Sermons on Spiritual Persistence:

The Gift Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts Series - 10 of 13.

THE GIFT OF ENCOURAGEMENT Romans 12:8 INTRO: Two old Texas cowboys were riding across the range one day when they came upon a herd of buffalo. They paused for a moment to look at those great animals. Then one cowboy said to the other, "Have you ever seen an uglier varmint than that?" The other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Giving Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts Series - 11 of 13.

THE GIFT OF GIVING Romans 12:8 INTRO: An elderly man won a ten million-dollar sweepstakes. While his family was happy, they worried about just how to tell the man of his good fortune, for he had a chronic heart condition. Finally it was decided that the man’s pastor should break the good news. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

Still Under The Law

Contributed by Carl Finney on Nov 3, 2006

There was no emancipation proclamation from spiritual slavery.

Point #1 - There was no emancipation proclamation from spiritual slavery or from the Tem commandments. Christ did not abolish the Ten Commandments. ASV Matthew 5:17-20 Think not that I came to destroy the law or the prophets: I came not to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Warfare Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 15, 2011

FOCAL POINT: THE KEY TO SPIRITUAL WARFARE.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE PART 1 OF A TWO PART SERIES ROMANS 6:6 FOCAL POINT: THE KEY TO SPIRITUAL WARFARE. INTRODUCTION: HAVE YOU WONDERED WHY SO LITTLE EVIDENCE IN A CHRISTIAN’S WALK? PAUL SPOKE TO THIS ISSUE IN ROMANS 6. HE SPOKE TO THE ISSUE OF BELIEVERS DYING TO SIN AND MADE ALIVE IN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Trojan Horses Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

Being aware of the sneak spiritual attacks

SNAKEBITES & STOMPING Part 3 Trojan Horses Joshua 7 Sunday, October 11, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee First week’s Fighter Verse James 4:7, “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” Last week’s Fighter Verse: I John 3:18, “Dear children, let us not love with ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Famine In America

Contributed by Ron Theis on Dec 10, 2009

The Proof and Effects of a Spiritual Dearth in America...

FAMINE IN AMERICA INTRO: Famine… 1. The very word strikes fear… a. Images…horrific…babies…swollen bellies…starvation b. The images play upon our deepest inner fears… c. Not so common today…but it will be. d. I Kings tells us Israel experienced a famine so horrid that the people even ate their own ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Does Your Elevatgr Go All The Way To The Top

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Oct 11, 2009

TO GET CHRISTIANS TO SEE WHERE THEY ARE SPIRITUALLY.

PP0202 DOES YOUR ELEVATOR GO ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP? John 6:60-66 Joh 6:60 Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it? 61 When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you? 62 ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-66

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Reveals Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 9, 2010

Important spiritual truths pertaining to the cross

SERIES: WALKING WITH JESUS “THE SERVANT REVEALS” MARK 8:27-9:50 OPEN There is a great story in 2 Kings 6. The nations of Aram (Syria) and Israel are at war. The king of Aram decides he will muster his troops in a certain place to set up an ambush. The prophet Elisha discerns ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Grossman's Beach Adventure”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 14, 2008

Spiritual insights from a family vacation

“The Grossman’s Beach Adventure” July 20, 2008 “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

What We Need To Know About Servant-Leadership Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 23, 2008

Part 2 of the Series on Spiritual Leadership

WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SERVANT-LEADERSHIP Mark 10:43-44 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. I THE SPIRITUAL ASPECTS OF SERVANT-LEADERSHIP A We Are Commanded To Lead/Serve Galatians 5:13 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:43-44

Denomination: Baptist

"Time To Grow Up!"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 15, 2009

This sermon stresses the importance of spiritual growth.

One of my favorite old country songs was written by the Oak Ridge Boys years ago and it was written specifically about children and just how precious they are. The title of the song was Thank God for Kids. In its refrain, were these words, “the nearest thing to heaven is a child.” And when you ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"Becoming Christian"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 30, 2008

Paul’s process of growing spiritually

“Becoming Christian” August 3, 2008 “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints— the faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-14

Denomination: Holiness

Fill It Up Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 20, 2013

Peace is frsrt and foremost a spiritual issue.

“Guidelines for Christmas: Fill It Up” Isaiah 9:1-7; Luke 1:26-38 In a radio broadcast on September 2, the day after he accepted the Japanese surrender, General Douglas MacArthur said, “Today the guns are silent. A great victory has been won. The skies no longer rain death; the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sayings Of Jesus Part 5 Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013

Jesus gives the spiritual meaning of the law.

The Sayings of Jesus Part 5 Matt. 5:21-30 Jesus has just told His audience that He had not come to destroy the law or the prophets but to fulfill. He warns of the consequences of breaking the commandments and teaching others to do so. He also mentions how God feels about those who obey and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

Examine Yourselves

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 23, 2016

Daily examination of our spiritual walk

EXAMINE YOURSELVES 2 Cor. 13:5 5 Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test! As Jeremiah lamented over the destruction of the city of Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist