Sermons on Spiritual Marathon:

Praying For A Spiritual Breakthrough Series

Contributed by David Carter on Jul 18, 2014

The devil wants us to have a breakdown but God wants us to have a breakthrough - This sermon will instruct us how to pray for a Spiritual Breakthrough

PRAYING FOR A SPIRITUAL BREAKTHROUGH MATTHEW 6: 9-13 - JESUS SAID, IN THIS MANNER, THEREFORE, PRAY: OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN, HALLOWED BE YOUR NAME. YOUR KINGDOM COME. YOUR WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN. GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD. AND FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS, AS WE FORGIVE OUR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Goal For For Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Mar 2, 2014

There are several Character traits that we need to remember if we want to know whether we are in the right path towards Spiritual Maturity.

THE GOAL FOR FOR SPIRITUAL MATURITY MATTHEW 5:43-48 (NIV) "Love for Enemies 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[i] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Nazarene

Spiritual Eating Disorders

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013

Our media and our culture here in the United States has tried to fill our minds with pictures of what the ideal person should look like. This has led many to develop eating disorders, The same happens in a spiritual sense also.

Eating is a popular thing to do. I like to do it. I do it at least 3 times daily (sometimes more). We all need food to be healthy in this life and to be able to have the energy and strength to serve and love God. The way we eat, or don't eat, shows how devoted we are to being healthy physically. If ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:46-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Celebration Of Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 27, 2013

Increasing faith, growing love, patient endurance, fulfilling God's good pleasure...

A CELEBRATION OF SPIRITUAL MATURITY. 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12. INTRODUCTION 1. Pauline Authorship (2 Thessalonians 1:1). 2. In/ from/ according to “God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Thessalonians 1:1; 2 Thessalonians 1:2; 2 Thessalonians 1:12). 3. Greeting: “Grace and peace” (2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Increasing Spiritual Muscle

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2013

We pay good money to go to the gym and work out. The purpose is to get stronger and be healthier. We have SPIRITUAL MUSCLES too – FAITH! Here notice the subject, the desire, and the means of the apostles.

INCREASING SPIRITUAL MUSCLE Luke 17:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Dog Applicant 1. A police dog responded to an ad for work with the FBI. "Well," says the personnel director, "you'll have to meet some strict requirements. 2. First, you must type at least 60 words per minute." Sitting down at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Recieving Spiritual Wisdom

Contributed by Js Collins on Nov 20, 2013

At the beginning of man there was full knowledge of God and with great understanding Because of sin the light flickered and mans view of god became dimmed. but a candle is given by God to seek and see and understand his will.

Receiving Spiritual Wisdom Proverbs 20:27 27 ¶ The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. At the beginning of man there was full knowledge of God and with great understanding . it was a bright and burning light at first, but through sin is become a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Enjoy The Spiritual Journey

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 3, 2014

To show that we need to live in godly contentment and enjoy the journey with JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you enjoying the journey? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to live in godly contentment and enjoy the journey with JESUS. IV. TEXT: Exodus 13:17 (Amplified Bible) 13:17 When Pharaoh let the people go, God led them not by way of the land ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Identify Spiritual Seasons

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014

Just as weather knows seasons, so we need to wisely identify we have spiritual seasons? Where are you today?

SEASONS --- Spiritual Seasons By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT ARE A SEASONS? WE MUST LEARN TO DISCERN THE SEASONS? The Hebrews knew about seasons and times... The SEVENTH DAY... worship The SIX ANNUAL FEAST The DAY OF ATONEMENT... The high priest enters the Holy of Holies for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Having A Spiritual Mind Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 27, 2014

In this sermon, we explore the truth that for change to take place in our lives, we must think for a change. We have to change how we think, before we can change how we live.

Introduction: A. As you know, we are in a series that I am calling Extreme Makeover – God Edition, and we are addressing the question: is real, profound life-change is possible? 1. Can we stop being the way we have always been, and become people of more noble character? 2. Can we be freed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Warfare: Declassified

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 27, 2014

Satan doesn’t want you to think about spiritual things. Rather, he only wants us to dwell on our own selfish desires. Avoid the temptation to delay any thoughts of spiritual self-examination, and make it a priority to encourage others for self-examination

Opening illustration: During any war, the enemy’s strategy is to conceal/hide some important information from the adversary so that they will not be successful in their endeavor. In fact the enemy will try to subdue the adversary so that they succumb to defeat. The information that they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maintaining Spiritual Sanity

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 29, 2014

Keys to maintaining spiritual sanity

MAINTAINING SPIRITUAL SANITY OBSERVATION: SPIRITUAL SANITY IS A WORK IN PROGRESS REQUIRING DAILY MAINTENANCE. INTERPRETATION: PROVERBS 12: 5 (NKJV) THE THOUGHTS OF THE RIGHTEOUS ARE RIGHT, BUT THE COUNSELS OF THE WICKED ARE DECEITFUL. PROVERBS 12:5 (THE BOOK) THE PLANS OF THE GODLY ARE JUST; ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:5

Denomination: Baptist

A Spiritual Panic Attack Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 17, 2014

Abraham because of a spiritual panic attack moves to Egypt. You always bring back mementos of your time in Egypt, good and bad. Abraham found God was faithful even when he wasn't. But he also brought Hagar back with him, a bad example to his wife and Lot.

A Spiritual Panic Attack PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Today's Message Title Experts say that anxiety and panic, to a certain extent, are a necessary part of our survival. But a panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Miraculous Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014

This sermon answers 4 questions re: miraculous spiritual gifts: 1. What were the gifts? 2. How were the gifts received? 3. What was the purpose of the gifts? 4. How long were the gifts to last?

INTRODUCTION: In this lesson, we are going to finally deal with the topic of miraculous spiritual gifts. This is yet another of the more controversial topics regarding the Holy Spirit in the religious world, especially regarding the possibility that these gifts are still present today, which we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prerequisites Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Bill Mostrales on Sep 29, 2014

Brethren, do not be children in your thinking; yet in evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.

The Prerequisites of Spiritual Growth Bible Passage: 1 Corinthians 14:20 Brethren, do not be children in your thinking; yet in evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature. I. We Should have “The Desire To Grow” a) We Will Never Grow Unless We Want to Grow 1 Peter 2:21 - Jesus set ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Belonging To A Spiritual Family

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

Just like a natural family with parents, children, and siblings, the church family is God’s idea. God knew that people would need help along the way as they struggle against an unseen enemy. It is a privilege and a blessing to belong to a spiritual family

Belonging to a Spiritual Family 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Intro: There are many organizations or groups you could be a part of these days, but I believe none is more meaningful to your life and spiritual health than belonging to and being part of a spiritual family. Your church family should be a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God