Sermons on Spiritual Tank:

Spiritual Sleepiness: Shallowing Theology And The Church Growth Movement Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 16, 2025

We live in an age where worship teams rival pop bands, and the Sunday sermon has been carefully distilled into a 28-minute TED Talk with a side of Scripture. But beneath the gloss of production and the metrics lurks a growing hollowness.

Spiritual Sleepiness: Shallowing Theology and the Church Growth Movement July 13, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Peter 2:1-3, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, Revelation 3:14-16, 2 Peter 1:5-8 Introduction: Navigating The Fog of Modern Faith On September 1, 1983, Korean Air Flight 007 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, Revelation 3:14-16, 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Brethren

Spiritual Zombies, Arise! (Ephesians 5:3-14) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 29, 2025

When we are saved, we move from death to life. When we go back to our old way of life, we become as a people who are dead, living in the dark. Paul urges, rise from the dead, and let Jesus' light shine on you again.

This week, we continue our Ephesians study, and we find ourselves picking up midstream in Paul's argument. What we've seen up to this point, is that God is a good and loving God, who acts rightly toward his people, showing them grace and kindness. And God is the process of creating one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-14

The God Who Releases You From Spiritual Prison Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 14, 2025

God has the power to break every chain and release His people from every spiritual prison holding them captive.

THE GOD WHO RELEASES YOU FROM SPIRITUAL PRISON By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 12:5-11 Key Verse: “And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spiritual Battle And Demons' Opposition To Godly Altars Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 18, 2025

When a godly altar is established, it can also attract opposition from the spiritual realm.

In the Bible, altars play a significant role in the spiritual lives of believers. An altar represents a sacred space where individuals or communities come to worship, offer sacrifices, and seek God's presence. However, when a godly altar is established, it can also attract opposition from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:10

Traits Of Radical Faith Christians And Spiritually Compromised Christians. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 21, 2025

God's grace and redemption are available to all, and prayer, Bible study, and community can help believers grow in their faith.

Radical Faith Christians: Unwavering Trust: Radical Christians trust God completely, even when circumstances seem impossible. (Proverbs 3:5-6, Daniel 3:16-18) Bold Obedience: They obey God's commands without hesitation, even if it's uncomfortable or challenging. (Acts 5:29, 1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16, Matthew 19:21

Spiritual Heart Vs. Hardness Of Heart And The Transformation Of The Heart

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 11, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on the transformation of the heart, examining the contrast between a spiritual heart and a hardened heart.

As believers, we are often reminded of the importance of guarding our hearts, for it is the wellspring of life (Proverbs 4:23). However, the Bible also teaches us that our hearts can become hardened, leading to spiritual blindness and separation from God. In this sermon, we will explore the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:5-8, Exodus 4:21

Securing Divine Help Through Spiritual Hunger And Thirst Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 26, 2026

Genuine spiritual hunger and thirst position believers to receive divine help, sustained spiritual filling, and supernatural intervention.

SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH SPIRITUAL HUNGER AND THIRST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:6 Key Verse: “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.” — Matthew 5:6 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 42:1-2; Isaiah 55:1; Jeremiah 29:13; Luke ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritually Extravagant - 1 Peter 3:1-6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 30, 2024

Submission is not blind agreement or passive acceptance or subservience, nor is it demeaning. It is taking your God-ordained place in the home, which brings honor to both your husband and you.

1 Peter 3:1 Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, 2 when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. 3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Part 8: Depression: Sorting The Physical From The Spiritual Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 7, 2026

Is depression just a chemical imbalance in the brain—or something far deeper in the soul? This session sorts the physical from the spiritual, exposes the flaws in popular theories, and uncovers what Scripture actually says about the most common counseling issue today.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Depression is by far the most common complaint of people who seek counseling. Between 1988 and 1993 office visits for ...read more

Divine Warfare: Breaking The Chains Of Death And Spiritual Oppression Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Mar 30, 2025

Psalm 2 is a powerful scripture that speaks of God's sovereignty and His ultimate authority over all nations and rulers.

Title: Divine Warfare: Breaking the Chains of Death and Spiritual Oppression. By: Rev. Prophet Rudolf E. Y. Mensah Introduction Psalm 2 is a powerful scripture that speaks of God's sovereignty and His ultimate authority over all nations and rulers. With unseen battles—forces working against ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12, Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Charismatic

How Do We Prepare Ourselves For Spiritual Struggles? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 7, 2022

We are to prepare ourselves for battles that we will soon face.

In chapter one, we see God’s charge to Joshua and how Joshua readies the people to enter the Promised Land. In chapter two, we learn how Rahab safeguards the spies. In chapter three, the children of Israel cross the Jordan River. In chapter four, the people assemble a monument to God. In chapter ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Do We Know That The Spiritual Battle Is Not Ours? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 7, 2022

When we face a battle where the enemy is fierce, how can we let God fight for us?

How do we fight when we see that an enemy is so great? How do we let go and not fight when we feel that we must? Our message today comes from during a time when Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, saw a great multitude come against him and the people of Judah. Jehoshaphat called to the people to get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Armor Of God Part 3 - The Gospel Of Peace Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 28, 2020

Do we have the peace that is obtained only by knowing Jesus? All Scripture references are from the NASB95.

As we have discussed over the past couple of months, life is one big and continual spiritual battle. Often it will manifest itself in physical realm, in terms of violence and persecution and prosecution. But all around us, the culture presses us to bend to the ways of the world rather than to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Baptist

What I Owe Myself Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 22, 2020

This is the 3rd of a series of "WHAT DO I OWE"

Scripture: Philippians 3:12 – 14; Romans 8:1-4 Theme: What We Owe Title: What We Owe Ourselves INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Over the last few weeks we have been looking at what We Owe +What We Owe the World +We owe the World the reality ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Gps Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 6, 2021

Postmodernity has given birth to the idea that all spiritual views are simply different roads that lead to God. We have created a confusing web of “spiritual paths” for those on a quest to know God. John gives a process for gaining and maintaining our bearings while on our spiritual journey.

GPS is a satellite-based radio navigation system that was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense. It permits land, sea and airborne users to determine their three-dimensional position, velocity and time anywhere in the world. The accuracy of it far exceeds anything that we have seen in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational