Sermons on Spiritual Liberation:

What Are Characteristics Of True Spirituality Versus Law Oriented Religion?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. How can we learn to develop more characteristics of true spirituality and less law directed religiosity? In a world where many people see religion as a set of rules, regulations and restrictions, Paul teaches us the meaning of true spirituality.

1. How can we learn to develop more characteristics of true spirituality and less law directed religiosity? In a world where many people see religion as a set of rules, regulations and restrictions, Paul teaches us the meaning of true spirituality. The great apostle wanted the Roman church to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Escape Spiritual Manipulation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit uses the truth of God's word to show us that we are not dependent on people, but God and His truth.

1. The Holy Spirit uses the truth of God's word to show us that we are not dependent on people, but God and His truth. Jesus said, "If you continue in my word, then truly are you are my disciples indeed. And you will know (love it through real life experiences) the truth and the truth will set you ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifts Of The Spirit 1: Spiritual Dynamics And Jesus Being Lord Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 3, 2004

An introduction to 1 Corinthians 12 and a series on Gifts of the Spirit. Spiritual things: how to discern whether they are from the Lord or not.

Gifts of the Spirit 1: Spiritual dynamics and Jesus being Lord 1 Cor 12:1-3. WBC 5/9/4am SPIRITUAL GIFTS? V1 Interestingly, the equiv of ‘Spiritual gifts’ does not appear anywhere in NT - sorry to distress you! - The word ‘Gifts’, spec ‘gifts of grace’ (Charismata, v4) does o More from Robin, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Advent: How To Get Things Done In Your Spiritual Life Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

How? Not by might. Not by power, but by the Spirit

Last week we saw that life’s circumstances do not show whether God’s favor is with you.We saw, that we have hard times, bad circumstances……desperate circumstances, times when bad things pile up. They are in no way a sign that God’s blessing is not upon you.We saw, that in fact those who are highly ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Bible Tells Us Of Is The Natural, Carnal And Spiritual Man.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 29, 2007

In this sermon out line we see that man lives in a natural body but can live as a natural man or live as a carnal man or can be what God wants all of us to be in our Christian walk and that is a spiritual man. In this outline we look at what the Word says

WHAT THE BIBLE TELLS US OF IS THE NATURAL, CARNAL AND SPIRITUAL MAN. 1 Cor 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 1 Cor 2:10 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-15

How Does Legalism Get Us Off-Track Spiritually?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 6, 2007

This message uses Saul’s poorly-conceived rule as an example of how our rules can create major problems.

- This was a difficult passage to find the “interpretive key” for. How Legalism Starts: He made up a rule that made him feel better. - 1 Samuel 14:24. How Those Around Him Responded: They feared the rule, so they tried to live by it. - 1 Samuel 14:26-28. - v. 26 - There was honey that they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:24-45

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Who Cautions His Disciples About Spiritual Blindness Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 11, 2010

God cautions us about taking our eyes off of Him.

A Messiah Who Cautions His Disciples About Spiritual Blindness Text: Matt. 16:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustrations: Most products we purchase have labels warning about improper use. I found a great list of these kinds of warnings. Believe it or not, these are all real. a. A label on a snow sled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Holy Spirit And You, Part 3: The Key To Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 23, 2014

One of the works of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers is to impart a spiritual gift. Spiritual gifts is fraught with confusion and misunderstanding. This sermon seeks to sort out what the Bible teaches about the different types of spiritual gifts.

Holy Spirit and You, Part 3: The Key to Spiritual Gifts Series: Acts, #3 Chuck Sligh February 23, 2014 A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 1:8; then please turn 1 Corinthians 12. INTRODUCTION In our series ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare Advanced Training (S.w.a.t.) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 14, 2014

We are the church triumphant only if we utilize the energy and the equipment God supplies. Don't live in defeat any longer. Overcome through the power and provision of our Lord.

A former boxing champion, eager to regain his status, got into the boxing ring with a newer and much younger champ. After five or six rounds of pummeling, the old champ came back to his corner and sat down. He was cut several times, and both of his eyes were nearly swollen shut. Even so, his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Is A Spiritual Journey: Apotheosis, Realizing Our True Identity Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

Every morning before shuffling out the back door, the old man told the cook to keep the frying pan hot. Tonight he was going to bring that elusive fish home for supper.

"Every morning before shuffling out the back door, the old man told the cook to keep the frying pan hot. Tonight he was going to bring that elusive fish home for supper. All day he would sit on the same battered lawn chair, under the same Florida sun, next to the same fishing hole, holding the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:17-22, Luke 8:14-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Is A Spiritual Journey: The Great Blessing: Attaining God-Consciousness

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

The Spiritual journey continues. Last week we talked about the moment of apotheosis, where we realize our identity as Christians, and it connects not only in the mind, but connects from the mind to the heart, and we begin to really feel that we are Christians.

The Spiritual journey continues. Last week we talked about the moment of apotheosis, where we realize our identity as Christians, and it connects not only in the mind, but connects from the mind to the heart, and we begin to really feel that we are Christians. Today we consider the next step of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:16, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Being The Temple Of God -Winning Spiritual & Physical Battles Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 13, 2021

Success never handed out, you must take it, but you don’t take it by force. You enjoy success by becoming a successful person internally. When you can succeed inside, you will start to think like a successful person outside through the results will show on the outside.

BEING THE TEMPLE OF GOD -Winning Spiritual & Physical battles Your body is the temple of the living God, and the Spirit of God dwells in it (1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 2 Corinthians 6:16). In our bodies, we have physical and spiritual battles daily and issue basis. Does the given theme lead to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Spiritual Journey Of Bill Wilson & Implications Of The Genesis Mindset

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

The change that took place in Bill's life is incredibly revealing. He walks us through his mindset and the changes that took place in a very descriptive manner. I don't normally include quotes this large, but Bill Wilson's spiritual journey is a fascinating topic.

"The door opened and he stood there, fresh-skinned and glowing. There was something about his eyes. He was inexplicably different. What had happened? I pushed a drink across the table. He refused it. Disappointed but curious, I wondered what had got into the fellow. He wasn’t himself. “Come, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1, Genesis 3:4-5, Ephesians 2:19-22, John 8:32

Denomination: Salvation Army

How God Prepared The World For His Son Personally And Spiritually Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 22, 2018

Shows how God put the hope of a universal Savior and the disgust with idolatry and cruelty into the hearts of Gentiles to get the world ready for Jesus

HOW GOD PREPARED THE WORLD FOR JESUS PERSONALLY “And the Lord opened up her heart to respond to the things spoken by Paul.” Acts 16:14 Lydia was a Jewish business woman and she became the first recorded convert in Europe. In that town God saved a demented slave girl and a Roman jailor. They ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Cultivating Our Spiritual Passions Crucifying Our Fleshly Passions Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

Message 6 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians continuing a discussion of what it means to live by the power and enlightenment of the Holy Spirit.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Cultivating our Spiritual Passions -- Crucifying our fleshly passions” I Corinthians 2:6-3:4 Every one of us has witnessed the war between two opposite views. Lies, brainwashing, fear, intimidation, bribery, power and control are a way of life. We find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance