Sermons on Spiritual Marathon:

The Armor Of God: Righteousness

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 16, 2023

Dr. Bradford Reaves, minister with Crossway Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, Maryland, told how when he was a police officer, he wore a piece of body armor every day.

Alba 7-16-2023 THE ARMOR OF GOD: RIGHTEOUSNESS Ephesians 6:14 Dr. Bradford Reaves, minister with Crossway Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, Maryland, told how when he was a police officer, he wore a piece of body armor every day. It was heavy, bulky, and hot, but it provided protection and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14, Isaiah 64:6, Romans 5:19, Romans 3:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now I Can See Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 17, 2023

“They called the man who had been blind and said to him, ‘Give glory to God. We know that this man is a sinner.’ He answered, ‘whether he is a sinner I do not know. One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see’”. (John 9:24-25)

Introduction: The theme for today’s sermon is “Now I can see”. Man is “fearfully and wonderfully made”. (Psalm 139:14) Man is a spirit being, he possesses a soul and lives in a body. The body relates to its physical surroundings through the five senses which include the sense of hearing and ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Ephesians 6:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Resist And Surrender

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 23, 2022

The problems we see facing our world today did not begin over-night. But the solutions to those problems are found in Christ and His holy Word.

Resist and Surrender Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Before we get into our sermon this morning, I want to ask you all a question: Do you think that in 1945, when our soldiers and sailors were coming home after fighting Hitler’s Nazi Germany, that they thought, or even ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Invisible War Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 1, 2022

Every believer needs to know that there is an invisible war raging around you each day and night. The Bible says it’s a spiritual war between good = God and His army and Evil = Satan and his demons.

The Invisible War: Spiritual Warfare 101 Thesis: Every believer needs to know that there is an invisible war raging around you each day and night. The Bible says it’s a spiritual war between good = God and His army and Evil = Satan and his demons. Quote: “There are two equal and opposite errors ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12, 2 Kings 6:8-23, Ephesians 5:3-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Oneness In The Diversity Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 3, 2022

We are designed to be different, to be interdependent, and to be one in Christ.

1 Cor 12:12-31 - Our Oneness in the Diversity Paul explained in the previous section that God has given the Body of Christ the various gifts necessary for the growth of His church. • The spiritual gifts come from a common source (the Holy Spirit) and for a common purpose – the building up of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, John 17:20-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Think About Such Things”

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 25, 2022

Probably nothing can contribute more to the quality of our lives than a positive attitude. And yet, sometimes it is so easy for us to become critical. And we end up focusing on the negative.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is a revised version of a message contributed earlier to Sermon Central) TEXT: Philippians 4:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18; Proverbs 23:7 This morning I want to talk about two ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18, Proverbs 23:7, Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Summer: A Foretaste Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 12, 2022

Summertime with all its bountiful pleases is the very best time to seek first the kingdom of God by taking time to be holy and by inviting Him to plant furrows of righteousness in one's heart!

Spiritual Rhythm Summer: A Foretaste of Heaven Revelation 22:1-5 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Summertime is a glorious time of “fruit, warmth, light, rest, play, wonder, festival, joy, reunion, and holidays” (113). It is a time to walk on the beach and let the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Being Spoon Fed Or Are We Feeding Ourselves?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 10, 2023

How many Christians today are actually taking time out of their week, much less any given day, to study the Word of God.

Key verses (31-35) John 6:22-40 portrays the underlying outcome of Jesus’ feeding of the thousands the day previous. The people’s real longing is for another extraordinary and supernatural scene and all the free food. In this entry, Christ starts to clarify the genuine significance behind His ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Soul Care 101 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 11, 2023

The care of the soul is as important as taking care of our bodies physically. Our success spiritually this year is directly related to the health of our souls.

Soul Care: 101 Thesis: The care of the soul is as important as taking care of our bodies physically. Our success spiritually this year is directly related to the health of our souls. Your soul is your inner life which manages your will, mind and body and impacts your spirit because it is linked to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26, Matthew 22:37, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Holy Spirit In – Now

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 13, 2023

The power Jesus used to cure the blind man was through the Holy Spirit. The spiritual power of the Holy Spirit is available to us today.

Let the Holy Spirit In – NOW John 9? Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 9:1 As He passed by, He saw a man blind from birth. 2 And His disciples ?asked Him, "aRabbi, who sinned, bthis man or his cparents, that he would be born ?blind?" 3 Jesus answered, "It was neither that this man ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Freedom Comes From The Inside Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 31, 2023

Based on Matthew 23:25-28 - Challenges hearers to realize that they'll never be truly free on the outside if they're not truly free on the inside.

“FREEDOM COMES FROM THE INSIDE” Matt. 23:25-28 FBCF – 7/30/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Read Matthew 23:25-28 (p. 829) Do y’all know what this is called? (drop a mic) It’s what someone does when they want to emphasize that the discussion is over & the definitive point has been made. It’s a way of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Colossians 3:5, Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Can't You Read The Sign? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 31, 2023

In Mark 8:1-26, Mark directs our attention to the people around Jesus who are struggling with spiritual blindness in spite of the signs that they should clearly see and understand.

Introduction: A. Have you ever noticed how we sometimes experience involuntary blindness? 1. Something might be sitting right in front of us, and yet we don’t see it; like, “where are my keys?” or “I can’t find my cell phone” or “where’s the pepper?” They are right in front of us! B. Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Free Lunch

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 5, 2023

The only way back to God is through the way God has provided for us.

This is the third Sunday in Lent. This forty days is traditionally a time of reflection and repentance, a time to acknowledge our own sinfulness and need for God’s grace. And traditionally, too, pastors temporarily drop whatever track they were on and preach a series of special sermons just for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Teachers, Reachers, Preachers And Bleachers

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 21, 2023

Although we will consider the individual spiritual gifts, I want us to examine a couple of other elements of these passages.

PURPOSE- Answering God’s call Key verses: Ephesians 4:11-13 11: And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists and some pastors and teachers. 12: for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, 13: till we all come to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Corinthians 12:28, Romans 12:4-8

The Working Of The Spirit In And Through Us

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Sep 18, 2023

Illustration "The Meaning of Baptism" Evans, Tony. The Promise (Understanding God Series) . Moody Publishers. Kindle Edition.

I. Baptism of the Spirit. (vs.2-6) A. Baptism of the Spirit is becoming saved 2 Corinthians 5:17 B. 1Co 12:13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit. C. We are regenerated D. In contrast the indwelling of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:2-6, Acts 19:11-12, Acts 19:21

Denomination: Baptist