Sermons about Spiritual Support

The Test Of Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004

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John’s epistle has reminded us to exercise love (1 John 2:7–11)—the right kind of love. Now it warns us that there is a wrong kind of love, a love that God hates. This is love for what the Bible calls “the world.”

The Test of Spiritual Maturity Scripture Reference: 1 John 2:12 – 17 Introduction A group of first-graders had just completed a tour of a hospital, and the nurse who had directed them was asking for questions. Immediately a hand went up. “How come the people who work here are always washing their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Ultra-Runners

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004

based on 44 ratings

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Have you ever wondered - "What’s the secret of sticking with it spiritually?" An examination of Paul’s secrets of spiritual endurance, discovering how we can have the endurance of an "ultrarunner."

SCRIPTURE READING: "For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at things which are seen, but at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

"Protection For The Spiritual Journey"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 27, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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How can we be protected from the temptations of Satan?

First United Methodist Church First Sunday of Lent--Sunday Night February 29, 2004 “Protection for the Spiritual Journey” Luke 4:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture sets the tone for the Lenten Season. The temptation of Jesus takes us on a spiritual journey into the wilderness and ends on a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Recipe For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 28, 2004

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As Christians we must continue to grow in the Lord after we are saved. We cannot simply "exist" after we are saved and expect to become mature Christians. Growth is just as important after the new birth as the new birth is itself.

Recipe for Spiritual Growth Text: Colossians 2:6-8, 2 Peter 1:5-11 I. Why do we need to grow? Colossians 2:6-8 explain the need for spiritual growth. A. Walk in Christ—If we are truly walking with Christ, we will grow in grace and in the knowledge of Him. B. Be rooted—as a tree seeks water deep ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11, Colossians 2:6-8

Denomination: Holiness

Avoiding Spiritual Shipwreck Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

based on 64 ratings

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# 3 in series on 1 Timothy. Five Steps to avoid spiritual shipwreck.

“Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #3 “Avoiding A Spiritual Shipwreck” 1 Timothy 1:18-20 The closing section of the first chapter of the letter to Timothy concerns those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Butterfly Effect

Contributed by Christopher Crane on Apr 25, 2005

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Even the small things we do have a lasting effect on the people in our lives.

There is a theory in science that has not been widely published. It is called the "Butterfly Effect." The term was made popular recently in a Hollywood Movie. The theory seems farfetched at the outset, but this is how it can be explained; one explanation calls it the SENSITIVE DEPENDENCE ON INITIAL ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Blueprints For Spiritual Excellence Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 30, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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Sermon in the series Blueprints

Series: BLUEPRINTS Sermon 2: Blueprints for Spiritual Excellence 1 Timothy 4:7-8 There is no instant success. There is no instant achievement of goals without the frustration of preparation. Excellent success comes by exercise; it never comes easily or automatically. This truth is confirmed in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 18, 2005

based on 94 ratings

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Message based on Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount.

Fasting for Spiritual Growth Matthew 6:16-18 June 5, 2005 Introduction About a year and a half ago, I began preaching through the gospel of Matthew. And except for some occasions when I felt God was leading me to preach about some other things as kind of a "pause" on our walk through Matthew, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spiritually-Wise Christians Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 10, 2005

based on 27 ratings

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Grasping for the wisdom of God involves being attentive to Jesus’ voice, meditating on what He says, obeying His words that give life and enduring in His calling upon our lives.

Title: Spiritually-Wise Christians Theme: Grasping the Wisdom of God “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” (James 1:22) A trusting relationship is what enables the child of God to walk in the wisdom of God Bible teacher and preacher Leslie ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Healthy Spiritual Life

Contributed by Shawn Raloff on Apr 7, 2007

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Maintaining your Christian walk involves four key activities: time with other Christians, worship, study and service.

In today’s fast paced world many of us find it hard to remember to brush our teeth, let alone spend time improving our relationship with God. Most times we get to the end of the week promising ourselves, and God, that we will do better next week only to repeat the process again come Monday ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

About Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 18, 2007

based on 14 ratings

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A teaching sermon on spiritual gifts; what they are, who has them, and what their purpose is. (audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com/2007.html)

The drama we presented this morning about spiritual gifts was a comedy, but it served one very important purpose: Bringing the subject of those gifts to the forefront so we can study and understand who has them and what their purpose is. Unfortunately, the area of spiritual gifts is just one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: *other

The Blueprint For Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 9, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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Part four of the Spiritual Warfare Series

The Blueprint for Spiritual Warfare Spiritual Warfare Series Part 4 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Eph. 6:12 (NKJV) I. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: *other

Taking Spiritual Inventory

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 21, 2007

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New years challenge to challenge believers to look at life through an eternal lens. It also has a "spiritual inventory" checklist to hand out.

Taking Spiritual Inventory Text: Psalms 90:1-17 Introduction: 1. We are told in the word to number our days… that wisdom may come Heb. #4487, maw•naw v. to number off, count, reckon In other words, to stand before the hourglass of time 2. I have numbered my days. I am 45 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Overcoming The "Spiritual Blahs”

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 22, 2007

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Jesus asks five "perspective questions" that can assist us in overcoming spiritual inertia.

OVERCOMING THE “SPIRITUAL BLAHS” Mark 8:14-21 Mk 8:14 The disciples had forgotten to bring bread, except for one loaf they had with them in the boat. Mk 8:15 “Be careful,” Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” Mk 8:16 They discussed this with one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21

Denomination: Nazarene

The Spiritual Power Of Faith Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Oct 29, 2007

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To inform the reader that our faith in the Lord can enrich our position with God.

THE SPIRITUAL POWER OF FAITH Hebrews 11:4 My brothers and my sisters as we saw in last week’s lesson in this Faith Series. The key or secret to having faith is reading God’s Word. The more you read His Word the more you know of His promises. The more promises ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Baptist

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