Sermons on Spiritual Refuge:

Spiritual Insights From "American Idol"

Contributed by John Mayes on Mar 11, 2006

What does "American Idol" have in common with the day of Judgment and Matthew 7:21? Both are "reality based"!

Spiritual Insights from "American Idol" The show, "American Idol" is in it’s fifth season on FOX and is watched by millions of people worldwide. Every year thousands of hopeful contestants between the ages of 16 and 29 audition for the chance to become the next "American Idol". Immediate fame ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Warfare-Stand Your Ground

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

In the battle against spiritual enemies, we have to make sure that we are prepared for battle.

Nov. 5, 2000 Ephesians 6:10-13 “Spiritual warfare – stand your ground!” 1. Remember where your strength comes from. (vs. 10)  In the unchanging, unending power of the Lord - “be strong in the Lord” One of the teachers at my wife’s school died on Friday. Her husband, Mr. Packard ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Life (Love) Part 4 Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jan 17, 2002

Jesus Christ is the truth and God is Love, therefor love is the truth and tells the truth.

Joe Bedy Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Fl 33711 January 16 2002 May I start tonight by giving you a logical conclusion about love, which stems from last week’s discussion on truth. We have concluded from the scriptures that Christ is the way, the truth, the life and the light. Based ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Spiritual Blessing Pt 1

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Mar 27, 2004

A study of the first 3 verses of Ephesians

1:1 "Paul." What a great man Saul of Tarsus had now become. His greatness was not measurable in worldly terms because he was now a prisoner. He was shackled to a Roman guard for most of the time. Some even tell us that he was often standing in 18 inches of water. One thing is for sure: He was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Driving Force Of Spiritual Debt-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 5, 2005

Part 1 of a 3-part sermon. Paul related to the Christian church in Rome, his keen sense of spiritual indebtedness. This sense of indebtedness drives the emissary/delegate/messenger of God. Spiritual indebtedness drives God’s messenger to...

The Driving Force of Spiritual Debt-I—Romans 1:8-17 Need: Paul related to the Christian church in Rome, his keen sense of spiritual indebtedness. A keen sense of spiritual indebtedness drives the emissary/delegate/messenger of God. To What does a keen sense of spiritual indebtedness drive the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming The Spiritual Person You Want To Be

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 20, 2003

The intent of this sermon is to allow persons to evaluate their relation to the Spirit of God.

I. THE SPIRITUAL PERSON v.15, 12-13 A. Received the Spirit of God v.12a B. Growing in the Grace of God v.12b C. Speaking the Truth of God v.13 II. THE NATURAL PERSON v.14 A. Remains in his Unregenerate State v.14a B. Refuses to Accept the Things of God v.14b C. Renders no ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Satan Unmasked : Recognising Spiritual Attacks

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 3, 2003

This is a prophetic revelation that exposes the attacks of satan in the life of a beleiver in the areas of 1)SIN,2)SICKNESS,3)SUFFERING,4)STORM, 5)SUPPLICATION , 6)SIGHT and 7)SAYINGS .It helps a beleiver to recognise the attacks of satan and overcome the

SATAN UNMASKED : RECOGNISING SPIRITUAL ATTACKS ********************************************** OUTLINE 1.SIN 2.SICKNESS 3.SUFFERING 4.STORM 5.SUPPLICATION 6.SIGHT 7.SAYINGS THE MESSAGE SATAN UNMASKED : RECOGNISING SPIRITUAL ATTACKS ********************************************** 1.SIN ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Intimacy Begins With A Life Philosophy Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 5, 2003

This series will assist you in developing and deepening your relationship with God.

SPIRITUAL INTIMACY BEGINS WITH A LIFE PHILOSOPHY - Part 2 Last week we started talking about a life philosophy. Let me remind you of the one I’ve followed for the last 30 years. TO KNOW LOVE AND GLORIFY GOD, AND TO BE USED OF HIM TO MAKE DISCIPLES, MATURE THE CHURCH AND TO ADVOCATE REVIVAL. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10, Joshua 22:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Role In My Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 8, 2007

This is the first in a series of sermons based on "The Pursuit Of Holiness" by Jerry Bridges.

My Role In My Spiritual Growth – Cleaning Up A farmer goes out and plows his field. He sows the seed. He cultivates the plants and fertilizes them. All the while he knows that the plants grow because of forces outside of himself. The farmer is utterly dependent on forces he can not control. He can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Lessons From The Eagle's Nest

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2007

Some very valuable lessons learned from the traits of the eagle.

SPIRITUAL LESSONS FROM THE EAGLE’S NEST TEXT: Deuteronomy 32:11-12 Deuteronomy 32:11 12 -- As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her wings: So the LORD alone did lead him, and there was no strange god with him. l. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gifts And Abilities Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 15, 2007

Using Rick Warren’s SHAPE acronym to demonstrate how God has uniquely shaped us for serving him by giving us our spiritual gifts and abilities.

Last week Roger Fate, member of Epsilon, began a new series called “Created to be God’s Masterpiece.” This comes from Ephesians 2:10 of the NLT, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” This means you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-47

Denomination: Methodist

Elizabeth - Shaping Your Spiritual Heritage Series

Contributed by W F on Feb 17, 2007

You can partner with the Lord in shaping the spiritual heritage of your family and friends.

INTRODUCTION Are you aware of your spiritual heritage? We can all trace our biological heritage through both our mother and father’s side of our families. But to whom do you attribute your spiritual heritage? Shaping a family’s spiritual heritage is a partnership with the Lord. Your job a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: *other

Hard Work: Spiritual Growth Is Not An Accident

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 8, 2009

Paul challenges Timothy to focus like a soldier, train like an athlete, and work like a farmer.

HARD WORK: Spiritual Growth is Not an Accident July 5, 2009 In a time of economic crisis, many people today would love some hard work! We also need to work hard spiritually. Ministry and spiritual discipline is often hard work. 2 Timothy 2:1-10 Our salvation is based on grace, not works, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Integrating Spirituality In Our Living Space Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

There is a false division of life… even if unclear or unconscious… that can cause us to compartmentalize and confine our spiritual growth. The result is that… • For 166 of the 168 hours in the week we lose our sense of God’s interest and involvement.

Integrating Spirituality in Our Living Space This morning… take up our series on Integrating Spirituality into our Everyday Life. Last week…introduction… Noted there is a false division of life… even if unclear or unconscious… that can cause us to compartmentalize and confine our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spiritually Advantaged And The Not-So-Much

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 16, 2010

We are justified by putting our faith in Christ alone.

Title: The Spiritually Advantaged and the Not-So-Much (So Much for a Spiritual Edge) Text: Galatians 2:15-21 Thesis: We are justified by putting our faith in Christ alone. Introduction What does it mean to have an edge? Generally, when we say someone has an edge we mean there is something ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational