Sermons on Spiritual Inventory:

Don't Doze Off

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on May 9, 2009

The signs and the dangers of falling asleep spiritually, and how Christ can wake us up again.

Windows have been much in my mind the last couple of weeks. The windows in the hall that had rotten frames have all been replaced. But we have hit a snag with the fire escape at the back. The replacement doors are too big and do not fit, this was not discovered until after the old ones had been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Finding The Extra In The Ordinary: The Church In Smyrna

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 7, 2010

This was the post-Christmas sermon used to transition back into the sermon series on the seven churches; it provides four keys to spiritual stirring / renewal.

FINDING THE EXTRA IN THE ORDINARY: YOU* REV. 3:1-6 CHRISTMAS SUNDAY INTRO Advent is as much about the second coming of Christ as it is the first. It is as much about Him coming to you with a second birth as it is Jesus’ birth. They are connected and emphasized during Advent. Ana Advent, of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Two Sides Of The Same Coin

Contributed by Tunde Alli on Nov 23, 2011

There are two sides to God’s ultimate creation. Though man exists in the physical realm, he is ultimately a spiritual being.

For everything that has a physical side, there is a spiritual side also. Most Christians relate more to the physical to the detriment and neglect of the spiritual. Even though man exists in the physical realm but is ultimately a spiritual being. Essentially there are two sides to man, the physical ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Death – Carrying Your Cross (Spiritual Formation Part 3) Series

Contributed by Anthony Soyao on Oct 1, 2010

Know the true meaning of death (Spiritually) by carrying our own cross

Death – Carrying your Cross John 12:20 – 26 1. Cross Bearing is a Act of Choice – Death on the Seed of our Priorities A. First of all, Jesus tells us that "taking up our cross" is something that we do by choice B. Jesus calls us, & challenges us, but it is our decision C. I am ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Catholic

Love Is Of God

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 29, 2016

The more excellent way

LOVE IS OF GOD Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver’s Travels, once said, “We have just enough religion to make us hate, but not enough to make us love one another.” Why is love so terribly difficult for us sometimes? Aren’t we followers of a God who is Himself love? Surely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Walk Of Maturity Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 16, 2015

Spiritual maturity will be evident in our prayer lives and our speech.

The Walk of Maturity Colossians 4:2-13 In this last section of this wonderful book of Colossians we have the Apostle Paul’s final words to this church. This section speaks of the importance of spiritual maturity by giving us the two areas of our lives where spiritual maturity are evident, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Game Of Thrones- Israel’s Experience With Human Kings” Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

David is not the only person to come up against a giant. All believers will find themselves face to face with big challenges. Giants in our lives.

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” Giants in our Lives Every Sunday School student knows this wonderful story of David and Goliath. God used a brave young man full of faith to face a nine foot tall giant of a human for God and His people, Israel. With ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Kinds Of People Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 30, 2015

I Corinthians

Three Kinds of People I Corinthians 2:14-3:4 1. Natural Person - cp. Jude 19 A. Will not receive from the Spirit B. Cannot know because he will not receive 2. Spiritual Person A. Considers the Scripture B. confused the natural person 3. Carnal Person A. Reason for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Every Member A Minister

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015

When pastors do what they must do, and people do what they are called to do, according to verses 12-16, our gifts lead to growth in at least six ways as we work as a team.

Every Member a Minister Ephesians 4:11-16 There was a lady who was visiting a church one Sunday. The sermon seemed to go on forever, and many in the congregation fell asleep. She liked to meet new people so after the service she walked up to a very sleepy looking gentleman, extended her hand in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"When You Go Into Battle"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 10, 2015

When you go into battle and one will be in battle against Satan we must fight, when you go into battle there will be overwhelming obstacles, when you go into battle let the Priest go before you, you need qualifications, and remember the assurances.

Deuteronomy 20:1-4 “When you go Into Battle” All veterans need to be honored for their dedication to our country. For their hardships they have endured, for the Warfare they have battled, and for the struggles that each has battled within their lives. • War reminds us of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Basket Case Christians

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Nov 28, 2015

Those that hid their light under a basket are

Matt 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A Healthy Church-Things We Should Know First Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

There are some basic things we should know about Spiritually Healthy Churches

Characteristics of a Healthy Church Matthew 16:18 Introduction: illustration “Frail Health” I. Why do we need to know what the spiritual health of the church is? 1. Good spiritual health is a sign of the true church. (Matthew 7:17-19) 2. An unhealthy church is an ineffective church. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Playground Or Battleground?”

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 30, 2015

Many Christians don’t realize they are living in a BATTLEGROUND; they think they live in a PLAYGROUND! We’re going to look at the 3 fold assault on the People of God and the 3 things Paul said to do to counteract it.

PLAYGROUND OR BATTLEGROUND? Eph. 6:10-13,18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHO DO I SHOOT? 1. A new soldier was on sentry duty at the main gate. His orders were clear. No car was to enter unless it had a special sticker on the windshield. 2. A big Army car came up with a general seated in the back. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Characteristics Of A Healthy Church Matthew 3 Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Dec 15, 2015

Churches Need to be Spiritually Healthy

Characteristics of Healthy Church Matthew 16:18 - Ephesians 4:11-14 Introduction: Illustration of “Great Leadership” I. A Healthy Church is always equipping the Saints A. The primary equipper is the Pastor 1. This is accomplished through the regular preaching of the word. (I Timothy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Weapons Of War Series

Contributed by Seth Alexander on Apr 2, 2015

We have been given weapons for this Battle against Satan.

• I read a post from Mark Hall last week. • One of the strongest weapons that Satan uses against us: the illusion of the power to limit. • Satan does everything in his power to limit us, just like one would with the tree, • Trying to place us in a small pot, trying to trim ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Baptist