Sermons on Spiritual Show Offs:

Known In Hell!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 11, 2022

The 7 sons of Sceva made an important discovery: God's warriors are known in Hell! We should aspire to be such stalwarts for Christ that word about us begins circulating in the underworld; "Watch out for that one!" Let's put a little fear in the enemy!

KNOWN IN HELL! Acts 19:10-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “When the Attack-Dog became Afraid” 1. Elizabeth Bennett told of her friend, a deputy with the sheriff’s department canine division. One evening, the deputy was dispatched to the scene of a possible burglary, where he discovered the back door ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:10-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Needs Your : Gifts Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 6, 2014

This sermon tries to get people to look at their gifts. The gifts given them for service and also their financial gifts.

Well for the last two Sundays you have been hearing about how the church needs you, We will be finishing up this series today. When we began this series I referenced you to the pledge made by United Methodist all around the world when they join the church, that we will support the church with our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Different Expressions Of Faith Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

Faith according to our spiritual giftedness.

A. MANY PURPOSES FOR FAITH 1. Get more faith. “From faith to faith” (Rom. 1:17). a. Intensity, you get more faith. b. Variety, you get different kinds of faith. 2. When faith is not enough. “Oh you of little faith” (Matt. 14:31). 3. When faith is unable. “Weak in faith” (Rom. 14:1). 4. Most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:4

Denomination: Baptist

Armed For The Struggle

Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Jul 8, 2014

We have a winnable war, because we have a Savior who has already won.

We are continuing our series focusing on Ephesians. We are just a couple of messages from the end line here, but last week we spoke about spiritual warfare out of Ephesians 6, and I started with a story that is a familiar story in history. The prime minster in Britain 1938 was Neville ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seasoning The Season Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005

The opeing message that kicks off a six part series on making Christ more central in our Christmas celebrations.

Seasoning the Season TEXT: Luke 2: 9-14; Hebrews 9: 1-10 Sunday, November 24,2002 I’m always confused about this service because there are two things that need to be accomplished at the same time. Advent begins next Sunday and if we are to get the most out of our Advent season, it is important ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The 7 Steps To Defeat Temptation

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 13, 2016

This is a primer for overcoming addiction and life-controlling temptations, developed to help a man struggling with a Meth addiction.

7 STEPS TO DEFEAT TEMPTATION Rom. 6:14 NASB INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Christine Quinn was at work and boarded an elevator. It malfunctioned, leaving her and several others stranded. Seeing a sign that listed 2 emergency numbers, she dialed the first and explained their situation. 2. After what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fasting 101 Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 16, 2013

1) A Critical Accusation (Mark 2:18), 2) A Corrective Answer (Mark 2:19-20), 3) The Clarifying Analogies (Mark 2:21-22)

The Jewish New Year 5774 began this year on the evening of September 4th. Ten days later, just before sundown on September 13th, Jews worldwide gather in their homes to eat a final meal together before they embark upon a 25-hour period of fasting and prayer on the holiest, most solemn day of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Other

Discernment In The Days Of Deception – A Spiritual Warning From Matthew 16:1-12 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 21, 2025

JESUS issues a warning, a spiritual alert to HIS disciples and for us today. A wake-up call to stand firm in sound doctrine, to test all things, and to hold fast to the truth of God's Word.

2025.06.22 Sermon Notes. DISCERNMENT in the DAYS of DECEPTION – A SPIRITUAL WARNING PART 1_ Matthew 16:1-12 WILLIAM AKEHURST, HSWC BIG IDEA: JESUS issues a warning, a spiritual alert to HIS disciples and for us today. A wake-up call to stand firm in sound doctrine, to test all things, and to hold ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12, 1 Timothy 4:1, Matthew 24:24, 1 John 4:1, 1 John 4:3, Titus 1:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, Romans 12:2, Romans 10:9, John 14:6, Joshua 1:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Aligning Our World

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 23, 2020

Today's message is about our getting our world aligned with God.

Getting Spiritually Aligned “Aligning Our World” Matthew 23:25-26 {Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!7AVjDChB!NnBfY-_t5BH_nMlO6KZXZ-vh5L6p8o9kVit6gAdVSHY} A very influential leader would often use Christian vernacular in his public speeches. He talked about how the blessing of the Almighty and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-26

Denomination: Foursquare

Impact Of Worship

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

When sinners are thus converted, they will love and honor those whom they before despised and hated and will seek to lessen the suffering they before desired to increase.

Opening illustration: While worshiping with our mentors in Tharmaid during a meeting at an underground church, we encounter a woman who was possessed with evil spirit. What transpired during the worship time was a powerful move of God’s deliverance for that woman. Introduction: Some strange things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strength To Stand-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 6, 2017

2 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how can God's people find the strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

STRENGTH To STAND-II—Ephesians 6:10-20 Attention: A Palm It has strength to withstand hurricane force winds(145mph) & remain standing when all around it blows away. How?... 1)It has a flexible trunk—it can bend 50° without snapping—It is composed of interlocking bundles of wood fibers ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Gifted (Part Eight) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 9, 2018

Last week we started looking at the manifestation gifts found in 1st Cor. 12. We looked into the message of wisdom, the message of knowledge and faith. Today we'll investigate the gifts of healing and miraculous powers.

GIFTED (part eight) 1st Cor. 12:7-11, "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Mark 5:25-34, 1 Kings 18:36-40, Exodus 7:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Suit Up 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 18, 2017

We as Christians need to recognize that we are in a spiritual war for the souls of our family, for ourselves and for our community. We need to suit up! If we don’t suit up and enter the fight we will lose everything! We may not see the war with our natura

Video Introduction: Clip from Glory before the men go into battle wingclips.com Sermon Series: Suit Up! Thesis: We as Christians need to recognize that we are in a spiritual war for the souls of our family, for ourselves and for our community. We need to suit up! If we don’t suit up and enter the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

53. Breathing The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 8, 2018

Jesus breathing on the disciples is the apostolic commission given by the Father to Jesus, who passes it to the Holy Spirit, who in turn carries it out through the apostles.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 53 - BREATHING THE HOLY SPIRIT This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29, John 20:19-22, Leviticus 26:12, Genesis 2:7, 1 Corinthians 2:10, John 15:26-27, John 16:12-15, Ephesians 2:19-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

From The Ashes - Temptation Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how Jesus overcame temptation and provides guidance on how we can also resist temptation, using examples from the Bible and prayer.

Today we begin a 6-week sermon series called From the Ashes. Our lives can sometimes feel like they are a disappointing pile of ashes. We can be broken, shattered and destroyed. However, the good news of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection is that we can experience new life. Our lives, no matter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Temptation, Overcoming Trials, Spiritual Strength

Sermon Series: From The Ashes