Sermons on Spiritual Wisdom:

Call To Spiritual Progression Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. John Varughese on May 12, 2025

"Let Your Progress be evident to all"

Introduction: Thank you all for being here this evening—it is truly a privilege and an honor to join you in Australia, along with our brothers and sisters from around the world. A heartfelt thank you to Brother Tommy for leading this service, to Marvin for guiding us so beautifully in worship, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With Criticism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 13, 2003

Fifty-two practical ways of dealing with criticism.

Dealing With Criticisms (Philippians 2:13-16) Without an ability to deal with criticisms many people give in to discouragement, anxiety or angry over reactions. Quote: Advice from Dr. Mitchell’s life: Someone in his congregation pointed out several faults in him and his preaching. Instead of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Focus Factor

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 9, 2003

How we are to focus on the cross in this life.

September 3, 2003 Ephesians 5:15-20 One of many things that impresses me about the ministry of Jesus was His focus. He never lost sight of the reason why he had come. As a matter of fact, at times he was so focused on His mission, that his disciples started to become worried about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Maturity Is Missional Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on May 29, 2022

It's one thing to complain and it's another thing to be part of the solution. Nehemiah says, “God, what are you doing here? I want to be part of the solution.”

Well I am glad to be here. A lot of anticipation waiting for this day. I'm grateful to be with you folks. I just want to welcome those folks that are online. Thank you for being with us today. We're grateful that you're joining online. I want to ask you to do something. In the YouTube ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Evidences Of Spiritual Awakening Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Mar 14, 2001

What were the evidences of a spiritual awakening taking place under Haggi’s ministry?

Studies in The Book of Haggai Study 5 Introduction The Lord Jesus once told a parable about a farmer who went out to sow some seed in one of his fields. Although he sowed out the whole field there were places here and there where the soil quality differed and because of that some of the seed that ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Spiritual Inventory

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013

The Bible commands us to test ourselves:

YOUR SPIRITUAL INVENTORY TEXT: 2 Corinthians 13:5 INTRODUCTION: 1. Warren Wiersbe tells about the time the late William Randolph Hearst sent out his agent to secure particular art pieces. After months of searching, the agent reported that he had finally found the treasures. They were in Mr. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys To Spiritual Breakthrough Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 4, 2020

In 2020 we are looking for a spiritual breakthrough in our lives, families, churches, school, community – to get the desired breakthrough in our lives we need to have 20 – 20 vision from the Lord to see into the spiritual realm and how to use His weapons which bring breakthrough.

Video Illustration: Trailer clip from Breakthrough Summary of the movie: John Smith (Ruiz) is a 14-year-old Guatemalan boy raised in Lake St. Louis, Missouri by his adoptive parents, Brian (Lucas) and Joyce Smith (Metz). Though they are loving and supportive, John struggles with feelings of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Mark 2:1-12, Job 23:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Characteristics Of A Spiritual Church

Contributed by Lee Black on Nov 9, 2002

Is your Church Spirit filled like the 1st Church? Are your leaders full of the Holy Spirit like the 1st leaders? Are we ready for the great work God has for us?

Acts 2:42-47 The Characteristics of a Spiritual Church Acts 2:42-47 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. [43] And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. [44] And all that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Drifting Spiritually

Contributed by Todd Riley on Apr 1, 2006

A reflection on what went wrong in Solomon’s spiritual life, with a particular focus on explaining how Solomon came to believe that life was meaningless.

Islington Baptist Church April 2, 2006 Sermon text: Ecclesiastes Scripture reading: I Kings 3 The danger of drifting spiritually 1. Today I want to talk to you about the danger of drifting spiritually. 2. My inspiration for today’s topic is the book of Ecclesiastes which features a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The "Spiritual Blahs”

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 22, 2007

Jesus asks five "perspective questions" that can assist us in overcoming spiritual inertia.

OVERCOMING THE “SPIRITUAL BLAHS” Mark 8:14-21 Mk 8:14 The disciples had forgotten to bring bread, except for one loaf they had with them in the boat. Mk 8:15 “Be careful,” Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” Mk 8:16 They discussed this with one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21

Denomination: Nazarene

The Greatest Spiritual Gift

Contributed by Jesse Nelson on Oct 4, 2018

This sermon is an exposition of 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Introduction What is the greatest spiritual gift? Wisdom? Knowledge? Miracles? Healing? Tongues? Paul will answer this question for the Christian in the 21st century, just as he answered this question for the Corinthian Christians in the first century. In our text today, we note that Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Spiritually Fit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The sermon's main point is to emphasize the importance of spiritual fitness, which is achieved through prayer, scripture reading, and the Holy Spirit, and its benefits for our lives both in the present and in the life to come.

Good morning, beloved family. How blessed we are to be gathered together in God's house today. I want to talk to you about something we often consider in our physical lives but maybe not as much in our spiritual ones. Fitness. Not the kind that involves dumbbells and treadmills, but the kind that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-11

Topics: Spiritual Fitness

Sharing The Harvest Pt. 2 (Spiritually) Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 18, 2022

The Bible teaches us that we need to share the harvest financially, physically by discipling and mentoring others for the Kingdom of Heaven. But in the process of discipleship we share the harvest spiritually as well.

Series: Sharing the Harvest PT 2! (SPIRITUAL) Testimony Illustration: • Brock – Sharing my faith with others! • Ann – Mentoring others spiritually! Thesis: The Bible teaches us that we need to share the harvest financially, physically by discipling and mentoring others for the Kingdom of Heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27, Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Wise Guy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003

The aim of the Book of Proverbs is to help us acquire and apply God’s wisdom to the decisions and activities of daily life. The starting place in becoming a wise guy (or woman) is to treat God with reverence and awe.

How to Be a Wise Guy Happy New Year! How are you doing on your New Year’s resolutions? Not so good, huh? As the year unfolds before me, I often find it difficult to even remember what I resolved to do. I tell myself, “This year I’m going to turn over a new leaf. I’m going to start rooting for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7, Proverbs 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Trickle-Down Spirituality

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 16, 2002

Just as trickle-down economics meant take care of the top of the economy and everything else benefits, Matt. 6:33 is trickle down spirituality - seek God first...

Trickle-Down Spirituality TCF Sermon February 15, 1998 Organization is a hot topic in our world. From Palm Pilots to Daytimers, there are new ways to get organized at work and at home. The issue we face as believers, in organizing our lives, is separating the ”urgent from the important” --- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational