Sermons on Contentious Spirit:

The Spirit Of Hope

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 3, 2019

If there are two things which are universal to the human condition, it’s that we all hold hope dear to our heart, and we all have to face disappointments and some time or another. Though many may not realize it, hope isn’t just a universal experience, it’s a universal need.

OPENING STORY On this Armed Forces Day weekend, I am reminded of one of the persistent dreams of my childhood. When I was a kid, there was nothing I hoped for more than to one day be a Soldier like my dad. In fact, both my parents had served, and some of my earliest memories were putting my dad’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Life In The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 7, 2018

Message 13 in our Galatians Series exploring what life in the Spirit looks like. An extended series on this subject can be found in the five part series called "Living in the Spirit".

Chico Alliance Church “Life in the Spirit” Review The truths communicated to the churches of Southern Galatia are as needful and life-changing today as it was when Paul first recorded them. God supernaturally shared truth through ordinary men so that we might have our senses trained to the things ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 16, 2019

Series looking at Spiritual Warfare

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT A former park ranger at Yellowstone National Park tells the story of a ranger leading a group of hikers to a fire lookout. The ranger was so intent on telling the hikers about the flowers and animals that he considered the messages on his two-way radio distracting, so he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Life In The Spirit.

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on May 14, 2019

There is a realm of eternity where time and space hold little significance, and physical and material things do not matter.

There is a realm of eternity where time and space hold little significance, and physical and material things do not matter. It is a realm of the spirit—so bright and peaceful—a place where life takes on new meaning and purpose. It is a little bit of heaven on earth. Revelation 11:12 says, And ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16, Proverbs 25:2

Denomination: Charismatic

Walking In The Spirit

Contributed by Wes Gunther on May 20, 2019

What does it mean to walk in the Spirit?

We often teach and preach about the importance of ‘Walking in the Spirit’ but what exactly does that look like? Specifically, what should change in my life if I am walking in the Spirit? How do I do it and how do I know if I am walking in the Spirit? 1) To walk in the Spirit, we must first be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18

Grow In Spirit Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Aug 16, 2018

Our last sermon in our series CHRISTIANS OUGHT TO. In this case, we Christians are to be becoming more-and-more CHRIST-LIKE, which requires that we Grow in His Spirit.

Today is the last sermon in our series It's titled CHRISTIANS OUGHT To Have Spiritual Growth We previously discussed How Christians were to SURRENDER TO GOD and then FREE FROM SIN was our next Objective And now we are going to look at SPIRITUAL GROWTH and what that entails. So, what exactly is ...read more

Denomination: *other

Life In The Spirit

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 6, 2018

As believers, living our lives means that we allow the Lord to be Lord of our lives and we allow the Holy Spirit of God to lead our lives and direct our paths.

Life in the Spirit Galatians 5:17-26 Prayer- Introduction- Good morning everyone… Do me a favor. Close your eyes for a moment and picture a perfect world. What would that look like? Would there be violence? Would there be racism? Would there be injustice? Would there be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:17-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Living By The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018

51st message from Ephesians continuing a discussion of the Holy Spirit's ministry.

“The Fruit of Living by the Spirit” I. Names and Titles of the Holy Spirit II. Origin of the Holy Spirit III. Nature and Character of the Holy Spirit IV. References to the Holy Spirit V. The Holy Spirit’s Ministry in the Old Testament VI. The Holy Spirit’s Ministry in the New Testament ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Spirit Of The Age Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2019

Although modern Christians seem to have abandoned any ethic of avoiding worldliness, the Bible has not. But what is worldliness, and why must we avoid it?

The Spirit of the Age (I John 2:15-17) 1. People go through great lengths to avoid being proud and worldly. A rabbi and a cantor are standing in the largely empty synagogue one day, talking mystically about how, given the awesome glory of God’s Infinite Divine Presence, they are each really ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spirit Is Coming! Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Feb 17, 2019

Joel promises restoration through his Son and the sending of his Spirit. God promises to renew people who repent and turn to him.

For all the talk about forging our own brave, new world, the evidence seems to the contrary. People are despondent and the world seems a mess. Every day the ideological battles play out in the public square are they are prising apart public opinion and fragmenting society. Climate change—gender ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:18-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 22, 2019

When believers are controlled by the Holy Spirit, they manifest: 1) Upward Fruit (Galatians 5:22a) 2) Outward Fruit (Galatians 5:22b) and 3) Inward Fruit (Galatians 5:23)

What qualifies someone for a task? There is a story of the testing of a candidate for missions work: One snowy morning at 5:00 a.m., a missionary candidate rang the bell at a missionary examiner’s home. Ushered into the office, he sat three hours past his appointment time waiting for his interview. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Other

The Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 23, 2014

The Sword of the Spirit is an offensive weapon for the forward progress of the Kingdom of God. We use it to convey the Good News and poke holes in the darkness.

“Take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,” Ephesians 6:17 Let’s talk a bit about swords…Today’s military bayonet is a multi-purpose knife affixed to the muzzle of one’s rifle, a last-resort weapon in close quarter combat. The only swords in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Congregational

The Gifts Of The Spirit

Contributed by Ricky Taylor on Dec 13, 2014

A sermon on the gifts of the spirit for the church today

THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT Mark 16:16, He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 16, 2014

A drama for children: The Christmas Spirit

1st Sunday After Christmas (This children’s talk is based on Luke 2: 22-40, where Mary and Joseph present Jesus at the Temple) Theme: The Christmas spirit. Objective: To teach that the spirit of Christmas continues throughout the year. To teach that the joy of Christmas is the joy of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Lutheran

The Spirit Of The Bride

Contributed by Thomas Custer on Jan 7, 2015

The true bride will always go beyond the minimal requirements. Rebekah gave the servant water but also volunteered to water the 10 camels as well. She was the chosen bride, not for doing the minimum, but for going beyond the expected.

Genesis 24 King James Version (KJV) 1 And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things. 2 And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh: 3 And I will make thee swear by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal