Sermons on Spiritual Nuturing:

The Visible Evidence Of Christian Maturity: The Production Of Spiritual Fruit

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 3, 2022

John 15 presents the themes of fruit-bearing, or the visible evidence of true faith and obedience Jesus demands of those who follow Him (Matthew 10:34-39, Luke 14:25-33). Fruit-bearing Christians, or those who do the work of the LORD, will be blessed by Him and hated by the world.

The German pastor and martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945), in his book, "The Cost of Discipleship" opened the first chapter with these words; " When a man comes to Christ, He bids him come and die." Bonhoeffer lived by his own words as he lingered in a concentration camp, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Genesis 49:22, Isaiah 5:1-7, Matthew 3:8, Romans 7:4, Colossians 1:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Faithful Servant: Watchfulness In A Time Of Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 5, 2022

"In an article from The New Yorker, Captain Donna Kohout, thirty-two, Dillon, Colorado. Letter to members of the Dillon Community Church. April, 2003. “I’m still praising God for the opportunity to spend five months in the Middle East both to serve in the largest conflict of our day..

"In an article from The New Yorker, Captain Donna Kohout, thirty-two, Dillon, Colorado. Letter to members of the Dillon Community Church. April, 2003. “I’m still praising God for the opportunity to spend five months in the Middle East both to serve in the largest conflict of our day and to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44, Luke 12:41-48

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Does It Mean To Have Spiritually Blurred Vision?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 24, 2023

What does it mean in having blurred vision? Blurred vision is the deficiency of sharpness of visual perception, causing objects to show up cloudy or out of focus.

The essential drivers of obscured vision are refractive issues – myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism (imperfection in the curvature of the eye), or presbyopia (gradual loss of seeing close things clearly). Blurred vision can likewise be an indication of a more ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Advent Spiritual Joy, Even Ecstasy: Gaudete Sunday

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 12, 2017

St. Augustine used a famous expression--the "joy of truth," gaudium de veritate. 

Advent 3B A professor was asked by one of his students, “What is the meaning of life?" The usual laughter followed, but the professor said "I will answer your question." Taking his wallet out of his hip pocket, he fished around in a leather wallet and brought out a very small round mirror, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Catholic

Who Controls Your Physical And Spiritual Daily Bread?

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 10, 2018

He who controls your daily bread controls you because he takes hold of your mind and manipulates it

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: WHO CONTROLS YOUR PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL DAILY BREAD? Acts 12:20 King James Version (KJV) 20 And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

3 Immediate Spiritual Actions Responses In Times Of Crisis

Contributed by Jan Oosthuizen on Oct 15, 2018

What to do when facing a crisis? How to deliberately fight to keep your peace.

Scripture reading: Exo 14:12 The former quick-tempered Moses patiently answered the people's hasty accusation with three directives to meet this emergency: (1) "Do not be afraid" The word to the patriarchs, Gen 15:1; 26:24; and to Israel as they possessed the land, Josh 1:9; 8:1) (2) "Stand firm" ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:12-16, Hebrews 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Prepared The World For His Son Spiritually

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 19, 2018

A message showing how people all over the First Century world were sick and tired of the cruelty in the world and the idolatry in the religions and were longing for some kind of universal Savior.

Christmas Messages 4 Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle free printed an audio messages HOW GOD PREPARED THE WORLD FOR HIS SON SPIRITUALLY “And the Lord opened up her heart to respond to the things spoken by Paul.” Acts 16:14 Lydia was a Jewish business woman and she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2, Galatians 1:15-16, Acts 10:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered For Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:10-11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 22, 2024

In Ephesians 6:10-11 the apostle Paul exhorts us to be strong in the Lord and to put on the full armour of God. This is a call to spiritual warfare, reminding us that we are engaged in a battle against the spiritual forces of evil.

Empowered for Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:10-11 Introduction: Today, we delve into the powerful words of Ephesians 6:10-11, where the apostle Paul exhorts us to be strong in the Lord and to put on the full armour of God. This passage is a call to spiritual warfare, reminding us that we are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11, Psalm 18:32, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

La SurditÉ Spirituelle (Spiritual Deafness) - French Series

Contributed by James Dina on Dec 28, 2021

Heureux ceux qui ont une oreille que le Seigneur a purifiée, nettoyée et ouverte pour qu'elle puisse entendre l'appel divin ; mais il n'y a aucune bénédiction pour le chrétien dont les oreilles spirituelles ne sont pas actives.

EPHPHATHA "Et ils lui amènent un sourd qui avait un empêchement à la parole, et ils le supplient de mettre sa main sur lui. Il le prit à l'écart de la foule, lui mit les doigts dans les oreilles, cracha et toucha sa langue, et levant les yeux au ciel, il soupira ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:18, Mark 7:34, Isaiah 42:19, Amos 3:9, Hebrews 12:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

19) Praying For God’s Provision – Physically And Spiritually. Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 17, 2022

Prayer is often the means through which God provides for us. In fact, we are instructed by God to make our needs known to Him so that He may provide for our every need both physically and Spiritually.

TEACH US TO PRAY Part 4 – 4) Ask for God’s Provision – Physically and Spiritually. TEXT: Matthew 6:9-13 RECAP Turn with me to Matthew Chapter 6 please brethren. And while we are all turning there... Our weekly Bible Study today remains firmly focused on discovering ... “Those things most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Lessons From The Lord's Temptation Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 13, 2020

The temptation of Jesus teaches us: 1. About the leadership of God's Spirit (vs. 1). 2. About the righteousness of our Savior (vs. 1-4). 3. About the power of Scripture (vs. 3-10). 4. About God providing new strength (vs. 11).

Spiritual Lessons from the Lord's Temptation The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 4:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - January 23, 2013 (Revised November 13, 2020) MESSAGE: *How long has it been since you were tempted to sin? If it's been more than 24 hours, then maybe you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritually Extravagant - 1 Peter 3:1-6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 30, 2024

Submission is not blind agreement or passive acceptance or subservience, nor is it demeaning. It is taking your God-ordained place in the home, which brings honor to both your husband and you.

1 Peter 3:1 Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, 2 when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. 3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

The Spiritual Battle And Demons' Opposition To Godly Altars Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 18, 2025

When a godly altar is established, it can also attract opposition from the spiritual realm.

In the Bible, altars play a significant role in the spiritual lives of believers. An altar represents a sacred space where individuals or communities come to worship, offer sacrifices, and seek God's presence. However, when a godly altar is established, it can also attract opposition from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:10

Traits Of Radical Faith Christians And Spiritually Compromised Christians. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 21, 2025

God's grace and redemption are available to all, and prayer, Bible study, and community can help believers grow in their faith.

Radical Faith Christians: Unwavering Trust: Radical Christians trust God completely, even when circumstances seem impossible. (Proverbs 3:5-6, Daniel 3:16-18) Bold Obedience: They obey God's commands without hesitation, even if it's uncomfortable or challenging. (Acts 5:29, 1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16, Matthew 19:21

What I Owe Myself Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 22, 2020

This is the 3rd of a series of "WHAT DO I OWE"

Scripture: Philippians 3:12 – 14; Romans 8:1-4 Theme: What We Owe Title: What We Owe Ourselves INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Over the last few weeks we have been looking at what We Owe +What We Owe the World +We owe the World the reality ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Nazarene