Sermons on Spiritual Garden:

Lesson 1: Stars And Shepherds

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2010

How God uses tangible things, i.e., symbols, to remind us of Himself and spiritual things.

A. WHY SYMBOLS ARE IMPORTANT 1. Christmas is filled with symbols. The world’s symbols are Santa Claus, tinsel, Christmas trees, snow, sleigh bells, holly, mistletoe, and presents. Recently the world has added shopping, vacations, special movies and Christmas music. Why Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 1 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010

Our pursuit for our spiritual growth calls for cooperation with God, commitment to grow and constancy in the process of growth.

We live in an instant world. We have instant noodles and instant coffee. Whenever we needed something, we can now have it delivered. We want to have what we want right here right now. That instant mentality is carried over even in our Christian life. We want instant growth. We want instant ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Medicine For Winners

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 2, 2011

Beloved, this message focuses on spiritual facts anyone who wishes to live the life of a winner must know.

Beloved, this message focuses on spiritual facts anyone who wishes to live the life of a winner must know. A person is a winner not by professing it alone, but also by accomplishments. If you sincerely desire to be a winner in the Lord, then, this message is for you. I believe that it will serve ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Images Of Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 19, 2011

In the icon of the crucifixion we find the same spiritual orientations we discovered in the eastward direction of our prayer.

Monday of 2nd Week in Lent 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Over and over again the OT repeats the theme: God is merciful; His people are faithless. Original sin has not corrupted our natures entirely, but it has weakened them so that we find it an uphill climb to do good and avoid evil. Without the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:36-38

Denomination: Catholic

Inheritance In Christ Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 23, 2011

In Christ we inherit every spiritual blessing. We are redeemed and forgiven, and we receive the Holy Spirit

LIVING IN CHRIST – Inheritance In Christ  Ephesians 1:1-14 NIV 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joy To The World

Contributed by James Kevin Bachmann on Dec 10, 2011

A twice-daily spiritual examination can bring to yus the joy of Christ's revelation in his closeness to us.

Joy to the World We rejoice at our enlightenment, the coming of the Light to the world! The darkness that results from our lack of understanding is diminished. We come to see more and more of what has been a cloud of unknowing, the title of a 14th-century book on mysticism. This unknowing is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Catholic

Mothers: Guardians Of The Heart

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

We can learn a lot about God's heart and about spiritual leadership from the heart of a Mother.

Mothers: Guardians of the Heart Intro: One mom was out walking with her 4-year-old daughter when her girl picked up something from the ground and started to put it in her mouth. The mother tells what happens in her own words: “I took the item away from her and I asked her not to do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:55-56

Denomination: Assembly Of God

New Creation – New Skills

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 26, 2012

This is a children's sermon I preached on growing spiritually while serving at an orphanage in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

New Creation – New Skills 2 Corinthians 5:17 Object Lesson: A Hacky Sack 2 Corinthians 5:17says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” The Bible tells us that when we accept Jesus as our Savior we become “a new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon On Materialism

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 24, 2023

Materialism is defined as a tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values.

Nancy Pearcey, an American author once remarked: “When a person accepts materialism as a life philosophy, its effects do not stay neatly contained within the mental realm. It leads to destructive personal behavior and harmful public consequences.” Luke 12:15 reminds us: And he said to them, “Take ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 6:19-21, Luke 12:33-34

The Power Of Life Giving Words Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 30, 2024

In the Bible, we find numerous examples of the powerful impact of words on our physical and spiritual well-being.

In the Bible, we find numerous examples of the powerful impact of words on our physical and spiritual well-being. God's Word can bring life, healing, and restoration to our bodies and minds. Let's explore some biblical verses that demonstrate the power of life-giving words in overcoming ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:20, James 5:15, Joel 3:10

What The Toy Story Movies Can Teach Us About God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024

The Toy Story movies are filled with humour, adventure, and heartfelt moments, and they also carry profound spiritual truths.

What the Toy Story Movies Can Teach Us About God Introduction Today, I want to explore a message that bridges our faith with a beloved series of films—the Toy Story movies. These stories, filled with humour, adventure, and heartfelt moments, also carry profound spiritual truths. Let’s dive into ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16, Proverbs 18:24, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Developing True Leaders Series

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on May 12, 2022

Spiritual leadership does not happen by accident. It develops as God matures people in their character as well as in their relationship with Him.

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP TOPIC: DEVELOPING TRUE LEADERS SCRIPTURE TEXT: Proverbs 27:23-24, Philippians 2:3 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual leadership does not happen by accident. It develops as God matures people in their character as well as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Gold Medals To Eternal Glory: Carlos Yulo's Journey And The Christian Path

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 5, 2024

This sermon talks about the celebration of a remarkable achievement in sports and to draw inspiration from it for our spiritual journey.

Introduction Brothers and sisters in Christ, today's message will talk about the celebration of a remarkable achievement in sports and to draw inspiration from it for our spiritual journey. The story of Carlos Yulo, who brought home two gold medals from the 2024 Olympics, is a testament to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 29, 2024

Repentance is a powerful and necessary step in our spiritual journey, leading to a deeper sense of grace, mercy, and redemption.

Repentance is a transformative act that involves turning away from sin and embracing a new path. It requires genuine remorse for past wrongdoing and a commitment to change. Repentance is a hallmark of salvation, demonstrating a true embrace of a new lifestyle. As the core message of the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Revelation 2:5

"keep It Clean"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 10, 2019

The message shares how God tells the inhabitants they need cleansed as a result of their sins, they need a spiritual bath.

Keep It Clean Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 • Dirt, dust, pollution, filth, trash are a part of our everyday life. • As a result we use soap to clean ourselves up the bible has verses that share the use of soap in Scriptures. Job 9: 30Even if I washed myself with soapB and my hands with washing soda, 31you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-20

Denomination: Methodist