Sermons on Spiritual Garments:

Are You A Baby In Christ Or A Child Growing In The Grace Of God? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015

Are you a Baby in Christ or a Child Growing in the Grace of God? We can experience real joy through our spiritual growth.

Are you a babe in Christ or a Child Growing in the Grace of God? Straight into the question: Are you perfect? In Matthew 5:48 Jesus says “you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.” Did Jesus really say that? Did Jesus really mean what he said? Over the years ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Battle For The Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 1, 2021

The media is full of “heart-healthy” tips that we should follow, but even more importantly are the efforts we make to safeguard our spiritual hearts, or what Solomon calls the wellspring of our spiritual life. Learn more about this battle for our hearts in this Sunday’s message.

The Battle for the Heart Introduction Last week we looked at the battle for our minds, and I ended saying, “That while the battle we are in is spiritual, the primary ground that this battle is fought is in our minds. But what ultimately determines the victory is the place we give to Christ in our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Luke 6:45, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Foursquare

Walk Worthy Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Apr 26, 2022

In the times and cultures of the Colossian church, hope was a commodity hard to come by. In his letter to them, Paul instructs them where they can find the kind of hope no one can rob from them.

I. Intro A. This is another of Paul’s “prison epistles,” written from the barracks in Rome (as he did with his letter to the Philippians) and in the company of Timothy B. Points out Epaphras (not Epaphroditus, a messenger for the Philippians), likely founder and pastor C. He expressed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14, Romans 11:33, Philippians 1:27, Philippians 4:14-17, 2 Peter 2:2, 2 Peter 3:18, Ephesians 3:16-20, James 1:2-4, Matthew 5:12, Revelation 2:10, Romans 8:17, Psalm 103:12  (view more)  (view less)

Differently Gifted

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 22, 2018

What you think you know about spiritual gifts, is probably wrong, in ways that actually inhibit ministry rather than encouraging it.

This morning I would like us to think about spiritual gifts: skills and abilities given by God the Holy Spirit to followers of Christ for the purpose of ministry. And my hypothesis is that what you probably believe about spiritual gifts is wrong. Wrong in a way that’s diminishing your joy in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:30-35, Exodus 28:2-4, Exodus 31:6-11, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, Romans 12:4-8, Matthew 25:14-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Zechariah's Fourth Vision: Qualified For Service Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 21, 2021

Christians must know the basis of their acceptance before God if they are to successfully defeat Satan and his tactic of accusation. In this vision, we are given a beautiful picture of the grace of God removing our filthy garments of sin and clothing us with his Robe of Righteousness.

Today we will begin examining Zechariah’s fourth vision recorded in chapter 3. The vision can be divided into two-parts: I. Verses 1-5 is a revelation of God’s way of qualifying his people for relationship with him and for service to him. II. Verses 7-10 contains an admonition to faithfulness ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6, Job 25:4-6, Ephesians 1:1-6, 1 John 1:7-10, Romans 11:17-24, Matthew 22:1-14, Romans 4:1-25, Ephesians 2:2-10, Romans 8:1-34, Philippians 1:6, Job 1:1-12, Ezra 5:1-2, 2 Peter 1:3-4, Exodus 28:36-38, Zechariah 3:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Spiritual Warrior’s Divine Armor - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 21, 2010

Christ has forged an armor that renders its wearer perfectly safe against all spiritual warfare hurled against us. Christ used it when He was led out into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. It was thoroughly tested on Christ so that all who put it

EPHESIANS 6: 16-18 THE SPIRITUAL WARRIOR’S DIVINE ARMOR - Part II [Isaiah 59:15b-17 / 2 Samuel 22:31-43] A young football coach was hired as a scout for his college. Before his first assignment, he said, “Coach, what kind of player are you looking for? The coach said, “Well, there is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Real-Life Discipleship” Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Feb 13, 2011

A sermon on 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 with reference to Real-Life Discipleship by Jim Putnam. Putnam has developed a spiritual growth wheel diagram that he explains in his book and which is used in this sermon to explain growth to spiritual maturity.

The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. St. Andrew’s Church February 13, 2011 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 “Real-Life Discipleship” New faces are popping up weekly at children’s play groups and on neighborhood park benches, although not in the weather we’re having today! These new faces carefully watch the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Portrait In Scripture Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 25, 2007

You would probably be surprised if you opened your Bible and there on the pages of scripture was an eight by ten picture of your own face looking back at you.

You would probably be surprised if you opened your Bible and there on the pages of scripture was an eight by ten picture of your own face looking back at you. But you will see your portrait in scripture. The Bible talks about three different portraits and every one of us fits in to one of these ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Mighty Man

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 19, 2017

A study of a warrior-priest noted as one of David's mighty men with encouragement for believers to emulate his life.

“Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was a valiant man of Kabzeel, a doer of great deeds. He struck down two ariels of Moab. He also went down and struck down a lion in a pit on a day when snow had fallen. And he struck down an Egyptian, a handsome man. The Egyptian had a spear in his hand, but Benaiah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Star Wars: The Original Version

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 22, 2015

We too are living in a rapidly changing world. The world we have known in the past is not going to be the world of the future.

When Michel Gorbechev was President of the former Soviet Union in the late 1980s, a good friend of his became an astronaut and was sent into space for a short, routine mission. The trip was supposed to last for only a few days, but while he was away from planet earth, the government of his country ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Judges 4:1-9, Judges 5:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Primary Weapon In The Battle

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

Spiritual Warfare

Ephesians 6:18 Introduction: I. “At all times” - Why should we pray at all times? A. Satan is constantly on the prowl - (1Pe_5:8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.) 1. How does Satan Prowl? a. He goes everywhere - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Primary Weapon In The Battle

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

Spiritual Warfare

Ephesians 6:18 Introduction: I. “At all times” - Why should we pray at all times? A. Satan is constantly on the prowl - (1Pe_5:8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.) 1. How does Satan Prowl? a. He goes everywhere - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

Engaging The Battle From Prison

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

We are all called to engage in the battle

Ephesians 6:18b-20 Introduction: Illustration “The Apology” I. Paul was called by God to go to prison. A. He was sent to prison to protect Paul from those who would kill him. (vs. 23:10-13) 1. Sometimes the place God puts us may not be what we expected. 2. The circumstances we serve in may not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Your Weapons Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2017

Too many churches are caught up in conflict because they've forgotten who is truly the enemy. How do we prevent conflict from ruling the church? Choose the correct weapons! Check out these thoughts from Scott Jewell, our Family Minister.

Thom Rainer of Lifeway Christian Resources wrote a blog article in which he compiled a list of 25 odd church arguments. I narrowed it down to 10, including a couple I’ve heard previously. (I’ve included a brief describer with color commentary for each). 1. color of roof shingles- sit under their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Health Check Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 8, 2015

This is the 10th sermon in the series "The Cure". This sermon ask each person to evaluate their spiritual health and gives some prescriptions that will help.

Series: The Cure [#10] HEALTH CHECK Romans 6:1-23 Introduction: I have been to so many Doctors that when I hear that I have an appointment, all I can do is just shake my head. I don’t think that anyone likes to go to the Doctor; but it is necessary for us to be checked periodically by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist