Sermons on Spiritual Preparation:

Raising Spiritual Champions

Contributed by Jay Robison on Jun 13, 2005

Taken from the Message version. To raise spiritual champions we must Hold Hands, Whisper Encouragement, and Show them step by step how to live well before God

RAISING SPIRITUAL CHAMPIONS June 12, 2005 Jay Davis Robison 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 Popular poem several years ago: If you love something set it free If it comes back to you it is yours If it doesn’t it never was. Always uncomfortable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Folly Of Mere Spirituality Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

Say the word “spiritual” today, and really, you’ve said nothing. There are all sorts of “spiritualities” out there in the marketplace. Google the word “spirituality”, and here’s outcome: • Spirituality.com, from the Christian Science society • Jewish kabbalah inspirational ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Bearing Spiritual Fruit

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Feb 29, 2008

Jesus said - "every bracnh in ME (this means Christians) that does not bear fruit He [the Father] takes away, and every branch that bears fruit He [the Father] prunes, today lets look more closely at this.

BEARING GOOD FRUIT (John 15:1-10) INTRODUCTION Each fall I take my children to the apple orchard just down the road from my house. Last year as we were walking through the orchard, I noticed my youngest son (Ben) picking up an apple off the ground to eat. The apple was rotten and I told him not ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Spiritual Identity Theft Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 3, 2008

Are you the victim of Spiritual Identity Theft? Once we have been robbed of our ID, we fall prey to losing who we are in Christ! here’s ho to protect yourself!

Identity Theft Galatians 2:20 A heavily booked commercial flight out of Denver was canceled, and a single agent was rebooking a long line of inconvenienced travelers. Suddenly an angry passenger pushed his way to the front and slapped his ticket down on the counter. "I have to be on this flight ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Spiritual Highs And Lows Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 10, 2008

The baptism and temptaions of Jesus give us principles for living the Chrisitna life.

“Breathless” A Study of the gospel of Mark “Spiritual Highs and Lows” March 9, 2008 Me: Last week was an awesome week here at LifeQuest. We had a great service and the baptism celebration. But on Monday, I was back into the routine of life. It is always hard to sustain a really spiritual high ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming A Spiritual Deficit

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

INVESTING IN THE KINGDOM

OVERCOMING A SPIRITUAL DEFICIT 8/23/07 2 Cor 4:15-18 15 For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. 16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirituality For The Rest Of Us

Contributed by Paul Newell on Mar 18, 2008

We seem to make the whole "knowing God" thing much harder than God ever did? Life is hard, knowing God is what makes sense out of life.

Spirituality For the Rest of Us 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” Intro: Why should following Jesus Christ be so “hard”? If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard someone tell me: “Oh, Pastor Paul, it’s so haaarrrrdddd…” “Pastor, you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Defining Spiritual Success Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 19, 2008

Paul ends Galatians with a warning and two keys to spiritual success.

Series: Study of Galatians Text: Galatians 6:11-18 Title: “Defining Spiritual Success” • Paul starts with a warning: Beware of Bragging (11-13) Vv. 11-12 • Beware of those people who like to boast of their successes; even their own spiritual growth and accomplishments. o That is not a mark of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Wisdom For Believers Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007

This is message 2 of a 13 part series of messages taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

Spiritual Wisdom for Believers Ephesians 1:15-23 I. How To Know God Better A. Ask God for Wisdom “…the Spirit of wisdom…” B. Ask God for Revelation “…and revelation…” C. Ask God to Open Your Heart. “…the eyes of your heart may be enlightened …” II. Results of Seeing in the Spirit A. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Outbreak Of Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on May 27, 2010

A Powerful sermon the encouraged believers to Stir up the Gift's of God.

“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” Sermon Summary: Are the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit being manifested in your life? Acts 5:32 We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let's Get Spiritual Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 10, 2010

How do you get Spiritual?

How do you get Spiritual? Ephesians 4:20-24 “You, however, did not come to know Christ that way. Surely you heard of him and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Are The Spiritual Beggars Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jan 21, 2011

Today we enter a famous section of the Bible commonly known as Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. This particular beginning section is known as the “beatitudes” from the Latin word for “blessed”. I think it also means beautiful attitudes.

Today we enter a famous section of the Bible commonly known as Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. This particular beginning section is known as the “beatitudes” from the Latin word for “blessed”. I think it also means beautiful attitudes. And I am quite certain this may be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Healing Spiritual Wounds

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 8, 2010

The spirit can be wounded just like our physical body can be wounded. If you have a broken leg it will impact your comfort level, your mobility, your activity level, many aspects of your life. A spiritual wound will also affect you on a multidimensional l

Healing Spiritual Wounds 1Th 5:23 ¶ Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. What is the difference between soul and spirit? Hard to define the scriptures go both ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:13, Psalm 51:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grow Spiritually In 2010

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 21, 2010

Keys to growing Spiritually in 2010. Key factors that will make you a better Christian in 2010

Introduction • We discussed last week that this is the year of God’s completeness of order. Today we need to make the 1st steps to ensure we meet our God Goals we set last week. Our goals can be met when we grow spiritually. • Salvation is just the beginning of a relationship ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grow Spiritually In 2010

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 31, 2010

• We discussed last week that this is the year of God’s completeness of order. Today we need to make the 1st steps to ensure we meet our God Goals we set last week. Our goals can be met when we grow spiritually. • Salvation is just the beginning of a r

Introduction • We discussed last week that this is the year of God’s completeness of order. Today we need to make the 1st steps to ensure we meet our God Goals we set last week. Our goals can be met when we grow spiritually. • Salvation is just the beginning of a relationship ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational