Sermons on Spiritual Ears:

Preparing For The Fight Spiritual Warfare Part 3 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 23, 2005

We know Who is our strength, and who the enemy is, now it’s time to put on the armor of God and go to battle.

September 18, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 6: 14-16 Subject: Part 3 in the Spiritual Warfare Series Title: Preparing for the Fight As we continue our Spiritual Warfare series I would like to begin by recapping what we have talked about in previous weeks, because what we have said before ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Diet And Exercise: A Spiritual Perspective – Part I

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 10, 2005

A sermon in 2 parts - how to keep the Body of Christ fit and healthy - applying spiritual lessons from our need for diet and exercise.

DIET AND EXERCISE: A Spiritual Perspective – Part I Daniel 1: 3-16; John 4: 4-14; 7:37-39 1. We have just completed a 4 week study entitled Christian A&P 101 where we reflected on the Apostle Paul’s favorite description of the Church as the Body of Christ. We examined 4 main aspects of our ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Reasons People Quit Spiritually - And God's Answers

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004

A trip through the "Faith Hall of Fame" in Heb. 11 to see God’s replies to some common reasons people give why they "can’t" be a Christian. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Read Heb. 11 I love to read about endurance records: Endurance Records œ Longest time spent standing - 17 years man from India (leaning against a plank while sleeping) œ Longest time spent in a tree - man in Indonesia has been in a tree since 1970. œ Longest time doing CPR - two teams from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-31, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Holiness

The Basic Concepts Of Spiritual Intimacy - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 5, 2003

This series will assist you in developing and deepening your relationship with God.

THE BASIC CONCEPTS OF SPIRITUAL INTIMACY - PART 2 Selected Scriptures If we are going to develop an intimate relationship with God – we need to define what that looks like. IT IS THE LIFE OF CHRIST, REPRODUCED IN THE BELIEVER, BY THE HOLY SPIRIT, THROUGH ABIDING IN THE WORD. Last time we looked ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7, Galatians 2:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

C.s.i.: Critical Spiritual Investigation

Contributed by Brandon Park on May 18, 2006

What Evidence are You Leaving Behind as a Follower of Christ? If you were accused and on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?

CSI: Critical Spiritual Investigation What Evidence Are You Leaving Behind As A Follower of Christ? INTRO: - ILLUS: William A Hamm, Jr., was leaving his office in Minneapolis on a summer evening in 1933 when he was grabbed by four men and shoved into a car. That kidnapping was solved a few months ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts: Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 16, 2006

God still uses the “manifestation gifts” to build up his church. Every Christian should be aware and desirous of these gifts from God.

We’re going to spend some time today talking about 9 of those gifts and how God wants to use them in the body – but I was reminded by my “mouse problem” that we must be connected to the giver of the gifts – the Holy Spirit – in order to be able to make use of his gifts. God wants to use each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Tragic Miscalculation, Being Wrong Spiritually

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 21, 2006

I believe that the most tragic miscalculation would be to live all your Christian life and then find out in the end that you were spiritually wrong.

THE MOST TRAGIC MISCALCULATION, BEING WRONG SPIRITUALLY I believe that the most tragic miscalculation would to live all your Christian life and then find out in the end that you were spiritually wrong. Everyone believes that they are right in their assessment of Scripture and believe that they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts: Part 4 Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 30, 2006

Every believer is meant to function as a part of the body according to the spiritual gifts they have received.

We’re finishing up our 4 weeks on discovering your spiritual gifts. As we’ve learned in 1 Cor 12, every person who submits their life to Christ is a member of the Body of Christ – and we all have an important part to play. So important, in fact, that God gifts EACH ONE with gifts from the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Diet & Exercise: A Spiritual Perspective ~ Part Ii Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 22, 2005

A sermon in 2 parts - how to keep the Body of Christ fit and healthy - applying spiritual lessons from our need for diet and exercise.

DIET & EXERCISE: A Spiritual Perspective ~ Part II 1. Someone once said: “I don’t exercise at all. If God had wanted me to touch my toes He would have put them up higher on my body.” • My gym teacher told me to touch my toes. I said, "I don’t have that kind of relationship with my feet. Can I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: United Methodist

How High Is Your Si: Spiritual Intelligence?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 8, 2005

Our spiritual intelligence is seen in the ways in which we are ready at all times for the coming of Jesus, whether that be tomorrow or a hundred years from now.

How High is Your SI: Spiritual Intelligence? November 6, 2005 Matthew 25:1-13 I probably don’t have to tell you this, but sometimes people are not all that bright. There is a company out in Arizona called “Guns for Hire” which works with movie studios to produce western gunfights. One day a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Gift Empowered Ministry, The Danger Of Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005

This morning, we find ourselves beginning to look at spiritual gifts and how they apply to public worship.

GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY The Danger of Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1-3 INTRODUCTION: This morning, we find ourselves beginning to look at spiritual gifts and how they apply to public worship. Let me remind you that worship is all about God. Every part of worship is all about God. No part ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Gift Empowered Ministry, The Application Of Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005

The Scriptures list and speak regarding spiritual gifts. Here, Paul is teaching the Corinthian believers truth concerning spiritual gifts. From his manner of writing, it is easy to discern, that the Corinthian church was involved in dispute over the val

GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY The Application of Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 INTRODUCTION: A spiritual gift is, “the supernatural ability to carry out the work of Christ through his church.” Twice in this chapter, and in three other places, The Scriptures list and speak regarding spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Does A Spiritual Church Look Like?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 4, 2007

People have many ideas about what makes a church "spiritual," and not too many of them are biblical. In today’s sermon we will find that a spiritual church is characterized by its devotion to Jesus Christ.

What Does A Spiritual Church Look Like? Acts 2:41-47 Introduction Illustration: The Tater Family Some families make church their home. Others find other uses for the church. Take the notorious Tater family, for example. Perhaps you’ve met some of them. · The chief of the clan is old Dick Tater, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Move Spiritual Gifts From Stress To Strengths

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 8, 2005

Every day offers an opportunity to serve and to make a difference for God when I move my spiritual gifts from stress to strengths.

Move Spiritual Gifts from Stress to Strengths 1 Peter 4:10-11 (New International Version) 10Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 1 – Conversion Series

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 12, 2008

2nd in the Series on Spiritual Transformation

Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 1 – Conversion John 3: 1-10a; 16-17 As you may recall, I began last week’s message with a Poem entitled “Metamorphosis.” I would like to use a portion of the opening, as well as the closing stanzas of that poem again this week as both a reminder of some of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: *other