Sermons on Spiritual Dominion:

Habits Of Pruning, Part 2: Fasting (Matthew 6:16-18) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 13, 2021

Fasting is probably the least understood of the spiritual disciplines. But it has the potential to be one of the most rewarding.

[I am very grateful to SermonCentral contributor Jim Luthy for his sermon "To Fast or Not to Fast." His opening illustration and structure formed the backbone of this sermon.] Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Matthew 6. How many of you are tea drinkers? I know we are in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Jeremiah 14:10-11, Isaiah 58:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Hard Hearts Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 15, 2021

A hard heart prevents us from understanding spiritual truths. What causes it, and what’s the antidote? [Watch video: https://youtu.be/xfdCdhRhS3I]

Scripture Reading: Mark 8:14-21 The disciples had forgotten to bring bread, except for one loaf they had with them in the boat. “Be careful,” Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” They discussed this with one another and said, “It is because we have no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So Many Thoughts On Prayer

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 16, 2021

Learn to pray persistently more with right motives to our Heavenly Father who answers with goodness.

SO MANY THOUGHTS ON PRAYER LUKE 11:1-13 #prayer INTRODUCTION… preceptaustin.org/prayer_devotionals_and_illustrations David Jeremiah is a Southern Baptist minister and you can hear him on the radio on ‘Turning Point’ and he has also written a few books. He has a 2004 book called “Prayer: The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Excellent Way

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 23, 2021

apostle Paul shows us that Love is the Most excellent way to be Christ-like. God's love is unconditional.

The Most Excellent Way 1 Cor. 13:1-8 Good Morning… My Men’s devotional reading kicks off our time together as he makes a statement worth hearing- deciding what we want seems easy when we are young… I want a beautiful wife, a college degree, I want a good job, I want a child. As these things come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Last Habit: That All May See Your Progress (1 Tim. 4:10-16) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 1, 2021

Concluding our series on spiritual disciplines, we look at the discipline of decision making, and why it matters to live a life of visible holiness.

The Last Habit: That All May See Your Progress (1 Timothy 4:10-16) Good morning. Please open your Bibles to 1 Timothy 4 Today we are wrapping up our series on developing spiritual disciplines. Next week, Cody will be preaching as part of our DNow weekend, and after that, we will be starting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

"o Lord, Revive Thy Work"

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

All over this great country of ours, CHURCHES have revival services each year. Many of these churches schedule them in the FALL and in the SPRING of the year.

While it is good that churches schedule these services frequently, it is equally good that they recognize that before a church can experience a HOLY GHOST REVIVAL MEETING, they must know WHAT A REAL HOLY GHOST REVIVAL IS. A Holy Ghost Revival consist of at least three things, such as: 1. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Habakkuk 3:2

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

I would like us to focus in on verse 7. We read, "Thus saith the lord of hosts; CONSIDER YOUR WAYS."

The prophet Haggai had a message from God that he was to give unto the people of God. Notice, he wanted them to know how important this message was by introducing the message by saying, “Thus saith the Lord of hosts…” before he gave the message. In other words, he wanted them to know what he was ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting The Dry Times Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on May 4, 2024

THERE ARE TIMES IN THE LIFE OF EVERY BELIEVER IN CHRIST THAT WE GO THROUGH SEASONS WHERE GOD SEEMS DISTANT. DURING THOSE TIMES WE NEED TO FIGHT ON THROUGH THE DRYNESS TO STRIKE THE LIVING WATERS.

Introduction Psalm 90 stands out as a piece of spiritual poetry, distinct in its meditation on the human condition in relation to God’s eternity. Traditionally attributed to Moses, making it the oldest in the Psalter, this psalm offers a contemplative look at God’s infinity contrasted with human ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Eyes Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on May 12, 2024

THE EYES OF THE LORD OUTLINE 1. GRACE 2. THE APPLE OF HIS EYE 3. GUIDES 4. RIGHTEOUS 5. SUFFERING 6. WICKED 7. GIVING 8. GRATITUDE 9. SINS 10. HEART 11.CHURCH 12.NATION

THE EYES OF THE LORD OUTLINE 1. WE FIND GRACE IN THE THE EYES OF THE LORD 2. THE LORD KEEPS US AS THE APPLE OF HIS EYE 3. THE LORD GUIDES US WITH HIS EYE 4. THE EYES OF THE LORD ARE UPON THE RIGHTEOUS 5. THE EYES OF THE LORD SEE OUR SUFFERING 6. THE EYES OF THE LORD SEE THE WICKED 7. THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Battle Of The Mind

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024

Did you know there is a battle much more deadly? It is the battle for the mind — a deadly war between God and Satan on the battleground of your mind. And this could be your call to arms.

Opening Illustration: The greatest battle ever fought and still continues, is the battle for our minds. Introduction: All of us fight battles — for some, it is the battle of the bulge; while for others, it is the battle of the wills in child rearing — and then, for some, the battle of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Winning The Battle For Your Mind

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024

One of the most important things we need to learn and teach others is how to guard, strengthen, and renew our minds, because the battle for sin always starts in the mind.

Opening illustration: A violent battle is raging around us twenty-four hours per day. In 1965, Donald Grey Barnhouse wrote a book about it called The Invisible War. It is the battle for your mind, and that battle is vicious. It is intense. It is unrelenting, and it is unfair because Satan never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Demolishing Strongholds: Jericho Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024

More than 5,000 years ago, God promised the Israelites a homeland – it was already occupied by the Palestinians and the Canaanites. And to get there in one piece would be a dream and a miracle if they were successful.

? Many of us are facing strongholds in our lives, they seem like immovable walls … Opening illustration: An incredible story of one of the most heroic rescues of modern times, an incident that has become a virtual legend without equal in the archives of anti-terrorist operations. There can be few ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Demolishing Strongholds: Enslavement Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024

For the children of Israel to grumble about their adversity in this circumstance was effectively to say, ‘We don't think God is a good, reliable, provider.’ Their complaint about their circumstance reflected their belief about God.

Opening illustration: Play the video: “Big But” Introduction: A chapter of complaining's. First, at Taberah, vague murmurings are heard throughout the camp. Then at Kibroth-hattaavah, a stage further on, the vague murmurings take shape in bitter complaint because of the fare to which the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fasting Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024

This sermon looks at the concept of fasting

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT FASTING MATTHEW 6:16–18 “WHEN YOU FAST, DO NOT LOOK SOMBER AS THE HYPOCRITES DO, FOR THEY DISFIGURE THEIR FACES TO SHOW MEN THEY ARE FASTING. I TELL YOU THE TRUTH, THEY HAVE RECEIVED THEIR REWARD IN FULL. 17BUT WHEN YOU FAST, PUT OIL ON YOUR HEAD AND WASH YOUR FACE, 18SO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Face Off

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 6, 2024

The key to victory in the Christian life. We don’t fight our battles on our own. God fights our battles for us.

The Face Off 2 Chronicles 20: 15 – 23 Let’s continue Jehoshaphat’s story. In response to an enemy threat, Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah began seeking God, begging Him to intervene on their behalf. As they came together for a time of fasting and prayer, a prophet delivered a message. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ