Sermons on Spiritual Leader:

The A C B's Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Jul 1, 2007

Explore the plan that God has for spiritual growth in the life of a believer; how we can mature in our relationship with God.

The A C B’s of Spiritual Growth 1 John 2:12-14 Who here would like to grow in their spiritual walk? I have yet to hear a truly “born-again” person (one who had a genuine relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ) answer NO – I’M OK – NO NEED FOR GROWTH IN MY LIFE, THANKS. We are all interested in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Spiritual Independence Day

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 5, 2007

On the 4th of July weekend, our minds our own our national freedom, but the Apostle Paul speaks about the more important freedom, the freedom we have in Christ.

Our Spiritual Independence Day Galatians 5:1, 13-25 (NRSV) July 1, 2007 As we come together this morning today, the word that is on our mind is “freedom.” It is a word which, in our context, brings up images of Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, the Declaration of Independence, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-25

Denomination: Methodist

Understanding Our Spiritual Family Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 16, 2007

A message from an expository series from the book of Galatians.

In reality there are only two ways to win a race. You can win by running faster than anyone else or by having everyone else quit before reaching the finish line. As we have traveled through the book of Galatians we have encountered a group of legalists known as the Judaizers. The legalists have a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unbelief, Authority: Spiritual Congestion Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 27, 2007

Could it be that we are living just like the people in Jesus day, could it be that we are so familiar with Jesus that we dismiss his authority and perpetuate the dominance of evil in our lives?

Billy lived in the middle of nowhere Oklahoma. She was born in a sod shack to pioneer parents, had less than a high school education and spent her entire life in the local area, she hated to travel – yet at least twice every year, a team from Gourmet magazine and Bon Appetit magazine would arrive ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Blessings " Part One

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 3, 2006

This is one of three sermons entitled "Spiritual Blessings" encompassed in the Triune God.

Spiritual blessings. Ephesians 1:1 -14. Introduction to Ephesus Written around 60 AD. Whilst Paul was under house arrest in Rome. Paul had passed through on his 2nd journey,Acts 18:19 and 3rd missionary journey,this time Paul spent 3 years with them in Ephesus. Acts19:8.Three months /synagogue ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2 - Spiritual Renewal Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 4, 2006

How Spiritual Renewal is essential for Spiritual Growth within the Body of Christ.

Grieving the Holy Spirit Part 2 – Spiritual Revival Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME Welcome to the First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan. We are glad you are here this beautiful morning, joining us in our worship and praise of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7

Denomination: Bible Church

I Believe In Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 5, 2006

How does God decide who gets what gift?

Do not quench the Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 (NRSVA) What pictures enter your mind when the phrase “spiritual gifts” is spoken? For some it is the picture of a wild crowd that has been whipped into a frenzy of emotional outbursts…running the aisles…speaking in tongues…attempts to heal the sick ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: United Methodist

Our Power In Spiritual Battle Series

Contributed by Jason Peterson on Sep 5, 2006

The third sermon in a series on spiritual battle. Including the last three pieces of spiritual armor and walk through of Matthew 4 and how Jesus acts in battle.

Good Morning! Thank you so much for being here today to conclude the spiritual battle portion of the summer series. Last week we talked about the first three pieces of armor, the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, and readiness of the gospel of peace. This leaves us with the remaining ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Develop Your Spiritual Muscles

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 28, 2009

Develop Your Spiritual Muscles 1) Eat right. 2) Work out.

A while ago a friend shared with me some advice from his personal trainer. He said that if you want to build muscle, you need to work the muscles to exhaustion and eat right. No news flash there, I thought. But then my friend went on to explain exactly what that advice meant. Working your muscles ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

From Success To Spiritual Significance Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on Feb 23, 2008

If we constantly look to our performance or the opinions of others to make ourselves feel good or worthwhile, then we will constantly chase something we can never catch. Why? Our performance varies day to day, that’s a reality, and people are fickle... t

February 10, 08 (Luke 12:15) From Success To Spiritual Significance. While verse 15 is the focus of today’s message, I think it is important to read from the beginning of chapter twelve… for several of reasons. We can see that by this time, Jesus is well into His ministry, His presence and His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Methodist

Discovering Your Spiritual Gift Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Feb 24, 2008

This is the second message in our Living Beyond Myself series. It looks at how we use our spiritual gifts, how we discover them, and what barriers we often face...

This week we continue our message series called living beyond ourselves... Last week we talked about how we need to break our cycle of selfishness and self-centeredness, so that God can begin to use us to our full potential. This week I want to narrow it in a little - How does God use you? Some of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Discover Your Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 26, 2012

Spiritual gifts are special abilities distributed by the Holy Spirit to every believer according to God’s design and grace. They are spiritual endowments used for the ministry and purposes of God so that each of us can make our own unique contribution in

With his life in disarray, Steven Lavaggi sat on his bedroom’s wooden floor, and began searching his Bible for answers. His wife had just left him to marry a writer for The Rolling Stone Magazine. Ten days later, Steven discovered his son was stricken with Juvenile Diabetes. The he lost his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Remembering Your Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 8, 2012

We take test #3 for proving if we really know God. That test involves remembering your spiritual growth as is mentioned in 1 John 2: 12-14.

This morning we take test #3 for proving if we really know God. That test involves remembering your spiritual growth as is mentioned in 1 John 2: 12-14. This test involves remembering. It’s a good thing to remember. It’s good to remember what stories you have told so that they ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Playing The "Spiritual" Indiana Jones!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 19, 2012

Discovering "hidden treasures" in God’s Word, especially in relation to the Priestly Work of our Saviour with an air of an Explorer like Indiana Jones...

PLAYING "SPIRITUAL" INDIANA JONES Action: Display of Picture of Indiana Jones in action Yes, Indiana Jones stories are juicy and spicy, for they stoke the fires of inherent sense of discovery in all of us. Add to that breathtaking stunts and adventure, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:18

Denomination: *other

Prophets And Prophecy: Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 16, 2013

Romans 12 contains some of the Gifts given by the Spirit of God in order to edify the Body and bring Glory to God. The first listed in Romans 12:6, Prophecy, has often been the center of Christian debate.

"Prophets and Prophecy" Romans 12:6 We have been putting all the puzzle pieces together of those believers in Christ who are called out of the world, to live and serve together ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6

Denomination: Baptist