Sermons on Spiritual Nutrition:

Lost

Contributed by Richard Scoggins on Jan 28, 2005

Illustrates the need for being spiritual compasses for those around us

I wanted to tell you men about a story that some of you may be able to relate to. I used to love to squirrel hunt. As a matter of fact I preferred it over just about any other kind of hunting. Well one day when I was about 19 while attending Southwest a friend of mine said that he had found the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are Our Children?

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Mar 14, 2004

To challenge each family to evaluate where the children are in the matter of spirituality.

PP2010 WHERE ARE OUR CHILDREN? Proverbs 30:11-14 INTRODUCTION: Do you know where your children are tonight? Do you know what they are doing? Do you know what their plans are for life? We live in an age when more children are attending Christian schools than ever before. In Florida more than ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Eagles Or Chickens - You Choose

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 21, 2005

Do you want to scratch with the chickens or soar with the eagle - spiritually

Civic service NR 05-06-05 Soar with the eagle or scratch with the chickens Story: When I was living in Switzerland about 15 years ago there was a wonderful bumper sticker (I don’t know if you had it over here) – usually on the back of a Porsche - which said; “Do you want to soar with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Anglican

Part 6 - Shoes Of Gospel Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 12, 2004

Part 6 of the Spiritual Warfare Series on the whole armor of God.

The Whole Armor of God Series Part 6 – The Shoes of Preparedness SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 6:15 “15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.” PRAYER SHOES SLIDE King James states, “And your feet shod” (Strong’s #5265) hupŏdĕô – ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Bible Church

Part 9 - The Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 12, 2004

Part 9 in the series of Spiritual warfare and the whole armor of God.

Spiritual Warfare – The Whole Armor of God The Sword of the Spirit (Part 9) † Scripture Reading Ephesians 6:17 “Take the Helmet of salvation and the Sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” PRAYER † Over past few weeks we have discussed the different parts of the Armor of God and how ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Bible Church

Christian Meditation Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 14, 2005

An introduction to a series on Spiritual Disciplines and a practical message on Christian meditation

Tilling the Soil of The Soul September 18, 2005 Meditation 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Psalm 119:48 Intro to the Disciplines I remember when I was a kid, we were living in New Dundee & my dad’s office was not in the church building, it was in the basement of our house. In order to go to work in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: *other

The Battle Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006

This sermon looks at our adversary, armor and activity in spiritual warfare

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Battle of the Church Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 Introduction: True story....A Christian leader was traveling recently by plane. He noticed that the man sitting two seats over was thumbing through some little cards and moving his lips. The man looked to be in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Power!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 17, 2006

We need to keep our spiritual batteries fully charged!!!

POWER!!!!! Eph 1:18-19 What exactly is power? We hear about it, talk about it...everybody wants more of it....what does it mean? Is it wealth? Fame? Authority? There are two trans for power in vs ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Richard Reid on Nov 16, 2006

Common thread between the Thanksgiving holiday and our spiritual lives.

Thanksgiving Things that we do during this season that we need to do in our spiritual lives Psalms 50:23 11/16/06 He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving honors Me; And to him who orders his way aright I shall show the salvation of God. 1. Invite family and friends over Matthew 9 Jesus says ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Practicing Simplicity Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 9, 2008

Simple Scriptural maxims tied to our spiritual riches in Christ.

We’re beginning a new three-part series today on Simple Living. Why this topic? First of all, the Bible teaches simple living. So from that, we know it’s important. Secondly, complicated living is killing us. It’s keeping us from experiencing life the way our Creator meant for us to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 12, 2008

What is Christian Worship - part 9 in Spiritual Disc. series

Spiritual Disciplines: Worship February 24, 208 It’s Sunday morning at 9:23 a.m. and a young mother shouts upstairs to see if her five year old has finally brushed his teeth and found any socks that match. Emptying unfinished cereal bowls in the sink, she checks the clock one more time, knowing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Complacent Church Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 31, 2002

How do we fight complacency in our spiritual lives?

Zephaniah 1:10-14 10 "On that day," declares the LORD, "a cry will go up from the Fish Gate, wailing from the New Quarter, and a loud crash from the hills. 11 Wail, you who live in the market district; all your merchants will be wiped out, all who trade with silver will be ruined. 12 At that time I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Zephaniah 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Start Of Decay Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2005

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Living In Times Of Spiritual Decay".

Series: Living In Times Of Spiritual Decay[#1] THE START OF DECAY Judges 1:1-2:5 As many times as I have been to doctors, had shots, etc…; I have never disliked those things worse than having to go to the dentist. A couple of years ago, our family dentist hired a dental hygienist and things ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Results Of Decay Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2005

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Living In Times Of Spiritual Decay".

Series: Living In Times Of Spiritual Decay[#2] THE RESULTS OF DECAY Judges 2:1-19 Introduction: Last week we looked at places and ways that spiritual decay begin. Spiritual decay begins with compromise. These compromises, (although very little at first) will eat away at the leadership of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Decaying Or Declaring Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2005

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Living In Times Of Spiritual Decay".

Series: Living In Times Of Spiritual Decay[#3] DECAYING OR DECLARING? Judges 5:1-31 Introduction: Because of failures from past generations, Israel found themselves in a bad situation. The people were living in times of spiritual decay, but God had not forgotten them although this new ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist