Sermons on Spiritual Ears:

Samson?s Steps On The Slippery Slope Of Spiritual Defeat

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Sampson pictures the deadly effect of sin in the life of the believer.

SAMSON?S STEPS ON THE SLIPPERY SLOPE OF SPIRITUAL DEFEAT JUDGES 14-16 (Numbers 6:2-7) "Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When either man or woman shall separate themselves to vow a vow of a Nazarite, to separate themselves unto the LORD: {3} He shall separate himself from wine ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grab Your Sheild: The Key Element Of A Spiritual Warrior Series

Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on Aug 18, 2008

The shield has been called the most important armour for a Roman soldier. In the same way, we need to take up our shield of faith. Based in Mark 4:35-41.

Sermon points: As people of faith, we need to: 1) Allow Jesus to Get On Our Boat 2) Understand The Storms Will Come 3) Believe Christ Will Bring Us Through the Storm Changed We serve a great King, amen? Do you see why I get chills when I watch this? I can’t even explain it, but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Can Not Determine A Spiritual Meaning With A World View

Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 28, 2003

You may be able to look at an evening sky and predict rain but can you discern a supernatural opportunity if it is staring you in the face?

YOU CAN NOT DETERMINE A SPIRITUAL MEANING WITH A WORLD VIEW MATTHEW 16 INTRODUCTION: In Matthew 16 we are privileged to see Jesus teaching His disciples to see with spiritual eyes instead of a world view. You may be able to look at an evening sky and predict rain but can you discern a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Unwrap Your Spiritual Gifts Part 1

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 15, 2003

God has the perfect gift for every believer.

"How To Unwrap Your Spiritual Gift" 1 of 3 1 Corinthians 7:7 September 14, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Sundial works only when they are brought into the light. Spiritual gifts work only when they are brought into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Unwrap Your Spiritual Gifts Part 2

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2003

God gave every believer exactly the right gift.

How To Unwrap Your Spiritual Gift" 2 of 3 Romans 12:3-8 September 21, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Do you ever feel like you are in something just over your head? That is precisely where God wants you. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me Your Faith… By Your Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2005

The fifth and final sermon in a series through the book of James

In one of his books, James Emery White tells of the Russian-American comic, Yakov Smirnoff’s, initial response to the incredible variety of instant products available in American grocery stores. He said, "On my first shopping trip, I saw powdered milk--you just add water, and you get milk. Then I ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Knowing Your Enemy Spiritual Warfare Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 10, 2005

In order to withstand the enemy, you must know who he is.

September 1, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 6:12 Subject: Spiritual Warfare Part 2 Title: Knowing Your Enemy As I ministered the Word to you last week I began the series on Spiritual Warfare with understanding the strength we have. We are in a continual battle with an unseen enemy and if we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Spiritual 'second Wind' [depression / Discouragement / Quitting / Storms] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 20, 2005

The Gulf Coast doesn’t want a 2nd wind, but the Apostle Paul needed a spiritual one, and so do we at times. *3 promises God gave Paul and offers us to help us keep on keeping on. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint template.

A Spiritual Second Wind Acts 18:1-11 I suppose all of us at some time or another get depressed, or want to give up and quit. In the heat of a moment we’ll say, "I’ll just leave this job, this church, or this family, and they’ll miss me…they’ll wish they had treated me different!" Often we have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Training (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 16, 2007

’I do not box as though beating the air’ - the little known fight career of St Paul! ...

Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. (25) Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. (26) So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Sound The Battle Cry! (Spiritual Warfare, Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Apr 11, 2007

Being prepared for our battle against Satan.

(Announce Text) BACKGROUND: The book of Ephesians was written by the Apostle Paul sometime around A.D. 63 while Paul was a prisoner in Rome. The theme of Ephesians is “the glorious church” and its purpose is to describe the redemptive grace of God toward his church. The chapter themes of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church, A Place Of Safety For The Spiritual Weak. Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007

A message challenging mature believers to show compassion to the spiritually weak.

The church, a place of safety Part 1 Text: John 8:1-12 Main thought: The church, a place of safety for the spiritually weak Introduction: 1. What should have been a place of safety had become a seat of accusation. What should have encouraged – now depressed What should have fostered ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Spiritual Training: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

Father Dave’s sermon on spiritual training... "I do not box as though beating the air," says St. Paul, and all the boxers in the congregation say ... Amen!

Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. (25) Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. (26) So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Here I Come, Ready Or Not! Spiritually Asleep!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 14, 2006

Jesus is coming back for His church. Are we ready and waiting? Let us look at some characters in the Bible that had trouble with spiritual sleep.

HERE I COME READY OR NOT! BE READY --- MAKE PLANS --- BE VIGILENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. READY: With preparation. Easily secured. Complete, in a fit state. Willing, inclined to resolve, within reach. A plan, prepared, vigilant, alert, urgent. I. THERE IS A PREPARED PLACE FOR A PREPARED ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Contrasting Healthy And Unhealthy Ways Of Viewing Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006

Unhealthy Views of Spiritual Gifts-* Useful for gaining popularity, status and power * Useful for helping one stand out from the crowd * Useful for self-aggrandizement (Increasing one’s power, rank or wealth) * Useful for protecting oneself from other’

Contrasting Healthy and Unhealthy Ways of Viewing Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:6 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) Unhealthy Views of Spiritual Gifts * Useful for gaining popularity, status and power * Useful for helping one stand out from the crowd * Useful for self-aggrandizement ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Disciple's Heart: Spiritual Growth" (Part One) Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

Where does God work to transform us into the likeness of Christ?

The Apostle Paul wrote the second letter to the Corinthians for the purpose of defending his apostleship. It seems that there was a group of false teachers in Corinth who were seeking a following among the people. In the effort to get others to follow them, they used the tactic of denouncing and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist