Sermons on Spiritual Tenacity:

The Forgiving Of The Paralytic - Mark 2:1-5 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 29, 2023

First spiritual healing. Then physical.

Mark 2:1 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 3 Some men came, bringing to him a paralytic, carried by four of them. 4 Since they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Divine Hospitality Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 27, 2025

It is a roadmap for our spiritual journey.

Title: Divine Hospitality Intro: It is a roadmap for our spiritual journey. Scriptures: Exodus 12:1-8, Exodus 12:11-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-15. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, Imagine walking for days. Not just a short hike or a weekend trail, but a journey that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-8, Exodus 12:11-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-15

Denomination: Other

Ephesians: Introduction 01 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 29, 2024

Spiritual Blessings in Heavenly Place

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prison Epistle: written by Paul from Rome in prison. “The prisoner of the Lord” (3:1; 4:1). 2. Chapter 1-3 Chapter 4-6 Your calling (1:4) Your conduct (4:1) Your heavenly privilege (1:3) Your earthly duty Your standing in Christ Your state of Christ in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1, Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Running The Race SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

Cross Country and Spiritual Formation

Good morning, dear family in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the presence of God and each other, united in our shared faith and love for our Savior. We are here to reflect, to learn, and to grow in our spiritual journey. Today, we are going to focus on a theme that is both ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-10

Topics: Being Formed By God

Which Will It Be?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

Everyone of us has the capability of displaying a spirit of generosity & kindness & goodness. There are other moments when we are hateful & hostile & greedy. And in each of us are those 2 diverse natures.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2015) Years ago, when our children were small, I learned a lot about being a parent. But then, as they got older, I began to forget what it was like to have young children around the house. But now, with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Romans 7:18-25, Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Virtuous Woman

Contributed by Martin Holland on May 19, 2006

This virtuous woman mentioned in Proverbs 31 is God’s plan for every wife or mother. See her value, vocation, and her vitality.

Proverbs 31:10 Asks a very important question for every man. "Who can find a virtuous woman?" Virtuous means: One who is chaste, moral, and pure. Ruth 3:11 Boaz said unto Ruth the city of my people know thou art a virtuous woman. Who can find a virtuous woman? 1. Her Value Prov. 31:10 Her ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: Baptist

G.p.s. Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 12, 2007

Learn to Drive Series Week 2: Gives people the opportunity to tangibly see where they are on their spiritual journey, and what their next step is.

Learn to Drive Series - Part 2 GPS Last week I talked about taking charge of your life by picking the make and model of your ride, getting a good battery which is salvation, some fuel which is Bible study, a G.P.S. Good Prayer Said, and a Navigator which is God. Many of you came forward last ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking Out Of A Slump Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 14, 2005

In this message I will share what God taught me in the midst of a recent slump, if you are in one I pray it helps. It helped alot of people at Central (I Am Jesus 22).

Breaking Out Of A Slump I Am Jesus – part 22 HEY – are there any sports fan out there? OKAY – on a count of three just shout out your favorite sport…. NOW – my favorite sport to watch is the NFL. AND – let me tell you, I can’t wait for the season to kick off again. This year Anthony & I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fire Alarm

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 29, 2002

Are you on fire for God or just something like it?

07, January 2002 Dakota Community Church The Fire Alarm Introduction: 2Corinthians 13:5 5Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you--unless, of course, you fail the test? Five Quick Self-Exam Questions: 1. Did I gain ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-29

Denomination: Mennonite

The Body Of Christ, Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 27, 2007

The body of Christ is one unit. Regardless of our race, our nationality or our social status, we are all one in the body of Christ.

I had friends in Scotland. They were Mr. and Mrs. Willie and Mary McNeill; they served in China when the Japanese invaded China they were interned in China. They were interned with Eric Liddell. Eric became famous because of the movie made of him, Chariots of Fire. He won an Olympic gold medal in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

On Your Mark, Get Set, Grow

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 28, 2009

Growth can come by pruning, cultivating, or simply letting it happen. God wants the church to grow, and all these methods are used.

Growth takes place in one of three ways. Things grow because one of three things happens. First, some things grow just because it is in the very nature of those things to grow. You don’t have to do anything, you don’t have to feed them or nourish them or encourage them. Some things just grow. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

Kissing Frogs ( Apostolic Action )

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 31, 2009

We must fight the good fight. We must finish the race. Remember you are the Salt of the Earth, the Light of the World. What you do no matter how small it may seem does make a difference. Beloved, Please Remember the Frogs. Updated January 2020.

We have talked about Piety, ......Filling our life with Christ. We have discussed Study ... deepening our understanding of Gods will for us. Yet ... These two things are not complete, without Action. Just as a three legged stool is not complete... without the third leg. Action will remind us ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:18, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, James 2:17, Mark 16:15, John 13:34, James 2:22, Matthew 13:46, Matthew 24:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Strong Holds

Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 7, 2010

David was successful against Goliath because he was able to transfer a very physical, fleshly circumstance from the carnal realm to the spiritual realm.

Strong Holds Pastor Ken Crow 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (King James Version) 3For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, 1 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Washing The Nets

Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 16, 2010

We will not prosper in life beyond our spiritual condition.

Washing The Nets Pastor Ken Crow Luke 5:1-11 (King James Version) Luke 5 1And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Understanding Stewardship

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 2, 2010

Stewardship is an essential dynamic for growing in our Christian walk

Introduction The day the church treasurer resigned the church asked the local grain elevator manager to take the position. He agreed under two conditions. That no treasurer’s report would be given for the first year. That no questions be asked about finances during that year. The people ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God