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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Living by the dictates of the flesh are only going to get us to death row. If and when our lives are dictated by Christ, it becomes evident to all that we are walking in the Spirit. Are you?
Opening Illustration: A radical change is expected and required when a person comes to faith in Jesus Christ. When no change becomes apparent, we begin to wonder if there has been a genuine conversion or if the one who was truly saved understands God’s Word concerning sanctification and ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:1-11
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
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
If you want to keep from being fooled, listen to what communicators say about Christ; listen to God’s Sprit within; and listen to God Word.
Ninety years ago (1926, 1927, 1929, 1930?), as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish were preparing to play the USC Trojans in college football, Notre Dame’s coach Knute Rockne was aware that his USC opponents had a far better team. So he devised a scheme to intimidate the opposing players. Rockne scoured ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6
Denomination: Evangelical Free
It all started in a small 2nd story room in Jerusalem on the Jewish feast of Pentecost. “They were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues.” In those few words, we find the unique emphasis of our church.
The Empowering Experience of the Spirit Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church, writes; “mention the power of the Holy Spirit and most people think of miraculous demonstrations and intense emotions. Most of the time the power of the Holy Spirit is released in your life in quiet, unassuming ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-4
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Introduction: This is an introductory message to a series of studies on the gifts of the Spirit. Even though the Lord gives each of his children one or more gifts, there are some basic facts that relate to all of them. Keep these in mind as we consider t
Gifts of the Spirit Text: "To each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good" (1 Cor. 12:7 NIV). Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 Introduction: This is an introductory message to a series of studies on the gifts of the Spirit. Even though the Lord gives each of his ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7
Denomination: Pentecostal
Gyms have “personal trainers” to help patrons get the maximum benefit out of using the gym equipment.Christianity too has a personal trainer to help Christians be conformed to the image of Jesus -- The Holy Spirit!
THE HOLY SPIRIT OUR PERSONAL TRAINER INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. My father and I belong to the religion of Sikhism. We both wear the traditional turban and often encounter strange comments and questions. Once, in a restaurant, a child stared with amazement at my father. She finally got the courage to ...read more
Scripture: John 16:13
We need to discern whether something is from an evil spirit or the Holy Spirit.
IDENTIFYING SPIRITS Text: 1 John 4:1-6 Introduction 1. Discernment in Scripture is the skill that enables us to differentiate. It is the ability to see issues clearly. We desperately need to cultivate this spiritual skill that will enable us to know right from wrong. We must be prepared to ...read more
Denomination: Methodist
This sermon explores Pauls letter to Timothy and finds 5 secrets for power filled living.
A Spirit of Timidity 5 Secrets to Power Filled Living II Timothy 1:1-18 Before we get started this morning let me ask you a question. How many of you would admit freely this morning that you are living a timid Christian life? The problem with that question is that Timid is a relative term. Are ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18
Denomination: *other
Prepared originally for Pentecost Sunday, this is a message on how to be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Be Filled with the Spirit --Ephesians 5:15-20 --Luke 24:44-53 --by R. David Reynolds Are you happy with you relationship with Jesus Christ? Is it fruitful, fulfilled? Are you “growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,” or does you spiritual journey with Him seem ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20
We are sometimes asked how to know when we have been filled with the Holy Spirit. These are my thoughts.
Has anyone here ever grown fruit trees? Maybe an apple tree or a cherry tree. I am not a farmer or a gardener, but in 1990 we moved into a rented house we were told had five different fruit trees in the backyard. When I heard that I thought, “wow that’ll be cool.” The day we arrived, one of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Galatians 5:22-23, Colossians 1:3-10
Denomination: Wesleyan
The sermon examines the concept of holiness and the work of the Spirit of God in producing holiness in the life of the believer.
The HOLY Spirit. John 14:23-27 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO We are considering seven different names or descriptive terms for the Holy Spirit in the New Testament. So far we have examined two of the seven. (1) The Spirit of God---the personal, ...read more
Scripture: John 14:23-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-20
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The sermon examines the relationship of the Holy Spirit and Holy Scripture in the life of the believer.
Holy Spirit Series 2000 The Spirit of TRUTH John 14:16-21; 15:26-27; 16:7-16 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Review: We are considering seven different names or descriptive terms for the Holy Spirit in the New Testament. So far we have examined ...read more
Scripture: John 14:16-21, John 16:7-16
THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT "Love, Joy and Peace"
May I Introduce You to the Holy Spirit? #4 THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT "Love, Joy and Peace" Galatians 5:13-26 One question often asked when discussing is the Holy Spirit is , “When does a person receive the Holy Spirit?” Is it at water baptism or does it come latter, after a person has been a ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26
Denomination: United Methodist
You test the spirit behind religious teachers by knowing the truth & walking in the Spirit of Truth. You need to know how to walk in the Spirit of God & test the spirits because there are many deceiving spirits in the world today.
1 JOHN 4: 1-6 TEST THE SPIRITS [1 Peter 2:1-10] Close to the BATTLE LINES during the Korean War a sentry was walking his post one night. He heard a sound in the darkness, and he challenged, "Halt! Who goes there? Friend or foe?" A voice replied, "Friend!" The sentry said, "Repeat the ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
The filling of the Spirit yields a disciplined spiritual life.
True Spirituality Series Filled with the Spirit Ephesians 5:15-21 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO It hasn’t happened in a while, but I’ve done it before. I’ve ran out of gas. Years ago, I can remember more than once coasting into a gas station just ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21
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