Sermons on Spiritually Minded:

Our Citizenship Is In Heaven Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 11, 2020

Because we are citizens of Heaven, our minds should be set on Heavenly things. This sermon shows what is and should be true since we are citizens of Heaven.

Introduction One October afternoon in 1982, Badger Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin, was packed. More than 60,000 die-hard University of Wisconsin supporters were watching their football team take on the Michigan State Spartans. It soon became obvious that MSU had the better team. What seemed odd ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

The Wilderness

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Sep 13, 2021

Introduction: Many find themselves in the wildness of temptation. I believe there are many other kinds of wilderness. Wildernesses of fear, loneliness, anxiety. Etc. We can learn from Jesus' experiences, no matter what kind of Wilderness we are in.

The Wilderness Matthew 4:1-11 Introduction: 0ur Sunday School lesson got me thinking about the Wilderness. Many find themselves in the wildness of temptation. I believe there are many other kinds of wilderness' we can experience. People have expressed being in the Wilderness of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

"I Am A Mission On This Earth" Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 7, 2017

"My mission of being in the heart of the people is not just a part of my life or a badge I can take off"

Thursday of 14th Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel When you are in love with someone, when you really care more about that person than anyone else in the world, what is the worst thing that could happen? Rejection. The beloved turns away and tells you to go away, and all of a sudden the world ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Living Diligent Faith

Contributed by Michael K. Farrar, O. D. on Jun 28, 2016

2 Peter chapter 1 instructs us to live a diligent faith, one which continues to grow from the time we accept Christ as our personal Savior and Lord. In the process, Peter shares in this chapter 7 attributes we grow in as we become more spiritually mature.

LIVING DILIGENT FAITH - 2 PETER 1:1-11 Michael K. Farrar, O.D. God's Breath Publications: http://www.godsbreathpublications.com/ Audio Sermon: http://www.godsbreathpublications.com/living-diligent-faith/ SERMON OUTLINE: INTRODUCTION: CHRISTIANS LIVING UNDER CORRUPT ROMAN RULE - SURROUNDED BY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bad Guys Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 1, 2010

The reality, work, and final place of demons

SERIES: ANGELS and DEMONS (freely adapted from a series of the same name by James Merritt) “THE BAD GUYS” MARK 5:1-20 OPEN Some of the more interesting stories in the Bible come from the times that Jesus delivered people from demonic possession. Oh yes, Jesus himself believed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why New Testament Christians Reject The Use Of Mechanical Instruments

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 28, 2015

The 1st century Christians rejected the use of manmade instruments of music in their worship to God. The reason they did so was the same reason why they rejected animal sacrifices and other elements of the old law. This sermon examines this in detail.

Why New Testament Christians Reject the Use of Mechanical Instruments of Music There’s a general attitude building among the Lord’s church about mechanical instruments of music that tends to be a bit fuzzy. We are seeing a number of large congregations that are making a switch to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:25, Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:15, 2 Chronicles 29:25-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Of Gods And Men Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 5, 2022

The focus of this sermon is to explore the possible meaning to the phrase "You are gods" in Psalm 82 and referred to by Jesus, and how it might apply to all believers today.

Good Morning. A quick question. How many of you have ever seen the movie Of Gods and Men? How many of you have ever heard of the movie Of Gods and Men? A few of you. That is not surprising because it is a foreign film with subtitles. It is actually quite a well-respected film. It came out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 82:1-8, John 1:11, John 10:31-39

Denomination: Christian Church

A Day To Be Remembered

Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Nov 24, 2007

God gave us a memorial to remember His name forever. People do a lot of things to get their names remembered. What has He done to get his name remembered?

A Day to be Remembered It’s not hard to loose the significance in our world with regard to past experiences, events, and people. Cultures have designated special days, monuments, and customs to commemorate their experiences. The reason certain cultures do this is to serve as a reminder for future ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Armor Of God Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

Part I of 2 about being prepared for spiritual battle

Over the years, I have talked to many Christians that are down and out, or perhaps better put, down for the count. In other words, I have met many defeated Christians. Hey, let's be honest; we all have our "down moments", our "weak times", those times when we struggle in the faith. I guess the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Bible Church

Ops Status: Ready! Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

Second in a series on the Armor of God

Last week, we studied Ephesians 6:10-13, and saw that--like it or not--we are at war. This war is not against flesh and blood, that is, people; instead it is a battle between the forces of Heaven and the demonic forces that are Hell bound. We are called to stand--to hold our ground--in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Soups, Sheets, And Socks

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 17, 2009

In support of a drive to collect items for a missions organization: genuine spiritual feeling comes when we deal with the real world and provide food, shelter, and clothing to the needy.

Let’s suppose that this is God’s issue of Time magazine. Someone has sent God a lifetime subscription to Time magazine; I guess you would have to say an eternity-time subscription. And when God’s Time magazine arrives ... by the way, do you know God’s zip code? You don’t think God has a zip code? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Humility All The Way!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 11, 2017

In this message I would like to bring before my readership, one pristine quality of Christ which amongst others’ at once evokes awe in me and that is his indescribable humility!!!

HUMILITY ALL THE WAY!!! First things first. What is the chief and highest end of man? Let the revered Christian Book namely the Westminster catechism give the answer. Man's chief and highest end is to glorify (worship) God, and fully ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-11

Denomination: *other

"Don't Blame God" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 13, 2014

Many times we blame God but it is the evil powers in the heavenly realms that we need to pray for protection from.

The Ultimate Decision August 13, 2014 I told you of our son Chase talking about the Three Stooges in the Post Office. There is one thing he likes to say over and over again from Shemp. Shemp says “Strange happenings , thats strange”. When I was 14 I played on a freshman basketball ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:11

A Christians Checkbook- Maximize Your Riches Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 28, 2023

This is the 173rd sermon in the series Action". This is the 10th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#173] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- MAXIMIZE YOUR RICHES Ephesians 3:14-21 Introduction: Having 6 kids, 3 daughter-in-laws, 2 son-in-laws, and 7 grandchildren changes your perspective on things. Every single 1 of them is completely different than the others, (including the twins). ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Soldier

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 9, 2024

This message was preached just before Veteran's Day, reminding us that every believer should be a good soldier for the Lord

A Good Soldier 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Intro. Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day - I am so grateful to and for the men and women who have served our country in the armed services. -On Veteran’s day, we honor the living, on Memorial.Day, we honor those who have fallen. Our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist