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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
Is your Church Spirit filled like the 1st Church? Are your leaders full of the Holy Spirit like the 1st leaders? Are we ready for the great work God has for us?
Acts 2:42-47 The Characteristics of a Spiritual Church Acts 2:42-47 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. [43] And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. [44] And all that ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
Denomination: Baptist
Not one miracle performed by Jesus and the Apostles can be performed today by anyone claiming to have the gift of healing. Conversely, none of the so-called miracles today were done by Jesus or the Apostles.
SPIRITUAL GIFT OF HEALING (Mark 16:20, Acts 14:3) Updated 5/1/01 [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/healing.html] [HTTP formatted outline to use as a handout is at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/healing-outline.html] MIRACLES OF JESUS ...read more
Scripture: Mark 16:20, Acts 14:3
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Overcoming Spiritual Deception
OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DECEPTION Last Sunday we listened to Jesus powerful words regarding the signs of the times. In His confrontation with the religious leaders, Jesus condemned their lack of spiritual insight to recognize the signs of their times regarding the coming of the Messiah and what God ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:5-12
This sermon shares pearls with you on how to live a successful Christian life of faith, power, discipline and maturity. God tells us we can make steps forward towards him, and is always calling us closer, deeper into His ways.
Introduction What does it take to grow up and become spiritually mature? Why do some Christians not grow as they should? The Bible makes it clear that we can grow in our faith and in holiness. It is not a linear path, where we are continually helpless and have no part to play. God tells us we ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:14, 2 Peter 3:18
Denomination: Charismatic
Message based on Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount.
Fasting for Spiritual Growth Matthew 6:16-18 June 5, 2005 Introduction About a year and a half ago, I began preaching through the gospel of Matthew. And except for some occasions when I felt God was leading me to preach about some other things as kind of a "pause" on our walk through Matthew, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18
Denomination: Wesleyan
This sermon explores how to live as temples of the Holy Spirit, focusing on reflecting God's glory, strengthening spiritual reserves, and combating spiritual exhaustion.
My dear brothers and sisters, I am delighted to have the opportunity to share God's word with you today. As we gather in this place of worship, let's remember that we are not just in a building, but in the presence of our Almighty God. He is here with us, ready to speak into our lives, ready to ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19
Topics: Spiritual Tank, Full
surviving life
Intro: the other day a man said the biggest lie the devil would have people believe is that he doesn’t exist. Tonight, there is a warfare that goes on, it isn’t a physical one, but a spiritual battle, and to survive this warfare you must be equipped with spiritual things. Surviving Spiritual ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-18
Denomination: Assembly Of God
There is a spiritual principle of reaping what we sow. Understanding this principle should guide what we sow, and how we sow.
Title: Understanding the Principle of Sowing and Reaping Introduction: There is a spiritual principle that states we will reap what we sow. This principle applies to both believers and non-believers and is a law of life established by God. It means that whatever we sow in our lives, we will ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10
Topics: Understanding Spiritual Principles, The Power Of Actions
Here is my rather lengthy work concerning the Book of Job. It is certainly not a "sermon" actually, but could serve to help prepare wither a single sermon or a series regarding this book.
The Book of JOB An Instructional Commentary By Pastor Eric J. Hanson HIS Booklets INTRODUCTION For a period of about four years, I have desired to produce a course on the book of Job. What brought this about was a careful ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Understanding the term Spiritual Growth will Seal your destiny, It will lead to life and in abundance, Pleasing God in every thing we do.
As a Christian it’s important that we learn this in our daily life so we can increase in our Spiritual Growth. Growth (Growing) is the Key word – Getting Taller, Higher, Upwards. In general, we have a perception that Spiritual Growth is getting serious with God, commitment in reading ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:10
Several advantages of growing up in all aspects into Christ
Advantages of Maturity (Acts 17:10-12) Illustration:God delights to increase the faith of His children...I say, and say it deliberately--trials, difficulties and sometimes defeat, are the very food of faith...We should take them out of His hands as evidences of His love and care for us in ...read more
Scripture: Acts 17:10-12
The Holy Spirit gives us insights into emotional, mental, physical, social, economic, cultural, and spiritual needs of every person.
How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Give Persuasive Appeals in Our Preaching Helpful Spiritual Appeals (Phil. 1:19) 1. The Holy Spirit teaches us how to appeal to the most essential needs of every person. Paul wrote, "I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:19-21
God has given each believer a spiritual gift. Are you using yours?
Today we will be talking about stewardship of our spiritual gifts. Let’s start off by asking this question. If you know what your spiritual gift(s) are would you raise your hand. The first step in good stewardship is knowing and identifying your spiritual giftedness. 1 Peter 4:10-11 ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, Ephesians 4:7-8
New years challenge to challenge believers to look at life through an eternal lens. It also has a "spiritual inventory" checklist to hand out.
Taking Spiritual Inventory Text: Psalms 90:1-17 Introduction: 1. We are told in the word to number our days… that wisdom may come Heb. #4487, maw•naw v. to number off, count, reckon In other words, to stand before the hourglass of time 2. I have numbered my days. I am 45 ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17
Denomination: Mennonite
Develop relational trust in God who loves and guides us, even in uncertain times.
Imagine you're blindfolded and trying to navigate through an obstacle course. You can't see where you're going, and you're unsure of what's ahead. But, you have a friend who can see everything and is guiding you through the course. You have to trust their voice and follow their instructions, even ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23
Topics: Faith, Divine Guidance, Spiritual Strength, Overcoming Fear
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