Sermons on Spiritual Sustenance:

Predestined Adoption Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007

third sermon in a series talking about spiritual blessings

Seven Spiritual Blessings Part 3 Predestined Adoption Foundational Text: Eph. 1:3-14 Text: Eph. 1:5-6 Intro: We have been looking for the past couple of weeks at spiritual blessings - these are blessings that we overlook many times - that we have a tendency to take for granted - the reason it is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Guarantee Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007

the final sermon in a series dealing with our spiritual blessings

Seven Spiritual Blessings Part 8 A Guarantee Foundational Text: Eph. 1:3-14 Text: Eph. 1:13-14 Intro: We have been looking for the past couple of weeks at spiritual blessings - These are blessings that we overlook many times - The reason it is so important for us to recognize and apply these ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Wishes Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

Paul’s desire for the Ephesians regarding spiritual gifts

1. Paul’s first wish was that they would know the ORIGIN of spiritual gifts (v. 7-10). A. He wanted them to know the definition of spiritual gifts (v. 7a). B. He wanted them to know the distributor of spiritual gifts (v. 7b). C. He wanted them to know the depth of spiritual gifts (v. 8-10). 2. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Ambition

Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 10, 2007

In Christ can be found a limitless supply of spiritual wealth.

HOLY AMBITION Philippians 3:7-14 Paul’s Damascus Road encounter with the Lord (Acts 9) completely turned him around. It revolutionized his whole being. In Christ he had found a limitless supply of spiritual wealth that made everthing else as worthless. May we cultivate the holy and heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Get Ready Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Nov 25, 2001

This message will prepare a Church to conquer new spiritual territory.

Get Ready! Joshua 1:1-11 Pastor Bob Hunter Springwater Church of the Nazarene Gresham, OR One of the most intriguing individuals in the O.T. was a man named Joshua. A whole book was named after him, a lot of scholars believe the book to be his own personal account of what historically ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

Why Jesus Was Born In Bethlehem, The House Of Bread

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 28, 2001

The spiritual significance of the tiny town of Christ’s birth.

Five or six miles southwest of Jerusalem lay the tiny town of Bethlehem in the Judean hills. It was here that man’s eyes first saw God in the flesh. Why this place and not another of so many other possibilities? Of course it was the home of Joseph and Mary’s ancestors - the city of David. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Phenomenal Growth Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006

Spiritual growth is the process of training to live like X

Sermon 4/18/04-The Life You’ve Always Wanted: A Life of Phenomenal Growth Hook: Play training montage clip from Rocky movie ending with Rocky running up the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum. Turn to I Cor. 9:24-27 Training-to arrange your life around certain exercises and experiences that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: *other

Cuttin' Teeth In Midian

Contributed by Luther Allen on Dec 20, 2006

Difficult times help us reach Spiritual Maturity

“Cuttin’ Teeth in Midian” (Exodus 2:11-23) When Moses fled Egypt, he lacked the spiritual maturity necessary for his God-given destiny. Just like Moses, our unfulfilled destinies are linked to our own spiritual immaturity. Because of this, God allowed time for Moses to mature in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

Live For Today

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

Leaving the past behind and getting on with our spiritual walk

It had been an interesting spring. I suppose interesting would be a good word to use here. They had seen their best friend tried in a Roman Court and sentenced to death. They had seen him nailed to a cross and die, they had seen him taken down and buried. Three days later they saw him alive ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Season Of Doubt Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

Doubt can be a beneficial step in our spiritual journey.

Have you seen the campaign ads that have been running on TV lately? Here’s a question: how many of you believe everything you hear in those commercials? Do you think they tell the whole truth? How many of you watched all or part of the presidential debates? How many of you believed everything that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1

Denomination: Baptist

How To Treat Your Mother

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 8, 2001

Biblical guidelines on how to treat mothers - biological and spiritual.

A woman I never met is greatly responsible for my coming to know Christ. I plan on meeting her and thanking her when I get to heaven. She worked with my mother and invited her to a church service where my mother heard the gospel and accepted Christ as her personal Savior. It was a small ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year's Resolution

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Regular church attendance is a foundation for spiritual growth.

Thesis: Regular church attendance is a foundation for spiritual growth. Intro.: 1. If you resolve not to make a New Year's resolution this year you are not alone. a. Gallup survey for 1992 revealed over half--54% refused. b. One possible reason--22% say past ones lasted less than 1 week! c. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Let Jesus Act As Your Personal Physician

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why not Jesus heal you emotionally, physically and spiritually?

Many people suffer needlessly from emotional, physical and mental ailments. Billions are spent every year on medical, psychiatric and herbal cures for the suffering masses around the world. \ Example: Some will even go as far as using witchdoctors, psychics or folklore medicinal cures to relieve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A Church Of Excellence:growth Series

Contributed by James Capps on Feb 12, 2001

Spiritual and physical growth go hand in hand in the church.

Church of Excellence: Growth Ephesians 4:1-16; Acts 2:37-47 The last few weeks we’ve been looking at what brings Excellence to the life of the church…We’ve seen a church at prayer, a church in mission, a church that is pursuing the purposes of God are all what brings us to moving in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16, Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Methodist

Doing Without

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001

How renunciation, in a consumer age, is vital for spiritual development

Gold Within - Nuggets Of Christian Character: Doing Without Bible Reading: Matthew 6: 10,25-34; 18: 7-9 Catechism Reading: Q/A 124, 125 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO "I never ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:7-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed