Sermons on Spiritual Privilege:

Are You Religious Or Spiritual?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 28, 2008

This week the texts seem to revolve around the idea that you can’t be "religious" but not "spiritual". It sounds like that tired line, "I’m spiritual but not religious". In the Gospel reading, I think it is interesting how Jesus heals both someone who wou

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three in One who has come to call sinners home. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Up to 10 percent of the world’s population that does not attend church on a regular basis describes itself as “spiritual, but not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Discipline Of Journaling Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008

How journaling helps us grow in our Christian faith and become more Christ-like. part 2 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

Spiritual Disciplines - Journaling Joshua 1-4, Various January 13, 2008 Family vacations . . . you can have some amazingly fun time on them. Sometimes when you come back from your vacation you feel like you never went. There’s the laundry and the recovery of vacations . . . but there are a few ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Side Of Giving

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 23, 2008

Tithing is a matter of obedience, and God blesses us when we are faithful.

The Spiritual Side of Giving Text: Mal. 3:6-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: A new survey conducted by the Barna Research Group shows that...born again Christians are much more generous than the norm, but very few give 10% or more of their income - a proportion described in the Bible as a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Methodist

A Healthy Spiritual Life Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 1, 2008

No matter where we are in life, we should always be spiritually fit and healthy. But some have spiritual flab that needs to be dealt with.

A Healthy Spiritual Life Griffith Baptist Church – 2/24/08 A.M. Service Text: Daniel 1:3-15 Key verse: Daniel 1:8 - But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-15

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Spiritual Inventory

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 21, 2007

New years challenge to challenge believers to look at life through an eternal lens. It also has a "spiritual inventory" checklist to hand out.

Taking Spiritual Inventory Text: Psalms 90:1-17 Introduction: 1. We are told in the word to number our days… that wisdom may come Heb. #4487, maw•naw v. to number off, count, reckon In other words, to stand before the hourglass of time 2. I have numbered my days. I am 45 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Overcoming The "Spiritual Blahs”

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 22, 2007

Jesus asks five "perspective questions" that can assist us in overcoming spiritual inertia.

OVERCOMING THE “SPIRITUAL BLAHS” Mark 8:14-21 Mk 8:14 The disciples had forgotten to bring bread, except for one loaf they had with them in the boat. Mk 8:15 “Be careful,” Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” Mk 8:16 They discussed this with one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Introduction To Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 10, 2010

Introduction to the spiritual gifts mentioned in 1 Cor. 12

Subject: Introduction to spiritual gifts Text: 1 Corinthians 12 Introduction “Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. Therefore I tell you that no one who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Applying Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 23, 2010

A look at applying the spiritual gifts to our service

Text: 1 Corinthians 14 Title: Applying Spiritual Gifts (Part 2) Introduction If 1 Corinthians 12 was about discovering spiritual gifts; 1 Corinthians 14 is about the application of spiritual gifts. Summarize the chapter under the following 4 headings 1.Our prayer 2.Our preference 3.Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abcs Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010

Growth is expected in our spiritual lives but unlike physical growth, our spiritual growth does not just happen, we need to give effort and consideration if we are to move from milk to solid food.

ABCS of Spiritual Growth 06/30/08 AM Text: Various, 2 Peter 3:18 Reading: Hebrews 10:19-25 Introduction It’s not uncommon to speak of the “ABC’s” of a topic when talking about the basics of that topic. When we see a book titled “The ABC’s of Child Development” we can pretty much guess that the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Spiritually Insecure? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 7, 2010

Far too many believers live their life in a sense of insecurity and false guilt and allow the Enemy to steal their joy and witness. Are you one?

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 4, 2010 Date Preached: March 7, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: The Great Adventure – Rediscovering the Adventure Sermon Title: Are You Spiritually Insecure? Part 5 of 6 Sermon Text: Luke 22:54-62; John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Spiritually Ashamed? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 11, 2010

Are you afraid? Do you fear failing in your walk? Are you ashamed of who you serve? Are you ready to shed the shame and step up to Courageous Christian Character?

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 11, 2010 Date Preached: March 14, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: The Great Adventure – Rediscovering the Adventure Sermon Title: Are You Spiritually Ashamed? Part 6 of 6 Sermon Text: John 14:12; ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Spiritual Preparation Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2010

When we talk about preparing for our future with Christ, there are several levels where this preparation takes place. Preparation takes place on a personal level, a mutual level, and finally what I would like to call and emergency level. This morning, I

PREPARING NOW FOR OUR FUTURE WITH CHRIST Personal Spiritual Preparation ACTS 16:25-35 Acts 16:25-35 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Our Spiritual Sonship

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

If you are spiritually lost or unsure of salvation, today you can become a son of God by redemption and regeneration in Christ Jesus. You have to believe that he died in your place to pay your sins.

Intro: There are those that believe in the so-called “universal Fatherhood of God” and the “universal brotherhood of men.” However, the Holy Bible makes it very clear that, spiritually speaking, there are two fathers: God and Satan (see I John 3:10). Today, we shall talk ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Fruit Inspectors Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2012

We are to discern false teaching within the church by examining the fruit produced by our teachers.

I know that several of you have recently driven to California. I was wondering if they still have the Agricultural Inspection Stations when you cross the border into California. I know they still had them when Mary and I vacationed there a couple of years ago. Those inspectors are tasked with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Spiritual Burnout

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 21, 2012

Four causes of the things that cause us to lose our spiritual zeal!!!

How to Prevent Spiritual Burnout! ROMANS 12:11-12 CONTEXT: Romans chapter 12 begins with a stern admonition for believers to submit themselves to God by living sacrificially, as living sacrifices, dedicated to serving God and avoiding conformity to the world. Paul encourages the believers in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11-12

Denomination: Baptist