Sermons on Spiritual Firmness:

Abcs Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010

Growth is expected in our spiritual lives but unlike physical growth, our spiritual growth does not just happen, we need to give effort and consideration if we are to move from milk to solid food.

ABCS of Spiritual Growth 06/30/08 AM Text: Various, 2 Peter 3:18 Reading: Hebrews 10:19-25 Introduction It’s not uncommon to speak of the “ABC’s” of a topic when talking about the basics of that topic. When we see a book titled “The ABC’s of Child Development” we can pretty much guess that the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Spiritually Insecure? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 7, 2010

Far too many believers live their life in a sense of insecurity and false guilt and allow the Enemy to steal their joy and witness. Are you one?

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 4, 2010 Date Preached: March 7, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: The Great Adventure – Rediscovering the Adventure Sermon Title: Are You Spiritually Insecure? Part 5 of 6 Sermon Text: Luke 22:54-62; John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Baptist

The Table And Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 2, 2011

Christ is really present at the Table, and this Real Presence infuses us with his power, so that we may become what he calls us to be.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 5, 2011 THE TABLE AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH Isaac Butterworth John 6:53-59 (NIV) 53 Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. 54 Whoever eats my flesh ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Heart Trouble

Contributed by Mike Ingo on Aug 11, 2011

Exploring symptoms of spiritual heart disease.

Heart Attack Info: now we talk about spiritual heart failure: more deadly: kills us twice! Heart: in text: seat of feelings, desires, affections, impulses: seat of intellect (in the mind). As a noun: innermost, core, center: (inner man). Signs / Symptoms: see signs, have to be told ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Holiness

Personal Spiritual Preparation Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2010

When we talk about preparing for our future with Christ, there are several levels where this preparation takes place. Preparation takes place on a personal level, a mutual level, and finally what I would like to call and emergency level. This morning, I

PREPARING NOW FOR OUR FUTURE WITH CHRIST Personal Spiritual Preparation ACTS 16:25-35 Acts 16:25-35 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Healthy Spiritual Life Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 1, 2008

No matter where we are in life, we should always be spiritually fit and healthy. But some have spiritual flab that needs to be dealt with.

A Healthy Spiritual Life Griffith Baptist Church – 2/24/08 A.M. Service Text: Daniel 1:3-15 Key verse: Daniel 1:8 - But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-15

Denomination: Baptist

Quenching Spiritual Thirst

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Feb 8, 2008

Are you spiritually thirsty? Today we will look at 1. Who is spiritually thirsty 2. Why they are spiritually thirst 3. How to quench spiritual thirst In the story of the woman at the well

“Quenching Spiritual Thirst” John 4:6-18 02/10/08 by Dcn. Chris Nerreau INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen! Thirst is an amazing thing, it is the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6-18

Denomination: Orthodox

The Characteristics Of A Spiritual Church

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 25, 2009

A Wednesday evening devotion which teaches us from the 1st Century church in Jerusalem, we can discern some of what it means to be a Spiritual Congregation.

The Characteristics of a Spiritual Church Acts 5:12-16 * One of the most sobering passages in all of New Testament scripture (at least for me) is found in Acts 5:1-11. To remind you, this is the story of Ananias and Sapphira. When they lied about their gifts to the church, they were struck down ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Three Spiritual Laws"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 15, 2008

Three Spiritual laws that affect your life every day. 1. The law of life and death 2. The law of the Increase 3. The law of the harvest

“Three Spiritual Laws” February 17, 2008 We are all governed by laws. Right now there is a political battle going on over who is going to be the law makers. The liberal side wants more laws and more regulations to protect and take care of people, they say. The conservative side wants fewer ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

"Building Spiritual Muscle"

Contributed by Brad King on Feb 15, 2008

We can gain strength and build spiritual muscle through study and application of God’s Word. Peter exhorts us to grow by the Word of God, but how does this happen?

Peter exhorts the people that God’s Word is edifying for life and learning. He encourages his readers to build their spiritual muscle through study and application of biblical truth. We can build strength through the Bible. When can we build strength by the Word? 1 Peter 1:24-2:3 4 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Blessings In Christ Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 16, 2012

The message of Ephesians 1:3-14 is simply this: believers are chosen from the foundations of the earth, redeemed in Christ, possessing an inheritance of matchless worth. Glory to God for so great a salvation as this!

“Spiritual Blessings in Christ,” Ephesians 1:3-14 Outline I. Prolegomena II. Introduction III. Transition a. In the Greek, verses 3-14 comprise one sentence and encompass the past, present, and future of God’s eternal purpose for the church. It is Paul’s outline of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian Church

The Source Of Spiritual Satisfaction Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2012

That’s what happens when we believe in, and trust, and accept Christ. Every need of life, of nourishment, and of growth is met. Nothing is left out or lacking. This doesn’t mean that the person will never again hunger after righteousness. Because a pe

READ the whole passage. I read verse 36 and have to wonder how many people today would be the same way. If Jesus Christ walked into this sanctuary right now and told us who He was, would we believe or would we require a sign. It makes me wonder how many people REALLY believe that Jesus is a real ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-36

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Speech Therapy Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 14, 2015

James tells us a lot about the tongue in chapter 3. What kind of dangerous instrument is this? Look and see.

The Bible says a lot about what we say, our words. One of the Ten Commandments is this: You shall not bear false witness. The very first word spoken in the Bible is by God when he gave the command, “Let there be light.” God’s words are powerful, and God created you and me ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Destruction Of Spiritual Fortresses Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 23, 2015

God wants us to know Him and wants us to tear down anything that keeps us & others from knowing Him. Old patterns of thinking & behavior keep us bound from thinking about & doing the ministry of God.

2 CORINTHIANS 10: 1-6 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE DESTRUCTION OF SPIRITUAL FORTRESSES [Ephesians 6:10-18] Paul now turns to the third part of the letter in chapters 10 to 13. In this section he will vigorously defend himself against the accusations of the stubborn legalistic Judaizers. Sold ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Lure Of "Spiritual Worldliness" Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 11, 2015

Although the Christian life brings conflict, we cannot flee from a personal and committed relationship with God which still commits us to serving others.

Thursday of 2nd Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel If you have ever wondered why the Season of Easter is the longest one in the liturgical year, consider this: after the Resurrection of our Lord, we are living in an Easter season that will last until the Lord comes again! All our lives are a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-33

Denomination: Catholic