Sermons on Spiritual Growth And Insight:

The Spiritual Lessons From Elijah: Drawing Closer To God

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 5, 2023

Today, we delve into the remarkable story of the prophet Elijah and explore the spiritual lessons we can learn from his life. Through these powerful accounts, we discover seven key points that highlight how Elijah's journey can relate to our own spiritual walk.

Bold Faith and Trust in God (1 Kings 17:1-6): Elijah's story begins with an incredible act of faith as he confidently declares a drought upon the land of Israel. This demonstrates his unwavering trust in God's power and his willingness to obey divine instructions. Similarly, we can learn to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6, 1 Kings 17:7-16, 1 Kings 18:36-39, 1 Kings 19:1-21, 2 Kings 2:9-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Heart Vs. Hardness Of Heart And The Transformation Of The Heart

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 11, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on the transformation of the heart, examining the contrast between a spiritual heart and a hardened heart.

As believers, we are often reminded of the importance of guarding our hearts, for it is the wellspring of life (Proverbs 4:23). However, the Bible also teaches us that our hearts can become hardened, leading to spiritual blindness and separation from God. In this sermon, we will explore the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:5-8, Exodus 4:21

Bible Arithmetic

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 13, 2006

Enhancing one’s Christian witness by following the Bible’s amazing formula.

Bible Arithmetic MATHEMATICS NEVER CAME EASY TO ME while in school. Can you identify with me? I mean I really had to work hard at it. And wouldn’t you know that a few years after graduating from high school I found myself working in a testing laboratory which meant working with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Holy Calling Of The Child Of God

Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Nov 15, 2003

The Christian life is a holy calling. Christ has called us to freedom and blessing.

The Holy Calling Of The Child Of God 2 Tim 1:8-10 KJV 8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; 9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-10, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Affection Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 18, 2006

Love is a prime ingredient in church growth

SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: VARIOUS TITLE: “THE AFFECTION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. Love: as defined by kids 1. “When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Those In Quest Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 19, 2004

The Bereans show us that a quest becomes noble when: 1. We receive the Good News with eagerness. 2. We examine the Scriptures to see if it is true. 3. We are transformed by the truth.

My favorite part of Paul Harvey is the last segment of the newscast that he calls “For What It’s Worth.” One day he gave this interesting story: “Our For What It’s Worth Department hears from Hershey, Pennsylvania — where the woman in the Mercedes had been waiting patiently for a parking place to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Finishing The Race Well

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 23, 2007

Paul describes the christian life to running a race with the intent to win. Are you running in such a way?

Finishing the race well 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NIV) 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Nazarene

I Won't Grow Up!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 15, 2004

Christians can choose to not grow up. It is important to do your part as the body of Christ and bring others along.

I Won’t Grow up! Ephesians 4: 11-16, Are you ready for today’s lesson”, It comes for a young philosopher and I believe it tells us a lot about human nature. I won’t grow up, I don’t want to go to school. Just to learn to be a parrot, And recite a silly rule. If growing up means It would ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Congregational

Carnal Life Or Christian Service

Contributed by Corey Howse on Feb 1, 2005

This sermon is designed to challenge the believers heart to live totally for God.

The sermon title suggests that we have a choice. One writer once said "the choices that we make today will determine the availability of choices we will have on tomorrow. If we squander academically today, then our choices will be limited, if we squander athletically today, then our choices will be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Open Our Eyes

Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 2, 2007

The importance of seeing what God wants us to see

OPEN MY EYES THAT I MIGHT SEE Eph 1: 15 – 23 Eph 1:18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, Ac 26:18 To open their eyes, [and] to turn [them] from darkness to light, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's Your Type?

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 2, 2013

In the hodge-podge world in which anything goes, God expects us to choose. You determine which type of man or woman you will be. Paul urges you to be a spiritual person focused on God and His will in your life.

INTRODUCTION 1. Recent census numbers have been released a. Consider this: b. There are 6,852,475,000 people alive in the world today c. By 2040 there will be 9,000,000,000 d. Even more sobering, if the Lord lets the world stand until 2050 we will see 150,000,000 deaths in the world each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Favorite Verses Of Pentecost

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

early church power

Intro: over the years there are many ministers who Intro: as I listen to sermons on television or radio, I am always amazed at the lack of preaching from the book of Acts. As a lifetime Pentecostal I have heard many wonderful sermons from this great book of the events about the early church. Here ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Sufficency In Christ (Part 2 ) Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

The 8th message in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

The Sufficiency of Christ Colossians 2:11-15 11In him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of the sinful nature, not with a circumcision done by the hands of men but with the circumcision done by Christ, 12having been buried with him in baptism and raised with him through your faith in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Specific Steps Of A Christian

Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 19, 2003

A Christian will take specific steps toward the translation of their commitment into action

Acts 16:16-34 PROPOSITION: A Christian will take specific steps toward the translation of their commitment into action. OBJECTIVE: To identify these steps in the individual believer. This past Thursday was the day recognized on the Christian church calendar as Ascension Day. From the earliest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Word Of Knowledge Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 30, 2024

What is a word of knowledge, and is it for today? This message examines this supernatural gift of the Holy Spirit, providing examples of its operation as revealed in Scripture. Examples in the pastor's life are also included.

Intro We are studying the gifts of the Spirit that Paul talks about in 1 Cor. 12. By examining Paul’s description there, we know that these are not natural abilities. These are supernatural impartations by the Holy Spirit to meet the need of the moment. They are manifestations of the Spirit who is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12, John 4:16-19, 1 John 4:4, Matthew 17:27

Denomination: Charismatic