Sermons on Spiritual Leadership:

The Foes Of Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 25, 2009

As Christians we are called to grow in Christ, but we also need to be aware of the foes that are against that growth, so that we may overcome them.

The Growing Christian Series The Foes of Spiritual Growth 1 Peter 2:1-2 Introduction The words of our text imply that the laying aside of harmful attitudes and evil actions should go hand in hand with the process of spiritual growth. Spiritual growth, like growth in the animal kingdoms, is always ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Victory In Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 12, 2009

Victory is always preceded by worship. By observing God’s Word and the experiences drawn from his people, we see that this is the major key in victory over our spiritual battles. When all you have is God, you have all you need.

Opening illustration: A wise Bible teacher once said, “Sooner or later God will bring self-sufficient people to the place where they have no resource but Him – no strength, no answers, nothing but Him. Without God’s help, they are sunk.” He then told of a despairing man who confessed to his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joys Of Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 17, 2009

As we grow as Christian’s we not only come to experience the joy that comes with it, but we also bring joy to the Lord, when He sees his children grow.

The Growing Christian Series The Joys of Spiritual Growth 2 Peter 3:18 Introduction There are many joys for the Christian. We can praise God for the joy of having our sins forgiven. We can rejoice in the blessed assurance of being his heirs. We can face the future with optimism because of our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Spiritual Success

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 31, 2008

Through prayer and fasting, we demonstrate that our relationship with Jesus is the most important thing in our lives.

Preparing For Spiritual Success Text: Isaiah 58:1-8 Introduction 1. As we begin a new year, we set goals for ourselves; things we wish to accomplish in the coming year. As a church, our goal for every coming year is to grow into a deeper relationship with our Lord. 2. One of the chief ways that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

"Every Spiritual Blessing"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 4, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to afirm to others that "ALL SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS" come to us from God through Christ.

"… Every Spiritual Blessing …” 4 January 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: All Spiritual Blessings (prayer, faith, love, hope, peace, patience, righteousness, deliverance, etc.) come to us from God through Christ. REFERENCES: Second ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Folly Of Mere Spirituality Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

Say the word “spiritual” today, and really, you’ve said nothing. There are all sorts of “spiritualities” out there in the marketplace. Google the word “spirituality”, and here’s outcome: • Spirituality.com, from the Christian Science society • Jewish kabbalah inspirational ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Provision For Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 10, 2009

“The Growing Christian” series is an appropriate theme based on the need for every disciple’s continuing growth to spiritual maturity.

The Growing Christian “The Growing Christian” series is an appropriate theme based on the need for every disciple’s continuing growth to spiritual maturity. Provision for Spiritual Growth 1 Peter 2:1 – 2 Introduction A false idea held by many is that the child of God is born full ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 14, 2009

God wants to be intimate with you today. He wants to reveal his plans for you today but you need to walk with him. God wants us to mature in faith and trust in Him. He is always ready for us waiting to have an intimate relationship with us. Let us take a

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Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Necessity Of Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 16, 2009

It is a tragedy both on the physical level and the spiritual level for one to fail to grow or neglect to grow.

The Growing Christian Series The Necessity of Spiritual Growth 2 Peter 3:18 Introduction It is a tragedy both on the physical level and the spiritual level for one to fail to grow or neglect to grow. When we were children, most of us had the fear that we would never grow up to adulthood. We could ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Gaining Spiritual Authority Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

God wants us to get close to Him, using His authority to accomplish His will.

Gaining Spiritual Authority “Who’s the Boss?” Acts 19:13-20 Intro: Have you ever been caught in the middle of a power struggle? I can think of jobs I’ve had in the past when there was more than one boss to whom I was accountable. Sometimes one of them would try to get the upper hand on another of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marks Of A Spiritual Person Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

Spiritual people are followers of Christ who bring life and hope to those around them.

Marks of a Spiritual Person Acts 19:21-41 Intro: Much could be said about what it means to be spiritual. [Ask for response- What are spiritual people like?] Spiritual people pray a lot, worship in spirit, they read the Bible and faithfully obey God’s commands, they fast in order to get closer to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-41, Acts 20:1-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Case For Spiritual Formation Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 31, 2009

Part 4 in series The Company We Keep, this message makes the case for why spiritual formation is critical and discusses the difference between training to obey Jesus and trying to obey Jesus.

The Case for Spiritual Formation The Company We Keep, prt. 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 23, 2009 John Ortberg asks us to consider what it would be like to be doing what we do every night – sitting on the couch eating Twinkies and potato chips – when suddenly the phone rings. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

Keys To Spiritual Renewal

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 11, 2010

Our country, communities, and even churches are in need of a spiritual renewal like we haven't seen since the 19th Century

Keys to Spiritual Renewal Revelation 3:14-22 * 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 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Spiritual Encounter With God

Contributed by John Butler on Aug 11, 2008

Learn from Isaiah and Jacob what a face to face experience with God will do to the believer.

An Encounter with God Turn to Isaiah 6:1-8 I. Something More Than A Shout (Introduction)... I’m glad I go to a church where I can lift up the name of the Lord right out loud! Amen? I love singing songs, clapping and shouting in church just as much as the next guy, maybe even more! But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Our Spiritual Metamorphosis Series

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Aug 16, 2008

To preach a series of sermons on Spiritual Transformation

Our Spiritual Metamorphosis Romans 12:2 In a world filled with sweet scents and blue sky, Lives the gentle, uplifting butterfly, Whose metamorphosis has this truth to teach: Our aspirations are within our reach. For this fluttering flyer of soaring worth Was at one time a creature that crawled the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: *other