Sermons on Spiritual Struggles:

Sanctification Means Being Spiritually Minded

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 26, 2010

Four steps to being spiritually minded

SANCTIFICATION MEANS BEING SPIRITUALLY MINDED I agree with what Joyce Meyers wrote, “I am of the opinion that as long as we are cooperating with the Holy Spirit to the best of our ability and sincerely want to change (as we walk in the light and God points out something in our life that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sanctification Means Being Spiritually Minded

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 14, 2010

Being Spirit minded keeps us commiting sin

SANCTIFICATION MEANS BEING SPIRITUALLY MINDED I agree with what Joyce Meyers wrote, “I am of the opinion that as long as we are cooperating with the Holy Spirit to the best of our ability and sincerely want to change (as we walk in the light and God points out something in our life that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christian Growth Through Spiritual Diet

Contributed by Dr. Nicholas M. Muteti on Jun 15, 2011

Did you know that a Christian must have a spiritual diet? I was blessed to discover it in 1 Peter Chapter 2. I like peter. Peter is quite often pictured on the pages of scripture eating, or sitting at the table. Here, in chapter 2, he is not referring the

CHRISTIAN GROWTH THROUGH SPIRITUAL DIET 1 PETER 2:1-3 Introduction, Attention, Personal- Six years ago, my wife and I took our youngest son for a regular physical check-up and the doctor told us, “Everything is fine with him, except his growth. Last time he was doing fine, now he is thinner. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In The Way Of The Spiritual Progress Of Others Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010

This message looks at how we sometimes block the door for spiritual seekers and keep them from finding God.

BIG IDEA: We can point people to God, but we can also stand in their way. - Matthew 23:13. - The idea here is blocking the door or pointing someone in the wrong direction. - This is something we should pause and consider how heartbreaking the image is: someone seeking spiritual truth, someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13

Denomination: Baptist

Naaman: A Sick Man With A Spiritual Need

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 10, 2010

This message shows the correlation between the healing of Naaman's leprosy and the salvation of the lost sinner, defiled by sin.

Naaman: A Sick Man With A Spiritual Need Text: 2 Kings 5:1, 14 Intro: Over the next decade, 2010-2020, the Southern Baptist Convention will conduct a nation-wide evangelistic initiative called, “GPS—God’s Plan for Sharing.” Its rallying cry is rather ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The 3 "R's" Of Our Spiritual Life

Contributed by Judith Hand on Mar 12, 2010

We REMEMBER Calvary and don't RECOGNIZE ourselves or others after Christ comes into our lives and we become RECONCILED to God.

The 3 “R”’s of our Spiritual Life Scripture: Joshua 5:9-12 II Corinthians 5:16-21 Luke 15:1-3, and 11-32 In the passage in Joshua, why does God make it a point to specifically mention where the Israelites camped? Gilgal is located in the same region where Abram ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:9-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Index Of Leading Spiritual Complacency Indicators Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 11, 2010

Zephaniah show us that we can avoid complacency by gathering together, seeking Jesus and obeying His commands.

Each month the Conference Board computes what is known as the Index of Leading Economic Indicators. This index is computed based on economic data and is supposed to be a predictor of the future direction of our economy here in the United States. That index is used by government officials, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Every Spiritual Blessing Pt.1 Series

Contributed by David Mcallan on Jun 30, 2008

Our position as Christians is not something we ourselves have given to ourselves, it has been given by God

Intro A man who had been a drunkard in the slums of Chicago for many years came to a mission one night. He heard the message, ate the meal, and went to bed. That was his last night on earth. He died poverty-stricken and friendless, never to see another day. What he did not know was that he had an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Physical Rebuilding To Spiritual Renewal Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 19, 2008

Changing not jsut the outward but having our spiritual lives renewed

From Physical Rebuilding to Spiritual Renewal Intellectual Response – Nehemiah 8:1-8 Know your Need Know the Word Emotional Response – Nehemiah 8:9-12 Volitional Response – Nehemiah 8:13 -18 Slide 1 Introduction This week, I finally got to wear this blue striped shirt that I bought about 5 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of Knowing Your Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 5, 2008

A challenge to know ones spiritual gifting

The importance of knowing your Spiritual Gifts Introduction: 1. My message this morning is entitled: The importance of knowing your spiritual gifts 2. I had asked three folks sitting in this room about spiritual gifts and what they thought of the subject. 1st I don’t want to know, then I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Every Spiritual Blessing Pt. 3

Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008

Paul writes that it was God’s good pleasure to make known His master plan for the universe to the Church and that is to unite all things under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Intro Eph. 1:8 -10 In all wisdom & understanding, He made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed beforehand in Christ, into a management plan for the fullness of time – to gather up all things into Christ from both heaven and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Spiritual Blessing Pt. 2

Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008

The issue for God is relationship! God has done all He can to make us right before Him.

Intro - Can I ask you a probing question... Q. Are these blessings listed here in the reading special to you? - We use the phrase, “taken for granted” every now and again to express the fact that from time to time, we do take things for granted - Whether that be a spouse, friends, parents, our job, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Spiritual Blessing Pt. 4

Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008

This message tells of the how & why of God’s people. How do we become His people? Answer: According to the good pleasure of His will. Why did He make us His people? Answer: For the praise of the glory of His grace.

Intro Q. Have you ever been frustrated by a sense of powerlessness? - The depression epidemic is one aspect of this feeling of powerlessness - Some people are discontent with life & their jobs - They feel a sense of hopelessness & that they are powerless to change their position ---------------- - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Improve Your Spiritual Meditation

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Aug 18, 2008

Here are 17 principles that will help you improve your spiritual meditation.

How to Improve Your Spiritual Meditation: Joshua 1:8 “Do not let this book of the law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” – Joshua 1:8 Introduction: All throughout God’s word, we are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Olympians Respect God's Discipline Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 8, 2008

Spiritual Olympian, with a ’go for the goal’ mindset, respect God’s discipline.

Title: Olympians Respect God’s Discipline Text: Hebrews 12:5-11 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, respect God’s discipline. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal, is based on Hebrews 12:1-13 and designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational