Sermons on Unspiritual:

The Extra Mile Pt 2 The Stranger Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Mar 15, 2010

For Too long the Church has sought to win Friends and Family and past by the Stranger. www.preaching.co.nr

God has stirred in my heart a theme, from Matt 5:41, entitled “The Extra Mile.” Going the second or extra mile sets a person apart from the people who ‘do just enough’ or those who claim ‘I have done my share’ and those who say ‘I just cannot do any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:23-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holiness - What Is It?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 29, 2015

Can we even live holy lives? Or are we condemned to live in the shackles of sin until we are glorified at death? Are we a new creation or does the Father just see the blood of His Son covering our sins as we commit them once we're saved?

Romans 6:22-23 “Now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Three categories of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

That One Should Die For The Nation

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 23, 2021

God uses even evil people to speak for Him, even if what they say isn't what they intended by saying it.

That One Should Die for the Nation: An Exposition of John 11:45-54 Jesus had just done a great miracle by raising Lazarus from the dead. You would think all of Israel would rejoice that Mary and Martha’s beloved brother had been restored to them from the dead. And some did rejoice. Others believed ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-54

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tongues Vs Prophecy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

This sermon aims to explore and understand the power of prophecy, the purpose of speaking in tongues, and the importance of edification within the church.

Good morning, Church family. Today, we're going to talk about an exciting piece of Scripture from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This passage touches on the power of prophecy, the purpose of speaking in tongues, and the importance of edification within the church. In his book "Knowing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:13-25

Topics: Edify, Others

Relationship Not Ritual PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the supremacy of Christ over rituals and regulations, emphasizing the importance of a genuine relationship with God rather than adherence to human commands and teachings.

Good morning, family! Today, we’re going to be diving into the book of Colossians, specifically chapter 2, verses 16-23. We'll be exploring three important themes: the supremacy of Christ, the futility of rituals, and the power of relationship. A.W. Tozer once said, "The most important thing about ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Topics: Christ, Rituals

Get Smart James 4 And 5

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 3, 2013

We need to get smart by just stopping all the fighting and all the quarrels because it does not build up the Body of Christ, your family instead it tears it all down.

James 4 “Get Smart”--- Let's do this! Summary of first three chapters of James. Be a doer of the Word of God – we need to do this! Ask God for wisdom! Persevere through trials so that you may grow spiritually! Don’t blame God for the trails you go through He does not tempt ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Correcting Your “i” Problem Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

After 22 years of being a believer knowing Jesus Christ, Paul was still a maturing Christian. He said, “I still have to deal with and confront sin.”

INTRODUCTION Beginning in verse 14 of Romans, chapter 7, I will talk to you about correcting your “I” problem. The big “I.” But before I start the message, I want to make an identification for you. I’ve been pastor here at Green Acres for a little over 7 ½ years and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Are You? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 8, 2005

What a heartbreaking message! Christians can really do some amazingly un-Christlike things. Spiritual amnesia prevents many from living their identity.

What is the greatest commandment? What is the second commandment? Ok, with this in mind, after reading 1 Corinthians 6, what is wrong with this picture of the church here? The answer: Where is the love? We all know that this is the New Testament letter with the love chapter in it, right? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Porsperity Of The Unrightous

Contributed by Eugene Sowers on Nov 28, 2000

Why does Father God allow people that do not know His requirements , do not follow His commandments or His ways become properous ?

Jeremiah 12:1-3 INTRO: Jeremiah 12:1-3 You are always righteous, O LORD, when I bring a case before you. Yet I would speak with you about your justice: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? 2You have planted them, and they have taken root; they grow ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-3

Denomination: *other

Ministry And Money: When The Budget Wants To Bully You

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 22, 2009

Discover two gems helpful to balancing ministry and money in this short sermon aimed to help church leaders stay faithful not fearful.

Pastoring in America means dealing with the dollar. It’s what we have to come to grips with in a culture where “church” has largely become a business. In fact, some shepherds tragically view Washingtons and Lincolns just as necessary, if not more, than the Holy Spirit, people, or the Bible. Which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship: Risk & Investment

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

Stewardship, investing in the kingdom of God also Eccl 11:1-6

What Does It Mean To Be A Citizen In The Kingdom Of God. Our Scriptures this morning address this issue: what does it mean to be a citizen in the kingdom of God? More importantly, what does it mean to be a citizen in the kingdom of God, when the Master, Jesus, is gone? When we become Christians, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why I Do The Things I Do Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 19, 2011

Ever wonder why we do the thngs we do? Why we do the things we don't want to do? God has the answer.

Why I do the things I do? Romans chapter 7:14-25 Introduction- We started a new series last week “Looking for answers”. Last week we looked at what it means to be alive in Christ. We also saw what it meant to be dead without Christ. This week, we ask the question, “Why do I do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Supporting Our New Deacons

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 3, 2016

A message delivered as a charge to the church on the occasion of the ordination of new Deacons.

This passage not only speaks to the qualifications for new Deacons (v. 3 - faithful, reputable, spiritual, maturing, responsible), but to the primary purpose for Deacons in a local church. The purpose for Deacons is to guard the unity of the church. In the Book of Acts, Satan attacks the church in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Luxury Once Tasted

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

Let's talk about what's truly necessary for success this fall

A. Opening illustration: Wal-Mart. Needs vs. Wants. Yard sale, some things that you thought you needed? B. Background to passage: Asa demonstrates how his kingdom/God’s people grew over his 41-year reign. He was the third king after Solomon to reign. He was the first king of Judah that walked in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:9-24

Denomination: Baptist

When The Beast Gets Loose Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Part 3 in a series on temptation. This deals with last 3 of seven deadly sins.

KILL OR BE KILLED Part 3-When the Beast Gets Loose Romans 7:14-20 October 21, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Read Romans 7:14-20 We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. Ro 7:15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-20

Denomination: Wesleyan