Sermons on Applying The Holy Spirit:

The Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 25, 2012

Last piece in the the armor of God, the sword of the Spirit is the only offensive weapon the Lord provides for us to be victorious.

The sword of the Spirit Ephesians chapter 6:10-20 Introduction- Ephesians chapter 6:10-6:20 Prayer- We are still in the series “Putting on the full armor of God”. We have looked at all the pieces except the sword of the Spirit. We have the belt of Truth We have put on the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Praying In The Spirit

Contributed by John Gaston on May 2, 2013

People buy generators so that when everyone's out of power, they still have it.That's what praying in the Spirit does; it builds up your spiritual man. It's an additional power source available to the Christian FREE! Why don't you turn it on?

PRAYING IN THE SPIRIT Eph. 6:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was taking his eight-year-old son to school. While driving down the freeway, the boy he noticed a large flatbed truck with a forklift on the back. 2. His eyes widened and he said, pointing to the forklift, "Boy, I sure would like one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sealed By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Sep 9, 2014

In the first chapter of Ephesians alone we have seen a multitude of blessings which God has said He has already given us. How do we know it's really true? How do we really know God is in earnest?

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ Part 3 Sealed By The Spirit Ephesians 1:13-14 13. In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation - having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, 14. who is given as a pledge of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Holy Spirit; What Does He Do? Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 10, 2014

Part 2 of 4 in an introductory series on the Holy Spirit, looking at who He is and how He works in our lives.

INTRODUCTION: John 16 is what I would describe as a fundamental passage on the Holy Spirit. In these verses, Jesus has just finished telling the disciples that things are going to get hard for them when He leaves and that people are going to hate them mistreat them, kill them, and they will do so ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Christian Church

The Spirit Changes Lives

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 24, 2010

Pentecost Sunday sermon encouraging our people to allow the Spirit to fill them for holiness and service.

The Spirit Changes Lives Acts 2 May 23, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: Last week we started a two-part series on marriage. And we’ll move on to part 2 of that next week. Today, however, I want us to visit about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fifteen Tactful Tips Enabled By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2004

The Holy Spirit allowed Paul to leave a legacy of diplomacy for all people to learn from. Paul left a record of how to approach men of authority with tact, respect and statesmanship.

Fifteen Tactful Tips Enabled by the Holy Spirit (Acts 26:1-26:28) Illustration: Dave and his wife Sue were asked about the delicate art of constructive criticism. Sue said, "I think Christ’s example in John 1:14 is helpful. That verse describes Jesus as being ’full of grace and truth.’ I see a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirit Of The Lord Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 1, 2023

Pastor John teaches on the 7-fold Spirit of God

Spirit of the LORD Holy Spirit Series July 30th, 2023 Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-3 Introduction- I got saved in July of 1993, and thrown into the deep end of what it means to be a Pentecostal. Coming through a Lutheran background, I thought that the hand waving, speaking in tongues, dancing, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

O Holy Night

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 28, 2023

Using the famous hymn as a backdrop, we explore the world Jesus was born into and what He means to us.

O Holy Night CCCAG Christmas Eve 2023 -Scripture: John 1:5, Luke 2:8, Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:11, John 8:12, John 3:16 Introduction: Have people say their Favorite Christmas Carols I love them all, but if I had to pick one that will always make my heart sing, it’s O Holy Night. To me, that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5, Luke 2:8, Isaiah 9:6, John 8:12, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Holy Spirit Set Paul And Barnabas Apart

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 20, 2017

Acts 13:1-14:28 tells of Paul’s first missionary journey, which he made in the Company of Barnabas; but, in this lesson (Acts 13:1-3), Barnabas and Saul, are Divinely called to take the Gospel to the Gentiles, are set apart and Sent Forth by the Church...

August 11, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.A.1: The Holy Spirit Set Paul and Barnabas Apart (13:1-3) Scripture (Acts 13:1-3; KJV) 1 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Holy Spirit: Love, Joy And Peace

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jul 25, 2024

Prayer is an essential part of our daily lives and sharing prayer is an ideal way to grown in faith. The Church has a manifold resource of prayers from which we can use and adapt and indeed grow in faith. The Revised Common Lectionary collect for the 9th Sunday after Trinity is one such prayer.

Collect for Trinity 9 Fruit of the Holy Spirit: Love, Joy and Peace The Holy Spirit is available to whisper to us thoughts of love and joy and peace and patience every moment of our lives. Our collect for today is a beautiful prayer and so full of meaning and purpose – an ideal prayer for our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Romans 12:9-12, Matthew 13:52

Prayer Keys - In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Aug 24, 2011

We sometimes pray with the Spirit’s intercession. We should always pray as the Spirit leads.

Prayer Keys - In the Spirit “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” Ephesians 6:18 Much of this verse is easy to understand. “On all occasions” refers to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

7 Spirits Of God

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 7, 2011

I picked this up somewhere along the way and thought others could use it as a study help or resources.

The Sevenfold Spirit of God Where does this concept come from? Revelation 1:4-5 (NLT) "This letter is from John to the seven churches in the province of Asia.  Grace and peace from the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come; from thesevenfold Spirit before his throne; and from ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Good Will Becomes God's Will *cond.apply

Contributed by Samuel Lazarus on Sep 24, 2011

A Good will instantly becomes God's will though it isn't an appointed time. (John 2:1-10)

Mary (Mortal mother of Jesus) - Jesus calls her women -John 2:4; John 19:26 Jesus didn't call her 'women' to insult or to hurt her. But, to make clear that she's just a mortal like us. "My hour has not yet come.” John 2:4 Though Jesus says that his time has not yet come. We read that ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remembering The Holy Innocents Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 17, 2021

This Bible passage, about the “Massacre of the Innocents,” can be applied to abortion. This message shares some insights into the driving force behind the killing of babies, and speaks of what can be done to stop it.

I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Remembering the Holy Innocents.” “In the New Testament, the ‘Massacre of the Innocents’ is the incident in the nativity narrative . . . in which Herod the Great, king of Judea, orders the execution of all male children two years old and under in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

Part 2 of this series.

Our Personal Relationship With God Part 2 Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit Of God Scripture: Ephesians 4:30; James 1:21; John 7:3-5 Introduction Last week I started this sermon series that is focused on how we can build a better, more fulfilling personal relationship with our Heavenly Father. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational