Sermons on Spiritual Life:

Spiritual Schizophrenia Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 13, 2001

James calles it doublemindedness -- we call it playing both sides of the fence -- what will help our human tendency to live a "double life"?

July 15, 2001 7So humble yourselves before God. Resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. 8Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, you hypocrites. 9Let there be tears for the wrong things you have done. Let there be sorrow and deep ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Spiritual Adulting Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 27, 2022

There is a principle in life about separation. It's a principle that says that our identity is not found in participation in the world's activities.

I talked with a man this week. He's thirty-nine years old. His name is Reggie. He works at ShopRite. So you might see him there. Should you come in contact with him, you can greet him as I did. We were talking about life. Reggie now at thirty-nine years old is getting his life together, so to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:28-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Examining Your Spiritual Vision Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon examining the importance of being focused on Christ and Christ alone.

EXAMINING YOUR SPIRITUAL VISION Mark 8:22-26 I suffer from extremely poor eyesight. I recently had a physical and the nurse asked me to read the last line that I could see on the chart. My response was “what chart?” Without glasses or contact lenses I would not be able to tell you who was sitting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

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

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

A Transformed Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 4, 2005

One of the greatest truths in the Bible is that people can experience a transformation. A person in Christ is given a new nature, a spiritual nature.

A Transformed Life -A Fresh Start- 2 Corinthians 5:17 - “What this means is that those who become Christians become new persons. They are not the same anymore, for the old life is gone. A new life has begun!” (NLT) One of the greatest truths in the Bible is that people can experience a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Free Methodist

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

Christian Spirituality On Trial___micah 6__1-8

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 27, 2016

For the entire past century and longer, the Christian view of spirituality has been on trial in this country. Before Christ was born Micah saw that his nation and every individual must find their real life, their spiritual life through trusting the Lord.

CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY ON TRIAL___ TRINITY 14 Aug 2016 Micah 6__1-8 Prayer ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, give unto us the increase of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain that which thou dost promise, make us to love that which thou dost command; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Surviving Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

surviving life

Intro: the other day a man said the biggest lie the devil would have people believe is that he doesn’t exist. Tonight, there is a warfare that goes on, it isn’t a physical one, but a spiritual battle, and to survive this warfare you must be equipped with spiritual things. Surviving Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Schizophrenia Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 20, 2008

It is impossible to live a life characterized by blessing God while simultaneously cursing other believers. To attempt to so live is to demonstrate that one is suffering spiritual schizophrenia.

JAMES 3:7-12 SPIRITUAL SCHIZOPHRENIA “Every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind, but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who ...read more

Scripture: James 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Not For Spiritual Wimps Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 10, 2025

Disciples of Jesus have a calling to partner with Jesus in enabling repentance-avoiders to repent by being salt and light as we live the "beatitudinal" life.

You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Matthew 5:1-16 “Not For Spiritual Wimps” Do you ever have those moments when you think – this world has gone mad! Attention spans are being reduced to sound bites … 2 minute reels … and doom scrolling. Everyone is now an expert ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Win The Battles Of Life Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 18, 2016

This sermon looks at seven principles to win the battles of life. 1. Identify Your ENEMY 2. Don’t Be Driven By EMOTION 3. Take Your Problems To The LORD 4. Admit You Need HELP 5. Rely On God’s POWER 6. Relax In FAITH 7. Thank God In ADVANCE

How To Win The Battles Of Life One of the metaphors that the Bible uses over and over again for the Christian life is that of a battle. The Bible says: “Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Signs Of Life

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Mar 1, 2011

What are the signs of a person who is "born again"?

Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin, who, according to the Gospel of John, showed favour to Jesus. He appears three times in the plot: the first is when he visits Jesus one night to listen to his teachings (John 3:1-21); the second is when he states the law concerning the arrest ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: *other