Sermons on spiritual sustenance: showing 1,186-1,200 of 104,350

Build Your Spiritual Muscles

Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 2, 2005

This study can give us the principles for becoming stronger in the faith and building our spiritual muscles

- Thigh-Master - Bow Flex - Ab-Master Most of us no doubt have heard of these products. You can’t turn on the TV and watch for any length of time without seeing at least one commercial for a fitness product. Do some people believe that if you use their product for just ten minutes a day you will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Self-Examination: A Spiritual Checkup

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 22, 2004

How do you know if you have only a head knowledge of Christ or are truly born again? Is there merit or value in questioning one’s salvation? The Bible gives the reason for self examination and the measures to use.

SELF-EXAMINATION: A SPIRITUAL CHECKUP 2 CORINTHIANS 13:1-6 (DISCERNING HEAD KNOWLEDGE FROM HEART RELATIONSHIP) Introduction: Recently I was asked, "How does one know whether one merely has a head knowledge of Christ or has been truly born again and has a true heart relationship with the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Sight Is Valuable To Believers

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Apr 17, 2004

In being able to step back and see life’s issues before us; we can learn to see clearly and assist others in seeing more clearly as well.

Spiritual Sight is Valuable to Believers Pastor Phillip A. Wright Luke 6:39-42 Introduction: This morning we are going to take a look at one of the most widely known parables in the entire New Testament. The parable concerns one having a speck or a plank in their eye. As we take a fresh look at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-42

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Finding Spiritual Power

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 17, 2004

One of the greatest ways to discover spiritual power is to fast and pray

Keys to Finding Spiritual Power Esther 4:11-17 February 22, 2004 Introduction The Teens are doing a fund raiser called the 30 Hour Famine to raise money for famine relief in other parts of the world. They will be giving up food for 30 hours and will only be allowed to drink water. The purpose is ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:11-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Door Of Your Spiritual Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". We are saved by faith, not our works.

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#7] THE DOOR OF YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE Galatians 4:21-31 Introduction: Abraham had 2 sons, Ishmael and Isaac. Ishmael’s mother was Hagar and Isaac’s mother was Sarah. The 2 sons illustrate our 2 births:  Physical birth that makes us ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving Your Spiritual Promotion Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Oct 15, 2004

Part 4 in the series "Victory in Jesus." Discover how to be promoted from childhood to adulthood, from slavery to sonship, and from orphan to heir.

RECEIVING YOUR SPIRITUAL PROMOTION Victory In Jesus – Part 4 Galatians 4 October 17, 2004 Introduction: So many people spend the entirety of their lives simply trying to get ahead. They try to get ahead financially, relationally and materialistically. Some people will do almost anything it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

He Is The Healer Of Spiritual Blindness Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 11, 2004

All people are spiritually blind by nature but can be given sight by believing in Jesus.

Who Is This Jesus? 9. He is the Healer of Spiritual Blindness John 9 November 6/7, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: • All people are spiritually blind by nature but can be given sight by believing in Jesus. INTRO: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal, they lay down ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How's Your Spiritual Health?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

How’s Your Spiritual Health? 1) You are sick if you conceal your sins; 2) You are recovering when you confess your sins; 3) You are well when you cling to the forgiveness of sins.

“Como esta?” “Wie Gehts?” “Genki desuka?” “How are you?” Four languages, one greeting. Isn’t it interesting how people the world over are so interested in health that it’s the first thing they ask about when greeting someone? I suppose that’s only natural because good health is often considered to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Sustain Spiritual Momentum

Contributed by James Dunn on Nov 27, 2004

This message points out 5 Biblical principles for sustaining spritual momentum in the Christian life.

HOW TO SUSTAIN SPIRITUAL MOMENTUM Sermon Outline Notes Hebrews 12:1-2 (NLT) How Do I Sustain Spiritual Momentum? 1. I will find strength from those who have GONE BEFORE “Even if it was written in Scripture long ago, you can be sure it’s written for us.” Romans 15:4a (Msg) What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Your Spiritual Game Plan

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004

We devise all these plans. Plans to win ball games, plans to succeed in life, and for our children to succeed, and plans to live good when we retire. What about a plan that will help us grow spiritually? Do you have a spiritual game plan? What about a

By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO This Sermon is part outline and part full-text and adapted from a former sermon of mine. Your Spiritual Game Plan Col. 3:1-4 Prop: You can’t expect growth unless you plan for it. INTRO: Ø Talk about games plans for basketball, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Ambush Makeover" - The Spiritual Kind

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 21, 2004

God completely "made over" the Apostle Paul’s soul. God has done the same thing for you.

ACTS 9:1-22, Galatians 1:11-24: PAUL’S STORY IS YOUR STORY We live in a world of fads – things that are popular now, but eventually fade away – that’s a fad. Right now, one of the latest fads you may have seen on TV is the idea of extreme makeovers. How it works is that certain people are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22, Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Beat Spiritual Depression

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 2, 2004

What do you do with those "tough weeks?" Does everyone have them, or is it just me? How can I climb on top when I feel like God is 1,000,000 miles away? We find answers in Elijah’s story... *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

I Kings 19:1-6, 9-12 INTRODUCTION: How many of you have a Christian person you really look up to – someone you really admire as a Christian? Perhaps it’s someone you admire because of the way they’ve been used by God. Perhaps you can just sense a closeness to God in them. Now, when you feel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Zechariah And Mary, And Spiritual Shock Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 4, 2004

Can we be walking with the Lord, be strong in some areas and horribly weak in others, or does spiritual maturity mean we have grown evenly?Let’s contrast the responses of Zechariah the priest and Mary and then return to this question.

Zechariah and Mary, and Spiritual Shock (Luke 1) Here is a bulletin insert I wrote to add to the sermon, which follows: Zechariah the Priest and Father of John the Baptist The Christmas narrative really begins by setting the stage for Jesus’ coming through explaining how his forerunner, John the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-60

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You A Spiritual Pilgrim Or Tourist?

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jul 15, 2004

Abraham is shown to be a spiritual Pilgrim on his journey to the City of God, as seen in his Call to a New Life, his Response by Faith, his Courageous Commitment, his Persistence in Difficulty and in Reaching his Goal.

Istanbul, formerly the historic Constantinople, was an early centre of Christianity. One of the tourist attractions is the huge building called the Aghia Sophia. The guide summarised its history as a church, then a mosque and now a tourist attraction, like this: 800 years dedicated to Christ; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Reclaiming Your Spiritual Inheritance Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Oct 1, 2004

Part 3 in the series "Victory in Jesus." In this message you will learn how to reclaim your spiritual inheritance of friendship with God, blessings from God, and service for God.

RECLAIMING YOUR SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE Victory In Jesus – Part 3 Galatians 3 October 3, 2004 Introduction: It seems as if there is nothing too stupid for some people to try. Listen to some of these warning labels that have been placed on various products because of the stupid things that some ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-29, Galatians 3:1-3