Sermons on Spiritual Foundation:

A Spiritual Tune-Up

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 19, 2002

What in our Christian life needs to be worked on

SPRITUAL TUNE-UP Date: July 7, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Mark 12:30-31 Several weeks ago, my family & I drove to St. Louis for the Southern Baptist Convention. We decided to drive the some 800 plus miles (seemed like 9 million mile drive). My greatest fear when traveling is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31, Colossians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fundamentals Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Mark Lewis on Jan 5, 2002

Describes the fundamentals of spiritual growth in the life of the Christian.

Title - Fundamentals for Spiritual Growth Text - 1 Corinthians 3:6 Subtext - Luke 8:4-15; James 5:7-8 Intro. - In the gospel according to Luke 8:4-15 the Lord told the Parable of the Sower which gives insight and understanding into Paul words in 1 Corinthians 3:6. Read along with me the words of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6, Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lack Of Spiritual Power Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 17

THE LACK OF SPIRITUAL POWER Matthew 17 v. 1 - 21 in national life , in church life (lethargy), in family life (problems), and in personal life (defeat) 1. The circumstances of this lack v. 1 - 13 Jesus on the mount of transfiguration v. 1 The separation of the three, Peter, James, & John - saw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

Fasting For Spiritual Breakthroughs

Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001

Encouragement to get involved in the spiritual discipline of fasting.

TEXT: Mark 9:17-29 INTRO: Jesus’ disciples were able to do many miraculous things by the authority they had in His Name but when they came to this demon-possessed man they couldn’t set him free. Jesus told them the reason they couldn’t set him free was because some spiritual breakthroughs only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:17-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Misery Of Spiritual Mismanagement Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

Jesus entrusted us as His servants to do His work and be obedient to the truth we’ve received. If He came today, what kind of servant would you be?

The Misery of Spiritual Mismanagement Luke 12:40-48 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION According to Luke 12:40-48, Jesus is telling us we are all to be managers of important resources. Some people do a good job, and others are poor spiritual managers. Which kind are you? Beginning in verse 35, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:40-48

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Solutions For Depression

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 1, 2004

Pain is inevitable, but misery is optional. We cannot avoid pain, but we can avoid joy. The Holy Spirit amplifies His nearness and comforting powers to us, when we are feeling depressed. David wrote, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves tho

Spiritual Solutions for Depression Quote: Pain is inevitable, but misery is optional. We cannot avoid pain, but we can avoid joy. Tim Hansel Psalm 34:18 Illustration: Many are suffering from emotional stress that often times leads to depression. Jim Varney who played Earnest T ("know what I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Spiritual Power Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 16, 2004

Learn to tell the difference between real spiritual power and fake power. Paul tells us that being impressive doesn’t mean you are effective. Learn too how to take your very thoughts captive.

For more Bible studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Real Spiritual Power 2 Corinthians 10 Pastor Tom Fuller A man’s grandfather worked in a blacksmith shop when he was a boy, and he used to tell his grandson how he had toughened himself up so he could stand the rigors of blacksmithing. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Spiritual Facts Of Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 28, 2004

Christian, when we say, “God has a plan for your life” we have said a mouth full. Let’s contemplate some of the pillars of that plan, and where that plan is meant to take you.

The Spiritual Facts of Life (Romans 8:29-31) 1. Einstein gave grudging acceptance to "the necessity for a beginning" and eventually, to "the presence of a superior reasoning power," but never did he accept the doctrine of a personal God. Two specific obstacles blocked his way. According to his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Folly Of Spiritual Fools

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 6, 2004

Satan has some people so blinded that they ignore all the evidences God has given of their need to repent of their sins and trust Christ as their Savior. These people are for all practical purposes, "Spiritual Fools."

The Folly Of Spiritual Fools Text: Prov.1: 7, 22 Intro: A “fool” may be defined as, “a person lacking in judgment or prudence.” This definition refers to one who is not necessarily unaware of the proper course of action, but lacks the wisdom and forethought to act upon what they already know ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 16, 2004

This message was written for our annual church ministry fair with a focus on using the gifts that God has given to us.

The Importance of Spiritual Gifts Matthew 25:14-30 Ministry Fair Devotional August 15, 2004 Gift Illustration Christ has given you a great gift (14-15) 14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

The Reality Of Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Barry Davis on Aug 16, 2004

This sermon is designed to introduce the audience to the reality of spiritual warfare and equip them to be prepared for it.

THE REALITY OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE Ephesians 6:10-12 War is a fact of life -- the US has been involved in many different conflicts including the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World Wars 1 and 2, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf Wars and literally hundreds of other conflicts throughout our history as a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seasons Of Spiritual Life Series

Contributed by John Tung on Apr 20, 2004

A Christian’s spiritual life goes through a process that is often similar to the seasons of the year.

THE SEASONS OF SPIRITUAL LIFE Luke 8:11-15 John Tung, 11-16-03 I. Introduction November is an interesting month. You have rain, sometimes, even snow, in November. It gets warm and it gets cold. It is windy; it is mild. And of course the leaves turn beautiful colors. It has a little bit of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 26, 2004

This sermon describes the evidences of spiritual maturiy and emphasises the following areas of spiritual growth namely 1. THOUGHTS 2. WORDS 3. ACTIONS 4. ATTITUDES 5. REACTIONS 6. DESIRES 7. RELATIONSHIPS

UNDERSTANDING SPIRITUAL MATURITY ******************************** OUTLINE 1. THOUGHTS 2. WORDS 3. ACTIONS 4. ATTITUDES 5. REACTIONS 6. DESIRES 7. RELATIONSHIPS THE MESSAGE UNDERSTANDING SPIRITUAL MATURITY ******************************* 1.THOUGHTS Spiritual Maturity begins with our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Look With Spiritual Eyes

Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 21, 2004

Seeing into the needs of people will change the way you speak to people Moving from information sharing in the area of counselling which comes from our knowledge To the revelation of fresh bread. Fresh food fresh hope straight from the throne of God.

TO SEE INTO THE SPIRIT Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim Church May 2004. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 17 For our present troubles are quite small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us an immeasurably great glory that will last forever! 18 So we don’t look at the troubles we can see right now; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Burn-Out

Contributed by Phil Dyar on May 21, 2004

BURN OUT SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM IN TODAY"S CHURCHES I HERE PROPLE SAY PREACHER I AM JUST BURN-OUT.

GALATIANS 6:9,TEXT,AND LET US NOT BE WEARY IN WELL DOING:FOR IN DUE SEASON WE SHALL REAP,IF WE FAINT NOT" TITLE (SPIRITUAL BURN-OUT).OR (I AM JUST BURN OUT) (INTRO) PAUL WROTE TO SOME CHURCHES IN GALATIA THAT WAS STESSED AND WEARY IN THE WORK OF THE LORD.SOME FALSE TEACHERS KNOWN AS ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9