Sermons on Spiritual Stupidity:

Growth In Christ

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 16, 2024

Adversity is not simply a tool. It is God's most effective tool for the advancement of our spiritual lives.

Grow … truly grow ... 2 Thessalonians 1:3 “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other..” A)Church of Thessalonians I do receive plenty of rave reviews for my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Resurrecting And Restoring Your Lost Gifts

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Many believers have heard the call of God, have sensed His grace on the unique giftings and talents in their lives.

INTRODUCTION: The church's potency and influence is contingent on the saints of God operating in the full potential of the giftings and talents God has endowed them with. By the same token, the church will remain weak and ineffective if God's people are discouraged, unintentional and poor ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayers Of Paul Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025

Thanksgiving precedes prayer.

A. INTRODUCTION KEY WORD: Preeminence (1:17) WRITER: Paul includes Timothy because he pastored the church (1:1) But only Paul signed the letter. “The salutation by my own hand Paul” (4:18). FOCUS: Prison Epistle. “Remember my chains.” CONTENT: Similar but shorter than Ephesians PURPOSE: To ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Is A Resurrection Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025

Belief is impossible if no resurrection.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. All of the world’s leaders died and none claim to be raised again, Muhammad, Buddha, Confucius, Stalin, Lenin, etc. 2. Question, “If a man die, shall he live again?” (Job 14:14). 3. Focus of attacks. The opponents of Christianity almost always concentrate their attack on the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:25, John 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Is A Transformational Movement Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 7, 2025

The source of Christianity’s power to transform cultures is found in followers of Christ who are connected to Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Karl Marx called Christianity “the opiate of the people.” He blamed Christianity for the lack of social progress as defined in his Communist ideology. But history proves otherwise. 2. Biblical Christianity has a transformational energy. “These who have turned the world ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:6, Acts 4:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Feeding The 5000 Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025

What is known about Jesus? He uses that which is available.

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 6:1-14 1. When did this miracle occur? Spring time. “The Passover, a feast for the Jews, was near” (v. 4). 2. Who was involved? Mostly men. “Three times a year all your males shall appear before the Lord your God . . . at the feast of the unleavened bread” (Deut. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Hunger Is God's Gift Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025

The gift of hunger.

“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.” Matthew 6:5 “He that cometh to Me shall never hunger.” John 6:35 A. THE GIFT OF HUNGER 1. Without physical hunger you would die. “To die from hunger” (Jeremiah 38:9). 2. God built physical hunger into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5, John 6:35

Denomination: Baptist

Power In Weakness Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025

Six decisions to change everything.

“Jesus fasted … for forty days and forty night, fasted … became very hungry … the devil … if you are the Son of God … stones become bread … Jesus told him … “No … people do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:1-11, NLT). A. HUNGER IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

10. Saul's Victory Through The Spirit's Empowerment Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

History is filled with leaders who, at the right moment, rose to the challenge with courage. Yet, true empowerment comes not from charisma or human strength alone, but from God’s Spirit working through a person.

Saul’s Victory at Jabesh: The Spirit’s Empowerment April 30, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 11 Introduction: The Power to Lead Comes from God History is filled with leaders who, at the right moment, rose to the challenge with courage. One such leader was Winston ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Treasury Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 8, 2025

This sermon reveals that praise should be our primary response to God, who has already provided every spiritual blessing we will ever need.

Introduction We often think of blessings in terms of what we can see and touch—health, a good job, a happy family. But the Apostle Paul begins his letter to the Ephesians by lifting our eyes to a higher reality. He erupts in praise not for earthly comforts, but for a vast, inexhaustible spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Opening The Eyes Of The Heart

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 22, 2025

This sermon explains Paul's prayer for believers to be spiritually enlightened, so that we may deeply know the certainty of our future hope in Christ and the immeasurable value we have to God as His treasured inheritance.

Introduction Many of us here in Manila are very familiar with the experience of a brownout. You can be in a room you know well, filled with valuable and useful things, but when the power goes out and the room is plunged into darkness, everything changes. You can't see the path forward, so you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

You Are God's Weapon SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

In the spiritual battlefield, God views each believer as His weapon. If you have been reborn in faith, you are God's instrument in this war. Understanding this role is crucial for every believer.

When a warrior prepares for war, he carefully considers his weapons of warfare. In the same way, God is a warrior, and as a believer, you are His chosen weapon of warfare. If you have been born again, you are God's battle axe. Scripture Passage: Jeremiah 51:20-23 (NIV) "You are my war club, my ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:20-23

Topics: Self-Realization, Spiritual Warfare

Winning The Invisible Battles SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

Many believers prefer to avoid the topic of spiritual warfare, yet it is a reality we must face. Our victory lies in the spiritual realm, and it's time we learn how to fight and win these invisible battles.

Many Christians tend to avoid the topic of spiritual warfare, but it is a reality we must acknowledge and learn to fight. Our victory lies in the realm of the Spirit, and we must understand the battle we are in. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by life's challenges, as if everything is going wrong? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Topics: Spiritual Warfare, Victory In Spirit

The Measure Of God's Blessings SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

God promises that the measure we give will be the measure we receive. This sermon explores this promise and how we can grow in Christ.

In today's sermon, we will explore the principle of God's Law of Measure. This principle, established by God, states that the measure we use in our interactions with others will be used in return towards us. It applies to various aspects of our lives, including how we give to others, forgive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Topics: Spiritual Growth, God's Generosity

Stay Awake, Stay Strong SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

The Christian life is a journey, a race, but most importantly, it is a battle. The warfare is real and can be exhausting, but we must not fall asleep. A sleeping believer is a powerless believer and poses no threat to the devil.

Introduction: The Christian life is a journey, a race, and a battle. We must not forget that we are in a spiritual warfare and that we cannot afford to sleep. A sleeping believer is powerless and poses no threat to the devil. 1 Thessalonians 5:5-9 (NIV): "You are all children of the light and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:5-9

Topics: Christian Life, Spiritual Warfare