Sermons on Spiritual Marathon:

The Spiritual Roots Of Mental Illness Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 20, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective on mental illness, examine examples of mental issues with spiritual roots, and discuss how Jesus healed mental issues in biblical times.

The topic of mental illness has become increasingly prominent in modern society, with many attributing its causes to secular factors such as genetics, environment, and brain chemistry. However, from a biblical perspective, mental illness can be viewed as having spiritual roots, stemming from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23, 1 Samuel 16:14-15

Moving Beyond Spiritual Milk Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 22, 2025

Spiritual growth is not optional for the believer; it is a divine mandate.

MOVING BEYOND SPIRITUAL MILK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-2 “And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Warfare - The Armor Of God

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Apr 26, 2025

We must be prepared for the attacks of Satan. To be prepared we much put on the "whole armor of God" and learn to use the weapons God gave us to thwart his attacks.

Prepare for Attack Ephesians 6:10-20 Intro. Over the last few weeks it seems like just about everyone is going through something. Something with health Something with finances Something this family Something with relationships I think we are under some kind of Satanic ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, James 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Praise In Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 2, 2025

The power of praise in spiritual warfare is undeniable. It is an act of faith, a weapon of battle, and a catalyst for divine intervention.

THE POWER OF PRAISE IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Chronicles 20:21-22 "And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the Lord, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the Lord; for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:21-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Awakening In The Last Days

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 17, 2025

Spiritual awakening in the last days is not optional—it is critical. The Lord is seeking those who will shake off spiritual slumber, be filled with His Spirit, and live fully devoted to Him.

SPIRITUAL AWAKENING IN THE LAST DAYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 13:11 “And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.” Supporting Texts: Joel 2:28-29, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Matthew 25:1-13, Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Evaluating Your Spiritual Growth PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

Explores the concept of spiritual maturity, emphasizing its essence in living out God's word rather than merely performing religious rituals.

Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed day in the house of our Lord. It's always a joy to gather together in His name, to be nourished by His Word, and to grow in our understanding of His unending love for us. Today, we gather to ponder some profound truths that will challenge us, inspire us, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Topics: Spiritual Maturity

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 28, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the unique spiritual gifts given by God to each believer, urging us to recognize, celebrate, and utilize these gifts for His kingdom.

Good morning, my beloved brethren. We gather here today, under the protective wings of our heavenly Father, to delve into the rich tapestry of His word. We are here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine narrative that God has so graciously penned for us. Today, we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Topics: Spiritual Gifts

Every Spiritual Blessing In Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 10, 2022

Many Christians today have their eyes set on rolling hills of worldly blessings, never realizing we have within our grasp the richest reserve of blessing in Jesus that will never go empty.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 I want to ask for some license for just a moment to revisit a story I put into the newsletter last Sunday. It is about the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, Ephesians 2:10, 2 Thessalonians 2:13, John 15:16, Matthew 25:34, Colossians 2:14, Galatians 3:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Spiritual "Know-It-Alls” Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

Being a spiritual “know-it-all” keeps me from knowing the One who knows it all

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Using My Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

It is more important to use my spiritual gifts than to understand them

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Spirituality (7 Of 7)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

In this series, “What is Spirituality”, we want to look at what constitutes being spiritual.

In this passage of scripture, Peter tells us a number of things we need to add to our faith, such as: VIRTUE, KNOWLEDGE, TEMPERANCE, and he tells us we also need to add PATIENCE. Patience give us a difficult time. After all, we are the society that invented: • Fast food • Microwaves • The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Spirituality (6 Of 7)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

We have discovered from Peter that to become like Christ, there are some things we need to add to our faith

We have seen that we need to add to our faith : • VIRTUE - We need virtue because virtue is what sets the boundaries of what WE DO and DO NOT DO! • KNOWLEDGE - We need knowledge of WHO HE IS and WHAT HE IS LIKE if we are going to become like Him. After he tells us to add virtue and knowledge, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Spirituality? (5 Of 7)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

We want to look again at this passage of scripture that tells us we should ADD certain things TO OUR FAITH.

In this sermon, we want to see that we should ADD TO OUR FAITH PATIENCE! Illus: Patience gives us a fit in this life! A man noticed a woman in the grocery store with a very hyper three year old girl in her cart. As the mother and her child passed the cookie section, the little girl asked for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Spirituality? (4 Of 7)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

A man was watching a wood carver carve a six foot bear out of a large chunk of wood. The man was fascinated as he watched him and he finally asked him, “HOW DO YOU DO THAT?”

The wood carver said, “It really isn’t as hard as it looks. What I do is get a huge piece of wood, and I carve out everything that does not look like a bear!” This is what God is trying to do with our lives. He wants to cut everything that does not look like Christ out of our lives. Peter shows ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Spirituality? (3 Of 7)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

Most of us at times have looked at someone we thought was attractive physically, and thought we certainly would like to look like them if we could.

Sometimes this is the motivation for some to: (1) DIET EACH DAY Illus: Much has been said about diets, such as: • It's something most of us do religiously: We eat what we want to eat, drink a diet coke and pray we don't gain weight • Someone else said that the problem with curbing our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist