Baptist

Frustrations Of Spiritual Leadership—part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 1, 2003

Jesus experienced frustration in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations in their various ministries. Where do these frustrations arise? Frustration for spiritual leaders arises out of... Part 1 of a 4-part sermon.

FRUSTRATIONS OF SPIRITUAL LEADERS—Luke 9:37-45 Intro: Call Matthew & Ellinor to front of church to explain what happened during trip... Our trip back home from N.C./Matthew(14) & Ellinor(8) in back seat/Ellinor talking incessantly—Obnoxious/Matthew insults & pushes/Like response from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-45

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Moments Versus Spirit Led

Contributed by Phillip Frady on Apr 17, 2002

The message deals with the difference between spiritual moments and consistent daily lives led by the Holy Spirit.

Romans 8:1-17 Introduction: The thrilling spiritual moments may be genuine responses to God, or they may be the desire of the flesh in just one more moment of exhilaration. I. How do we become led by the Spirit of God? a. When we chose not to let our bodily desires direct our living b. When we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Terrorism And The One-Man Solution

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jun 19, 2002

Our world is a mess. What happened? What’s the solution?

SPIRITUAL TERRORISM AND THE ONE-MAN SOLUTION Right now, if you watch the news, you see that a major investigation is going on, and the point of the investigation is to find answers to questions about 9/11, questions like, “How did it happen?” “Who is to blame? Was it possible to prevent? How ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Tips For Our Daily Lives

Contributed by Joseph Louis on Jun 26, 2002

List of Scriptures on Spiritual Tips for Our Daily Lives

Spiritual Tips for Our Daily Lives * Be totally dependent on Jesus. Lean on Him for everything. ~ Phil. 4:6-7 (AMP), "Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking Bread: A Spiritual Tune Up

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 7, 2006

A Communion Meditation Breaking Bread Tunes the Mind, Attitudes, & the Heart

A tune up is done to your car to replace and maintain parts that wear out through usage. Tune ups will insure that your car will continue to run smoothly, continue getting it’s normal gas mileage and prevent severe damage the engine and other major components. All cars need regular tune-ups about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 - What Are Spiritual Gifts? Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 31, 2005

Part 1 of the SPiritual Gifts Series, What are Spiritual Gifts? We will examine what they are, where they come from and what purpose do they serve.

Spiritual Gifts Series Part 1 – “What are Spiritual Gifts? Rev. Bruce A. Shields – First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org I would like to welcome you to the First Baptist Church of Tawas City, we are very glad you are here today. If you are visiting, please fill out a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Bible Church

Spiritual Versus Ordinary Human Sight

Contributed by Ray Searan on Apr 16, 2005

This is a sermon comparing and contrasting spiritual vision and ordinary human sight.

Text: Numbers 13:1-3, 25-33; Numbers 14:1-12, 36-38 Proverbs 29:18 Introduction: Briefly: there are two ways of looking at any of the circumstances in our life. We can look at it with ordinary human sight–which is based on what can be done only through human power. Alternatively, we can look at ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seven Ways To Lose A (Spiritual) Fight

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 22, 2005

What exactly is Paul getting at with each of these things that God has given us? This message tries to dig out the importance of each.

- This passage is often preached, yet I never felt like I understood what exactly Paul was getting at with each piece that’s mentioned. What are the specific needs? What are the specific dangers? What specifically has God given us? - In preparing, I tried to dig deeper. For instance: “having ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Tycoons (Ephesians, Chapter 2) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 10, 2005

In these verses, Paul is trying to explain to the Ephesians, and to us, the riches that we have in Christ Jesus and how it all came about.

Series Title: The Heavenly Reserve Bank of God (Ephesians) Message Title: Spiritual Tycoons (Ephesians, Chapter 2) Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions--it is by grace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Calls Men To Be Spiritual Leaders

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 20, 2005

The greatest legacy a father can pass on to his family is a spiritual legacy -- A legacy that honors Jesus as Lord and keeps the commandments of the Lord.

God Calls Men to be Spiritual Leaders Psalm 78:1-8 Thanks to Mother’s Day we have a special day we celebrate the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day. The idea of honoring fathers began in Spokane, Washington when Sonora Smart Dodd heard a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Sonora was raised by her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Driving Force Of Spiritual Debt-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 22, 2005

Part 2 of a 5-part sermon. Paul related to the Christian church in Rome, his keen sense of spiritual indebtedness. This sense of indebtedness drives the emissary/delegate/messenger of God. Spiritual indebtedness drives God’s messenger to...

THE DRIVING FORCE OF SPIRITUAL DEBT-II—Romans 1:8-17 Need: Debt causes many Americans to work at things they never intended to give themselves to. That is why retirement is sought & defended so vehemently by Americans. We spend our lives working off our debt—at anything that is financially ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist