Sermons on Spiritual Garden:

Beginnings - Pt. 4 - Gardens Grow Pansies Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 2, 2011

Each year people make resolutions and talk about turning over a new leaf. It is a great time to focus on Beginnings!

Beginnings Part 4 – Gardens Grow Pansies! I. Introduction I have asked some tough and challenging questions during this series. Questions like “What is the indicator to those around you that God is at the beginning of your entire life?” In week two, I asked you if you have a Word? Then last week I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is A Devoted Gardener, We Are The Stewards Of It.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 23, 2017

Reminds me of my parent’s motto: Gardening Forever... Housework Whenever.

27A God is a Devoted Gardener of a vineyard, and we are the stewards of it. Reminds me of my parent’s motto: Gardening Forever... Housework Whenever. We could see our Readings today in terms of practices that produce good grapes or bad grapes. 1). The vineyard in our First Reading is described ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7, Philippians 4:6-9, Matthew 21:33-43

Denomination: Catholic

Easter Sunday The Resurrection Of The Lord: Garden Of Victory!

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 24, 2024

Easter is revealed in returning to gardens!

Archaeology has discovered during the time of Christ planting pots with pollen in them, which tends to be well preserved in arid environments. These growing pots were then transferred to gardens.1 Easter is revealed in returning to gardens! 1. The meaning of paradise is a garden, from the Latin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Matthew 28:10

Denomination: Catholic

Spiritual Schizophrenia Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 13, 2001

James calles it doublemindedness -- we call it playing both sides of the fence -- what will help our human tendency to live a "double life"?

July 15, 2001 7So humble yourselves before God. Resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. 8Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, you hypocrites. 9Let there be tears for the wrong things you have done. Let there be sorrow and deep ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Spiritual Dropouts

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Those who drop out of church tend to struggle with their purpose in life and never find their niche in the Kingdom of God.

SPIRITUAL DROPOUTS TEXT: Gal 6:9 INTRODUCTION: A. DEFINITION OF DROPOUT 1. A school dropout is a student who leaves a school for any reason except death before graduation or completion of a course of study and without transferring to another school. 2. A spiritual dropout is a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Spiritual Fitness

Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Oct 20, 2000

How to be spiritually fit.

“Spiritual Fitness” Three Steps to Spiritual Fitness 7Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Matthew 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Treasures Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 16, 2001

As Satan attacks on all sides, hold the gospel close

INTRODUCTION… from barna.org 6 out of 10 Americans believe Satan is only a symbol and not real 47 % of Christians believe the same thing 1 out of 4 Christians believe it doesn’t matter what religion you are because all of them are the same and they all lead to God 31% of Christians believe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Cholesterol Series

Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Jan 24, 2001

The sermon deals with the hardening of the spiritual heart.

The Heart of the Matter (Part Three) "Spiritual Cholesterol" Introduction A. "For this people’s heart has become calloused; their ears are hard of hearing, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-8, Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Examination Series

Contributed by Mike Molenaar on Sep 19, 2001

In the face of a war against evil do we have our lives in order?

2 Corinthians 13:5-9 I have heard news commentators and writers talk about how recent events have caused them to stop and reflect on life. Many have suggested that they have looked at their priorities to see if they have had them out of order. Many of us probably could admit that our priorities ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Weapons

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Oct 9, 2001

How God’s children can combat the devil and his dark army.

"Spiritual Weapons” Eph 6 : 16-19 Intro: In the Gospel of Christ total righteousness of God is revealed. Often Satan and his dark kingdom try to penetrate into that which is light and true and pure. Man (flesh) is sometimes easily penetrated by dark forces. But today we want to focus in on how to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-19, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Surgery

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 16, 2001

Carnality is the cancer of the soul. Surgery by the Great Physician is the preferred treatment.

Spiritual Surgery 1 Cor. 2:11-16 11 For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man’s spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 12 We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spiritual Weapons

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Oct 17, 2001

Defense against sin.

“Spiritual Weapons” Eph 6 : 16-19 Intro: In the Gospel of Christ total righteousness of God is revealed. Often Satan and his dark kingdom try to penetrate into that which is light and true and pure. Man (flesh) is sometimes easily penetrated by dark forces. But today we want to focus in on how to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Blessings Series

Contributed by Eric Olson on Oct 18, 2001

Series:"The Blessings Christians enjoy" Adoption into God’s family,Acceptance before God, Forgiveness of sins, Insight into God’s will, eternal inheritance, and the seal of the spirit

Series: The Blessings Christians Enjoy Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14 Object: To ensure the youth that God has awesome things for those that are C’D up! Introduction- Today we are going to look at 6 different things we are blessed with as Christians. Chosen by God (1:4) V.4- God “chose us in Him ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29, Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Inventory Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 9, 2002

Need to know our assets and our deficits in order to grow

A SPIRITUAL INVENTORY 2 Cor. 13:5-9 Illustration: Businessman who falls asleep in church. EXAMINE: to give an honest account of where you were, and where you are, and what is important to you. To do this spiritually; measures prayer time, Bible reading, witnessing, scripture memory, life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Spiritual Amnesia"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 17, 2002

Can a person be saved and not remember it? You might be surprised at the answer.

SPIRITUAL AMNESIA Text: 2nd Peter 1:5-11 Introduction- Most of you are familiar with the mental con- dition called amnesia. A person might be invol- ved in an accident, perhaps a blow to the head, and then, for a period of time, not remember a lot of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist