Sermons on Spiritual Temple:

The "I Can't Waits"

Contributed by Christopher Johnson on Jun 16, 2007

If we apply our spiritual talents, then God will bless the congregation with spiritual and numerical growth

Have you ever had a case of the “I can’t waits”? They seem to run rampant in my life. When I was young, I couldn’t wait to play on a football team. When I was in junior high, I couldn’t wait to go on a date. When I was in high school, I couldn’t wait to go to college. When I was in college, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open Our Eyes, Lord

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 4, 2014

TODAY we are asking God to give us spiritual sight to see spiritual realities.

A medical story comes to us from Ann Arbor, Michigan. According to CBS News, A degenerative eye disease slowly robbed Roger Pontz of his vision. Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa as a teenager, Pontz has been almost completely blind for years. Now, thanks to a high-tech procedure that involved ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Betrayed! Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Four ways to make sense out of spiritual betrayal when spiritual companions turn away from Jesus.

There’s a scene from the 1988 movie Shoot To Kill that still makes my blood run cold. Maybe you remember the movie, it starred Sidney Poitier and Tom Berringer, and it was about their search for a jewel thief who murdered his victims. During one scene in the movie there’s a group of backpackers ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Our Provider! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2022

How does Jesus provide for us? 1. He gets involved in our lives (vs. 24-25). 2. He instructs us (vs. 25-26). 3. He inspires us (vs. 26-27). 4. He increases our supply (vs. 27).

God Is Our Provider! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 17:24-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Originally Prepared September 23, 2022) (New version November 29, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 17:24, and we will take a good look at one of Jesus' countless miracles. Today's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Come One Come All Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 7, 2014

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 56 verses 1 through 12

Isaiah 56: 1 – 12 Come One Come All 1 Thus says the LORD: “Keep justice, and do righteousness, for My salvation is about to come, and My righteousness to be revealed. 2 Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who lays hold on it; Who keeps from defiling the Sabbath, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Matters Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018

Message 32 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message explores another questions posed by the Corinthians regarding matters of the Spirit and the function of spiritual gifts.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Matters of the Spirit: the Giver” I Corinthians 12:1-11 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning voluntary limitation of Christian liberty 8-11:1 C. Concerning ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Blind Man Meets The Healer Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 13, 2018

On the way to Jerusalem where the cross awaited Him, Jesus met blind Bartimaeus who cried out for mercy and healing. In response, Bartimaeus found healing as well as forgiveness of his sins. Hear Pastor Sligh preach the first in a 4-part Easter series.

A Blind Man Meets the Healer Easter Series: On the Way to the Cross, #1 Chuck Sligh March 11, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. This is a shorter adaptation of a sermon from an Easter series by Brian Bill found on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

A Time Of Harvest

Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 28, 2007

To help churches prepare for a Spiritual harvest

A TIME OF HARVEST March 11, 2007 a.m. Castle Avenue BC, Hobbs Text: John 4; Luke 10:1-7 Introduction: Spring is not two weeks away. If you are thinking about how great it will be to eat homegrown watermelons or can home grown beans, you better start thinking now about your harvest. You need to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Adventure Begins/New Discovery Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Dec 12, 2016

Second in series on stages of Spiritual Growth

Series: Destinations on the Journey of Faith The Adventure Begins/New Discovery Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (NIV) Intro: A priest, a minister, and a rabbi were discussing the controversial question: “When ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nicodemus Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 13, 2003

Jesus will meet your greatest spiritual need.

John 3:1-21 Nicodemus Encountering Christ in the Book of John #3 Kevin Higgins Woodlawn Baptist Church Denison, TX Introduction "There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night…" The passage we’re going to consider this morning is perhaps ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Mutual Prayer For Difficult Times

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jan 22, 2014

"Mutual Prayer for Difficult Times" is an exposition of 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5. There is a powerful dynamic that works when pastor and people pray for one another, when saints pray for one another.

MUTUAL PRAYER FOR DIFFICULT TIMES 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 In this brief letter to the young church at Thessalonica, Paul teaches about the last days or end times. There was confusion about the second coming of Christ. In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Paul discusses the coming of the Lord to rapture ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Ordain/Allow Evil And Suffering?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 12, 2022

Within the church, there is a belief that everything is under the direct sovereign control of God, therefore He ordains what satan and his minions do.

It is also believed that when people get sick or suffer horrible tragedies, it is the will of God because He "allowed/ordained" it. God is the Holy and transcendent one. He is sovereign, omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent and omnibenevolent. He knows all things past, present, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4, James 1:16-17, John 8:42-44, Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship And Deliverance Series

Contributed by David Edison Thella on Aug 26, 2013

worship can bring both spiritual and physical deliverance

Isaiah 6:1-4 NIV v.1 "In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord," King Uzziah is a symbol for pride. When pride died, Isaiah was able to see the Lord. He has been a prophet yet he did not see the Lord before. He prophesied five chapters until now. From here is a different story. We may be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

The Road To Emmaus Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 18, 2021

There seemed to be a lot more drama surrounding the death of Jesus – earthquakes, curtains being torn at the Temple, darkness covered the earth. The resurrection was done quietly without any witnesses to the actual moment of resurrection.

Easter 2021 The Road to Emmaus There seemed to be a lot more drama surrounding the death of Jesus – earthquakes, curtains being torn at the Temple, darkness covered the earth. The resurrection was done quietly without any witnesses to the actual moment of resurrection. Death can be dramatic, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32, Luke 24:33-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sometimes They Come Back

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2013

The cable channel AMC airs the most popular show among the highly sought after demographic of the 18-49 age bracket. The show is “The Walking Dead.” However, the dead coming back to life is mentioned several times in the pages of Scripture. (Reality)

The Walking Dead Series “Sometimes They Come Back” (1 of 4) October 6, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The cable channel AMC airs the most popular show among the highly sought after demographic of the 18-49 age bracket. The show is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Baptist