Sermons on Spiritual Privilege:

"Tips For Spiritual Sucess"

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 26, 2001

Tips for success in the Christian life.

Title: “Tips For Spiritual Success” Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9 Introduction: Christians are assured of good success when they fill their hearts and minds with God’s Word and obey it, but because many of them have neglected this, they are less than successful in their spiritual lives. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Street People

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002

The motivation and title for this message come from a true story which many of you have probably heard at one time or another. This story best sets the stage for what the Lord has placed on my heart concerning the state of The Body of Christ today. It i

“Spiritual Street People” The motivation and title for this month’s article come from a true story which many of you have probably heard at one time or another. This story best sets the stage for what the Lord has placed on my heart concerning the state of The Body of Christ today. It is the sad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Spiritual Tune-Up

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 19, 2002

What in our Christian life needs to be worked on

SPRITUAL TUNE-UP Date: July 7, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Mark 12:30-31 Several weeks ago, my family & I drove to St. Louis for the Southern Baptist Convention. We decided to drive the some 800 plus miles (seemed like 9 million mile drive). My greatest fear when traveling is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31, Colossians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Characteristics Of A Spiritual Church

Contributed by Lee Black on Nov 9, 2002

Is your Church Spirit filled like the 1st Church? Are your leaders full of the Holy Spirit like the 1st leaders? Are we ready for the great work God has for us?

Acts 2:42-47 The Characteristics of a Spiritual Church Acts 2:42-47 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. [43] And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. [44] And all that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

A Spiritual Check Up Series

Contributed by David Asch on Feb 16, 2005

In this message we will conduct a spiritual health check up. We will check 3 vital areas of our spiritual life, and each one will leave us with a question to answer.

A SPIRITUAL CHECK-UP Mark 12:35-44 INTRO: A check-up always leaves you with questions: • Am I eating the way I should? • Do I need to make lifestyle changes to improve my health? • Should I buy stock in Rogaine? Today we will conduct a spiritual health check up. We will check 3 vital areas, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dangers Of Spiritual Blindness

Contributed by John Gerald on Feb 19, 2005

Spiritual blindness can be cured by Jesus Christ

The DANGERS of SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS Rev. John W. Gerald I. BLINDNESS OF HEART Eph. 4:18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: This is where spiritual blindness starts. It is ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Real World Spirituality

Contributed by William Nieporte on Sep 6, 2005

How do we live a life of holiness in the kind of wold in which we must now reside

This morning I would like to talk about how to live spirituality in the real world. We live in a world of terrorist attacks – of sexual predators that prey on small children – of gang violence and drug busts – of economic hardships, poverty, homelessness, and starvation – of battered spouses ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritually Healthy Heart Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 7, 2005

The heart of the human problem is the problem of the human heart.

The heart of the human problem is the problem of the human heart. That means that the heart of my problem is the problem of my heart. And the heart of your problem is the problem of your heart. Jeremiah 17:9 says, “The heart is deceitful and desperately wicked…” Watch over your heart with all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sustaining Your Spirituality Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 21, 2005

After the high of Nehemiah 12, we come down to earth and reality with a crunch in ch 13. How can we avoid collapses like this and ’Sustain our Spirituality’.

Sustaining your spirituality. Nehemiah 13. WBC 20/3/5am This is the balancing sermon to the one I preached on ch 12 if you remember: - real mountain top experience - marching around the walls, praising God - huge devotion and dedication to God o occasion for right and real outburst of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Spiritual Shipwreck Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

# 3 in series on 1 Timothy. Five Steps to avoid spiritual shipwreck.

“Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #3 “Avoiding A Spiritual Shipwreck” 1 Timothy 1:18-20 The closing section of the first chapter of the letter to Timothy concerns those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Protection For The Spiritual Journey"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 27, 2004

How can we be protected from the temptations of Satan?

First United Methodist Church First Sunday of Lent--Sunday Night February 29, 2004 “Protection for the Spiritual Journey” Luke 4:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture sets the tone for the Lenten Season. The temptation of Jesus takes us on a spiritual journey into the wilderness and ends on a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Recipe For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 28, 2004

As Christians we must continue to grow in the Lord after we are saved. We cannot simply "exist" after we are saved and expect to become mature Christians. Growth is just as important after the new birth as the new birth is itself.

Recipe for Spiritual Growth Text: Colossians 2:6-8, 2 Peter 1:5-11 I. Why do we need to grow? Colossians 2:6-8 explain the need for spiritual growth. A. Walk in Christ—If we are truly walking with Christ, we will grow in grace and in the knowledge of Him. B. Be rooted—as a tree seeks water deep ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11, Colossians 2:6-8

Denomination: Holiness

Restoring Spiritual Passion

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 7, 2005

Restoring Spiritual Passion is an important matter This sermon isolates a number of steps the believer can take to effect restoration

Marriage is an interesting matter. Not all marriages last. I found some cynical observations on marriage sent to me on the internet the other day. Here’s an example:- Men who have pierced ears are better prepared for marriage. They’ve experienced pain and bought jewelery. Such views of marriage ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Warfare 101 Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 9, 2005

All of us are engaged in a battle every single day of our life! This is a battle where no one can go AWOL! Dr. Dunn continues the series: "Finding Hope In The Midst Of Suffering" while looking at the reality of the spiritual war that every person faces. L

I. The Presence of Satan a. He is real b. He is alive c. He is active II. The Activity of Satan a. He has direct access to God… Job 1:6 b. He seeks to destroy… Job 1:17; 1 Pet. 5:8 i. He blinds our minds…(2 Cor. 4:4) ii. He seduces our hearts… (2 Cor. 11:3) iii. He hinders our ministries… (1 ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

History of charismatic/pentecostal movement and importance of spiritual gifts.

Receiving Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:8-11 We’re in a series called Supernatural Stories, we’ve been looking at some of the stories in the Bible where God did amazing things. Well today I want to start by telling you a supernatural story, but its not a bible story, though it does start in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational