Sermons on Staying Spiritually Fit:

Introduction To Spiritual Warfare Series Series

Contributed by Ladonna Omobude on Sep 5, 2005

THIS IS THE INTRDUCTION OF A SERIES ON SPIRITUAL WARFARE. YOU WILL BE INTRODUCE TO WHAT WILL BE COVERED IN THE SERIES. THIS SERIES WILL BE HELPFUL TO BABY SAINTS ON MILK AS WELL AS MATURE MEAT EATERS.

THERE ARE MANY CHURCHES THAT ARE NOT EQUIPING OR POORLY EQUIPING THEIR MEMBERS FOR SPIRTUAL WARFARE. THERE ARE MANY CHURCHES THAT BELIEVE THE BEST DEFENSE IS NOT TO THINK ABOUT OR EVEN SAY SATANS NAME; THEY ADVISE YOU TO ONLY THINK ON THE GOODNESS OF THE LORD. SISTER AND BROTHERS THERE IS AN ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Healthy Attitudes For A Spiritual Community Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005

Expository sermon dealing with attitudes toward one another, circumstances, and the Holy Spirit in the life of the church. Clip from movie "Ice Age" illustrates attutudes toward one another.

Healthy Attitudes for a Spiritual Community I Thessalonians 5:11-28[1] 11-14-04 Intro If you had only one minute to tell someone how to help their church be healthy and spiritually vibrant, what would you say? What issues would you address? What would you tell them to do—with only one minute ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-28

Denomination: Charismatic

Warning Signs Of Spiritual Decline

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

losing out with Christ

Intro: in his book, ministry for a lifetime, Superintendent Thomas Trask has a chapter on the warning signs of spiritual decline. Tonight, I would like to use a few of his, and a few others in scripture, we all must guard against spiritual decline, we can go to the Word of God for ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Plugging Up Spiritual Leaks

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

losing out with Christ

Intro: years ago I got up one morning and had a flat tire. I filled the tire up with air and it seemed fine until the next morning it was flat again. Of course they found it had a slow leak that was plugged and the tire was fine. Most Christians that go back on serving the Lord aren’t products of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Destroying Evil Spiritual Umbrella

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 24, 2005

When your destiny is considered as risky by the enemy, you will face attacks.

When your destiny is considered as risky by the enemy, you will face attacks. Many people wonder why they are faced with fierce battles. They should rejoice because it means there is, at least, something in their lives worth contending for. There are many people too, who have nothing to bother the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Intoxication Part 1

Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006

Dr. Wood used this sermon to show his listener that the first church was totally consumed with God and they did great things in His power. Unbelievers cannot understand the happenings of Christianity until they give their heart and life to Jesus Christ.

When we hear the word intoxicate we instantly think of drunk with alcohol. Another definition: - To excite or Stimulate - To fill with High Spirits or fill with enthusiasm We will see a type of intoxication like never seen before. An Example Would be: Like the silver and the dross Dross must ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Intoxication Part 2

Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006

Dr. Wood used this sermon to show his listener that the first church was totally consumed with God and they did great things in His power. Unbelievers cannot understand the happenings of Christianity until they give their heart and life to Jesus Christ.

A contrast of Wine and the spirit Alcohol gives artificial exhilaration The Spirit Gives Holy elevation Alcohol excites evil The spirit points men toward good Alcohol will give you a hangover The spirit will give you power over Alcohol will cause a man to act foolishly The spirit will incite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Sight Is Valuable To Believers

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Apr 17, 2004

In being able to step back and see life’s issues before us; we can learn to see clearly and assist others in seeing more clearly as well.

Spiritual Sight is Valuable to Believers Pastor Phillip A. Wright Luke 6:39-42 Introduction: This morning we are going to take a look at one of the most widely known parables in the entire New Testament. The parable concerns one having a speck or a plank in their eye. As we take a fresh look at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-42

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Righteousness: Vegetarian Jesus

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 1, 2007

What is it that really makes me a spiritual person? If I act good for long enough, will it no longer be an act, will it then become real?

Two missionaries were on their way through the jungle when they were captured by a group of cannibals. The two missionaries, Harrison and Thompson, were brought to the village with much fanfare where they were presented to the chief. The village chief stepped forward and said in perfect English, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Riding The Spiritual Roller Coaster Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 9, 2008

The book of Judges reveals the spiritual roller coaster that Israel rode through 300 years of history. We can repeat their mistakes if we are not careful.

Riding the Spiritual Roller Coaster Judges 2:6-3:6 Essential 100 Series February 10, 2008 Morning Message Introduction Have you ever ridden a roller coaster? There are some that I love and some that I hate. I loved the Batman Knight Flight at Six Flags and I hated the Tomb Raider at King’s Island. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

From Success To Spiritual Significance Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on Feb 23, 2008

If we constantly look to our performance or the opinions of others to make ourselves feel good or worthwhile, then we will constantly chase something we can never catch. Why? Our performance varies day to day, that’s a reality, and people are fickle... t

February 10, 08 (Luke 12:15) From Success To Spiritual Significance. While verse 15 is the focus of today’s message, I think it is important to read from the beginning of chapter twelve… for several of reasons. We can see that by this time, Jesus is well into His ministry, His presence and His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Methodist

Discovering Your Spiritual Gift Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Feb 24, 2008

This is the second message in our Living Beyond Myself series. It looks at how we use our spiritual gifts, how we discover them, and what barriers we often face...

This week we continue our message series called living beyond ourselves... Last week we talked about how we need to break our cycle of selfishness and self-centeredness, so that God can begin to use us to our full potential. This week I want to narrow it in a little - How does God use you? Some of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Judas: Lack Of Spiritual Intelligence Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 14, 2006

Judas: Lack of Spiritual Intelligence

Weekly requests poured in by mail asking for legal permission to quote and use an author’s writing material. One day a request came, like many previously, asking for permission to use some published work. The sender, from Houston, Texas, was asking if she could use the author’s material as she ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Purity, Unity, And Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 23, 2006

In this final message in the series titled "Keys to Spiritual Growth" we examine three more keys that will help us grow spiritually. These keys are purity, unity, and spiritual gifts.

Scripture Today we conclude my sermon series on “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” My foundational text for this series is 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen" (2 Peter 3:18). Introduction In his book, By ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Succeed In Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 14, 2008

Five keys to winning spiritual battles.

Title: How To Succeed In Spiritual Warfare Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 Theme: The keys to winning spiritual battles. Introduction: Resisting The Devil Laurie Beth Jones tells this story in her book, Grow Something Besides Old. She talks about one Halloween night when she had underestimated the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist