Sermons on Spiritual Life:

Spiritually Ambitious

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005

What is your greatest aspiration in life? Are you like James and John who aspired a closer relationship with Christ?

Theme: Spiritually Ambitious Text: Mark 10:35-42 Introduction A. In every funeral service, lengthy eulogies would not be missed to hear. But, what is its purpose? B. Newspapers give space for obituaries. What are they for? It is man’s last attempt to impress the world that he does matter; that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Integrating God In All Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

I want to help us confront a division that is so natural it can influence our lives more than we know… the division between what we perceive as spiritual and secular… between what we deem spiritually relevant and spiritually irrelevant… between what

Integrating God in All of Life (Intro: A division (dichotomy) that needs to die) Let me begin this morning by presenting a few questions… just to stir our thinking: • Where are you most likely to be honoring God… here on Sundays… or Monday at work? • Do you sense any real spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Fruit Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 24, 2015

Your life should be more than a flurry of activity. You were meant to produce spiritual fruit. Paul uses the imagery of fruit trees to illustrate this. What you want out of a fruit tree is fruit. In the Christian life what we want is spiritual fruit.

Wouldn’t it be great if every time that you received a harsh criticism you returned it with a response of kindness? That is what it is like for the believer who has the fruit of the Spirit manifested in their life. Wouldn’t it be great the next time you are wronged, instead of rage ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Hallowed Be Your Name Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Anyone who is serious about Jesus will want to grow in prayer. One of the quickest ways to check the health of your spiritual life is to answer this question: How’s your prayer life?

Every faith has some form of prayer. Muslims stop whatever they’re doing five times a day to pray as you’ll hear the wailing cries of prayer callers in many Asian cities. Incas and Aztecs went so far as to sacrifice humans in order to attract their gods’ attention. And millions of people who attend ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-2, Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Of New Life

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 1, 2017

Hope is the basis of spiritual formation. It transforms us, drawing us closer to Christ so that others may be drawn to him.

They still tell the story at William and Mary College of daffy, magnificent President Ewell. For a century and a half, this prestigious Virginia school had been a leader among American universities. Then came the Civil War. In the hard days of reconstruction that followed, William and Mary went ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Other

Living An Abundant Life

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 11, 2014

One might think living an abundant life would be about having a surplus of money, things, power, etc. But the abundant life that Jesus promises in John 10:10 is not about that. Let's see what living an abundant life in Christ is all about.

LIVING AN ABUNDANT LIFE 1) Jesus came to offer us the fullness of life. John 10:10, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Jesus starts out by talking about the thief-who is Satan. And Jesus reveals what Satan ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Developing Spiritual Discipline

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025

Spiritual discipline is the intentional practice of aligning one's life with God's will through consistent devotion, self-control, and commitment to growth.

DEVELOPING SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 12:11, Matthew 6:6, Luke 9:23, Romans 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual discipline is the intentional practice of aligning one's life with God's will through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Pushed Me To God

Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on May 17, 2023

Some stuff in our personal life & spiritual life does need to change

my YES to God is not limited to other folk opinions about me as kingdom citizens we have to stop being distracted & taking it personal when others don’t understand what God wants you to do & is doing with you in your life… CAN I GET AT LEAST 4 PEOPLE WHO REALIZE & UNDERST& that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-50

Denomination: Other

Things To Do

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Apr 10, 2019

General describing what every individual should do for their spiritual life.

THINGS TO DO Scripture: Acts 22:10 And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do. God has a purpose for life. It is not just whatever. And, weekends are not made for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:10, Acts 2:38, Acts 9:5-6, Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Call To Authenticity Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Four reasons authenticity with other Christians is absolutely essential to the spiritual life.

Barb’s life is a mess. Her drinking problem is out of control, and her husband Ken refuses to cover for her anymore. Everyone around her sees Barb’s problem, but they all pretend like everything’s just fine, a classic case of denial. Every Sunday Barb and her family dress in their Sunday best and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep The Fire Burning SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Showcases the importance of keeping our spiritual life fervent before God.

A while ago, in New York City, a woman visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art to see the paintings of the French artist Monet. One of his famous paintings depicted a boat with its reflection on the water, like a mirror. As the woman observed the painting, she became convinced that something was ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:8-13

Topics: Faith

Let Any One Who Thinks That He Stands Take Heed Lest He Fall Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 15, 2013

Training and exercise in the spiritual life, and self-mastery, are a requirement for sanctity and effectiveness.

“let any one who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.” In nomine Patris. . . Over the last several months, my wife and I have learned a great deal about standing and falling. One seldom thinks about knees until one stops working perfectly. A knee really gets attention when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:6-13

Denomination: Catholic

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Mar 14, 2018

God wants us to be victorious in life because of what He did for us through His Son Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 10:3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Discipline PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon explores Psalm 1, emphasizing the contrast between righteous and wicked paths, and the blessings of a life devoted to God's Word.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather to engage with the divine truth of God's Word. We are not merely spectators here, we are participators in the grand narrative of redemption. We are not just observers, but active participants in the unfolding of God's eternal plan. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Topics: Discipline

Spiritually Fatal

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

Taking a look at six things that can be spiritually fatal a in man’s life. Scriptural support is provided for each of the six.

SPIRITUALLY FATAL "For many walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ, whose end is destruction, whose god is their appetite, and whose glory is in their shame, who set their minds on earthly things." Philippians 3:18-19. I. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist