Sermons on Spiritual Negligence:

How To Guard Against Backsliding Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

Guarding against backsliding requires spiritual discipline, vigilance, and intentionality. The devil is always seeking to weaken our faith, but through deep engagement with God’s Word, a fervent prayer life, and staying connected to godly fellowship, we can maintain our spiritual strength.

HOW TO GUARD AGAINST BACKSLIDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:12 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:23, Hebrews 2:1, Galatians 5:1, Revelation 3:11, Jude 1:24 INTRODUCTION The Christian journey is a continuous walk of faith, requiring diligence, commitment, and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12, Proverbs 4:23, Hebrews 2:1, Galatians 5:1, Revelation 3:11, Jude 1:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transformation Through Listening

Contributed by John Vella on Mar 2, 2001

Stop, Look, Listen...Listening is an important key to developing our spiritual lives.(Second Sunday of Lent - C)

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. V, Issue 2, No. 16 Second Sunday in Lent - Year C March 11, 2001 Readings: * Gen. 15:5-12, 17-18 * Phil. 3:17 - 4:1 * Lk. 9:28 - 36 Transformation Through Listening Stop, Look, Listen When we come to a railroad crossing that doesn’t have any signals or flashing lights, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Catholic

Merry Osmosis

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 16, 2003

Are we spiritually permiable? Are we ready to put on the things of the Spirit and put away the things of the flesh? Mary was.

Merry Osmosis Luke 1:26-38 ((Props: You will need a picture of the cardio-pulmonary system and a picture of two hearts… one colored white and the other black))) This morning I have a very strange sermon for you. I guess you are getting used to that. In the last two weeks I have preached using a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Victorious Christian Life

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 12, 2004

A Sermon from the book of Joshua about the victorious Christian life. The conquest of Canaan is a picture of the Spiritual warfare of the believer.

SUCCESS IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Hebrews 6:4-6 and Joshua 1 Introduction – Read Heb. 6:4-6 Here is a portion of Scripture that you don’t hear preached about in Baptist churches very often. The key to understanding this passage is to realize that it’s subject is not salvation. The Lord is speaking to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want To Hear At The End Of Your Life?

Contributed by Martin Kim on Nov 22, 2004

God has called us to be faithful stewards which includes using our spiritual gifts to serve the church.

What do you want to hear at the end of your life? Matthew 25:14 – 25:30 George Bernard Shaw, the 1925 Nobel laureate in literature, shortly before he died was asked by a reporter "Mr. Shaw," "if you could live your life over and be anybody you know, or any person from history, who would you be?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Adventist

Telling The Salvation Story Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

We need to avoid spiritual arrogance and not look down on those who sin differently than we do.

The last two responses on that clip were pretty unsettling but they serve as summary statements for many today. The one guy believes that people can’t really change and that if we wanted to get rid of evil, we’d have to destroy the whole world and start over. Unbelievably, the woman replied that ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover Series

Contributed by Georgina Pando-Connolly on Apr 25, 2004

Do you need an ego tuck? Are you willing to experience an extreme makeover of the spiritual kind? Peter did.

Extreme Makeover John 21: 12-19 First United Methodist Church, Vineland Georgina Pando-Connolly Humor: How come when you mix water and flour together you get glue.. and then you add eggs and sugar... and you get cake? Where did the glue go? NEED AN ANSWER? You know very well where it ...read more

Scripture: John 21:12-19, Romans 13:11

Denomination: Methodist

The River Of Life

Contributed by Stan Simonik on May 14, 2004

The Word of Christ that saves, comforts, and guides, is the River of Life soothing a spiritually parched life like a river in the desert.

Dear people of God, what is it about rivers that we human beings are so attracted to? Actually any body of water. It is no secret that waterfront property is much more expensive than other land. In spite of potential floods and the ever-present mosquitoes, people are willing to pay premium price ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Other Side" Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 17, 2004

Making the decision to go from where we presently are spiritually to a new level in Jesus...the other side!

“The Other Side Series---I” Mark 4:35-41 MK 4:35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Raise Your Children From The Dead

Contributed by Danny Williams on Jun 20, 2004

Uses principles from Jarius’ life to raise our children up spiritually.(Father’s Day sermon)

At the peak of His popularity, Jesus began ministering in Capernaum. There He met huge crowds of people pressing in on Him from every side. From among the press, Jarius came to Jesus with an urgent request concerning his daughter. "Come and lay your hands upon her and she shall live." ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-43

Denomination: Church Of God

The Heavenly Battle

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 25, 2005

The story gives us insight into an unseen battle that wages in the unseen spiritual realm, but has effect here on earth.

Singing the Songs of the Lord in a Strange Land March 13, 2005 Daniel 10 The Heavenly Battle The story gives us insight into an unseen battle that wages in the unseen spiritual realm, but has effect here on earth. The angelic being that Daniel sees has been detained ...read more

Denomination: *other

Being Born Again Series

Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 11, 2005

Most common and obvious hindering factor in our spiritual growth is when you do not have life to begin with

Barnabas C. Park barnabaspark@gmail.com 4 most common hindrances for Spiritual Growth. 1st Factor: Being born again Romans 8:29: For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the first-born among many brethren; Beginning today on, I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Give Up! Shape Up!

Contributed by David Aswat on Jun 6, 2005

Four implications of Our Lord’s Return a Second Time Should Encourage us to Live Spiritually right.

TEXT: Rev. 7:1-"Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him...." THEME: God’s Word is Truth! PROP.: Be prepared for the Return of Christ T/SENT.: By examining the following Scriptures, we may see the elements surrounding the Return of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Putting Your Faith On The Line

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005

Jesus’ spiritual battle at Gethsemane is an inspiration struggle for those times when our faith gets put on the line.

Putting Your Faith on the Line Mark 14:32-42 The Battle of France was over. The Battle of Britain was imminent. On June 18, 1940, Winston Churchill spoke those immortal words that have echoed through the last 60 years. I expect that the Battle of Britain is about to begin. Upon this battle ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons I Learned From Abraham Lincoln

Contributed by Tim Richards on Jul 3, 2005

A July 4th sermon about spiritual lessons I learned from an in depth study of Abraham Lincoln.

Introduction: 1. This morning as I begin my sermon on the lessons I learned from Abraham Lincoln I want to share a series of 5 questions about former presidents. They may or may not be about Abraham Lincoln. I will tell you that at least one of them will have Abraham Lincoln as the correct answer. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-14

Denomination: Baptist