Sermons on Spiritual Perfection:

How Do You Deal With Excess Baggage In Your Life? Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Aug 6, 2020

how do you deal with excess baggage in your life?

How do you deal with baggage in your life, talk to your pastor, a personal friend, or a professional? In Philippians 3:13 & 14 the Apostle Paul tell's us how to deal with excess baggage in your life. How do you deal with excess baggage in your life, (first, second, third): 1. Forget ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Temptation To Let Go Of What God Has Said

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 11, 2020

I believe that the Christian world is in the midst of a very dangerous season. Research is showing a catacylismic shift away from faith in Christ. Jesus said most men's love will grow cold. A message to help in this season

The Temptation to let Go of What God has said PPT 1 Series title Overcoming in a Season of Temptation and Testing PPT 2 Reason for this series In discussing the last days Jesus said: Mt 24:12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. Mt 24:13 But he that shall endure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:12-13, Genesis 6:1, Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 4:2-10, Mark 4:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"what Is The Wrestling?"

Contributed by Greg Newton on Aug 14, 2020

We’re wrestling against powerful evil forces.

WRESTLE - “Though sometimes it is used to define a form of recreational sport, here it describes the sharpness of your encounter with the enemy. Paul uses it to convey the notion of a bloody and lasting war between the Christian and his opponent.” Wrestling is not a team sport, but primarily as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Deep Are Your Roots

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Aug 21, 2020

what are your roots, how deep are they, how were they formed, have they grown?

How deep are your roots? So, the questions that I would like to ask is, what are your roots, how were they formed? Have they grown? Tumbleweeds only put down one root, and that root is very shallow. Tumbleweeds are easily uprooted when the wind blows. Soon the tumbleweed is blowing wherever the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Romans 11:16-18, Ephesians 3:14-20

Denomination: Charismatic

Discovering Our Gifts

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 11, 2020

Beginning to look at our Spiritual Gifts as we gain a better understanding of our purpose.

Spiritual Gifts September 13, 2020 The typical NASCAR race car costs about $150,000 to build. They might be fun to have. They are certainly unique. If you wanted to buy one, keep in mind - - - there are no power windows or locks. In fact, it doesn’t have windows at all; it just has a net. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Turn On Your Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 12, 2020

Based on Roman 12:12 - This sermon encourages listeners to develop a stronger prayer life.

“HOW TO TURN ON YOUR PRAYER LIFE” Rom. 12:12 FBCF – 9/13/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Max Lucado is such a great writer. Wrote this about prayer: “Most of our prayer lives could use a tune-up. Some prayer lives lack consistency. They're either a desert or an oasis. Long, arid dry spells interrupted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To Walk Out Of The Valley Like David Did Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 12, 2021

Two people may enter the same Valley, but they may come out of the Valley with completely different outcomes.

Introduction Last week, in the Valley of Elah, we saw David’s breakout. He was no longer fighting the bear or fighting the lion to save his sheep; he was now fighting a giant named Goliath because he was mocking the greatness of Israel's God. And David was not going to stand for that; so, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Habits Of Pruning, Part 2: Fasting (Matthew 6:16-18) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 13, 2021

Fasting is probably the least understood of the spiritual disciplines. But it has the potential to be one of the most rewarding.

[I am very grateful to SermonCentral contributor Jim Luthy for his sermon "To Fast or Not to Fast." His opening illustration and structure formed the backbone of this sermon.] Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Matthew 6. How many of you are tea drinkers? I know we are in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Jeremiah 14:10-11, Isaiah 58:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Hard Hearts Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 15, 2021

A hard heart prevents us from understanding spiritual truths. What causes it, and what’s the antidote? [Watch video: https://youtu.be/xfdCdhRhS3I]

Scripture Reading: Mark 8:14-21 The disciples had forgotten to bring bread, except for one loaf they had with them in the boat. “Be careful,” Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” They discussed this with one another and said, “It is because we have no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithful In The Smalls

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 28, 2015

He who is faithful with a little will be faithful with much.

Faithful in the Smalls July 26, 2015 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: He who is faithful with a little will be faithful with much. Focus Passage: Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction: “Lord, just let me PROVE to you that I can handle a vast fortune ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of War - Pt. 2 - Weapon Wisdom Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2017

Security systems. Car alarms. But are you still vulnerable? Defenseless? Feel like you are under attack? Are you dressed for battle? Let's learn the "Art of War!"

The Art of War Pt. 2 - Weapon Wisdom I. Introduction It was the autumn of 1944 and Germany had been beaten back behind its borders. The Nazi war machine was in tatters and repeated bombing raids by the Allies all but assured that Hitler’s forces would never rise again. Around the perimeter of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Art Of War - Pt. 3 - Warfare Wardrobe 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2017

Security systems. Car alarms. But are you still vulnerable? Defenseless? Feel like you are under attack? Are you dressed for battle? Let's learn the "Art of War!"

The Art of War Pt. 3 - Warfare Wardrobe 1 I. Introduction On May 9, 1864, at the site of the Spotsylvania Courthouse, General Sedgwick was personally overseeing the placement of a battery directly to the rear of his entrenched 14th New Jersey while enjoying a conversation with his young ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Art Of War - Pt. 4 - Warfare Wardrobe 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2017

Security systems. Car alarms. But are you still vulnerable? Defenseless? Feel like you are under attack? Are you dressed for battle? Let's learn the "Art of War!"

The Art of War Pt. 4 - Warfare Wardrobe 2 I. Introduction In January of 2006 an article was published in the USA Today. It said . . . "After Army and Marine Corps generals were summoned Wednesday to a closed-door briefing on Capitol Hill, the brass emerged with vows to improve body armor for all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"God’s Command To ‘increase!’”

Contributed by John Gaston on May 24, 2017

This is a study of God’s command for us to “INCREASE” and then an examination of the 5 principles the Bible gives us concerning spiritual growth.

“GOD’S COMMAND TO ‘INCREASE!’” INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BACKSEAT DRIVERS 1. It was a beautiful summer's day and Benny decided to take his wife Sheila and his mother Freda for a ride around Huntsville. Freda and Sheila got into the back seat of his car and buckled up. 2. Then, almost as soon as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gifted (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 21, 2018

In my first installment of this series I said that the gifts of the Spirit are from God and we need to use them for his purposes. Today we will see that a big part of my job as a Pastor is to equip you for works of service.

GIFTED (part two) 1) I need to prepare you. Eph. 4:11-16, "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Corinthians 12:29-31, Romans 12:6-8, Acts 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ