Sermons on Spiritual Mindset:

From Poverty To Spiritual Satisfaction Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 3, 2008

Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount.

Sermon on the Mount- Pt 2 From Poverty to Spiritual Satisfaction Introduction Last week started a series on the SOTM- Mtt 5-7. SOTM- teaching/sermon spoken by Jesus Christ. It gives us- clear picture- mature Christian looks like. Best known of Christ teachings- least understood. Jesus establishes a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Engaging Today's "New Spirituality" Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 22, 2008

What initially appeared as simply a temporary "New Age Movement" trend has become a more dominant cultural shift that I would refer to as simply the ‘new spirituality.’

Introduction Over the past few weeks we’ve been considering how to engage in Holy Conversation… that is.. how to talk about God in everyday life. One aspect that deserves some consideration…is that of engaging some of the increasingly popular ideas regarding spirituality. Several years ago… these ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Counsel About Marriage Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 11, 2008

Paul gave some important advice about singleness and marriage for the Corinthian’s and their time that also applies to us and our time.

Introduction: A. Today we want to talk about the spiritual counsel about marriage given by the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians chapter 7. 1. Before we get into the text, let’s lay a little ground work. B. Some questions about love and marriage were posed to kids ages 5 to 10 and here are a few of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Treat Spiritual Leaders Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 19, 2008

As the family of God, our hearts and lives must support and love and help and hold up our spiritual leaders.

1. The Bible has a lot to say about what it takes to be that spiritual man, that spiritual woman that will be used of God to be leaders in the Church of Jesus Christ. a. As a church, we’ve studied many of these passages like Exodus 18 & the books of 1-2 Timothy & Titus. b. The ingredients are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creating A Dynamic Spiritual Life

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 28, 2008

If the body of Christ will do one thing right before doing other things she will see Christ get invovled in what gets done!

Creating a Dynamic Spiritual Life Text: Proverbs 6:6-8, 30:24-25 6 Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, 7 Which, having no captain, Overseer or ruler, 8 Provides her supplies in the summer, And gathers her food in the harvest. Proverbs 30: 24-25 There are four things ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Have A Spiritual Explosion Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 23, 2009

The power of the Holy Spirit comes when we expect, prepare, and proclaim God’s word.

How to have a Spiritual Explosion Have you ever wanted something so bad that you couldn’t think of anything else? Illus: I wanted a BB gun so bad. I got it. And I shot my mom’s mirror! Some people say, “The Spirit is not moving…” but what is the problem? The people of Acts and Cornelius’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Free Indeed: Spiritual Deception Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009

Satan will attempt to deceive us. When we fall for it, he will bring great harm to us!

Satan’s strategy: Deception 2 Corinthians 10: 3-5, John 8:44 1. Illus. of sign at army base • “What do you call an untrained soldier? A casualty.” • The purpose of these mornings is not to glorify Satan, but to show you his strategy so that you don’t become a casualty. 2. Need: We live in a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 31, 2009

God has given everyone spiritual gifts. Our job is to discover and develop those gifts so that we can be a blessing to others.

DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS OPENING TEXT: “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Stimulus Package For Believers

Contributed by Samuel Stephens on Feb 7, 2009

The word of God stimulates us and causes changes in us on the inside and outside! God has a free package to stmulate you right now!

Spiritual Stimulus Package for Believers 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Unload Your Spiritual Backpack

Contributed by Alan Shulver on Jan 8, 2012

you need to forgive yourself!

One of my greatest passions is walking long distances and hiking. I have had the opportunity to hike in some of the most scenic parts of the country, including the mountains surrounding Tucson and Arches National park in Moab Utah. While some of my hiking adventures have been while I was on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 38:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Remain A Spiritual Baby. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 10, 2012

Rules for retarding you spiritual progress.

Intro: 1. A classic work many of us have read is called "Pilgrims Progress," but if truth be know, it could have a companion work rightly entitled, "Pilgrims Regress!" 2. Abraham was a great man of faith, who at times makes great progress; but there is also the flip side of the story, he also makes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Spiritual Conversation

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 1, 2011

Listen to the Holy Spirit in every conversation you have and follow where the Spirit leads.

How To Have A Spiritual Conversation Aug 14, 2011 John 4:1-42 Intro: This morning I want to dive right in to John 4. Go ahead, grab your Bible and look it up and keep it open, it’s a long story and I want you to have it open so you can follow along and then look back as we walk through it. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Purpose Of Spiritual Gifts? Series

Contributed by Tim Brock on Sep 16, 2011

Exactly what does the Bible mean when it speaks of a Spiritual Gift?

I heard a story about 3 sons who left home & went out to make their mark upon the world & did quite well. One day the sons talked about the different ways they were able to pay back their elderly mother for all of her generous sacrifices. 1. The 1st son said, “I built a big house for our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Remembering Your Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 21, 2011

This test involves remembering your spiritual growth as is mentioned in 1 John 2: 12-14. This test involves remembering. It’s a good thing to remember.

This evening we take test #3 for proving if we really know God. That test involves remembering your spiritual growth as is mentioned in 1 John 2: 12-14. This test involves remembering. It’s a good thing to remember. It’s good to remember what stories you have told so that they don’t come back ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Six Stages Of Spiritual Sight

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2012

The blind man had been delivered from darkness and given sight by the compassion of Jesus. This formerly blind man is confronted by his neighbors, he’s confronted by the Pharisees, and by Jesus as well. We are going to concentrate on Jesus as seen by thi

The last time we were in our study in John, we looked at 9:1-7 and saw Jesus give sight to the blind man. This blind man had been delivered from darkness and given sight by the compassion of Jesus. In tonight’s study, this formerly blind man is confronted by his neighbors, he’s ...read more

Scripture: John 9:8-41

Denomination: Baptist