Sermons on Spiritual Riches:

Saved From Shallow Religion Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon introduction emphasizes the importance of private acts of giving, praying, and fasting as taught by Jesus, highlighting the need for a self-giving love that seeks God's approval rather than that of others.

Hello church and welcome. I am glad we are observing Ash Wednesday together. Today is the first day of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection, prayer, confession, and letting go. We join with believers all over the world during Lent. Lent is a time for us to assess ourselves and make adjustments. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21

Topics: Self-Giving Love, Spiritual Practices, Divine Approval

God’s Anointing Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon explores how God calls unlikely individuals, focusing on their hearts rather than their appearances, and empowers them through His Spirit, using the story of David's anointing as an example.

Hey church, today I’m so excited to dive into the Word of God with you as we continue in our series Called & Anointed. We’re going to take a look into the life of David and His anointing as King of Israel. Through this amazing story we see the beauty of how our heavenly Father looks beyond our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Topics: God's Anointing, Spiritual Gifting, Heart Over Appearance

Sermon Series: Called & Anointed

My Faith Is A Hot Mess Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores how to regain intimacy with Christ and prioritize faith amidst life's chaos.

Good morning once again church! Welcome back to the final week of our series “Hot Mess.” I hope you have joined us for the past three weeks. But, if this is your first week in this series, you picked a great one to come to. We have arguably saved the most important topic for last. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6, Colossians 3:16

Topics: Faith Prioritization, Spiritual Intimacy, Re-Engaging Faith

Sermon Series: Hot Mess

Thorns!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 28, 2014

Yes, God plants the seed that is His Word in the heart of a person that is entwined with thorns, that is the cares and riches of this world. Well, what do we do? We’ve got to get rid of the thorns

THORNS! 'And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares, and riches, and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.' -- Luke 8:14. God kept whispering the word ‘THORNS’ in my ears! As I kept walking, sitting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blue Jeans And Wine Skins Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2014

Jesus' way is to live out, grow into and share with others.

Mar 2:18 Now John's disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. And people came and said to him, "Why do John's disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?" • John was in prison, and his disciples were grieving and fasting. • The Pharisees fasted ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Multipying By Addition Or How Churches Grow

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 7, 2013

A sermon detailed why the NT church grew and what we can do to grow too.

“Multiplying By Addition or How Churches Grow” Acts 2:41-47 Act 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. I’ve been a minister now for better than 39 years and one of the main focuses of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41

Denomination: Baptist

Worldly Wisdom Verses Heavenly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Jan 6, 2015

Looking at how worldly wisdom has inched its way into what we consider to be normal and Godly.

A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the cabin and said that the plane was going down but there were only three parachutes and four people. The pilot added, “I should have one of he parachutes because I have a wife ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Be Strong, Be Fearless, And Build Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 5, 2016

God had to reprimand his people for not building his house. Their eyes were on their own selfish desire. This message is for a church in decline.

Last week we examined the life of Solomon. We discovered that he asked God for wisdom to govern his people but chose not to use it. So we read these sad words concerning the nation of Israel. 1 Kings 11:9-13 “The Lord was very angry with Solomon, for his heart had turned away from the Lord, ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

The Parable Of The Shrewd Steward

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 22, 2019

The parables of Jesus are the “open secrets (mysteries) of the kingdom of heaven”. Parables are ‘spiritual’ truths — truths about spiritual things which cannot be seen with the eye of sight, only seen with the eye of faith

The Parable of the shrewd steward Did Jesus commend a dishonest steward. Luke 16:1-15 The parables of Jesus are the “open secrets (mysteries) of the kingdom of heaven”. Parables are ‘spiritual’ truths — truths about spiritual things which cannot be seen with the eye of sight, only seen with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Invitation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

This sermon encourages understanding our spiritual call, recognizing and utilizing our spiritual gifts, and deepening our faith in Christ within our worldly lives.

Good morning, family. You all know how much I appreciate seeing your smiling faces each Sunday. There's something so special about us gathering together, isn't there? We're not just here to see friends or enjoy the music, though those are wonderful parts of our worship. No, we're here because we're ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:11

Topics: Coming To Christ

Christian Solitude Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 13, 2006

The Spiritual Discipline of Solitude strengthens our soul.

Tilling the Soil of the Soul March 12, 2006 Solitude There are many places in the Bible where we are compared to trees – trees that bear good fruit, like the fruit of the Spirit, or bad fruit. Have you ever looked at your life and wondered why there is so little of the fruit of the Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31

Denomination: *other

The Legacy Of Unrepentance-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 16, 2011

1 of 4. Cain’s legacy was a spiritually derelict/deficient progeny. Personal unrepentance leaves a legacy of spiritually dereliction/deficiency. What does such a legacy provide? Spiritually deficient populations seek...

The LEGACY Of UNREPENTANCE-I— Genesis 4:16-24 Attention: We will all leave a legacy to our families. But what of any value will they receive? Background: Previously we had looked at Cain’s willful disdain of God’s direction for his life, & discovered the ‘Tragedy of Unrepentance’(4:1-15). Today ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Legacy Of Unrepentance-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 29, 2011

2 of 4. Cain’s legacy was a spiritually derelict/deficient progeny. Personal unrepentance leaves a legacy of spiritually dereliction/deficiency. What does such a legacy provide? Spiritually deficient populations seek...

The LEGACY Of UNREPENTANCE-II— Genesis 4:16-24 Likewise we will leave a legacy to our families. But what of any value will they receive? Background: Previously we had looked at Cain’s willful disdain of God’s direction for his life, & discovered the ‘Tragedy of Unrepentance’(4:1-15). Today we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Legacy Of Unrepentance-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 19, 2011

3 of 4. Cain’s legacy was a spiritually derelict/deficient progeny. Personal unrepentance leaves a legacy of spiritually dereliction/deficiency. What does such a legacy provide? Spiritually deficient populations seek...

The LEGACY Of UNREPENTANCE-III— Genesis 4:16-24 Likewise we will leave a legacy to our families. But what of any value will they receive? Background: Previously we had looked at Cain’s willful disdain of God’s direction for his life, & discovered the ‘Tragedy of Unrepentance’(4:1-15). Today we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Revival?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 19, 2022

What is revival? Revival is a restitution or a restoration to spiritual vigor. Revival is a reawakening of spiritual fervor. It is to revitalize the spiritual ardor of oneself, of a group of believers so as to reestablish the ability to win new members to Christ.

What is revival? Revival is a restitution or a restoration to spiritual vigor. Revival is a reawakening of spiritual fervor. It is to revitalize the spiritual ardor of oneself, of a group of believers so as to reestablish the ability to win new members to Christ. As Spurgeon said, “Revival is to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible