Sermons on Spiritual Force Of Evil:

"3 Stages Of Spirituality - Part 1" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 2, 2016

The primary lesson for spiritual children to learn is how to walk with God.

Jesus is the only one who ever lived on earth who in every way pleased God the Father. He was everything the Father wanted Him to be. Now, it is the Father's intention to populate eternity with replicas of His Son. When He birthed you and me into His family, it was God's divine intention to conform ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Light From The Light Of The World

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 4, 2016

Jesus shone the light on the need to repent. The same light allows us to take in the Scriptures and feast on the Word. In return, we are to preach repentance and remission of sins in Jesus’ name to all nations.

This past Sunday I preached and led worship at the United Church in Bridgewater. During the children’s talk I mentioned that Jesus told his disciples that he would be returning to the Father, but that they would receive the Holy Spirit. I compared the Holy Spirit to the batteries in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Anglican

"3 Stages Of Spirituality - Part 3" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 16, 2016

One who is mature in the faith will act as a spiritual parent to others.

John speaks of 3 stages of spiritual development. Level 1 is spiritual childhood. The challenge here is seeking to walk with God. Next, is the level of spiritual adolescence. The challenge here is striving to work with God. Now, we come to the third stage mentioned by John. Stage 3: Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Five Signs You Are Spiritually Alive

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jul 30, 2013

Are you spiritually alive or spiritually dead?

“Five Signs You Are Spiritually Alive” “Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins. 14 He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. 15 In this way, he disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15, Ephesians 2:5, Colossians 2:13, Jeremiah 33:3, Revelation 3:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believe Week 17 - Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2015

Believe week 17 looks at Spiritual Gifts

Believe 17: Spiritual Gifts February 15, 2015 A few years ago Neiman-Marcus was selling 3 Ford Taurus cars built by Roush Racing, and driven by Mark Martin in NASCAR races. The car was being sold for those men who have everything. It was a Father’s Day special. What do you think this car ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Trying Is Not Enough For Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 17, 2015

Paul commands us to do more than try - we are to train.

WHAT DOES A VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE LOOK LIKE? Christlikeness. - 1 Timothy 4:7a. - The goal of the Christian life is for us to literally become like Christ, not just claim allegiance to Him. - The mention of “godless myths and old wives’ tales” earlier in v. 7 is telling. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Very Real Danger Of Spiritual Neglect Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 1, 2021

The issue of Christians who fall away from the faith was present in the New Testament, even as it is today. How can we prevent this from happening, and be vigilant against growing weary of following Christ ourselves?

Today we begin a new message series from the Book of Hebrews which I’ve entitled “The Faith that Endures.” It’s a sobering book because it addresses a sobering topic—an issue that I know that I would prefer not to admit that it exists. It addresses the issue of Christians who are tempted to fall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:7, 2 Samuel 7:14, Psalm 110:4, Psalm 102:25-27, Deuteronomy 32:43, 1 John 1:9, John 5:17-18, Hebrews 1:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-9

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 2, 2021

9 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself, the Church, & others) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-IX —1John 3:19-24(3:10--4:21) Attention: We were at St. Andrew’s State Park/The park is the far-end of a peninsular barrier on Florida’s Gulf Coast just across St. Andrew’s Bay from Panama City/Our family was walking on the beach barefooted on summer a good while ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Letter- Your Spiritual Identity Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 28, 2021

This is the 43rd sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study in Acts will also include the letters written to the Churches. This is the 9th sermon from the Letter to the Galatians.

Series: Action [#43] FREEDOM LETTER- YOUR SPIRITUAL IDENTITY Galatians 4:21-31 Introduction: We have been studying our freedom in Christ. In our text, we read about Abraham’s 2 sons- Ishmael and Isaac. Although Abraham and Sarah had been promised that they would have a son, Sarah got tired of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 20, 2020

8 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself, the Church, & others) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-VIII —1John 3:19-20(3:10--4:21) Attention: Unintended Consequences: On Oct. 15, 2020, 51 year-old Salvatore “Sam” Anello—of Valparaiso, Indiana—plead guilty to the negligent homicide of his 18-month-old granddaughter Chloe Wiegand. On July 7, 2019, Mr. Anello’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Gifts - Get On The Bus 2

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 25, 2020

A call to use our spiritual gifts in order to bring glory and honor to God.

Excellence - Spiritual Gifts September 27, 2020 Have you ever driven in foggy weather? It’s not necessarily fun. You put on your brights, but you quickly realize the more light you use, the more difficult it is to see what if anything is in front of you. Sometimes foggy weather can be a good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What To Seek To Have Spiritual Growth!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 18, 2022

The Christian life should be a life of spiritual growth. Here in this outline is of what we need to work toward growing in both our physical and spiritual life. As we grow in the Spirit we will become more like our Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.

WHAT TO SEEK TO HAVE SPIRITUAL GROWTH! The Christian life should be a life of spiritual growth. Here in this outline is of what we need to work toward growing in both our physical and spiritual life. As we grow in the Spirit we will become more like our Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. I. First is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, Proverbs 9:9, Proverbs 9:10, Romans 10:17

Satan’s Powers And Spiritual Battles Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Aug 20, 2022

The Bible records several instances of Satan’s activities. Let’s find them in the Bible and take a look at those situations.

********** 1. Power of Death Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he (Christ) also took part of the same (became flesh); that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil. Hebrews 2:14 2. Power and Glory of the Kingdoms of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14, Luke 4:5-6, Revelation 12:17, 1 Chronicles 21:1, Zechariah 3:1-2, John 13:2, John 13:27, Acts 5:3, 1 Thessalonians 2:18, Acts 26:13-18, Acts 13:6-10, Luke 13:11-16, Acts 10:38, 2 Corinthians 12:7, Matthew 16:21-23, Luke 22:31, Daniel 10:12-14, Jude 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Suffering & Steadfastness Of Faith

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Dec 10, 2022

Asking Jesus's name is simple, praying in the name that has the authority of accessing the heavenly realm and opening those doors and pouring out the flood gates of rain and blessings. But understand, this is to glorify God, and when going through spiritual suffering.

SPIRITUAL SUFFERING, STEADFASTNESS OF FAITH: ASKING IN MY NAME Written by Pastor N. Misigaro Joel; December 8, 2022 Asking Jesus's name is simple, praying in the name that has the authority of accessing the heavenly realm and opening those doors and pouring out the flood gates of rain and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Use Of Spiritual Gifts, Focusing On Tongues

Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 6, 2022

The practice of the gift of tongues is very controversial in evangelical circles. I Corinthians 12-14 was intended to save us from much of this controversy.

May 27, 2022 Hi Abby, Here are my concerns about some forms of practice among those who call themselves Charismatic, or especially Pentecostal. I might be called Charismatic by some, because I believe that “sign gifts” such as prophecy, tongues, healings, knowledge, miracles, etc. are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22, 1 John 4:1-3, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Ephesians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church