Sermons on unspiritual: showing 181-195 of 1,047

The Quartet Of Human Hearts Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 13, 2023

Jesus teaches the parable of the sower to illustrate the various conditions of the human heart that challenge our spiritual growth to accept God's truths.

ONE OF THE MOST ENJOYABLE MUSIC GENRES THAT I HAVE ENCOUNTERED IN MANY CHURCHES THAT I HAVE PASTORED HAS UNDOUBTEDLY BEEN SOUTHERN GOSPEL QUARTETS. THE FOUR PARTS OF LEAD, TENOR, BARITONE AND BASS HAVE CLAPPED MANY A HAND AND TAPPED THOUSANDS OF TOES TO THE STORIES OF HEAVEN AND THE GOSPEL OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23, John 15:8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Living Beyond The Confusion

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011

unless the information you are absorbing matches the wisdom God has revealed in His Word it’s ultimately going to lead to trouble

OPEN: I imagine that there are few people who are not aware that we live in a culture of information overload today. I read a portion of a book by a guy named Alvin Toffler that warned about the difficulty a person can have making decisions and even understanding life when there is too much ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Want Vs Need Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2010

We need to mature in our relationship with the Lord. We do this by wanting what we need. Not needing what we want. We place our life and faith in seeking God and following His lead in our life.

“Need Vs Want” Series: 4 Letter Words Thesis: We need to mature in our relationship with the Lord. We do this by wanting what we need. Not needing what we want. We place our life and faith in seeking God and following His lead in our life. Scripture Text (Key verse): -Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Focus On Food Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Jesus is the only person in the Bible who is so thankful for food that it becomes a prominent part of His life's story. Here in the record of His feeding of the 4000 Jesus is recorded as giving thanks 2 times in two verses.

Many years ago when Rudyard Kipling was a popular writer it was reported that he was getting 10 shillings for every word he wrote. Some students at Oxford University, who were not impressed with Kipling, sent him 10 shillings with a request that he send them one of his very best words. He cabled ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

What Are You Seeking Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2007

A person after the heart of God should also seek the wisdom of God.

I will send you the powerpoint for free, just email me with the sermon title in the subject line. James 3:13-18 “What are you seeking?” “A person after the heart of God should also seek the wisdom of God.” Sunday Morning Sermon 09.23.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) A professor of mine said ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Want?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 5, 2008

Jesus Asks the question - what do you want od at least two groups. The thing is that the answers can be obvious so why does He ask?

What do you want? Mark 10:35-52 A lot of you have been attending the “Terrific Tuesday” services and I wonder if you are feeling anything? I wonder if any of you are feeling any renewal of your vival. That is the intent of holding a series of special services. To receive a stirring of your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-52

Denomination: Congregational

How The Gospel Can Inspire The Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

Encourage one another with the greatness of the hope that is ours. This hope is so great that it’s all we need to motivate us. It’s a hope that will keep us from the fear of death, keep us from despair, because it promises God’s power to be with us moment

Someone suggested that today’s service is bit like a funeral, or at least a memorial service and the passage we’re looking at today might reinforce that idea. But I hope that’s not how you see it. This is meant to be a celebration of good ministry that’s happened over a long period of time and ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Applause Of God

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 29, 2008

We have two options when it comes to the Christian faith; we can customize it into a flash and flesh religion (which brings judgment) or we can humbly seek to love and serve God (which elicits God’s applause).

The Applause of God Mark 12:37b-44 NOTE: This sermon begins with a 1 minute video on Hypocrisy. Sermon Objective: We have two options when it comes to the Christian faith; we can customize it into a flash and flesh religion (which brings judgment) or we can humbly seek to love and serve God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:37-44

Denomination: Nazarene

Wisdom For Facing Trials Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

3rd in a sermon series on James dealing with wisdom for facing trials.

“Wisdom for Facing Trials” Review This is the third episode in our journey through James. James wrote this letter of instruction to those he warmly called his dear brothers. He wrote this letter to validate genuine faith. How does real faith in Jesus behave when encountering life in a broken world? ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Judas Iscariot

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 26, 2015

Judas-probably the most notorious figure in history. But before we claim to be nothing like him I would say, “Hold on; not so fast.” We may not be a Judas but I do think we have the capability to develop some of his characteristics if we're not careful.

JUDAS ISCARIOT We might look at the bad things people did in scripture-like Cain killing his brother Able or David committing adultery with Bathsheba or Peter denying he knew Jesus and think to ourselves, “I would never do such a thing”. This definitely holds true when it comes to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Wise Are You? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon explores the true nature of wisdom, emphasizing its source in God and its application in our lives, contrasting it with worldly wisdom.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? It's a privilege, a blessing, a divine appointment, to come together as one body, one church, one family, united in our shared love for Christ. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Topics: Heavenly Wisdom

New Life For Dead Dogs

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 16, 2004

We are all condemned todeath because of sin but God provided the price of our justification in Jesus. Now, justice demands He save those who trust the blood of Christ.

New Life For Dead Dogs or Why Does God Let Us "Get Away With it?" Rom. 3:23-26 INTRO.: The Old Testament story of Mephibosheth is found in II Samuel 9. King David had been ruling in Jerusalem for some time. He remembered his friend Jonathan, who had saved his life and wished to honor Jonathan’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-26, Acts 17:30-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Laying It All Down Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

A study of the Book of Romans

Laying It All Down Chapter 12 Doctrine and duty always go together, but doctrine is first. If you do duty without knowing really why the result is burn out, pride, confusion, frustrating. Faith - Faith Depends on its object; The depth of faith is determined by the depth of our knowledge of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Production Of Humility

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007

We are not naturally inclined to pursue humility, and yet it is one of the greatest Biblical characterisitcs there is. How does God build this into our lives?

Passage: James 3:13-18 Intro: We all have a great example to follow, a man who lived the life described in v13. 1. this man is Jesus Christ. 2. his life was certainly a good one, full of deeds “done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 3. the great news is that, as James commands us to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Study About Metaphors Series

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

Second Introductory Sermon on Metaphors in the Bible about the Bible

Metaphors Series: Metaphors in the Bible - Sermon 2 Proverbs 1:6 We began this series a few weeks ago and took last week off to Preach on the Christmas Story But I want to get back to the Series on the WORD OF GOD I began the First Two Messages on WHY WE BELIEVE THE BIBLE IS THE WORD OF GOD I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:6

Denomination: Baptist