Sermons on Spiritual Words:

Gifted Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 21, 2018

Are you familiar with Gary Larson's The Far Side? One of his more popular cartoons is "school for the gifted". That's how we can be. God has gifted us but the way we act sometimes you wouldn't know it. We need to make sure we don't bury our talents.

GIFTED Are you familiar with cartoonist Gary Larson-Far Side. One of his more popular cartoons is "the school for the gifted". [show cartoon]. That's how we can be sometimes, isn't it? God has gifted us but the way we act sometimes you wouldn't know it. Mark's sermon last week featured the parable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, 1 Peter 4:10-11, 1 Timothy 4:12-16, 2 Timothy 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Up In Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Guidelines for Youth on their Spiritual Journey

Today, I want to share some important reminders for the youth. In our modern culture, young people face many challenges. It is crucial for them to understand that they have the power to overcome these challenges. Sometimes, the real world can make us feel overwhelmed, but we must remember that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Topics: Youth, Spiritual Growth

A Life Without Truth Is No Life At All Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Oct 12, 2016

A small outline of salvation and spiritual growth.

Title: A Life Without Truth is no Life at All Focus: Salvation and Spiritual Growth Illustration for Attention: The music blared through my ears as I sat with my head down praying for a revival. As I begged the Lord I thought, “If only they could somehow return to the Creator, to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unlocking Potential (August 13, 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

One of the things that parable points out is that actions have consequences. That means that we have choices that have consequences both good and bad.

UNLOCKING POTENTIAL Text: Matthew 13:31 - 33 Have you ever underestimated the potential of anything? It only takes a spark to get a fire going right? Just think of the potential that lies within a match. One match has the potential to burn down a forest. When Jesus told the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Battle Stations!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 25, 2015

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Battle Stations Philippians 1:27-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BattleStations.html vv. 1-11 Sons enjoying the fellowship of the gospel. vv. 12-26 Servants sharing in the furtherance of the gospel. vv. 27-30 Soldiers defending the faith of the gospel. One major criticism of our movement ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30, Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Living Water PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman, emphasizing how Jesus, as the living water, satisfies our spiritual thirst and hunger.

Good morning, everyone! It's so wonderful to see your faces in this blessed gathering. Today, we are going to dive into a beautiful passage from the book of John, specifically John 4:5-42. It's a story that's as relevant today as it was two millennia ago. It tells us about an encounter between ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Topics: Spiritual Hunger, Satisfied

The Bible Is... Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 23, 2013

The sermon stresses the significance of the Bible.

Church Planting The Bible Is… Acts 8:26-39 Opening words: The end has come. This is my thirteenth and final message in my sermon series, Church Planting. This summer we are looking at the first eight chapters of the Book of Acts. So much has happened to this point. It is impossible to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Methodist

Gifts From The Lord Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 31, 2015

1) Every believer has been individually gifted (Eph. 4:7); 2) Christ obtained the right to give gifts(Eph. 4:8-10); and 3) the Lord blesses the whole church (Eph.4:11)

Gift giving is a year round problem. When we are invited to an event we wonder what we should bring. Usually the bigger the event, the bigger the gift. A dinner party requires a different gift from a wedding. Problems arise when we try to out give the other invited guests, try to bribe our way with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-11

Denomination: Other

The Danger Of Drifting

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 21, 2005

If you can remember a time when you were closer to Jesus than you are right now; you’re spiritually drifting.

The Dangers of Drifting Selected Passages (Hebrews 2:1, Revelation 2:2-5) August 21, 2005 Introduction Several years ago a couple was on vacation in Florida and they were floating in the ocean on inflatable rafts. The husband decided to head into the shore but his wife wanted to stay out on the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Words Alone Can Only Do So Much

Contributed by Mike Carmody on May 16, 2001

We can preach til we’re blue in the face but words alone can only do so much.

Words Alone Can Only Do So Much Jer. 17:19-23 (The word “hear” literally means “to understand”) How many times have you offered advice, made a suggestion or recommendation, or even told of your own past experience, only to feel as if you have been ignored completely? There are instances where ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Most Sacred Words In The American Religion Of Materialism Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 15, 2001

Evaluation of our desire to "Charge it!" and God’s instruction toward choosing contentment.

Introduction: In the American religion of materialism, there are two words more sacred than any other: "Charge it!" - Yet, consider the following two scenarios in evaluating the intelligence of using plastic: 1. Ellin is 30 years old. She has a $3,500 balance on her Citibank credit card at 18% ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: How To Know The Bible Is God's Word

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christianity is a religion of the book. 2. What happens when you give up the authority of the Bible? a. You have no final proof. b. You will deny its contents. c. Your life is a rudderless ship in a stormy sea at the mercy of every wind that blows. 3. The Bible has dual ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Distinction - "Rather" ... Or "The Rule Of Your Rather"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 5, 2004

Sometimes we would RATHER not do what’s best for us ... or we would RATHER do the wrong thing. In this study of the word "rather", we see that we need God to "Rule our Rather" to walk in His will and way.

¡§The Rule Of Your Rather¡¨ INTRODUCTION: We continue in our study of ¡§Words of Distinction¡¨. We have studied, and made application, to the words ¡§daily¡¨ and ¡§adoption¡¨. Today, we look at the word ¡§rather¡¨. There are some things that we would ¡§rather¡¨ do than others ¡K AMEN? o I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, I Know That What Your Word Says ... But

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Aug 15, 2004

You see ... when we know right from wrong and we still choose to do wrong, then I believe that we suffer from one of two problems.

Preached at Living Stone Community Church Standish, Maine on 15 August 2004 6:00 pm service Please stand for the reading of God’s word. [v.7] For so it was, that the children of Israel had sinned against the Lord their God, which had brought them up out of the land of Egypt, from under the hand ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

4 Words To Ponder:home,friend,religion,love

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 3, 2006

Let us ponder FOUR beautiful words: Home, Friend,Religion, LOVE.

4 GOOD WORDS: HOME, FRIEND, RELIGION, LOVE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT IS A WORD? A. A WORD IS SOMETHING THAT IS SAID, WRITTEN, OR PRINTED. B. A word is a remark or conversation or communication. C. A sound that communicates meaning. D. Words can be spoken or written or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God