Sermons on Spiritual Reformation:

Spiritual Warfare 3 Series

Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006

A series looking at the daily realities of spiritual warfare which we all face.

What about spiritual warfare? 2 Corinthians 10 Last week we looked at the need for discernment. Tonight, we will spend our time on eliminating false discernment. I made a statement last week that left a few people scratching their heads. At least one I know about anyway. It was about the Bible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Warfare 4 Series

Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006

A series looking at the daily realities of spiritual warfare which we all face.

What about spiritual warfare? 2 Corinthians 12, Matthew 10, and Ephesians 6 In our previous three nights, we have defined spiritual warfare from 2 Corinthians 10 and we have looked at discernment and false discernment. Tonight, we will take the next step as I share some of my personal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Warfare 5 Series

Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006

A series looking at the daily realities of spiritual warfare which we all face.

What about spiritual warfare? Matthew 12 In our previous four nights, we have defined spiritual warfare from 2 Corinthians 10 and we have looked at discernment and false discernment and last week began a look at the extra ordinary aspects of spiritual warfare as I shared a personal experience ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Importance Of Spiritual Renewal Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jan 12, 2006

The first in the 3rd Annual Week of Renewal Series for 2006.

“The Importance of Spiritual Renewal” First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME SCRIPTURE READING Deuteronomy 30:11 – 20 ”11 Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach. 12 It is not up in heaven, so ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Bible Church

The Danger Of Spiritual Satisfaction

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006

It is a burden God placed on my heart after seeing many fine, committed Christians suddenly drop out of circulation in terms of Christian life and service because of a perceived sense of having “paid their dues” or having “finished the race”. The Christi

It is a burden God placed on my heart after seeing many fine, committed Christians suddenly drop out of circulation in terms of Christian life and service because of a perceived sense of having “paid their dues” or having “finished the race”. The Christian life is not something we do, it is what ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Be Spiritually Fit !

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 20, 2006

A short homily for some elderly Christians living in sheltered accomodation. I don’t think I took on board the right amount of spiritual food over the Christmas and New Year period. God is challenging me (and perhaps you!) to be spiritually fit.

A lot can happen in a year! A lot can and will happen during this next year. As I look back over the last year I realise that so much has happened and so much has changed: †My two boys have started new schools. †My daughter has begun pre-school. †My sister got married. †My Granddad died. †My ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13-17

Denomination: Anglican

Called To Be A Spiritual Hero

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Jan 23, 2006

What is my calling? How can I make a difference in my generation? What does God want me to do? Does these questions sounds familiar? Come and find God’s purpose for you.

Called to be A Spiritual Hero We are standing at the beginning of a new year with lots of challenges in front of us. I believe the biggest challenge is to find your calling and to live out that calling. Romans 8:28 – 30 Romans 8:28 ALT: But we know that to the ones loving God all things work ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Gifts 101 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2006

We need not fear spiritual gits, but embrace them.

Spiritual Gifts 101 Text: 1 Cor. 12:1-11 Introduction 1. Read 1 Cor. 12:1-11 2. Illustration: The Detroit News carried a humorous little story about Bill Cosby’s aged mother that illustrates how useless gifts are unless they are used. She had been raised in poverty, and the family had very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Spiritual Discipline Of Simplicity Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 5, 2005

The discipline of simplicity is the conscious act of not being tied to the things of this world.

Tilling the Soil of the Soul November 27, 2005 Simplicity Matthew 6:19-21, 24-33 I received an email this week from Outside Magazine with the title: “Gift Guide Madness” It read… “The time of immaculate consumption is upon us. From a flaming kayak paddle to an indestructible laptop that can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: *other

Look With Spiritual Eyes

Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 21, 2004

Seeing into the needs of people will change the way you speak to people Moving from information sharing in the area of counselling which comes from our knowledge To the revelation of fresh bread. Fresh food fresh hope straight from the throne of God.

TO SEE INTO THE SPIRIT Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim Church May 2004. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 17 For our present troubles are quite small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us an immeasurably great glory that will last forever! 18 So we don’t look at the troubles we can see right now; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Burn-Out

Contributed by Phil Dyar on May 21, 2004

BURN OUT SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM IN TODAY"S CHURCHES I HERE PROPLE SAY PREACHER I AM JUST BURN-OUT.

GALATIANS 6:9,TEXT,AND LET US NOT BE WEARY IN WELL DOING:FOR IN DUE SEASON WE SHALL REAP,IF WE FAINT NOT" TITLE (SPIRITUAL BURN-OUT).OR (I AM JUST BURN OUT) (INTRO) PAUL WROTE TO SOME CHURCHES IN GALATIA THAT WAS STESSED AND WEARY IN THE WORK OF THE LORD.SOME FALSE TEACHERS KNOWN AS ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Your Spiritual Job Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Your".

Series: Yours (Malachi) [#3] YOUR SPIRITUAL JOB Malachi 2:1-9 Introduction: 1 Peter 2:4-10 1. Our spiritual occupation: Priest. 2. Our performance review as priest. 3. Rate yourself: A= Always; S= Sometimes; N= Never Malachi 2:1-9 Review Category #1: Messenger 1. Listens to the message. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual High Gear Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 3, 2004

We become useful to God when we are broken of our stubborn self-will and learn to submit to His will. The beatitudes describe what it means to be broken before God¡Kwe can summarize these first 4 beatitudes with one word each.

Spiritual High Gear (Matt. 5:1-6) INTRO 1. Right now, Freddie Aldridge is in boot camp. 2. I’ve never been in the military, but I understand it does a good job of teaching people respect for authority. 3. I knew a student at Moody, Bruce¡Kflunked out¡KNavy¡Kpastor/professor 4. "The Navy has a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Health Checks Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 18, 2005

There are four signs that the child of God lives a life that is nourished by the Word of God and illuminated by the Holy Spirit.

Turn your Bibles to Acts 2:42 Title: Spiritual Health Checks Theme: Four Signs of a Healthy Christian Introduction: Rick Warren wrote, “The key for churches in the 21st Century will be church health, not growth.” When a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Efficiency And Effectiveness

Contributed by David Richardson on Aug 17, 2007

Spiritual activities naturally and supernaturally lend themselves to maintaining one’s personal spirituality, but when we’re confronted by a very common, boring, or repetitive activity…like driving, our spirituality tends to slip down a notch.

Spiritual Inefficiency John 13:17, Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. Have you ever noticed either yourself or someone else’s inability to remain spiritual when doing certain activities? For example, we can be all spiritual in a prayer meeting, but what about ...read more

Scripture: John 13:17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel