Sermons on Spiritual Exercises:

A Great Spiritual Check-Up For Your Soul Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 4, 2022

1. Are you listening to the Lord? (vs. 1-11, 14). 2. Are you aiming to please God? (vs. 12-14). 3. Are you learning from the Lord? (vs. 14-16). 4. Have you found the right help for your heart? (vs. 17-20).

A Great Spiritual Check-up for Your Soul The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 15:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 4, 2022) (Revised August 8, 2022 to say this was the 3rd year of Jesus' ministry) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 15. In the previous chapter, Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Great Spiritual Diamonds From The Son Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 21, 2023

1. Jesus shows us the greatest truth. 2. Jesus shows us the greatest triumph. 3. Jesus shows us the greatest tragedy. 4. Jesus shows us the greatest trust.

Great Spiritual Diamonds from the Son of God The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 22:41-46; Psalm 110:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 21, 2023) MESSAGE: *Vance Havner told the story of some little boys in Africa who were playing marbles in the dirt next to a creek. These very poor boys ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:41-46, Psalm 110:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Battle Within: A Look At Spiritual Conflict SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

What is Spiritual Warfare

There was once a boxer who was being beaten in the ring by his opponent. Blow after blow left him with a bloody nose, swollen eyes, and immense pain. The boxer's trainer tried to encourage him, but the boxer knew the reality of the battle he was engaged in. Similarly, as Christians, we are involved ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Topics: Spiritual Conflict, Bible Study

Harnessing Divine Strength: A Guide To Spiritual Warfare SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Spiritual warfare is a tangible reality in the life of a believer. However, we are not left defenseless or without aid. God has provided us with specific tools to utilize in our daily spiritual battles.

The Armor of God is a real thing that believers need to be aware of and use in their daily spiritual battle. God has given us specific tools to defend ourselves against the forces of darkness. In Ephesians 6:10-18, the Apostle Paul tells us to put on the full armor of God so that we can stand firm ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Topics: Spiritual Warfare, Divine Strength

After You Fail Spiritually Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 5, 2024

Meet God before you meet your challenge.

A. YIELD YOUR FUTURE TO GOD: JOSHUA 8 Y – Yield your future success or failures to God. I – Identify the spiritual causes of your failure. Achan had sinned. E – Eliminate the sin that made you fail. “All Israel stoned him with stones” (7:25). L – Learn from your mistakes. D – ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Ready For Anything (Part 1: Spiritual Warfare) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 10, 2024

Christians must stay alert and vigilant. This exposition of Ephesians 6:10-18 calls believers to guard against the strategies of Satan and be prepared for the next good work God wants to do through them.

Intro Are you ready? Are you ready for anything? An important theme in Scripture is readiness. Second Timothy 2:21 talks about being “prepared for every good work.”i Sometimes God opens a door for a person, but the person is not prepared to go though that open door. He is therefore not able to make ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Timothy 2:21, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 10:12, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Hebrews 2:3, 2 Corinthians 11:13-14, 2 Timothy 2:1-4, Zechariah 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Growing In Faith: Nurturing Our Spiritual Journey Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jun 28, 2024

Growing in faith is a vital aspect of the Christian journey. It involves deepening our trust in God, maturing in our spiritual understanding, and living out our faith in practical ways.

Introduction Growing in faith is a vital aspect of the Christian journey. It involves deepening our trust in God, maturing in our spiritual understanding, and living out our faith in practical ways. As we navigate life, our faith should continuously evolve and strengthen, enabling us to face ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest Victory: The Resurrection Over Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

The resurrection of Jesus Christ was not just a miraculous event—it was a direct counterattack against the forces of Satan and the fulfillment of Genesis 3:15: “He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”

The Greatest Victory: The Resurrection Over Spiritual Warfare April 20 , 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Colossians 2:13-15 Introduction: The Ultimate Battle and Victory Every war has a defining battle that turns the tide of history. • In World War II, it was D-Day—June ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Brethren

The Biblical Perspective On Unbelievers And The Danger Of Spiritual Blindness Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 20, 2025

The Bible teaches that Satan blinds the minds of unbelievers, preventing them from seeing the truth of God's love and salvation

The Bible teaches that Satan blinds the minds of unbelievers, preventing them from seeing the truth of God's love and salvation (2 Corinthians 4:4). But who are these unbelievers, and how do they act? More importantly, what about those who claim to be Christians but live like unbelievers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

The Deception Of New Age Spirituality A Biblical Perspective Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 24, 2025

New age religion can be concerning for Christians because it often promotes ideas that contradict biblical teachings. Its pantheistic views of God, emphasis on personal experience over scripture

New age religion can be concerning for Christians because it often promotes ideas that contradict biblical teachings. Its pantheistic views of God, emphasis on personal experience over scripture, and focus on self-realization can lead Christians astray from their faith's core principles. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18-23

Faith To Use Spiritual Gifts Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

The task of faith.

“But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way (1 Corinthians 12:31). “For I wish that all men were even as I myself. But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that” (1 Corinthians 7:7). A. MANY PURPOSES FOR FAITH 1. Get more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31, 1 Corinthians 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Prepare Ourselves For Spiritual Struggles? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 7, 2022

We are to prepare ourselves for battles that we will soon face.

In chapter one, we see God’s charge to Joshua and how Joshua readies the people to enter the Promised Land. In chapter two, we learn how Rahab safeguards the spies. In chapter three, the children of Israel cross the Jordan River. In chapter four, the people assemble a monument to God. In chapter ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith That Gives Up

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 8, 2009

Faith is exercised best when we give up what is most precious to us and rely on God.

Faith That Gives Up Griffith Baptist Church – 1/11/09 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:23-26 (Exodus 2:1-15) Key verse: Hebrews 11:25-26 - 25Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; 26Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Cometh

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 13, 2017

Sermon examines the exercise of faith using examples of Elijah and the widow, and others such as Moses' choice to leave Egypt.

1 Kings 17:8-16 1-18-15 I want to begin this morning in Romans 10:17 because there are two words in that verse that the Lord spoke to me this week concerning this church, concerning you and me and our future. Romans 10:17 “So then faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.” The KJV ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16, Romans 10:17, Romans 10:8-11, Hebrews 11:24-26

Denomination: Charismatic

Back Troubles?

Contributed by John Gaston on May 7, 2018

A look at the prevalence of back trouble, its causes and the symptoms that attend it. At each juncture we see the parallels to back trouble in the spiritual realm.

BACK TROUBLES? Eph. 4:17-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Why do people never eat clocks? Because it’s really time consuming. 2. There’s that moment when you put your steak on the grill and your mouth waters all over from that amazing smell. Do vegans feel the same when you mow the grass?“ 3. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God