Sermons on Spiritual Infancy:

Harnessing Divine Strength: A Guide To Spiritual Warfare SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Spiritual warfare is a tangible reality in the life of a believer. However, we are not left defenseless or without aid. God has provided us with specific tools to utilize in our daily spiritual battles.

The Armor of God is a real thing that believers need to be aware of and use in their daily spiritual battle. God has given us specific tools to defend ourselves against the forces of darkness. In Ephesians 6:10-18, the Apostle Paul tells us to put on the full armor of God so that we can stand firm ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Topics: Spiritual Warfare, Divine Strength

Babies Are Cute, But Not When They Have To Shave Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 12, 2015

Maturity, Growth, Division, Purpose

GROWN UP CHRISTIANS – Babies Are Cute, but Not When They Have to Shave 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 (p. 794) May 17, 2015 Steve Farrar wrote a great book called “Point Man.” It focuses on godly men leading their wives, families and friends. He says: “We’re all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unmasking Satan’s Strategies: Discernment Vs. Suspicion (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 4, 2023

Satan is a personality with definite character traits. It is character that gives dignity and value to a person, or character degrades a person. Character is the inner life of a person that forms his actions and shapes his life.

Put on the full armor of God so that you can fight against the devil’s evil tricks. (Ephesian 6:11) One of the major factors in every form of warfare is reconnaissance. We see that dimension of warfare in the Bible and in our contemporary world. Reconnaissance is carrying out a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tighten Up Your Belt Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 8, 2015

Of all the metal armor pieces as described by Paul, he begins with a belt made of leather. The reason is because it's the most important part of the armor. Without it, the armor falls apart.

As you may recall when Paul wrote Ephesians, he was in prison in Rome. He had been arrested after the fire that almost destroyed the city. Nero blamed the fire on the Christians. Paul, being one the most influential leaders, was handcuffed constantly to a Roman guard. As Paul analyzed the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Foursquare

A Prayer For Easter Power Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 14, 2021

God is offering you power and a whole lot of it. The Bible says God makes His power available to you.

Many of you are working to restore kitchens and bathrooms in your homes as water pipes have burst in freezing temperatures from several weeks ago here in Texas. I am so grateful for the kindness I hear from so many of you as you respond to church families in need. You opened your homes and helped ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35, Ephesians 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Disciple? Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 1, 2004

God is clear that He wants us to grow up to be more than little children in Christ.

Are you a Disciple? Purpose Driven Life- Chapter 23 Montreal/Cornwall January 24, 2004 What do you think God wants of you, as far as your growth is concerned? What is God’s desire for you in spiritual maturity? How would you describe what He wants for you in that regard? (get ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-15, Matthew 9:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why You Should Fast Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

God has designed your growth to happen through spiritual disciples such as Bible study, prayer & fasting, and attending worship regularly.

Many of you love to measure your progress. You can measure your progress in so many areas of your life. Tools are available to measure your Body Mass Index where you assess your body fat. You can measure your carbon footprint so to know your impact upon the climate. Athletes will measure the size ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Revelation 21:27, Matthew 6:16, Matthew 4:1-4, Hebrews 10:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Time Alone With God Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 6, 2020

Sermon based on Mark 1:35 to help believers start or strengthen their daily quiet time

“TIME ALONE WITH GOD” Mark 1:35 FBCF – 9/6/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Years ago when the western U.S. was being settled, roads were often just wagon tracks. These rough trails posed serious problems for those who traveled on them. On one of these winding paths was posted a sign which read: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35

Denomination: Baptist

The Armor Of God: The War & The Enemy

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 12, 2015

An outline of the struggle we have with spiritual forces and how we overcome them.

The Armor of God: The War & The Enemy Ephesians 6:10-12 The Danger is Real Eph. 6:10,11 - “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” (KJV) The word ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Sure Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jan 10, 2005

Peter urges believers to make their election sure by understanding their salvation by grace, and by adding 8 virtues to their lives.

2 PETER 1 V1-11 MAKE SURE What were your school reports like? Did you ever have these words written about you by a teacher “Great potential but lazy.” I never had the words “great potential” but I may well have had the word “lazy” written on a few occasions. But far more importantly would those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

There's A Battle Over You Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 18, 2014

The whole of Ephesians is to declare God’s plan… who you are and can now become. But now the climatic truth of what is at hand must be raised: there is a war over you.

There’s A Battle Over You Series: Becoming Who We Are (Engaging Ephesians) Brad Bailey - March 30, 2014 Intro This season I have been getting a review of history… one of my High School sons has a World History class and we have a ritual going over his notes a few times each week before ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behemoth

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 19, 2020

A study in the book of Job 40: 1 – 24

Job 40: 1 – 24 Behemoth is not a dinosaur 1 Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said 2 “Shall the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him? He who rebukes God, let him answer it.” 3 Then Job answered the LORD and said: 4 “Behold, I am vile; What shall I answer You? I lay my hand over my ...read more

Scripture: Job 40:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hand Me Some Wood For The Fire

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 31, 2017

We need to add the fire in our lives.

HAND ME SOME WOOD FOR THE FIRE Proverbs 26: 20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. Churches need spiritual fires. So I am asking you to throw some wood on the fire. We can’t have a fire ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Go And Do Likewise

Contributed by Bill Walker on Oct 25, 2016

The heart of spirituality. Thinking outside the walls of the church. Core concerns of God. Ministry. Two options: "pass by" or "go and do."

GO AND DO LIKEWISE Luke 10:25-37 We live in a world of visual images and sound bites. It is hard for most people today to imagine the whole family sitting around a radio and listening to the president speak each week for 30 minutes as was very common in the 1930’s-40’s. In our Media ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Blind Spots

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 14, 2017

In this message we look at the first instance of a man who was healed by Jesus and then thrown out of the synagogue. The pharisees were alive and well and still are.

“Dealing with blind Spots” John 9 Yes it’s a lengthy passage but to know the whole story we must read the whole story. So last week we looked at Jesus changing the water to wine. That was the first sign Jesus performed. This is the sixth. Remember that a sign is a miracle that always points to a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist