Sermons on Spiritual Survival:

God’s Creative Work In The Church

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 5, 2017

At Pentecost God sent his Holy Spirit, for the first time, to remain in believers forever. Since the Holy Spirit manifests through each believer, we cannot say "I don't have anything to offer." We also can't take the credit, since God does the work.

1 Corinthians 12:4-12, 27 God’s Creative Work in the Church Today, local church membership has lost its appeal. Why bother? Why not drift from church to church and see what meets my needs? Back in the beginning, though—before church buildings and budgets and board meetings—church membership at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-12, 1 Corinthians 12:27, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Romans 12:3-8, Ephesians 4:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

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

What If There Is Not Enough? Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 18, 2009

How do we live fearless lives as Christians? Gods heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taught by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church

Many things today to worry about even be afraid of. What is it that causes you to toss/turn at night? There is a biblical place for fear, however there is a … -ROCK we can stand on, -spiritual stability we can experience that enables us to stand in the face of our fears. Last week I wore my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Passing The Torch Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 20, 2009

"How do we live fearless lives as Christians? God’s heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taught by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church).

Introduction Part 3- Fearless (adapted from a series by Pastor Larry Osborne/Chris Brown from North Coast Church). How do we live the Christian life in the middle of situations that would cause others to buckle. How do we master our fears/respond properly to life? Review 1st week-Daniel living in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Charismatic

Jochebed & Miriam Series

Contributed by Donald Pinkleton on May 23, 2022

3400 YEARS OF MOTHERS

HAPPY MOTHERS’ DAY TO YOU ALL! [Excitedly] I HAD THIS GREAT IDEA FOR A MESSAGE TODAY – I WAS GOING TO CALL IT “MOSES, JESUS & ME!” WHAT DO WE HAVE IN COMMON? ALL THREE OF US HAD MOTHERS WHO RAISED TROUBLEMAKERS! SO I SAID TO MY WIFE, “WHAT DO YOU THINK, HON – IS THAT A GREAT IDEA OR WHAT?!” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Exodus 1:8-12, Exodus 1:15-17, Exodus 2:1-10

In His Words - I Am The Bread Of Life Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus' declaration of being the 'Bread of Life', emphasizing that true fulfillment and nourishment can only be found in Him, not in the world's counterfeit versions of satisfaction.

Welcome church! Have you ever wondered what Jesus might say to us if He were here today. How would He handle politics? How would He manage a broken relationship? What would He say about social media and school lockdowns? There are so many issues I’m sure we’d love for Him to weigh in on. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Topics: Bread Of Life, Spiritual Nourishment, False Fulfillment

Sermon Series: In His Words

Conquering The Mountains

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 19, 2014

Many have convinced themselves that once you have surrendered your life to Christ, there is an easy pathway that is leveled out for you to follow, one that is clearly marked, one that just takes you right to the peak of spirituality.

Title: Conquering The Mountains Theme: Surviving the Ascent to the Height of Spirituality Introduction: There is a misunderstanding about the Christian walk. Many have convinced themselves that once you have surrendered your life to Christ, there is an easy pathway that is leveled out for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cure For The Common Church, Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 5, 2008

These are critical days for Christianity and how we respond and react to this sweeping sea of change within our culture, will tell a lot about how Christianity survives in the next 25 years!

Last week I said, “As a body of believers, this statement is what will drive us, motivate us and focus us for the work of the ministry that God has placed before us. All of us are to be equipped as maturing and growing believers so that together we can execute the cure for the common ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership - Why You Much Interact With The Great And Small Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011

A good leader will interact with two main groups of people: the great (humanly speaking) and the small (humanly speaking). Find out why you need both skills to survive as a leader.

A good leader will interact with two main groups of people: the great (humanly speaking) and the small (humanly speaking). The great people are the nobles, the rich, the influential and powerful people of society. There are not many of such people in the church. For ye see your calling, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Living Hope (A Living Hope)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Apr 5, 2022

We need our Living Hope to withstand and survive the onslaught of this world we live in. These are encouraging words to enlighten our hope to live despite all the suffering and pain.

Intro: In this time of turmoil, trials and many temptations on this world we live in, it seems that we need a kind of hope that will sustain us with God’s strength and survive all these onslaughts. Praise God! Because Jesus is our “Living Hope” Si Hesus and ating Buhay na Pag-Asa. And on this month ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What We Can Learn From The Past (New Year’s Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 16, 2022

When President Bill Clinton was going through a sex scandal with Monica Lewinski, the pundits in Washington could not figure out how he could survive this scandal POLITICALLY and PHYSICALLY.

That is, almost daily he appeared on television, and it seemed like the very serious allegations that were being leveled against him were not phasing him in the slightest. • Some said it was because he is shameless • Others, pundits in Washington, had a different take on it. They said, the only ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Thrive (Part 1)- Thriving In Our Time Series

Contributed by Kory Ferree on Aug 7, 2017

You were made for more than to just barely get by or merely survive… you were made to come alive in Christ, to strive toward Him and thrive in your life.

You were made for more than to just barely get by or merely survive. You were made to come alive in Christ, to strive toward Him and thrive in your life. We are called as Christians to be more than conquerors through Christ, Who loves us and lives through us. As believers, we have this beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24, Romans 8:31-39, Ephesians 5:15-17, Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Imprisoned Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 8, 2021

It is painful to learn that religious people join hands with wicked rulers, leaders, and those in power. So-called religious leaders indeed go to any extreme to trouble the saints for their survival.

Acts 24:1-27 Paul imprisoned for two years under trial 24:1-9 Jewish Accusations 24:10-21 Paul defends his case before Felix 24:22-27 Politics of Felix Acts 24:1-9 Jewish Accusations The Jewish religious leaders, especially the High Priest Ananias with Tertullus, a lawyer, sailed to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Methodist

Living On Purpose Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Sep 11, 2025

What if your life was designed for something more than comfort or survival? Discover how knowing God leads to knowing your purpose—and how to start living it today

Introduction Last week we asked the question: Are we drifting or are we driven? We saw from Ecclesiastes that drifting through life without God leaves us empty. But Jesus came to give life to the full. Today we’re going to take the next step and ask: What does it mean to live on purpose? Because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Jeremiah 29:11

Feeding On The Word Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

God’s hope & plan is that Christians will move from spiritual infancy to spiritual maturity.

Feeding on the Word Sermon Series: The Manual 1 Peter 1:22 – 2:3 Last week we learned that the Manual, God’s Word, is useful for - teaching - rebuking - correcting - training It has a very solid purpose in preparing each and every Christian to do the work which God has called us to do. By ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ