Sermons on Body And Spirit:

Who Controls You? Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 5, 2004

Are you controlled by the sinful nature or the Spirit of God. There are great blessings for those controlled by the Spirit.

Who Controls You? Rom. 8:5-11 INTRO.:The story of Moses in Egypt illustrates the choice we have to live according to the flesh or the spirit. Heb. 11:24ff Who is in control of your life? I. Are you controlled by your sinful nature? What are the signs? A. Where is the focus of your mind? Rom. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tongues 10 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2013

This is the last of this series on private prayer languages.Nine Cautions that need to be understood with Prayer Languages.

Tongues Series 10 of 10 Oct. 14, 2012 Introduction: A Caution B This is the last of this series on private prayer languages. 1 Caution is needed. 2 Pray II Nine Cautions that need to be understood with Prayer Languages. A First, Do not expect all to operate in the same gifts in the same way. 1 22 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Powerful Gift

Contributed by James May on Apr 20, 2001

The Gift of the Holy Ghost with the evidence of Speaking in Other Tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance is not an option. It is commanded by Jesus for all believers to seek after this gift.

THE MOST POWERFUL GIFT Acts 1:4-8 “And being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith He, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stop Sign Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 25, 2012

The Holy Spirit, conviction, transformation

“STOP SIGN” ACTS 2: 22-24, 32-41 (P771) JUNE 24, 2012 INTRODUCTION: It’s an Octagon because scientists say that’s one of the most powerful attention getting shapes (I think a donut shape or a drumstick shape is more powerful). It’s Red; because that is the most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Family!! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 1, 2002

Each member of the body of Christ is called to be FAMILY!

First Baptist Church February 24, 2002 John 19:25-27 November 24th was a cold night, it was around 12:30 am and I had just fallen asleep ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is The Foundation For Ministering Effectively In The Anointing Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 3, 2020

The absolute guiding principle of operating in God's anointing and spiritual gifts is starting from the foundation of love and the natural growth of the Fruit of the Spirit.

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” (Gal 5:22-23 NIV) Many years ago, I purchased an older ranch style home that needed fixing up. It had lots of potential and the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 14:1, Philippians 4:7, Romans 8:29, 1 John 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Filled Up Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

Disciples of Jesus are filled with the Spirit.

FILLED UP Acts 2:1-13 S: Holy Spirit—the Church Begins Th: Freed to Minister Pr: DISCIPLES OF JESUS ARE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT. ?: How? How does this happen? KW: Steps TS: We will find in Acts 2:1-13 three steps that describe how the church began and how disciples of Jesus are filled with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost--A Real Reality

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Sometimes we don’t realize how much we need Pentecost. Pentecost is the birthday of the New Testament Church. Pentecost is God giving His Holy Spirit to all believers, not just a few.

Intro During the last ten days of the Church year, we’ve been living in liturgical limbo, existing between two realities. We’ve celebrated our Lord’s ascension into heaven. But since the Ascension, we’ve been waiting. We’ve been waiting for this day. Like the Apostles of old, we’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Recharging Your Batteries

Contributed by Mark Suter on Sep 16, 2006

How to reenergize our souls, minds, and bodies

Someone has said, “The thing about life is that it’s so daily.” There are times when we are just drained, when it’s hard to put one foot in front of the other, when we look down and wonder what’s making our shoes so heavy. Day to day, week to week, month to month, life has a way of wearing you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Superheroes Vs. Christians

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 22, 2004

So what about Christians? How do they compare or contrast with these superheroes we have been looking at. We’ll look at three principles to examine the superheroes and the Christians, but instead of trying to impress the pop culture, we will seek God’s

Superheroes vs. Christians Introduction: Throughout the last century, superheroes have played a major part of our American culture. Comic books, cartoons & science fiction have all played a part of making superheroes a major icon in our society. We can look way back in our history to see that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

After Easter - Then What?

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 28, 2008

A week after Easter what was the Church doing? Some were doubting. Some were pondering what happened. Some were seeking the Holy Spirit.

“After Easter – Then What?” March 30, 2008 “Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Holiness

Hood-Winked

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 6, 2019

The enemy of the soul has hood-winked the Body of Christ into believing a lie about who we are and what we’re capable of accomplishing for the kingdom of God.

Hood-winked Let’s open tonight with some questions. And there is a right answer and all of you know it. ? Who comes to mind when I say heals the sick? (Response: Jesus) ? Who comes to mind when I say raises the dead? (Response: Jesus) ? Who comes to mind when I say causes blind eyes to see? ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12, John 10:10, Genesis 3:1, Genesis 2:16-17, Matthew 4:1-6, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, 2 Corinthians 2:11, 1 Peter 5:6-9, Mark 4:14, John 17:8, John 6:63  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desire Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

In general the church has made little progress as pertains to spiritual gifts, This problem could be cured if we would once again allow the Holy Spirit to birth divine desire in our hearts.

1Co 14:1 “DESIRE SPIRITUAL GIFTS” Every thing Jesus did from a supernatural standpoint was an operation and manifestation of at least one, or a combination of the gifts of the spirit in his life. Why teach on the gifts of the spirit? (1) If there is to be any manifestation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-12, 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Official, Or Formal Church Membership In A Local Church According To Scripture? – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 2, 2025

This begins a 4 part study of local church membership in the New Testament. Is a formal church membership biblically required in our churches? Was it required in the first century churches? We will examine scriptures and practices for those answers.

IS OFFICIAL, OR FORMAL CHURCH MEMBERSHIP IN A LOCAL CHURCH ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE? – PART 1 What is church membership? What does the New Testament teach about church membership? Is this a requirement for us in local churches or must we submit ourselves to a practice of man and denominational ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, Ephesians 5:29-30, Acts 2:47, Acts 2:44, Romans 12:4-6, 1 Corinthians 1:2, Philippians 1:1, Ephesians 1:1, Colossians 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father, Into Thy Hands I Commend My Spirit Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 10, 2021

Jesus concluded the profound statements from the cross with a final prayer to the Father. This was not a resignation of defeat, but the words of the sovereign Lord who remained in complete control, even in death.

Father, Into Thy Hands I Commend My Spirit Luke 23:46 This morning we come to the last of the seven sayings our blessed Lord spoke while hanging upon the cross. These were the last words Jesus would speak before He yielded up the ghost and died. As with the first and fourth saying, these last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist