Sermons on Spiritual Roots:

Developing A Vision For Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 17, 2006

This is the third sermon from Ruth. It shows how Naomi had a vision and developed a plan which affected her future. Our Purpose Driven Vision is included.

Developing a Vision for Spiritual Growth Ruth 3:1-3, 18 Review: Chapter one shows Naomi is in a bad situation. She has left her own country, lost her husband, lost her two sons and one of her daughters-in-law left her too. In chapter two we find that Naomi and Ruth had returned to Naomi’s ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving To Another Spiritual Level

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 20, 2006

Spiritual Growth

Moving to Another Spiritual Level John 3.1-7 Nicodemus: A ruler of the Jews, a master ("teacher") of Israel, and a Pharisee, was a wealthy, educated and powerful man-well respected by his people and a descendant of the patriarch Abraham. Yet in V-7, Jesus said to him, "You must be born again" The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Authority Of The Believer ( See The Spiritual)

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

We often see the world only through the eyes of the physical and miss all that God is doing through the spiritual

Authority of the Believer (See the Spiritual) The only authority Jesus had was through the Father instructions and the Holy Spirits Power: Text: John 5:19-20…Jesus gave them this answer: "I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-20, John 5:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gaining Greater Spiritual Perception

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2003

Perception: To apprehend with the mind or through all of the senses; to observe, notice, understand all of the truth.

Gaining Greater Spiritual Perception (I Cor. 2:8-16) Perception: To apprehend with the mind or through all of the senses; to observe, notice, understand all of the truth. Illustration: Get the right perspective. When Goliath came against the Israelites, the soldiers all thought, "He’s so big we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cultural Reality & Spiritual Carnality

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 31, 2003

Men and women, head coverings, improper use of communion - Paul tackles these and other controversial subjects in this chapter - we look at the one key verse that makes it all make sense.

For an audio copy of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com There are three things that we need to keep in mind as we read this chapter. 1. It’s all about being like Jesus 2. Paul is talking about conduct in public worship 3. There were cultural realities in Corinth that do not necessarily ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Threats To Spiritual Vitality & Victory

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

Satan uses extreme measures for those closest to the Lord.

“THREATS TO SPIRITUAL VITALITY & VICTORY” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 18:10-27 The observable threats are extremely lethal because they are drawn from one who was extremely close to the Lord. Satan uses extreme measures for those closest to the Lord. The warning of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-27

Spiritual Discernment: Turning The Key Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 29, 2009

SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT Having a key in your hand is useless, unless you know how to use that key.

At a former church, the day I started my job as an associate pastor I was given a set of keys to the church by one of the Trustees, Bill. Bill told me, “Peter, these are not all the keys to the church, we are only giving you four keys: One key to the church building, one key to your office, one key ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:23-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Spiritual Bucket List

Contributed by Larry Finley on Oct 12, 2009

Things I want changed in my life before I die.

MY SPIRITUAL BUCKET LIST 10-11-09 Psalm 39:1-12 1. VICTORY OVER MY TONGUE Vs. 1-2 James 3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. A. Pointed Purpose 1. Psalms 17:3 … I am purposed that my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Break The Cycle Of Spiritual Osmosis

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jun 4, 2011

Don't let anyone deceive you. Associating with bad people will ruin decent people. The Bible gives us a good indication about the effects of associating with what is called “bad people”. Some kind of Osmosis happens.

1 Corinthians 15:33 (God’s Word Translation) Don't let anyone deceive you. Associating with bad people will ruin decent people. (New Living Translation) Don't be fooled by those who say such things, for "bad company corrupts good character.” (International Standard Version) Stop being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning & Discovering Spiritual Blessings Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 5, 2011

In chapter 2, a father encourages his son to search diligently for this rare jewel because wisdom is not usually discovered by the casual observer. Wisdom is discovered and enjoyed only by those who are diligent, devoted, and determined to seek it.

PROVERBS 2:1-8 DISCERNING AND DISCOVERING SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS When Betty Goldstein of Staten Island, New York, entered the hospital, her husband Ron wrapped her 3.5-carat diamond ring in a napkin for safekeeping. But in a forgetful moment, the 63-year-old Goldstein threw the napkin in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Break The Cycle Of Spiritual Osmosis

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 16, 2012

The fact is that is possible to purify water using a reverse osmosis system (RO) has very little or no minerals present in the water, thus the water will not conduct electricity and the precipitation will not result. So normal tap water with minerals in i

Show slides about Osmosis - Egg Osmosis Osmosis is the process by which water enters our tissues. All of our cells are surrounded by a membrane that selectively allows in anything the cell needs but prevents unwanted molecules from entering. Weigh the uncooked eggs and carefully place them into a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33

Denomination: Baptist

Discover Your Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 26, 2012

Spiritual gifts are special abilities distributed by the Holy Spirit to every believer according to God’s design and grace. They are spiritual endowments used for the ministry and purposes of God so that each of us can make our own unique contribution in

With his life in disarray, Steven Lavaggi sat on his bedroom’s wooden floor, and began searching his Bible for answers. His wife had just left him to marry a writer for The Rolling Stone Magazine. Ten days later, Steven discovered his son was stricken with Juvenile Diabetes. The he lost his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Remembering Your Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 8, 2012

We take test #3 for proving if we really know God. That test involves remembering your spiritual growth as is mentioned in 1 John 2: 12-14.

This morning we take test #3 for proving if we really know God. That test involves remembering your spiritual growth as is mentioned in 1 John 2: 12-14. This test involves remembering. It’s a good thing to remember. It’s good to remember what stories you have told so that they ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Neglect The Spiritual World Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 19, 2012

Constantly see and experience the spiritual world of God in your life!

Hold up a clear plastic bottle; What do I have in my hand?? Yes, I have a plastic bottle, but even though we cannot see it, there is also air in this bottle! The air inside is actually holding the bottle together! If I take the air out of it……….. the bottle collapses! Now, let us not forget that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Battle In The Life Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 11, 2012

Turn the hindrances and obstacles that come your way in life into ‘valuable-crisis-lessons’ rather than be stumped by it!

Abraham – Part 1 - Hindrances Genesis 12:6” Abram traveled through the land as far as Shechem. There he set up camp beside the oak of Moreh. At that time, the area was inhabited by Canaanites.” Friend, today I share an extract of the message that I preached in our recent ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal