Sermons on spiritual encounter:

A Spiritual Inventory Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012

Growing, Self examination and th echallenge to move forward

THE NEXT STEP: FOLLOWING JESUS INTO THE UNKNOWN Phil. 3:12-14 (P832) Jan. 9, 2011 INTRODUCTION Philippians, as well as Colossians, Philemon, and Ephesians were written by the Apostle Paul while he was in prison in Rome. He would spend 2 years stuck in this Roman dungeon. He wasn't ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Thermodynamics Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 4, 2012

We grow and multiply through faith, oppression, and obedience as God's ancient people did when they experienced harsh treatment in Egypt.

In The Last Days Newsletter, Leonard Ravenhill tells about a group of tourists visiting a picturesque village. They walked by an old man sitting beside a fence, and one of them asked, “Were any great men born in this village?” The old man replied, “Nope, only babies.” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spiritual Identity Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

A journey to ancient Corinth, a place of materialism, sexuality and conflicting religious traditions, much like us today.

Spiritual Identity Today we begin our new series. Come on a journey with me to ancient Corinth, a place of materialism, sexuality and conflicting religious traditions, much like us today. Come discover God’s spiritual wisdom for how to live for Christ in a foolish world. The Corinthian Christians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spiritual Power Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

The logos of the cross, the message of the cross is that Christ crucified is the power and wisdom of God.

Spiritual Power 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5 For our culture the big event today is not church. It’s the Giants and the Patriots in what we call the Superbowl. Who knows how many words have been spent analyzing who has the wisest strategy to win? Which advertisers will create the best commercials and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spiritual Discernment Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

Through a study of 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Paul will show us where to find the true secret wisdom and real spirituality.

Spiritual Discernment 1 Corinthians 2 Would you like to know the secret to true wisdom? Would you like to find the keys to deeper living, to higher-level spirituality? From ancient times people have sought some kind of deeper, hidden special knowledge or insight that offers the key to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

Spiritual maturity comes not in some “new” teaching, but through a deeper grasp of the cross of Christ.

Spiritual Maturity 1 Corinthians 3 For those of you who are new, we are in a series called Spiritual Wisdom in a Foolish World, looking at deep roots of our faith. The Apostle Paul wrote a letter to the Christians in ancient Corinth in Greece. The churches there were filled with immature people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spiritual Leadership Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

Some groups put The Pastor on a pedestal as God’s annointed, a spiritual super-star to be admired and honored. In our passage today Paul sarcastically shreds this un-Christlike view of leadership.

Spiritual Leadership 1 Corinthians 4 Most American Christians are soft. Our crosses are pretty jewelry, not instruments of brutal death. They warmly decorate our houses rather than warning of suffering. Particularly in the suburban Bible Belt, our versions of Christianity depict sanitized pictures ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spiritual Stages Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 11, 2012

Three groups of persons within the family of faith are addressed. What is said of each group doesn’t appear to be age related. These groups may represent different levels of Christian maturity within the community. We could call them three stages of spir

1 JOHN 2: 12-14 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] SPIRITUAL STAGES [Ephesians 6:10-20] In the introduction or prologue John indicated that the general purpose of his letter was to help believers mature into Christ-likeness. Having laid down the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Minded

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Jan 17, 2013

The question becomes one of what will control your mind. Will your spirit be linked to the mind of Christ and bring glory to God, or will you become carnally minded and let your body controls your thoughts which cannot please God?

Spiritual Minded Romans 8:5-6 Elder Clarence E. Weaver Sr “(5) For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh ; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit (6) For to be carnally minded is death; but to spiritually minded is life and peace” (Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Spiritual Beginning Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 8, 2011

If a church body is to have a spiritual impact, she must have a spiritual beginning. This message speaks this from the words of Christ.

A Word to the Church “A Spiritual Beginning” Acts 1:4-8 * Most of you know that one of my good friends is Kevin Hamm. There are many reasons for this. It seems that he and I have a similar sense of humor and (sadly for him) some similar personality traits. However, the main thing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Famine

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 19, 2011

There are tools that Satan likes to use.

The man who called the wreaker service to come pick-up his pick-up truck, when the wreaker driver got there, he asked him what was wrong with truck, “Nothing,” replied the man. “It was cheaper to call you than to fill up!” Besieged Samaria-That’s what Satan wants to do to the Christian. He wants ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Battles

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 18, 2011

A look at the spiritual battles we face everyday and how to overcome them

I don't know how you all feel these days about the state of Britain spiritually, but from the view of someone on the outside looking in things seem very dark and getting darker. In Korea I don't get to see much or be involved in many things concerning the UK but what I do do without fail, is watch ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Weapons

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 28, 2011

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh.“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds.

Beloved, the thrust of our message today is that our weapons of warfare are not carnal, and fights with our adversaries are never in the physical but in a realm that is invisible to the naked eye. Therefore I implore you to open up your spirit as you read through this message. It should be known ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Spiritual House Series

Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Jul 28, 2011

Second in a series of addressing the believers purpose into being part of something larger in God's purpose for us.

A Spiritual House HOTL 2011 Release to Purpose II Series Open with a thank-you….For showing up. For being faithful. For giving, caring, praying, gathering… For putting up with each other…(bearing with one another)…We love and like our church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 11, 2012

Every believer should know that they were born again into a battlefield. In order to successfully live as a believer we need to know our enemies and understand how battles are won for God’s kingdom.

Every believer should know that they were born again into a battlefield. In order to successfully live as a believer we need to know our enemies and understand how battles are won for God’s kingdom. The vacuum of Paul’s absence in Corinth had allowed some false ...read more