Sermons on According To The Spirit:

Receive The Spirit Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Explore the power of the Holy Spirit, the encouragement from Jesus, and the promise of faith found in John 20:19-23, as we seek to grow closer to God and experience His presence in our lives.

Picture this: You're in a room with your friends, and you're scared because you think people are out to get you. Suddenly, Jesus shows up! That's what happened to the disciples in this story. Jesus shows up and breathes on them, saying, "Receive the Holy Spirit." Now, I want you to imagine a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Topics: Holy Spirit, Divine Encouragement, Spiritual Power, Divine Promise

The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 14, 2025

How much of our activity at this season owes more to the Christmas spirit than to the spirit of Christ?

The eternally liberal town of Eugene, Oregon lost their cross a few years ago. It used to overlook the town from Skinner Butte, but after a heated battle it was replaced by an American flag. This year the diversity police focused on a new target. The Christmas tree in the Hult Center for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Poor In Spirit

Contributed by Samuel M on Aug 27, 2025

Poor in the Spirit is the cycle of always receiving and always giving to others what we have received from God, resulting in we staying poor (becoming empty)

Poor in the Spirit is a state in which we are always (continually) dependent on God, receiving provisions from Him and always giving the received provisions to meet their own or others' needs. Poor in the Spirit is the cycle of always receiving and always giving to others what we have received ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Life In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

Life in the Spirit

Galatians 5 v 13 - 26 Life in the Spirit Our Calling A Holy Calling - 13 For, brethren, A High Calling - ye have been called unto liberty; A Heavenly Calling - only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, A Harmony Calling - but by love serve one another. Our Commitment A ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Holiness

Spirit Living Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

Spirit Living

Galatians 6 v 1 - 10 Spirit Living The Faulty The Man - 1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, The Method - ye which are spiritual, restore such an one The Manner - in the spirit of meekness; The Meekness - considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. The Faithful The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

The Power Of The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Emphasize the importance and necessity of experiencing and living in the power of the Holy Spirit in our Christian walk.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Great to see each and every one of you here today. We're going to dive into an exciting topic that is extremely relevant to our walk as Christians. We're going to talk about the power of the Spirit, living in the Spirit, and witnessing the power of the Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49

Topics: Walking, Spirit

Fruit Of The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage believers to exhibit the fruit of the Spirit, particularly longsuffering, and to remain steadfast in their faith despite opposition, just as Paul instructed the Galatians and Colossians.

Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into some hearty truth nuggets from Paul’s letters to the Galatians and Colossians. When reading these letters, three things stand out vividly - the power of longsuffering, the necessity of yielding to the Spirit, and the strength it takes to endure in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Colossians 3:12-13

Topics: Longsuffering, Patience

Spirit Of Heaviness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

Explore the concept of the Spirit of Heaviness as described in Isaiah 63, its impact on us, and how we can overcome it through God's love and grace.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive deep into the book of Isaiah, specifically chapter 63. We're going to talk about a topic that hits close to home for many of us - the Spirit of Heaviness. You know, that feeling of being weighed down, burdened, and just plain worn out. As Charles ...read more

Topics: Overcoming, Spirit Of Heaviness

Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

Explores the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in creating a clean heart and renewing a steadfast spirit within us.

Good morning, church family. It is a joy, a privilege, and an honor to stand before you today, to share the Word of God, and to join you in the pursuit of spiritual growth and understanding. Today, we are going to turn our attention to a deeply profound and transformative passage from the book of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10

Topics: Desiring, Holy Spirit

The Fruit Of The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

This sermon explores the meaning of embodying the Fruit of the Spirit and how to cultivate these qualities to live beyond the law's limitations.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves on the precipice of a profound revelation, a revelation that has the power to transform our lives and the way we live out our faith. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the teachings of the Apostle Paul in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Topics: Exhibiting, Fruit

By My Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

This sermon emphasizes our reliance on God's power, not our own, to overcome challenges and instills hope and courage through faith in His constant presence.

Welcome, dear friends. We gather today in the spirit of togetherness and hope. We have a powerful message to share. It is a message that will lift your hearts. It will fill you with hope. It will remind you of the power that lies within you. And it will guide you in times of uncertainty. Opening ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Topics: Spirit, Zechariah

The Gift Of The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of embracing the Holy Spirit, responding to God's call, and utilizing spiritual gifts for personal growth and service to others.

Good morning, dear church family. It warms my heart to see each one of you here today, gathered in unity and anticipation. We are all here to witness the unfolding of God's Word, to listen, to understand, and to apply it in our daily lives. We are about to embark on a spiritual discourse that will, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Numbers 11:24-30, John 20:19-23

Topics: Gift Of The Spirit

The Spirit Of Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023

Emphasizes celebrating Christmas by manifesting God's love, as shown through Jesus Christ, and making love the centerpiece of our holiday celebrations.

Welcome, beloved family of God, to this warm gathering of hearts and souls, united in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we gather here, let us remember that the Christmas season is not merely about the glittering lights, the festive decorations, or the beautifully wrapped gifts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Topics: Love, Christmas

Spirit Decay PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024

This sermon encourages active spiritual maintenance to prevent decay, cultivate holiness, and respond to God's call, using the wisdom of Ecclesiastes as a guide.

Welcome, brothers and sisters, to this blessed gathering, where we come not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ's love. We are here, in this sacred space, not by mere chance or circumstance, but by divine appointment. As we gather here today, let us remember the words of Charles Spurgeon ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:18

Topics: Decay Process

When Things Don't Go According To Plan

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 7, 2001

We get mad at God...when things get fouled up.. how can we then overcome it and be changed and challenged.

When Things Don’t Go According to Plan By Andrew Chan, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC Text: Jonah 4 May 27, 2001 When Things Don’t Go According to Plan there is trouble. Talk to the business man who blows up because the plane he is supposed to be on is canceled or overbooked. Talk to the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free