Sermons on Spiritually Clean:

A Spiritual Father's Instruction Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 14, 2003

What a blessing to have spiritual fathers in the faith to point us to God. Be one for someone!

Happy Father’s Day Dads! Since today is Father’s day, I thought we might look at our lesson in light of a father’s message to his son and draw some lessons from that perspective. Paul speaks of Timothy as his son four times in the letters of 1 and 2 Timothy. You might even get the impression ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26, Acts 16:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leaving A Spiritual Inheritance

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 29, 2003

God gave Jacob a powerful dream and an impressive promise. But Jacob didn’t deserve either. What he received, he received because of a spiritual inheritance for a greater man of faith.

OPEN: During the Persian Gulf War, a soldier was assigned to go to Saudi Arabia. As he was saying good-bye to his family, his three-year-old son was holding on to his leg and pleading with him not to leave. "No, Daddy, please don’t go!" he kept repeating. We were beginning to make a scene when my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

How To Be A Spiritual Survivor

Contributed by Jonathan Semro on Nov 9, 2003

Spiritual survival in a hostile spiritual environment dictates a firm confession of faith

1st Sunday of End Time - Series B Reformation Sunday November 2, 2003 Psalm 46 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Model For The Spiritual War

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 18, 2003

We are in war! Nothing will stop the devil on this ground. Today we can find a model of spiritual fight in the life of David. Its first battle with the eyes of the men !

UN MODELE POUR LA GUERRE SPIRITUELLE Lecture :1 Samuel 17 LA VICTOIRE DE DAVID SUR GOLIATH FOURNIT UN MODELE POUR LA GUERRE SPIRITUELLE COURONNE DE SUCCES INTRODUCTION : De la même façon nous avons nos problèmes spirituels et des adversaires comme Goliath ?Que nous soyons un individu, une ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Street People

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002

The motivation and title for this message come from a true story which many of you have probably heard at one time or another. This story best sets the stage for what the Lord has placed on my heart concerning the state of The Body of Christ today. It i

“Spiritual Street People” The motivation and title for this month’s article come from a true story which many of you have probably heard at one time or another. This story best sets the stage for what the Lord has placed on my heart concerning the state of The Body of Christ today. It is the sad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Spiritual Tune-Up

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 19, 2002

What in our Christian life needs to be worked on

SPRITUAL TUNE-UP Date: July 7, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Mark 12:30-31 Several weeks ago, my family & I drove to St. Louis for the Southern Baptist Convention. We decided to drive the some 800 plus miles (seemed like 9 million mile drive). My greatest fear when traveling is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31, Colossians 3:1-14

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

Spiritual Heart Attacks

Contributed by Steve Mason on Oct 16, 2002

A sermon that describes the spiritual condition of our hearts using medical terms and illustrations

OCTOBER 20TH, 2002 THERE IS A WAR BEING FOUGHT IN THE WORLD TODAY ….. -IT’S A SUPERNATURAL WAR -A WAR FOUGHT BETWEEN GOD AND SATAN -BETWEEN HEAVEN AND HELL -THAT WAR IS BEING FOUGHT FOR THE HEARTS OF MEN AND WOMEN ! ONE SIDE WANTS TO MAKE YOUR HEART SOFT -THE OTHER SIDE WANTS TO MAKE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:11-12, Mark 7:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is True Spirituality? Series

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 28, 2002

Based on "Fully Devoted; Living each day in Jesus’ name by Willow Creek Resource & Zondervan; Session #1

What is True Spirituality? 1 John 2:6 Introduction: Hank had attended church since he was a boy and now he was 60 years old. Everyone knew who Hank was, there wasn’t a Sunday that went by that Hank wasn’t in church. The truth however is no one really knew Hank at all. Hank had difficulty ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beating The Spiritual Blahs

Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 13, 2002

Everyone faces times of spiritual difficulty and disillusionment. When we do, we need to realize that God is always faithful and will stay with us through even the toughest times.

A couple of weeks ago my wife Pam and I had the chance to travel with the Jr. High/High School bands to NKU for a band festival. After the morning festival, the entire group went to Kings Island to spend the rest of the day. Now band festivals are okay, but for us, the big draw of the trip was the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking A Spiritual Inventory

Contributed by Richard Oliver on Jul 19, 2002

In this day and age we’re very busy being Christians. While being so busy we tend to forget Our Father’s Words concerning our relationships. Here is a simple review of the 10 commandments.

¡§Spiritual Examination¡¨ Exodus 20:3-17 "Two young men were fishing above a low dam on a river near their hometown. As they were concentrating on catching fish, they were unaware that they had drifted until they were not far from the water flowing over the dam. When they realized their ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-17

Denomination: Congregational

Desire Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

In general the church has made little progress as pertains to spiritual gifts, This problem could be cured if we would once again allow the Holy Spirit to birth divine desire in our hearts.

1Co 14:1 “DESIRE SPIRITUAL GIFTS” Every thing Jesus did from a supernatural standpoint was an operation and manifestation of at least one, or a combination of the gifts of the spirit in his life. Why teach on the gifts of the spirit? (1) If there is to be any manifestation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-12, 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peter's Spiritual Inventory

Contributed by Ken Schlenker on Aug 7, 2002

Mark 14 Peter’s Spiritual Inventory- Six steps to Spiritual Denial and Renewal

Peter’s Spiritual Inventory Introduction In less than twelve hours I went from someone who said, “Jesus I will never deny you” to someone who denied him three times. Over the course of my life I have looked back on it and I say, “How did that happen?” and by God’s grace, I have been allowed to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming Spiritually Minded

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 13, 2002

The difference between a Mature believer and an immature believer is in the mind (As a man thinketh in his heart so is he). We must grow up in our minds.

Ro 8: 1-26 Spiritual Vs Carnal” Paul is describing the two categories of The Christian that exist within the church: #1 The Carnal Minded– Flesh (natural man) = Baby #2 The Spiritual Minded =Spiritual = Mature Minded : Thoughts, purposes, view points, opinions, perspectives, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal