Sermons on Spiritual Persistence:

Deborah - A Spiritual Mother

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jul 12, 2020

If we do not rise as spiritual mothers, our churches and our nations would be spoiled. God has called each one of us to be a spiritual mother to thousands of spiritual children.

Judges 5:6, 7 - “In the days of Shamgar, son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were deserted, and the travelers walked along the byways. Village life ceased, it ceased in Israel, until I, Deborah, arose, arose a mother in Israel. Here Deborah refers to herself as a spiritual mother of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:6-7

Overcoming Spiritual Blindness

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 12, 2020

Spiritual blindness is a great problem that has great consequences both on the life of the person and others around him. But there is a great cure through the power of the Holy Spirit.

OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS Study Text: Numbers 22:26-30 Introduction: - Balaam was unable to see the Angel of God standing on his way because he was blind spiritually. - He was zealously pursuing a course that God is not pleased with, but being deceived with a fake assurance of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:26-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

When There Is A Spiritual Battle Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 23, 2020

In the mighty strength of the Lord we are equipped as wrestler-soldiers to stand in the spiritual battle. We will stand firm against all the schemes of the devil and the combined evil forces of the spiritual realm.

Jesus Is Still Sovereign Ephesians 6:10-13 When There Is A Spiritual Battle In the garden of Eden there was perfection. God created and it was very good. Adam and Eve are walking with God in the cool of the evening. But someone is watching and scheming. The serpent who was more crafty than any ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Dry Rot

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 19, 2018

We must prevent spiritual dry rot in our lives in order to remain useful to God and His Kingdom.

Dry Rot August 19, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must prevent spiritual dry rot in our lives in order to remain useful to God and His Kingdom. Focus Passage: Luke 13:6-9 Supplemental Passage: Again He said to me, "Prophesy over these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Foolish Spiritual People Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 28, 2018

Spiritual Discernment, Worldly Wisdom, The Mind of Christ

PAUL: A FOOL FOR CHRIST - Foolish Spiritual People April 8, 2018 1 Corinthians 2:14 (p. 794) Introduction: I’ve shared this with you often, but once again I would remind you that “Jesus didn’t die on the cross and rise again so good people could be better…He did this so dead ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Spiritual Blessing

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 14, 2017

The analysis of every spiritual blessing in Ephesians 1:3 teaches us about our spiritual riches.

Scripture Last week I began a series of sermons on Ephesians 1 that I am calling, “God’s Supreme Purpose.” The Apostle Paul’s emphasis in chapter 1 is not on what we must do for salvation, but rather on what God has done for us in Christ. Ephesians 1 teaches us that we have been chosen and adopted ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Every Spiritual Blessing

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 14, 2017

The analysis of every spiritual blessing in Ephesians 1:3 teaches us about our spiritual riches.

Scripture Last week I began a series of sermons on Ephesians 1 that I am calling, “God’s Supreme Purpose.” The Apostle Paul’s emphasis in chapter 1 is not on what we must do for salvation, but rather on what God has done for us in Christ. Ephesians 1 teaches us that we have been chosen and adopted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Emotions And Sensory Spirituality

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 24, 2017

God never intended emotions or feelings to guide or reveal what is right or wrong. They are constantly changing, and they need to be controlled because they can take control of a person and lead them into serious error and deception.

Human emotions are deeply intertwined with the five basic senses of sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing, which human beings use to investigate and perceive the world around them. They are essential for processing, learning, perception, reasoning, problem-solving and adapting to the events of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-17, 1 Timothy 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Increasing Spiritual Muscle

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2013

We pay good money to go to the gym and work out. The purpose is to get stronger and be healthier. We have SPIRITUAL MUSCLES too – FAITH! Here notice the subject, the desire, and the means of the apostles.

INCREASING SPIRITUAL MUSCLE Luke 17:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Dog Applicant 1. A police dog responded to an ad for work with the FBI. "Well," says the personnel director, "you'll have to meet some strict requirements. 2. First, you must type at least 60 words per minute." Sitting down at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Recieving Spiritual Wisdom

Contributed by Js Collins on Nov 20, 2013

At the beginning of man there was full knowledge of God and with great understanding Because of sin the light flickered and mans view of god became dimmed. but a candle is given by God to seek and see and understand his will.

Receiving Spiritual Wisdom Proverbs 20:27 27 ¶ The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. At the beginning of man there was full knowledge of God and with great understanding . it was a bright and burning light at first, but through sin is become a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Need For Spiritual Change

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2013

When we listen to and obey our Lord Jesus we are received into a new spiritual family.

THE NEED FOR SPIRITUAL CHANGE. Matthew 12:22-50. The spiritual blindness of the people opposed to Jesus is demonstrated in their reaction to His good works. Their refusal to hear His message is echoed in their speaking out against Him. A demon-possessed man, who was physically both blind and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Gifts Of Grace Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 6, 2013

The gift of our talents

Ephesians 4:4-16 (p. 815) December 8, 2013 Introduction: Paul says, “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” And then he goes directly into a list of “ones.” There is “one” body, “one” Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prerequisites Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Bill Mostrales on Sep 29, 2014

Brethren, do not be children in your thinking; yet in evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.

The Prerequisites of Spiritual Growth Bible Passage: 1 Corinthians 14:20 Brethren, do not be children in your thinking; yet in evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature. I. We Should have “The Desire To Grow” a) We Will Never Grow Unless We Want to Grow 1 Peter 2:21 - Jesus set ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Avoiding The Spiritual Cliff

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 2, 2013

We must use God’s solution to avoid the spiritual cliff.

Avoiding the Spiritual Cliff December 30, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must use God’s solution to avoid the spiritual cliff. Focus Passage: Hebrews 10:23-31 Supplemental Passage: Now if any man builds on the foundation with gold, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Imparting Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

SERVING IN GRACE SHARES THE GIFTS FROM THE HOLY SPIRIT THAT HAVE BEEN ENTRUSTED TO YOU

Romans 1:6-15 – Imparting Spiritual Gifts I. Called of Jesus Christ a. Paul is linking the believers at Rome experience to his own -- "called" b. This is a root word that relates to the church "the called out" ones c. Paul will later talk about calling as part of the process of salvation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:6-15

Denomination: Church Of God