Sermons on Spiritually Dry Generation:

Giving Generously Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 2, 2023

When we give with thanksgiving in our hearts and with faith that the Lord will provide us with our basic needs such an act is truly a sweet aroma unto the Lord!

Generous Giving Philippians 4:10-20 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Sitting in a dark dreary prison for five years, chained to a Praetorian Guard, totally reliant on others for the necessities of life and yet still have an attitude of unspeakable joy, would require an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Generation

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 30, 2009

A New Year’s challenge.

THE GREATEST GENERATION TEXT: Joshua 1:1-9 Joshua 1:1 9 -- “Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying,” “Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Generation To Reach

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Sep 8, 2019

Outreaching winning souls

At precisely 7:58 AM local time on December 26, 2004, a huge earthquake rumbled on the ocean floor just off the coast of Indonesia. That earthquake, the second strongest ever recorded, set in motion forces that produced a Tsunami, a massive set of waves that caused unprecedented devastation ...read more

Scripture: Judges 21:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Generous?

Contributed by Robert Joseph on May 10, 2014

This is a small group topic about being generous and looks at some of the reasons people aren't generous.

ICE BREAKER Question: What kind of tip do you usually leave when you eat at a restaurant? KEY VERSE: “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” [2 Corinthians 9:6 NIV ] LESSON: In Matthew 10:8, Jesus said, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Generously Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 4, 2011

Righteous giving is motivated by 1) God’s grace (2 Cor. 8:1), It 2) Transcends difficult Circumstances (2 Cor. 8:2a), 3) Is with joy (2 Cor. 8:2b), It’s 4) Not hindered by poverty (2 Cor. 8:2c), and is 5) Generous (2 Cor. 8:2d)

In Ottawa tomorrow, the Federal government is expected to release its budget. Implicit in any budgetary expenditures, is the consideration of whose money is being spent. Without a surplus, which is the money set aside from previous taxation, the Federal government relies on current taxation, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-2

Denomination: Other

A Generous Spirit

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 28, 2015

A generous spirit acts graciously in love for others in response to their need and the example of Jesus.

Title: A Generous Spirit Text: II Corinthians 8:7-15 Thesis: A generous spirit acts graciously in love for others in response to the generous act of our Lord Jesus Christ. Introduction The U.S. Bureau of Economic Research reported that the latest Great Recession began in December 2007 and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Affects Generations Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020

Holy Spirit illuminated Christians live a life that says, “My hope is in Christ” and they affect generations to come.

Affects Generations Holy Spirit illuminated Christians live a life that says, “My hope is in Christ” and they affect generations to come. Matthew 2:1 says, “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea… Magi from the east came to Jerusalem…” Who were these “Magi?” The Bible does not say much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Recognizing Spiritual Backlash

Contributed by Jeff Hamric on Aug 17, 2002

When Christians do damage to the ememies kingdom, he attacks back. Do we recognize this as warfare? What forms can backlash take?

RECOGNIZING SPIRITUAL BACKLASH (Mat 11:12 NLT) And from the time John the Baptist began preaching and baptizing until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing, and violent people attack it. I. We have done and usually are involved in numerous frontline advances A. Church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:19-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritually Gifted Ministry Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Sep 19, 2006

A person’s place in the Body of Christ.

Every human being desires to feel needed and wanted. Feeling that we need to be in someone’s life or doing a certain job makes us feel important. It gives purpose and meaning to our lives. Sometimes just the fact that others rely on us can keep us going even when we want to quit. You may hate your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Spiritual House

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 25, 2004

The church: 1) It’s alive 2) You’ve a place 3)You’re a priest

God’s spiritual house 1 Peter 2:1-10 WBC 27/6/4am Thought you might appreciate some clips from church service sheets & notice boards: 1. Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will be speaking tonight at Calvary Methodist. Come hear Bertha Belch all the way from Africa. 3. The sermon this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Folly Of Spiritual Fools

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 6, 2004

Satan has some people so blinded that they ignore all the evidences God has given of their need to repent of their sins and trust Christ as their Savior. These people are for all practical purposes, "Spiritual Fools."

The Folly Of Spiritual Fools Text: Prov.1: 7, 22 Intro: A “fool” may be defined as, “a person lacking in judgment or prudence.” This definition refers to one who is not necessarily unaware of the proper course of action, but lacks the wisdom and forethought to act upon what they already know ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7-22

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

Spiritual Abuse - Shame Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006

Have you ever had the "shame dogs" sicced upon you by a preacher? What is the power of shame? Why is it not biblical?

Week 2 – Spiritual Abuse – Shame Systems Power is always at the source of every conflict, every control mechanism and every abuse issue. Power is at the heart of parent-child conflict, husband-wife argument, and just about every war that has been fought. Children are born and at just a few ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Discipline Of Worship Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

Worship shapes our soul

Tilling The Soil of The Soul July 9, 2006 The Spiritual Discipline of Worship Isaiah 6:1-8 As we’ve been looking at the classic spiritual disciplines over the last year, I’ve talked about how the disciplines help us “till the soil of our soul” so that the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: *other