Sermons on Spiritual Foundation:

Spiritual Gifts Of Grace Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 6, 2013

The gift of our talents

Ephesians 4:4-16 (p. 815) December 8, 2013 Introduction: Paul says, “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” And then he goes directly into a list of “ones.” There is “one” body, “one” Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Weapons For A Spiritual War

Contributed by Mason Davis on Jul 19, 2025

God provides us many weapons to use against our adversaries.

WEAPONS FOR A SPIRITUAL WAR A minister died and went to heaven and ahead of him at the Pearly Gate was a guy in sunglasses and a leather jacket and the guy said to St. Peter. "I'm Joe Renko, cabdriver from Las Vegas." Saint Peter gave him a golden robe and golden staff and then it was ...read more

Principles Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 31, 2008

Hebrews 5:5-14 , Principles of Spiritual Growth

Principles of Spiritual Growth Hebrew 5:5-14 Intro. * Children can be so much fun and entertaining sometimes. * They sometimes surprise us at how quickly they grow up. * Humor - Playing House A little girl and a little boy were at day care. The girl approaches the boy and says, "Hey Tommy, wanna ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Spirituality Without Jesus? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 23, 2007

God’s mercy and love is evident in his provision of living bread from heaven.

Scripture Introduction A Christianity Today poll (February 10, 1992), found that half of all Americans believe in extrasensory perception. One of every four professing Christians believe in clairvoyance, and almost half in psychic healing. 25% believe the movement of the stars governs the affairs ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Enjoy The Spiritual Journey

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 3, 2014

To show that we need to live in godly contentment and enjoy the journey with JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you enjoying the journey? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to live in godly contentment and enjoy the journey with JESUS. IV. TEXT: Exodus 13:17 (Amplified Bible) 13:17 When Pharaoh let the people go, God led them not by way of the land ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prepared For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 17, 2009

This sermon helps us evaluate our preparedness and understanding of spiritual growth.

Introduction: Do you remember, as a child, the anticipation of growing taller? I remember my brother and I would stand beside a doorframe in our home and use a ruler to mark our growth. We would mark a spot above our heads and then measure down to get our height. I do not know that we had any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 4, 2019

Ephesians 6:10-12 teaches us that every Christian is engaged in a great spiritual battle.

Scripture Today we begin a new sermon series in Ephesians 6:10-24 that I am calling, “The Whole Armor of God.” Commentators note that Paul’s letter to the Ephesians may be divided into two major divisions: Ephesians 1-3 are doctrinal and Ephesians 4-6 describe our duty. However, some commentators ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Christian And The Occult Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 24, 2017

The occult is all around us. It invades our homes via entertainment, lures power-seekers, the superstitious, escapists, and thrill seekers. A solid Biblical foundation is the best inoculation against this lure.

The Christian and the Occult (intro) (topical) 1. I do a lot of review for Amazon.com, so I am flooded with requests to review books, products, etc., often in exchange for a free copy/product. 2. But I like to set my own agenda as to what I read; my time is precious, and doing one thing means not ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Disciplines - Confession Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 10, 2021

Continuing our look at Spiritual Disciplines and the importance of confession.

Spiritual Disciplines: Confession June 13, 2021 This week, we’re looking at the spiritual discipline of confession, so I thought I would start with a confession. Well, before I start, let me preface this with the fact that confession is not easy to do. In my family I am probably the most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:9-11, 1 John 1:9, James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Spiritual Friend Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 7, 2004

In this message Jonathan shows us how to not just be a friend but to be a spiritual friend. (The Faith Factor - part 7)

How To Be A ‘Spiritual’ Friend The Faith Factor – part 7 IF – you have your bibles… TURN – to Genesis chapter 1; In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding Spiritual Emptiness Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 10, 2006

In part three of series Jesus, Post-Resurrection, Dave looks closely at Colossians 2:1-10. We learn how to identify an empty belief system, and how to avoid spiritual emptiness.

In 1996 I was a graduate student at Oakland University. I was doing an internship at a counseling center in Flint to finish up my Master’s degree in Counseling. I was new and very inexperienced, and was working in my office one day when the phone rang. All the “real” therapists were busy, so I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Spiritual Gifts And Love

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Feb 24, 2003

The primacy of love against the backdrop of Spiritual gifts, mutual interdependence and the common good.

BANKERS TRUST? Have you noticed what’s been happening in your bank? "The Banks" have been introducing change by stealth. It began over 10 years ago when the banks made some poor investment decisions during the buoyant 80’s. But with the Stock Market crash of 89, banks were struggling with extreme ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fighting Spiritual Battles

Contributed by Mike Molenaar on May 4, 2001

Not only do we need to be prepared defensively against spiritual attacks but we must also counter attack with a great offense.

John 14:1-14 After Jesus showed his love by washing the disciples feet he said, "I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. We are blessed if we know the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Profile Of A Spiritual Defector

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 30, 2008

A sermon on backsliding and its effect on Demas.

A PROFILE OF A SPIRITUAL DEFECTOR TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:10 2 Timothy 4:10 KJV For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; . . . . I. INTRODUCTION -- ONE OF MINISTRY’S MOST DEVASTATING BURDENS -One of the most devastating burdens about the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Every Spiritual Blessing

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 14, 2017

The analysis of every spiritual blessing in Ephesians 1:3 teaches us about our spiritual riches.

Scripture Last week I began a series of sermons on Ephesians 1 that I am calling, “God’s Supreme Purpose.” The Apostle Paul’s emphasis in chapter 1 is not on what we must do for salvation, but rather on what God has done for us in Christ. Ephesians 1 teaches us that we have been chosen and adopted ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed