Sermons on Spiritual Maturiy:

A Spiritual Protection

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

What would you say are the needs of every child? • What are the needs of every person? • What are the needs of our soul? It is interesting how here in the United States we have so many advantages and protections for our children yet, they are in dang

A Spiritual Protection “Stones of Remembrance” 12/7/2006 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez pastor_rr@yahoo.com Eph 6:1-3; 11-12 “1Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 3That it may be well with thee, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-12

Denomination: Apostolic

Breakthrough Spirituality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009

Have you ever felt like a spiritual hypocrite? Good news… Jesus understands… and he came not to condemn us… but to call us out… from outward religion to real life and relationship with God.

Breakthrough Spirituality Brad Bailey – February 25, 2007 (Much of the ‘commentary’ notes used in prep for this message are from or adapted from Don Williams, KingdomRain website study on Gospel of Mark Such commentary was never read but merely serves as ideas that were drawn on and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extraordinary Spirituality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009

Paul knew the nature of religion all too well… and now he explains what is so essential for those who know something of religion but long for more.

The hurricanes that hit Florida in 2004 left thousands without electrical power. One man who used a portable generator to supply power until the electrical lines could be repaired reported a strange experience. Some daring thieves found the generator in full operation outside the man’s house ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 24, 2009

As believers, we are engaged in a spiritual war. We need to put on all of God’s armor, so we can stand firm against all the strategies of the devil.

THE INVISIBLE REALM #2: SPIRITUAL WARFARE OPENING TEXT: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” (1 Peter 5:8). REVIEW LAST WEEK: “Angels and Demons” In addition to the physical realm that we see, there exists an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Friendships Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 2, 2009

Spiritual body building to be able to say, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" included building relationships in Christ with that end in mind.

Take a piece of “notes” paper from the pew in front of you. Write your answer to this question: What would you say are the three most important qualities of a good friend? Go ahead, write what you think are the three most important qualities of a good friend. We will be looking at this toward ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Safeguard

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Paul was concerned about their spiritual safety. He wanted to protect their Christian life from certain dangers. That’s the reason for his repetition. What is it that he wanted to safeguard them from?

Spiritual Safeguard; Philippians 3:1-3 A preacher that came to the breakfast table with a cut on his cheek. His wife asked him what had happened. He told her that he was concentrating on his sermon while shaving and had cut himself. His wife said, “Maybe you should concentrate on your shaving and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 27, 2007

Results of Spiritual Growth

SPIRITUAL GROWTH Acts 12:24; 19:20 God created the first humans and He gave to them the command “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” Genesis 1:28. Growth ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007

This sermon discusses the fact that we as Christians are egaged in an ongoing spiritual war with the forces of evil.

Introduction: We as a nation are engaged in a War on Terrorism. Our enemy dealt a serious blow to us on September 11, 2001. Since then we have taken the fight to our enemies but they have not given up. In fact they continue to kill our young men and women serving in Iraq on a daily basis, while ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Headship Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 29, 2007

Exposition of Nehemiah 8:13-18 about the heads of the households coming back for more instruction in the Word to lead their families

Text: Nehemiah 8:13-18, Title: Spiritual Headship, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/25/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Some quote about the definition of headship from the RBM&W book, Abilene Christian University researchers, Dr. David Lewis and Dr. Carley Dodd have recently concluded a cross-generational ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Nobility Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

Stephen was in many ways a forerunner to Paul. He boldly confronted the synagogues of foreign Jews in Jerusalem, possibly even entering them to debate their members. Stephen faced fierce opposition, even to the point of physical persecution. It is even

Spiritual Nobility Acts 6:8-15 Intro This passage marks a transition in the book of Acts. Up to this point, Peter has been the dominating figure, fulfilling his calling by taking the gospel to the people. Another figure of importance looms on the horizon: the apostle Paul, who is introduced at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Organization Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

Someone once said, Christians become very unchristian when they get organized.

Spiritual Organization Acts 6:1-7 Intro Someone once said, Christians become very unchristian when they get organized. Some of us here today may agree with that statement. One side of the church is affirming the power of Christ in His church and likes church polity. Others believe the church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Addictions

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 22, 2007

This message shares four things that are good addictions for the Christian to have.

Spiritual Addictions 1 Corinthians 16.15 Thompson Creek Baptist Church September 23, 2007 (a-m) There are all types of Addictions. Many people are addicted to the wrong things. Drugs, Alcohol, Sexual addictions, shopping addictions, food addictions. I believe that a person can become addicted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Daniel Difranco on Oct 6, 2007

A basic overview of Spiritual Warfare

Spiritual Warfare Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal savior? Have you repented of your sins and made a commitment to walk a new way of life? If you have answered ‘yes’ to these two questions, then you are in the middle of the greatest battle taking place on earth right now. This ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Exercise

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Mar 18, 2006

Just as we exercise our physical bodies to be strong, we need to exercise our spiritual bodies to be strong as well.

Timothy 4:8 Topic: Spiritual Exercise When you think of bodily exercise, you would think of running, jogging, jumping, sit ups, push ups, lifting weights, swimming, and walking. When you think of bodily exercise, you would also think of sporting event. You would think of football, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Drainers

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2006

things that kill spiritual life

Intro: years ago in Tallassee Alabama I went with the men of the church to the train tracks to unload a box car of lumber for the new church building. When I got home I was physically drained, I fell into bed that night. We all have known times of physical exhaustion. In the spiritual realm there ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God