Sermons on Spiritual Habits:

Signs Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Nov 20, 2015

Wonder if you are truly growing in your faith? Here are just a few signs to show that you are.

Matthew 19:21 It is God's desire for each believer to grow and mature in their faith. Just as we expect a baby to grow and mature, so the believer needs to grow and mature spiritually. Although spiritual growth is not shown on the outside, yet there are some ways to know that a person is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:21

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Tug Of War

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 15, 2015

Our daily decisions, no matter how small, usually shape a lifetime, and wisdom is found in making the most of each and every opportunity. All of our decisions matter to God because they impact our lives and the lives of others.

There is one struggle that all of us as Christians have. It is the struggle between knowing what is right and doing what is right. In other words it is the conflict between good and evil. Believers have the ability to sin because of the legacy from Adam that we can’t do anything right. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Anglican

Spiritual Growth Or Bust

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 15, 2016

Spiritual growth is not optional. Jesus never criticized too much faith, but too little. Sin is increasing; to compete we must increase. Our area of activity (evangelism) should be increasing! "Your faith is growing more and more!" 2 Th. 1:3. Let's grow!

“SPIRITUAL GROWTH OR BUST” INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I had a wedding last week & one this week, so a little wedding humor seems in order. 2. It was the day Victoria had been waiting for – her wedding day. Her father was a wealthy businessman. 3. At the culmination of the wedding, her father ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 2 Thessalonians 3:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Wisdom Is At Hand

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 21, 2017

We simply cannot go it alone! We need God and we need His Wisdom. Spiritual Wisdom is ours for the asking.

Spiritual Wisdom is At Hand Ephesians 1:15-23 I ask you to actually see the vision of my words in your mind’s eye. Our Father in heaven lays before us opportunity after opportunity to gain in spiritual growth and draw closer to Him. In our New Testament reading today, we read Paul’s prayer that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, Ephesians 6:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Spiritual Contrasts

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Dec 25, 2017

A look at the spiritual reactions to the birth of the Christ.

Luke 2:1-20 Christmas contrasts It is a time of great rejoicing in the palace, for a prince has just been born. Near the throne there is a lively discussion going on as the king’s advisers are making their suggestions concerning the best way to announce to the wonderful news. They have suggested ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Live In Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 10, 2024

This is the 15th sermon in the series "Live Well".

Series: Live Well [#15] LIVE IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE 2 Peter 2:1-9 Introduction: As Christians, we are members of God’s Army. We are at spiritual war every day and God has given us the armor necessary to not just survive but to be victorious. 1 of the tactics of the enemy is that Satan uses ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Cleanliness And Spiritual Purity. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 29, 2024

In the Bible, filthiness and uncleanness are often associated with the presence of evil spirits.

The phrase "cleanliness is next to godliness" is a well-known adage that emphasizes the importance of physical cleanliness in relation to spiritual purity. While this phrase is not directly found in the Bible, it is rooted in biblical principles that highlight the connection between ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12, Isaiah 57:15

Preventing A Spiritual Tragedy Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 30, 2024

Ever wished you could have prevented a great tragedy? Just as there are great physical tragedies with lasting consequence, so there are great spiritual tragedies with eternal consequence. The Apostle Paul seeks to prevent a great spiritual tragedy in the fledgling church at Corinth, Greece.

How many of you here have been associated with a preventable tragedy? What I'm talking about here are bad things that happened to people you knew or know which could have been prevented. These bad things would not have happened if someone hadn't been ignorant or naïve, or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-33, 2 Corinthians 11:2-5, Matthew 7:15-16

Denomination: Bible Church

The Spiritual Mystery Of Sex Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 19, 2024

It seems the world is fixated on sex. God’s not embarrassed for us to talk about it and ask questions.

Church in the City – Chapter 6 The Spiritual Mystery of Sex September 22, 2024 It seems the world is fixated on sex. God’s not embarrassed for us to talk about it and ask questions. The question the world is asking about sex: How can I have sex with more people and have the most pleasure? The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-15, Matthew 19:5-6, 1 Corinthians 6:18, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Corinthians 6:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spiritual Significance Of Clothing Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 12, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective on clothing and its potential impact on our spiritual lives.

As Christians, we often overlook the spiritual significance of our clothing choices. However, the Bible warns us to be mindful of what we wear, as it can potentially serve as a portal for evil spirits. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective on clothing and its potential impact ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 22:11, Zechariah 3:3-5

Keys To Spiritual Renewal

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Make Jesus known where he is needed. Be his heralds and his ambassadors.

Opening illustration: Our country is in desperate need of a spiritual awakening, but we have a problem. When we consider that the last true, widespread, landscape changing spiritual awakening in this country was in the middle of the 19th century, it is safe to say that no one “alive today” has ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Marks Of A Spiritual Person Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jun 4, 2024

Abram settled his tents in the place that God had called him. From beginning to the end of this story, though he failed many times, he always built and alter to the Lord.

As we spoke about Genesis 12 last week, we saw that there was a famine in the land and Abram took a natural, commonsensical path and made his way down to Egypt. While in Egypt, we didn’t see Abram erect monuments to or call upon his God - instead he took what he felt was the smartest, most ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fighting Spiritual Battles

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 12, 2024

The Lord, and only He, gives prosperity of mind, heart and spirit, but only when we follow His commands in right worship and righteous living.

Eleventh Sunday in Course 2024 The Word of the Lord endures forever. However, the language it is expressed in can differ by the time and place it is written. Remember that it has three meanings. The meaning intended by the human author is inspired by God. The meaning understood by the people of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 17:22-24, Psalm 92:2-3, 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, Mark 4:26-34, Psalm 92:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Need For Spiritual Exercises

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 11, 2022

We should think about our spirituality as the muscles of the body. Spirituality needs to be exercised!!

The Need for Spiritual Exercises John 6:41-52 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 6:41 Therefore the Jews were grumbling about Him, because He said, “I am the bread that came down out of heaven.” 42 They were saying, “Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How does ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Hinderances To Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Jerry Colter on Apr 22, 2022

The things that hinder most Christians from maturing are things they know but do not do. This is 99% of Christian maturity. Too many Christians are looking for some big key that God is going to give them to straighten out everything in their life.

Growing Up Spiritually Hinderances To Spiritual Maturity Introduction Text Luke 6 : 39-49 39 And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? 40 The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master. ? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-49