Sermons on According To The Spirit:

Recieving Spiritual Wisdom

Contributed by Js Collins on Nov 20, 2013

At the beginning of man there was full knowledge of God and with great understanding Because of sin the light flickered and mans view of god became dimmed. but a candle is given by God to seek and see and understand his will.

Receiving Spiritual Wisdom Proverbs 20:27 27 ¶ The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. At the beginning of man there was full knowledge of God and with great understanding . it was a bright and burning light at first, but through sin is become a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson 3: Assurance In I John

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 17, 2007

We can have assurance about our salvation and about who Christ is according to the text of 1 John.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Praying the Book of Acts and I John Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 3: Assurance in I John September 16, 2007 A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why John wrote the letter. a. No introduction/salutation, no names, no geography. b. Has family emphasis. c. Begins like ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The True Vine Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 5, 2010

What are the implications for us as Christians when Jesus presents Himself as the True Vine? The message explores this truth as we endeavour to encourage believers to produce the fruit of righteousness.

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Receptively Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 1, 2020

Praying Receptively means praying with the awareness that God gets the deciding vote.

Pray Receptively Acts 13:1-2 Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Acts 13. We are going to wrap up our series on prayer this morning. Just as a reminder of where we’ve been, here’s a quick review: A review: Week One: Pray Expectantly: Believe something will happen. Week Two: Pray ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-2, Acts 16:6-10, Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things Need To Be Cultivated!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 14, 2022

To honour Christ, we are responsible to cultivate those graces that reveal His presence in us.

“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

A New Covenant

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010

Man could not keep the covenant with God so a new covenant was required that we might be saved according to the will of God.

A New Covenant 08/02/09 AM Text: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Introduction: I was channel surfing the other day, that’s how I spent my time during commercial breaks when watching TV, and as I went past the comedy channel I paused because the featured performer was talking about the bible. ILL: Comedian ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer - All Or Nothing Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 25, 2008

64th in a series from Ephesians. Our prayer needs to go beyond the superficial and physical and focus on the deep spiritual needs of others.

Let me begin this morning with a confession. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the message I am going to share with you this morning is at least as much for me as for any of you. I’m not really speaking to you this morning out of my own experience as much as I am preaching to myself ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

Before The Harvest

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 12, 2015

The wheat and the weeds, then, grow side by side – and will, until the harvest. Then, according to Jesus, there will be a separation.

This is a simple tale, isn’t it? Or, so it seems. But there’s actually more to Jesus’ story than meets the eye. If you and I were to look down the page just a few verses, what we would find is Jesus’ explanation of this parable and what it means. As he lays it out, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Inspiration Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 2, 2011

The work of the Holy Spirit is essential to be a healthy church.

SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE INSPIRATION FACTOR” ACTS 2:1-13 OPEN One New Year’s Day in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gasoline and pour it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Christian Must Learn To Be Led By The Spirit; What Does It Mean?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 6, 2014

Suppose I’ve bee born again as a Christian. This means I have believed that part of the gospel (God’s words) that told me that the sinless Jesus died in my place for my past sins and then rose again a victor over that death.

1 Every Christian must learn to be led by the Spirit; what does it mean? First; why is being filled with and led by the Holy Spirit so crucial to every Christian? Rom 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. Suppose I’ve bee born again as a Christian. This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Is The Holy Spirit Is The Most Important Thing That A Person Must Possess In This World?

Contributed by Jedidiah Jedidiah on Jun 23, 2025

The third Person in the Trinity, God the Holy Spirit

Why is the Holy Spirit is the most important thing that a person must possess in this world? According to the Bible, Holy Spirit resembles the form of dove. The Holy Spirit is the Third Person in the Trinity, the first being God The Father, the second God The Son represented by our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Accessing The Helps Of The Helper Series

Contributed by Babatope Aguntasolo on Feb 16, 2026

The Holy Spirit is our divine Helper, empowered by God to assist us in every aspect of our spiritual journey.

One of the primary functions of the Holy Spirit is to empower our understanding of the Scriptures, enabling us to live impactful lives. As Jesus taught in the parable of the sower, the spiritual understanding we receive determines the level of fruitfulness and influence we command (Matthew 13:23). ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, 1 Corinthians 2:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning To Listen

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

The greatest commandment (according to Jesus) is found in the Shema (Shmah). So it would do us good to really listen to what God wants to say to us today. Revelation 2:11 says, “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”

Learning to Listen Deuteronomy 6:4-9 4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. 5 Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Problem Of Good

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 21, 2012

Presents the doctrine of common grace and how it answers the question of how there can be good in a fallen world.

Introduction I met a traveller from an antique land Who said: Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. Near them, on the sand, Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Empowered To Witness

Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Oct 26, 2020

Today is Missions Sunday! So, we will be taking a break from our sermon series from the book of Proverbs. This morning, we’ll look at the book of Acts 1:8 and the message is entitled Empowered to Witness.

Good morning everyone! This morning, we’ll look at the book of Acts 1:8 and the message is entitled Empowered to Witness. In 2007 the Cleveland Cavaliers were led by basketball mega-star LeBron James. In conjunction with Nike, the team rolled out the slogan “We Are All Witnesses.” The message was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational