Sermons on Spiritual Struggles:

A Messiah's Warning About Being A Spiritual Phony Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 18, 2011

A true follower of Jesus is someone that has been radically changed from the inside out.

A Messiah's Warning About Being A Spiritual Phony Text: Matt. 23:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: A recent survey of Discipleship Journal readers ranked areas of greatest spiritual challenge to them. These are listed in this order. 1. Materialism. 2. Pride. 3. Self-centeredness. 4. Laziness. 5. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Seven Spiritual Lessons From A Remarkable Rescue

Contributed by Sonny Hyde on Oct 27, 2010

Observations and comparisons from the rescue of 33 miners in Chile to the "rescue" God extends to us.

Seven Spiritual Lessons from a Remarkable Rescue 10/17/10 I. Introduction I think most of you realize, if you’ve been coming to Cornerstone for any length of time, that I’m not a “front page” preacher. I typically don’t grab the events from this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:45

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare: A Winnable War, Pt. 4

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 9, 2008

I ask you, who is in control of your mind? I will proof to you through this teaching, that it is either “The desire of the flesh” or the “Desire of the Spirit”.

This maybe one of my most important sermons in this series as we begin to understand the battle that there is for the mind! I ask you, who is in control of your mind? I will proof to you through this teaching, that it is either “The desire of the flesh” or the “Desire of the Spirit”. Luke 12:29 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Correction Grows A Spiritual Son Or Daughter Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock on Parenting

Decades of parenting has brought me to the conclusion that, despite my occasional successes, God’s Word ALWAYS rings true! Strictness with a child or youth may seem hard-core, even archaic, but wise correction actually grows the spiritual life of a son or daughter. At first, it might not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Diversity Of Spiritual Gifts In Contributing Toward Unity Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 13, 2018

We must make a distinction between “spiritual gifts” and natural abilities. When you were born into this world God gave you certain natural abilities, perhaps in mechanics, art, athletics, or music. In this regard, all men are not created equal . . .

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 8/13/17 Lesson 17: The Diversity of Spiritual Gifts in Contributing Toward Unity (Ephesians 4:7-16) Ephesians 4:7-16 (KJV) 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Five Key Spiritual Truths For Battling Porn Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 10, 2018

A look at five essential spiritual truths to defeat porn in your life. Lots of Scripture references for further research.

What Does The Truth Matter? The truth will set you free. - John 8:31-32. - These verses are often quoted in a poetic way – and they are beautiful words. But they also speak to an essential spiritual idea. That idea is that the truth will set you free. It will set you free from sin. - I want ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

How To Develop A Spiritual Appetite Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025

Ask yourself what brings most satisfaction?

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled” (Matthew 5:6). A. RECOGNIZE YOUR NEED FOR INTIMACY WITH GOD 1. More than knowledge, or being saved, or serving Him, it is knowing God personality/intimately. 2. Questions from today’s verse: a. What does it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Victorious In Spiritual Warfare Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

Utilizing God's Resources to become victorious during attack from the enemy

HOW TO BE VICTORIOUS IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE 1PET 5:8-9, EPH 6:8 1 Peter 5:8-9 (NKJV) 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9, 1 Peter 6:8

Denomination: *other

How To Be Victorious In Spiritual Warfare Pt 2

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

Utilizing God's Resources to be victorious

HOW TO BE VICTORIOUS IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE TWO 1PET 5:8-9, EPH 6:12 1 Peter 5:8-9 (NKJV) 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced ...read more

Denomination: *other

How To Be Victorious In Spiritual Warfare Pt 3

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

Utilizing God's Resources to be succesful

HOW TO BE VICTORIOUS IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE THREE 1PET 5:8-9, EPH 6:12 1 Peter 5:8-9 (NKJV) 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced ...read more

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Circumcision And What It Means To The Child Of God. Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Dec 2, 2016

Paul addressed the church at Colossae on the matter of a saving relationship with God. He specifically was addressing Spiritual circumcision, and the matter of Baptism.

SPIRITUAL CIRCIMCISION AND WHAT IT MEANS TO THE CHILD OF GOD COLOSSIANS 2:9-15 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ November 27, 2016 Audio link to listen to this sermon: http://chirb.it/b6NFAL INTRODUCTION: 1.) As the Church of Jesus Christ, we usually do not address the subject ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Water To Quench Our Spiritual Thirst

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 9, 2015

Jesus was talking about our thirst for God. That is a thirst that only he can satisfy. When Jesus is in our hearts, he satisfies our thirst for God and we will never be thirsty again.

Good morning boys and girls! Do you see this glass of water that I have here by the pulpit? Why do you think I have it here? Well, sometimes I get thirsty just like all of you. I get very thirsty when I preach sermons because I’m talking all the time. We also get thirsty when we exercise a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Anglican

Unleashing Your Spiritual Vitality-3(2015) Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 15, 2015

3 of 3 Peter steered the Christians of Asia into the vitality born of their privilege in Christ. What characterizes/Looses/Releases that vitality? To unleash the privilege of spiritual vitality, we must commit to....

UNLEASHING YOUR SPIRITUAL VITALITY/Vigor-III—1Peter 1:13-21 Vitality Born of Privilege Attention: Vitality is tied to freedom...Freedom to move as you please....To live life to the fullest thru God’s blessing...To live for Him with Exuberance, Excitement, with Anticipation...To be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Unleashing Your Spiritual Vitality-2(2015) Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 25, 2015

2 of 3. Peter steered the Christians of Asia into the vitality born of their privilege in Christ. What characterizes/Looses/Releases that vitality? To unleash the privilege of spiritual vitality, we must commit to....

UNLEASHING YOUR SPIRITUAL VITALITY/Vigor-II—1Peter 1:13-21 Vitality Born of Privilege Attention: There is a huge market in our country for chemicals, substances(vitamins, wrinkle creams, testosterone, estrogen), non-invasive(injections) & invasive(surgery) procedures that will restore our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Unleashing Your Spiritual Vitality-1(2015) Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 25, 2015

1 of 3. Peter steered the Christians of Asia into the vitality born of their privilege in Christ. What characterizes/Looses/Releases that vitality? To unleash the privilege of spiritual vitality, we must commit to....

UNLEASHING YOUR SPIRITUAL VITALITY-I—1Peter 1:13-21 Attention: Chicken Plants: A life-long city man, tired of the rat race, decided he was going to give up the city life, move to the country, & become a chicken farmer. He found a nice, used chicken farm, which he bought. Turns out that his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist