Sermons on Spiritual Garden:

Do You Have 20/20 Spiritual Vision?

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2008

This sermon challenges us to have our spiritual eyes examined to see if we are "seeing" our calling from God’s perspective.

Introduction: How many of you wear glasses or contacts at least part of the time? Why? That’s right, because you want to be able to see! My wife Lenea had a vision appointment this week because her vision hasn’t been as clear as it used to be. Do you know what that Eye Doctor told her? He told ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Church, A Place Of Safety For The Spiritual Weak. Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007

A message challenging mature believers to show compassion to the spiritually weak.

The church, a place of safety Part 1 Text: John 8:1-12 Main thought: The church, a place of safety for the spiritually weak Introduction: 1. What should have been a place of safety had become a seat of accusation. What should have encouraged – now depressed What should have fostered ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Spiritual Training: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

Father Dave’s sermon on spiritual training... "I do not box as though beating the air," says St. Paul, and all the boxers in the congregation say ... Amen!

Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. (25) Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. (26) So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Sound The Battle Cry! (Spiritual Warfare, Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Apr 11, 2007

Being prepared for our battle against Satan.

(Announce Text) BACKGROUND: The book of Ephesians was written by the Apostle Paul sometime around A.D. 63 while Paul was a prisoner in Rome. The theme of Ephesians is “the glorious church” and its purpose is to describe the redemptive grace of God toward his church. The chapter themes of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have You Heard? The Spiritual Disciplines And Listening To God

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Nov 10, 2007

The sermon looks at the difference between "hearing" God and "listening" to Him and His commands by introducing the Christian Spiritual Disciplines, how they help us to hear, listen and obey God. The sermon focused upon the three (most importance discipl

HAVE YOU HEARD? The Spiritual Disciplines and Listening to God Jeremiah 26:1-8 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. November 14, 2007 St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Elk Grove When God speaks, do you obey Him? For Christians, this might seem like a silly question for someone to ask and I think most would ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 26:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Training (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 16, 2007

’I do not box as though beating the air’ - the little known fight career of St Paul! ...

Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. (25) Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. (26) So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"The Disciple's Heart: Spiritual Growth" (Part One) Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

Where does God work to transform us into the likeness of Christ?

The Apostle Paul wrote the second letter to the Corinthians for the purpose of defending his apostleship. It seems that there was a group of false teachers in Corinth who were seeking a following among the people. In the effort to get others to follow them, they used the tactic of denouncing and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

"The Disciple's Heart: Spiritual Growth" (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

Where does God do the work of making us more like Jesus?

Last week we began our consideration of the disciple’s heart and the process of spiritual growth, whereby we become more like Jesus. We made the point that the first step required is that I allow Christ to touch my heart. The reason this is necessary is that all of us are naturally born under the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Is The Supreme Weapon We Possess For Spiritual Success

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 25, 2003

How to use the Word of God to be spiritually secure.

Introduction: Expiration dates are printed on just about everything nowadays, even on soda pop cans. One place you will not find an expiration date, however, is on salt. Ever hear anyone say, "This salt tastes old. It must not be very fresh"? Probably not. Salt never goes stale. Jesus said, "Salt ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Can Not Determine A Spiritual Meaning With A World View

Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 28, 2003

You may be able to look at an evening sky and predict rain but can you discern a supernatural opportunity if it is staring you in the face?

YOU CAN NOT DETERMINE A SPIRITUAL MEANING WITH A WORLD VIEW MATTHEW 16 INTRODUCTION: In Matthew 16 we are privileged to see Jesus teaching His disciples to see with spiritual eyes instead of a world view. You may be able to look at an evening sky and predict rain but can you discern a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

When One Person Uses Her Spiritual Gift Series

Contributed by Peter Parry on Dec 13, 2003

When one person uses his/her spiritual gift(s), God can do great and wonderful works in His Church.

When One Person Uses Her Spiritual Gift (Esther 4:8-17) I have set the scene for us already with Esther’s situation. What now is she going to do? Who is Esther? We know she was orphaned at a young age and was raised by her uncle, Mordecai; we know too that she was very beautiful and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:8-17

Denomination: Congregational

How To Unwrap Your Spiritual Gifts Part 1

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 15, 2003

God has the perfect gift for every believer.

"How To Unwrap Your Spiritual Gift" 1 of 3 1 Corinthians 7:7 September 14, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Sundial works only when they are brought into the light. Spiritual gifts work only when they are brought into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Lessons Learned Running My First Marathon Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Nov 12, 2006

By finishing my marathon, I won a prize. The prize I won was a medal place around my neck. This prize is temporary and will not last for eternity. For the Christian, there is a prize awaiting them when they cross the finish line of life. It’s a perman

Spiritual Lessons Learned Running My First Marathon By Greg Johnson November 12, 2006 www.LovingGodFellwship.org 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 On Sunday, November 5, 2006, I finished my first marathon – The 3rd Annual Marshall University Marathon in Huntington, West Virginia. In training and running the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Myth: If I Am Spiritual Enough, Life Will Be Easier Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 24, 2013

Debunking the myth, if I am spiritual enough, life will be easier.

MYTH: If I am Spiritual Enough, Life will be Easier Series: Myths: Exposing the False Beliefs that Bind Us Brad Bailey - April 7, 2013 Intro: Examples of famous myths that have brought negative consequences. Myths untruth... a fable... an idea that develops over time but is actually not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Work Bringing Us To Salvation And Spiritual Life.

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 25, 2013

God's Work bringing us to Salvation and Spiritual Life. From the moment of our Salvation God is leading and working in our lives so that we are not only saved but we mature in the Grace and Love of God. Not only does He work but we too need to do our par

God's Work bringing us to Salvation and Spiritual Life. From the moment of our Salvation God is leading and working in our lives so that we are not only saved but we mature in the Grace and Love of God. Not only does He work but we too need to do our part in our salvation and walk with Him. I. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9