Sermons on Thriving Spiritually:

The Servant Reveals Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 9, 2010

Important spiritual truths pertaining to the cross

SERIES: WALKING WITH JESUS “THE SERVANT REVEALS” MARK 8:27-9:50 OPEN There is a great story in 2 Kings 6. The nations of Aram (Syria) and Israel are at war. The king of Aram decides he will muster his troops in a certain place to set up an ambush. The prophet Elisha discerns ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Using Your Gifts

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007

A message on using your spiritual gifts.

USING YOUR GIFTS Ephesians 4:7-16 INTRO: According to the New Testament, each Christian has been given gifts or talents and abilities. But many of these gifts have gone unused. Since God has entrusted them to us, it seems fitting that we should find the best way to use them. How can we best use ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16, Exodus 36:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Know About Your Enemy? Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 9, 2007

Part one of the Spiritual Warfare Series

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR ENEMY? Spiritual Warfare Series Part 1 I. WE HAVE AN ENEMY Be careful! Watch out for attacks from the Devil, your great enemy. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for some victim to devour. Take a firm stand against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: *other

What Else Do You Know About Your Enemy? Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 9, 2007

Part 2 of the Spiritual Warfare Series

WHAT ELSE DO YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR ENEMY? Spiritual Warfare Part II For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Eph 6:12 I. DEMONIC ACTIVITY ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: *other

Are You A Naked Christian? Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 9, 2007

Part three of the Spiritual Warfare Series

ARE YOU A NAKED CHRISTIAN? Spiritual Warfare part III Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Eph 6:10, 11 Believers must adorn themselves with the armor of God in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: *other

The Lamb Of God Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 9, 2014

Jesus came to make spiritually healthy.

The Lamb of God Text: John 1:29-34 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dr. H.A. Ironside once shared a story that was the clearest illustration of the Gospel I have ever heard. He said that he was visiting in South Texas and had the opportunity to visit a sheep ranch. While he was there, he spotted ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Methodist

Our Great Confession

Contributed by Mark Hall on Feb 24, 2013

Overcoming spiritual deception by confessing Christ

OUR GREATEST CONFESSION In order to prepare you for this message, I want to first remind you that last Sunday we found that by comparing God’s word with this generation we could easily see that spiritual deception and spiritual blindness is rampant in America and the world. In addition, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Prayer And Why Questions? Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

Prayer is spiritual warfare against evil.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is based on a relationship to God where you simply talk with God. 2. Prayer is communication with God. 3. Prayer is family relationship. 4. Jesus excludes praying in any other name such as Buddha, Confucius, and even Allah. “I am the way, the truth, and the life. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Said

Contributed by Troy Horne on Sep 23, 2018

What Jesus Said, was it spiritual or literal?

Turn in your Bibles with me this morning to Luke 4.16 where we will begin reading. Jesus, according to Luke has recently returned from the wilderness and the temptation, after having been baptized by John the Baptist and He is beginning to preach and teach. And it says news spread about Him ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Prayers Against Reinforced Capitivity

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Feb 10, 2018

Prayers sermon against spiritual captivity

To reinforce something is to strengthen it. So when we talk of reinforced captivity we talk of a situation whereby captivity is being strengthened. Captivity imprisoned There are several ways that this plays out in real life. Let me give a few examples; 1. Witchcraft covens are known to reinforce ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:23-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praise Conquers

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 22, 2016

PRAISE IS A SPIRITUAL WEAPON FOR VICTORS. USE IT

PRAISE CONQUERS MAIN TEXT: PSALMS 8:2 “Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies to silence the foe and the avenger. PSALMS 22:3 “But thou art holy, O thou that inhabits the praises of Israel. The children of Israel in their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Adventure Begins/New Discovery Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Dec 12, 2016

Second in series on stages of Spiritual Growth

Series: Destinations on the Journey of Faith The Adventure Begins/New Discovery Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (NIV) Intro: A priest, a minister, and a rabbi were discussing the controversial question: “When ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Devil Is In The Debt Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 19, 2015

Dealing with financial debt and spiritual debt

DEFINING MOMENTS – PART FOUR THE DEVIL IS IN THE DEBT Matt. 18:21-35 - Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2015) Introduction: Today’s Defining Moment is relevant for all of us. It is going to be an uncomfortable topic for some and yet it has the potential to be liberating for everyone. My goal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Sayings Of Jesus Part 5 Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013

Jesus gives the spiritual meaning of the law.

The Sayings of Jesus Part 5 Matt. 5:21-30 Jesus has just told His audience that He had not come to destroy the law or the prophets but to fulfill. He warns of the consequences of breaking the commandments and teaching others to do so. He also mentions how God feels about those who obey and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

Fill It Up Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 20, 2013

Peace is frsrt and foremost a spiritual issue.

“Guidelines for Christmas: Fill It Up” Isaiah 9:1-7; Luke 1:26-38 In a radio broadcast on September 2, the day after he accepted the Japanese surrender, General Douglas MacArthur said, “Today the guns are silent. A great victory has been won. The skies no longer rain death; the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed