Sermons on Spiritual Maturiy:

Spiritual Servanthood

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 14, 2003

Being a servant of Christ is not to be taken lightly, and with the understanding that it involves more than a casual commitment.

Spiritual Servanthood Text: I Cor.7: 22-23; Deut.15: 17 Intro: Few, if any modern-day Americans, have experiential knowledge of what it means to be a slave—the servant of another, who has total control over one’s person. That’s one of the blessings of American society and culture. We may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:22-23, Deuteronomy 15:17

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Inventory

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Dec 28, 2003

The importance and blessings of spiritual inventory.

Inventory is of a great value in all aspects of life. Its importance must not be disregarded but must be well-appreciated. Every year end, inventory is a part of every organization, big and small, non-profit and profit-oriented entities. Inventory is a way of knowing what happened, what is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Consistency

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jan 4, 2004

Spiritual consistency is a magnificent outcome of well-developed spiritual life.

Spiritual consistency is a magnificent outcome of a well-developed spiritual life. Neglected spirituality naturally tends to stagnancy then gradually falls into spiritual deterioration. A newly saved person must be properly taught through the Scriptures and must be guided in the right path. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jan 6, 2004

Examine the scriptual definition of Spiritual gifts, where they come from, why we have them, and what we should do with them.

Spiritual Gifts Rev. Bruce A. Shields DD House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org What are Spiritual Gifts? To understand what Spiritual Gifts are and where they come from, and what they are for, we must examine the scriptures which answers all of these questions. Psalms 127:1 “Except the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Bible Church

Spiritual Snowmen

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 22, 2004

Focus on the runway and you won’t melt

Spiritual Snowmen As we begin this passage of scripture, the Jews have just returned from 70 years of foreign captivity in Babylon. Unlike our county jail up in LaPorte with its jail ministry that provides Bibles to the prisoners, the Jews were not allowed to practice their religion or even read ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004

This sermon outlines Four Elements of Spiritual Growth.

INTRODUCTION: New Year’s Day resolutions - a waste of time and energy because they focus on the body and leave out the mind and spirit. 1. We gain knowledge but have no perspective 2. We are convicted but often lack the skills implement growth 3. We attempt change without developing our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Leadership

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Mar 12, 2004

Spiritual leadership is a special opportunity given to God-chosen individuals for a special purpose.

Spiritual leadership is a very important subject worthy to be considered for deeper study. Its indisputable value and amplification has reached a new milestone. Its admirable effects are now being desired by highly competitive and intellectual people in the secular realm. Men of integrity have seen ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Rest

Contributed by Michael Worker on May 3, 2002

Looking at the meaning of Hebrews 4 as an application of Numbers 13 & 14

The Sabbath is irrelevant. The Sabbath has been changed. The Sabbath of the Jews is now fulfilled in the Spiritual Rest we have in Jesus. This morning I would like to talk to you about the 4th chapter of Hebrews. As I have met with people of many different faiths and talked to them about the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:8-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"Spiritual Gifts.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 13, 2002

May 19, 2002 -- THE DAY OF PENTECOST Color: Red Title: “Spiritual gifts.” 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13

May 19, 2002 -- THE DAY OF PENTECOST Color: Red Title: “Spiritual gifts.” 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 Among the questions Paul is answering in this section, questions presumably sent to him by members of the Corinthian community, is the one about “charisms” or “spiritual gifts.” In verses ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 22, 2002

Jesus in His great love for us, has given us the spiritul gifts necessary to serve Him wholeheartedly.

1. There continues to be a lot of confusion and misunderstanding surrounding the wonderful spiritual gifts of God. a. Yes… there’s been serious abuse and misuse b. And yes… that’s made people ignore and avoid them… c. There’s are tons misinterpretations & misrepresentations. BUT NONE of that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16, Ephesians 2:8-10, Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Carnal Or Spiritual

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 22, 2002

Are you a Carnal or a Spiritual Christian? A brief look at 2 Corinthians 3:1-4

CARNAL AND SPIRITUAL 1 Corinthians 3:1-4 INTRO: Paul begins this chapter by telling the Corinthians that there are two levels of Christian living. Some believers are carnal, some are spiritual. By the discernment of the Holy Spirit, Paul saw that the Corinthians were carnal, and he wanted to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritually Minded

Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Aug 22, 2004

In order to understand the mind of the Spirit and to customize our minds to be Spiritually minded, we must understand who and what the Spirit is.

Read Romans 8:5-14 In order to understand the mind of the Spirit and to customize our minds to be Spiritually minded, we must understand who and what the Spirit is. In Col. 2:9 the apostle Paul, writing to the church said that Jesus has all the fullness of the Godhead bodily, mean all the power ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Genetics Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004

The Apostles Creed - I believe in God the Father Almighty,

Well, lots of people today believe in God. Lot’s of people today believe that we are all God’s children. But these types of beliefs are very different to belief in God as the Father Almighty. Here’s what some famous people have said about belief in God: George Clooney says "I don’t believe in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 24, 2004

Spiritual maturity of the person inside is being seen from the attitude outside-Arnorld Glascow

I. The test of maturity 1. his ability to instruct others v.12 2. his ability to discern the true and false in religious teachings v.13b, Eph.4:14 3. his ability to advance from elementary teachings v.6:1 II. The reason of maturity 1. he can easily understand the word of God v.11 2. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by John Gerald on Oct 8, 2004

This addresses the problem of spiritual forces in the world today

SPIRITUAL WARFARE Rev. John W. Gerald I. THE ENEMY WITHIN Gen. 7:21 And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man’s sake; for the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Methodist