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Growing In Spirituality SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

In 'Growing in Spirituality', we explore John 15:1-5 where Jesus outlines the process of spiritual growth. This involves understanding God as the gardener, Jesus as the true vine, and ourselves as the branches.

Salvation through faith in Christ has two dimensions: the assurance of eternal life in heaven and the call to live for God on earth. While we often hear that we should live for God, we are rarely taught how to do it. In John 15:1-11, Jesus provides a clear explanation of the process of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Topics: Jesus Christ, Spiritual Growth

"greater Works Or Great Excuses"

Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Aug 17, 2025

Jesus promised believers would do greater works than He did, but instead of operating in God's power, we've substituted excuses for the supernatural works we're called to perform.

GREATER WORKS or GREAT EXCUSES Text: John 14:12 – “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.” Mark 16:17-18 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12, Mark 16:17, Matthew 10:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Unwavering Faith

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 11, 2025

Whatever you ask in faith in God and in His Word, without doubting shall be done for you by the Lord.

The Power of Unwavering Faith Study Text: Mark 11:22–26 Introduction: - In this passage, Jesus teaches His disciples one of the greatest spiritual laws in the kingdom: the law of faith. - It came right after the miracle of the withered fig tree, a living illustration that faith-filled words ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cost Of Compassion

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 2, 2025

In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus uses the Parable of the Good Samaritan to illustrate the boundless, all encompassing love and compassion required to inherit eternal life.

Introduction and Context: • The Exchange Between Jesus and the Lawyer (Luke 10:25-29): o A lawyer tests Jesus, asking, “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (v. 25). o Jesus responds with a question, appealing to the Law. The lawyer recites the two great commandments (v. 27). o Seeking to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Church Of God

A Biblical Perspective Of The Ministry Of Angels Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 8, 2025

Angels are spiritual beings created by God to serve as messengers, protectors, and agents of His will.

Angels are spiritual beings created by God to serve as messengers, protectors, and agents of His will. The Bible provides a wealth of information about angels, their origin, purpose, and ministry. Definition and Origin The word "angel" comes from the Greek word "angelos," ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:10, Revelation 5:11

Pray Against Household Wickedness And Household Enemies Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 8, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on household wickedness, its manifestations, and strategies for overcoming it.

The concept of "household wickedness" refers to the presence of evil or malevolent influences within one's own family or close relationships. These influences can manifest as envy, jealousy, betrayal, or other forms of destructive behavior that hinder personal growth, relationships, ...read more

Atheism, Emotional Not Logical

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 2, 2023

What are the motives behind atheism? Is the evidence for God's existence ubiquitous or elusive?

Romans is a book written by Paul to help Jewish and Gentile Christians realize that we are all equal before God. Paul introduced himself as a slave of Jesus Christ. Was He a slave of Christ because he was ransomed from slavery to the devil, because Jesus paid the ransom price? Is slavery to Christ ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Cleansing The Temple

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 26, 2024

Cleansing the Temple

Cleansing the Temple Scripture: John 2:13-25 Reflection Jesus cleanses the temple in Jerusalem, driving out the merchants and money changers. This event holds profound significance, revealing aspects of Jesus' character and mission. Here, we delve into the rich layers of this passage, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Other

No Wake Zone: Building Block #3--Selflessness Series

Contributed by Brady Cooper on Jun 23, 2009

This is the fourth of a five-part series of messages on managing relationships with love and Godly character. This sermon focuses on giving selflessly to others in our core relationships.

I don’t know if you need this message today, but I guarantee you I do. We are in the middle of a series entitled No Wake Zone. We’re looking at some Biblical principles that, if we would follow, would really create no wake zone relationships. Relationships, we’ve said, of rest and refreshment ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Challenges To The Journey Of Faith-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 7, 2013

2 of 4. Genesis records Abram’s encounter with God & his resultant actions of faith. Personal encounters with God call us to venture forth & journey by faith. But What are some challenges to that journey? A challenge to our journey of faith lie in...

CHALLENGES To The VENTURE/JOURNEY Of FAITH-II— Genesis 11:26—12:9 Attention: Tom is applying for a job as a signalman for the local railroad & is told to meet the inspector at the signal box. The inspector decides to give Tom a pop quiz, asking: "What would you do if you realized that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Church At The Mouth Of Hell Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 25, 2018

A brief study of the church in Pergamum in which believers are commended for serving even where Satan dwells. However, toleration of evil people was already contaminating the congregation.

“To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: ‘The words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword. “‘I know where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. Yet you hold fast my name, and you did not deny my faith even in the days of Antipas my faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Our Father - Matthew 6:9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 1, 2024

The Lord’s prayer is an outline for prayer to show us priorities. The invocation reminds us that we are speaking to a person, who that Person is, and what He is like.

Matthew 6:5-15 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Unhurried Spirituality Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 9, 2025

There is no such thing as an overnight success! Joe was on the go for God because he was a humble servant leader and because he was filled with the Spirit of God. He was on the go for God because he was dispenser of grace and a forgiving individual.

Sermon: Unhurried Spirituality Pt 3 Thesis: There is no such thing as an overnight success! Joe was on the go for God because he was a humble servant leader and because he was filled with the Spirit of God. He was on the go for God because he was dispenser of grace and a forgiving ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Miserable Marriage Ever

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 10, 2023

Marriage should never be a competition. Rather, it was designed to be a means by which husbands and wives complement one another.

“It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife.” [1] Preachers often deliver sermons about marriage. When speaking of marriage, we preachers usually focus on speaking about what makes for a “happy” marriage. This is to be expected since the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 22, 2001

The birth is miraculous, the blessing is salvation, and the beauty is Christ.

The Birth of Christ Luke 2:1-14 INTRO.- ILL.- A boy said to his friend, "Does your baby brother talk yet?" His buddy replied, "He doesn’t have to. He gets everything he wants by yelling." Babies will be babies, won’t they? Babies come in all varieties, shapes, sizes and weights, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ