Sermons on Spiritual Vision Loss:

Which Will We Choose? Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 11, 2003

Abram and Lot make different choices that reflect on their spiritual lives.

Genesis 13 March 23, 2003 She’d cut off her nose to spite her face. I used to laugh when my mother would use that expression to describe someone who was so vindictive that they didn’t even care if they got hurt as long as the other person got what was coming to them. I say I used to laugh ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lost

Contributed by Richard Scoggins on Jan 28, 2005

Illustrates the need for being spiritual compasses for those around us

I wanted to tell you men about a story that some of you may be able to relate to. I used to love to squirrel hunt. As a matter of fact I preferred it over just about any other kind of hunting. Well one day when I was about 19 while attending Southwest a friend of mine said that he had found the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Confession Series

Contributed by Rev. David Watson on Jun 8, 2007

Practicing tangible spiritual disciplines is key to strengthening your serve.

Learning to walk a Christian’s walk Part 1 Sin confession Psalm 32 Prologue: Today I want to begin a series teaching with you on the basics of Christian living. • If we were to do a study through the Apostle Pauls letters to the Corinthian church you would see parallels between this church and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Where Do We Go From Here?

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 11, 2007

A look at how to move forward and grow in our spiritual lives.

We have three choices regarding our spiritual lives: 1) We can make the choice to do nothing: to stay where we are. 2) We can make the choice to go in reverse: backtrack 3) We can make the choice to move forward: grow How can we follow through on our choice to move forward in our spiritual journey ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23, Habakkuk 14:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Pastor Qualification

Contributed by Bill Naugle on Jul 26, 2006

God gave these particular spiritual gifts unto men only.

Pastor Qualifications Good Day! This day you are going to hear the Word of the Living God and His Son Jesus Christ. The Word will set you free from any deception. There are many qualifications of a Pastor. I will only cover one of them today. First we must lay a foundation of the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:8-11

Trusting God And Bearing Fruit Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 28, 2006

In this sermon we examine two more keys to spiritual growth.

Scripture Today we continue in our series of sermons on “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” My foundational text for this series is 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen" (2 Peter 3:18). Introduction In his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Right Kind Of Full House

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 29, 2006

Message regarding Jesus’ teaching about a spiritually empty house.

The Right Kind of Full House Matthew 12:43-45 July 23, 2006 Introduction How many of you know what a “full house” is? And no, I don’t mean the TV show from the 80’s and 90’s. It’s okay to admit that you know that it’s a poker hand! And I won’t even ask how you know! Honest! In poker, a full ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Battle Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006

This sermon looks at our adversary, armor and activity in spiritual warfare

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Battle of the Church Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 Introduction: True story....A Christian leader was traveling recently by plane. He noticed that the man sitting two seats over was thumbing through some little cards and moving his lips. The man looked to be in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Power!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 17, 2006

We need to keep our spiritual batteries fully charged!!!

POWER!!!!! Eph 1:18-19 What exactly is power? We hear about it, talk about it...everybody wants more of it....what does it mean? Is it wealth? Fame? Authority? There are two trans for power in vs ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prepared With Peace 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Oct 28, 2006

11th in a series on spiritual warfare dealing with the source of peace

Chico Alliance Church October 8, 2006 Pastor David Welch "Spiritually Aware, Alert, Armed and Aggressive" Pt 11 “Prepared with Peace - 2” I. Be Aware II.Be Alert III.Be armed & aggressive A.Be fully empowered B.Be fully armed C.Stand firm – engage the enemy 1.Stand firm having girded ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Where Is Your Weapon

Contributed by Steven Witt on Nov 9, 2006

Illustrating the current tactics of the devil to disarm Christians of their spiritual weapons.

Where Is Your Weapon? November 12, 2006 Text: 1 Samuel 13:16-22 Introduction 1 Tim 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. · Christians conscripted at birth · When we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Richard Reid on Nov 16, 2006

Common thread between the Thanksgiving holiday and our spiritual lives.

Thanksgiving Things that we do during this season that we need to do in our spiritual lives Psalms 50:23 11/16/06 He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving honors Me; And to him who orders his way aright I shall show the salvation of God. 1. Invite family and friends over Matthew 9 Jesus says ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joy Of Progress Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 8 in a series on Philippians focusing in the keys to Spiritual Growth

The Joy of Progress Philippians 3:12-21 I. Introduction A. The Two Trappers 1. In the mid 1800’s two trappers were diligently collecting skins in the Cumberland Plateau area of Tennessee. a) At the end of the season the two decided to pack up and head home. b) They made their way back to the river ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back To The Bible Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jan 24, 2007

Scripture is the guidebook that provides the only reliable directions for spiritual formation.

Back To The Bible 2 Timothy 3:16, 17 Where do we go from here? Where do we get our directions? On the Friday after Christmas, I had the opportunity to hang a garage-door opener. Before I did anything else, I opened up the manual. On Tuesday, January 2, Timothy began the journey back to Groton, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Meditation Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 14, 2005

An introduction to a series on Spiritual Disciplines and a practical message on Christian meditation

Tilling the Soil of The Soul September 18, 2005 Meditation 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Psalm 119:48 Intro to the Disciplines I remember when I was a kid, we were living in New Dundee & my dad’s office was not in the church building, it was in the basement of our house. In order to go to work in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: *other