Sermons on Spiritual Seekers:

Overcome Spiritual Deception

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002

Learn how a believer can overcome spiritual deception.

A few years back when I began training college students on how to study the Bible and to lead Bible studies, I decided to first teach on the authority of the Bible for our faith. So after a bit of singing, I got up to teach. I began with prayer, and half way through my praying, I stopped and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: *other

The Symptoms Of Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002

How can we tell when people are spiritually immature

Symptoms of Spiritual Immaturity I Cor. 3:1 A couple of weeks ago we looked at the topic of spiritual maturity. We discussed what it is and what some of the hindrances to it were. We said that a person moves toward spiritual maturity by building the principles of God’s Word into their life in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Thrive Spiritually

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 22, 2002

Everyone needs a mentor and friend to accomplish all that God calls them to do.

“Friendships – the way to Thrive Spiritually” Acts 9:10-19 What is it that helps you survive and thrive spiritually in a world that is not friendly to Christians? Most of us would have to answer: Family and friends. Our family and friends have been our primary encouragers to survive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Sensitivity To Spiritual Things Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 14, 2003

3rd in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

EVERYBODY IS KNOWN FOR SOMETHING Sensitivity to Spiritual Things Revelation 2:12-17 REVIEW: Jesus and Knowledge -- Awareness of principles and characteristics the produce a positive image -- Understanding of the process involved for us to have a positive image -- Willingness to take us through ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Gifts And Love

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Feb 24, 2003

The primacy of love against the backdrop of Spiritual gifts, mutual interdependence and the common good.

BANKERS TRUST? Have you noticed what’s been happening in your bank? "The Banks" have been introducing change by stealth. It began over 10 years ago when the banks made some poor investment decisions during the buoyant 80’s. But with the Stock Market crash of 89, banks were struggling with extreme ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Characteristics Of A Spiritual Christian

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 8, 2003

If a person is going to be fully used by God there are certain characteristics that are needed.

Characteristics of a Spiritual Christian I. A Changed Life – II Cor. 5:17 If a person is going to devote himself to God – To witness – To serve the Lord – They must be believers. They must be saved. Many people have tried to win souls or to serve God but they themselves are Lost. II. A Clean ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

"Every Spiritual Blessing" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 15, 2002

The believer is rich beyond measure, IN CHRIST (#1 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

I’d like to ask you to try and put yourselves to some degree, into the minds of the Christians in Ephesus who first read this letter. Paul had been with them briefly during his second missionary journey, and then during his third journey he and those with him had undergone horrible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Orthodox

The Spiritual Decline Of A Nation

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Aug 24, 2003

I believe that America is very close to being in the same sinful position that Judah found herself in. God has poured out His mercy upon this nation for years. He has continued to bless America in spite of her abominable and sinful ways. The message of re

By: Donna J. Kazenske I cannot tell you how blessed I am to be an American citizen. I love this nation and highly respect all that our founding fathers did to establish this nation upon Godly principles. However, as I look around at the spiritual condition of our nation today, my heart grieves. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: *other

The Danger Of Spiritual Negligence

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 27, 2003

We are warned of the dangers of spiritual negligence. Why is spiritual negligence devastating? 4 Dangers of Spiritual Negligence

THE DANGER OF SPIRITUAL NEGLIGENCE—Hebrews 2:1-4 1938 WA legislative election/Republican ‘Boston Curtis’—New man on ticket—Elected by 51 votes/Actually a mule/Placed in running by Democrats to prove how negligent voters are. Country in danger if Mules in office. We are warned of the dangers of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Spiritual Inventory

Contributed by Ken Schlenker on Aug 7, 2002

Mark 14 Peter’s Spiritual Inventory- Six steps to Spiritual Denial and Renewal

Peter’s Spiritual Inventory Introduction In less than twelve hours I went from someone who said, “Jesus I will never deny you” to someone who denied him three times. Over the course of my life I have looked back on it and I say, “How did that happen?” and by God’s grace, I have been allowed to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming Spiritually Minded

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 13, 2002

The difference between a Mature believer and an immature believer is in the mind (As a man thinketh in his heart so is he). We must grow up in our minds.

Ro 8: 1-26 Spiritual Vs Carnal” Paul is describing the two categories of The Christian that exist within the church: #1 The Carnal Minded– Flesh (natural man) = Baby #2 The Spiritual Minded =Spiritual = Mature Minded : Thoughts, purposes, view points, opinions, perspectives, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Recognizing Spiritual Backlash

Contributed by Jeff Hamric on Aug 17, 2002

When Christians do damage to the ememies kingdom, he attacks back. Do we recognize this as warfare? What forms can backlash take?

RECOGNIZING SPIRITUAL BACKLASH (Mat 11:12 NLT) And from the time John the Baptist began preaching and baptizing until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing, and violent people attack it. I. We have done and usually are involved in numerous frontline advances A. Church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:19-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Spiritual Father's Instruction Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 14, 2003

What a blessing to have spiritual fathers in the faith to point us to God. Be one for someone!

Happy Father’s Day Dads! Since today is Father’s day, I thought we might look at our lesson in light of a father’s message to his son and draw some lessons from that perspective. Paul speaks of Timothy as his son four times in the letters of 1 and 2 Timothy. You might even get the impression ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26, Acts 16:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leaving A Spiritual Inheritance

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 29, 2003

God gave Jacob a powerful dream and an impressive promise. But Jacob didn’t deserve either. What he received, he received because of a spiritual inheritance for a greater man of faith.

OPEN: During the Persian Gulf War, a soldier was assigned to go to Saudi Arabia. As he was saying good-bye to his family, his three-year-old son was holding on to his leg and pleading with him not to leave. "No, Daddy, please don’t go!" he kept repeating. We were beginning to make a scene when my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fasting For Spiritual Breakthroughs

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

Some spiritual breakthroughs only come through prayer and fasting.

Fasting For Spiritual Breakthroughs Mark 9:17-29 1/5/03 am Then one of the crowd answered and said, "Teacher, I brought You my son, who has a mute spirit. And wherever he seizes him, he throws him down; he foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth, and becomes rigid. So I spoke to your disciples, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6, Mark 9:17-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God