Sermons on Spiritual Housekeeping:

Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Michael Ghaly on Aug 26, 2015

Requirements of spiritual growth and fruitfulness

Spiritual growth, requirements of fruit-bearing(Luke 13:6-9): 1- Death of the old life John 12:24 2- Good soil Matt 13:23, 3-Opression Exodus 1:12, psalm 105:24 And as they afflicted them, so they multiplied and so they grew That is, in proportion to their afflictions was their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Spiritual Obituary Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 29, 2015

Esther

A Spiritual Obituary Esther 4:13-17 1. The moment of desperation - my resistance - vs. 11 2. The moment of decision - my resolve - vs. 16 3. The moment of death - my resurrection - vs. 16 ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Blessings Series

Contributed by Richard Vartenisian on Feb 21, 2015

What Paul found important

Spiritual Blessings Ephesians 1:1-4 Our Veterans fought for something that we can still lose- our freedom. The reason is because this is political freedom. The word politics come from a Greek word for “citizen of the city.” As Christians we are citizens of heaven, that is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 27, 2014

A Christian has to grow and mature! Someone said: ”You can be in the right place in the right time with all the ingredients in the right place; yet miss it!”

Grow … truly grow … 2 Thessalonians 1:3 “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other..” I do receive plenty of rave reviews for my devotions! How ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 24, 2014

Paul tackles the spiritual immaturity of the Corinthian believers...HEAD ON!

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 28, 2014 Date Preached: March 02, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: We are a TEAM - Stay Humble Sermon Text: 1 Cor 3:1-9 [ESV] Introduction: So far in our journey through this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Poverty Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

Poverty of spirit drives us to the Savior.

Series: The Sermon on the Mount Title: The Poor in Spirit Text: Matthew 5:3 When two people who love one another come together on the day of their wedding, there are traditional vows which are often spoken to one another. I, take you, to be my wife... for better and for worse... in sickness and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Illumination

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 12, 2014

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Spiritual Illumination John 16:13; I Cor. 2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SpiritualIllumination.html I can speak to ears, but only God can speak to hearts! That's supernatural revelation...the Spirit of God opening our eyes to the truths beyond our intellect. Now, spiritual illumination... 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Pollution

Contributed by John Mccormack on Oct 18, 2014

SPIRITUAL POLLUTION IS UNACCEPTABLE.

SPIRITUAL POLLUTION OBSERVATION: MALACHI (MESSENGER) WAS THE LAST OLD TESTAMENT PROPHET. HIS WRITINGS SPOKE TO HEBREWS WHO EXPERIENCED THE LOVE AND POWER OF GOD BUT SLIPPED INTO SPIRITUAL COMPLACENCY. HIS WRITINGS SPOKE PRIMARILY TO THE JEWISH CLERGYMEN WHO CONTINUED TO DISOBEY GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Dropouts

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 4, 2014

Descriptions of Christians who drop out of Church.

SPIRITUAL DROPOUTS TEXT: Gal 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. (KJV) INTRODUCTION: A. DEFINITION OF DROPOUT 1. A school dropout is a student who leaves a school for any reason except death before graduation or completion of a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Thermodynamics Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 19, 2014

When you know the Lord, He turns your pain into praise. He turns opposition into opportunity for the spread of the Gospel if you will take that opportunity to preach the Word to all without prejudice and without price.

Eagles are fascinating birds. Did you know a mother eagle constructs her nest with thorns and jagged rocks? These are the first things she lays down. Then she covers that prickly nest with wool, feathers, and the fur of animals she has killed. That makes the nest soft and comfortable, a nice home ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spiritual Hunger

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 5, 2015

We must ask ourselves, “What are my hungers? Where have I gone to satisfy them and where have those choices led me? " Thank goodness Jesus provides an alternative that is healthy for us both physically and spiritually.

A burglar was arrested and appeared before a judge. The judge found him guilty and before he sentenced the burglar, the judge asked him if he had anything to say in his defense. The burglar said, “Well, Your Honour, you know how it is. The more a man has, the more he wants”. The judge ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Anglican

A Spiritual Resolution Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jan 30, 2014

This message sets the tone for why we need to grow in maturity as followers of Jesus. It is not just something for leaders and new believers. We are all called to grow. That spiritual maturing is marked by the phrase, "More and more."

Scripture Reading: Galatians 5:13-23 13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh[a]; rather, serve one another humbly in love. 14 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-23, 2 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Christian Church

The Spiritual Priesthood Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Feb 16, 2014

This lessons examines the nature of the worship of the New Testament priesthood.

Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-10 Today, we are continuing the series of lessons I began two weeks ago titled “Pleasing Our King”, with specific applications to our worship. In our previous lesson, we discussed who is our King and authority in all things, how He communicates His will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 11, 2012

Every believer should know that they were born again into a battlefield. In order to successfully live as a believer we need to know our enemies and understand how battles are won for God’s kingdom.

Every believer should know that they were born again into a battlefield. In order to successfully live as a believer we need to know our enemies and understand how battles are won for God’s kingdom. The vacuum of Paul’s absence in Corinth had allowed some false ...read more

A Spiritual Dilemma

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 2, 2018

To establish that saints will find themselves faced with undesirable or unpleasant choices, in their walk of faith. Like Paul: “For the good that I would, I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.” This lesson deals with our ability to overcome the weaknesses of the flesh.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. A Perplexing Position 2. A Pitiful Plight 3. A Perfect Provision Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “A Spiritual Dilemma.” This will be one of our “Expository Sermons.” We will read the text, explain the text; and apply the text to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11, Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ