Sermons on Contentious Spirit:

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

Be Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Let’s just take an honest look at this verse and see what we can discover.

Be Filled With The Spirit Ephesians 5:18 Introduction: This text has been abused and misused by “modern day perfectionists” (second blessing teachers), “modern day Corinthians” (tongues speaking is evidence of the filling of the Holy Spirit), “modern day healers” (they place the physical over the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit-Filled

Contributed by Mari Larson on Jul 25, 2015

An invitation to be Spirit-filled rather than just Spirit-marked.

A barber in a small town was busy cutting hair one day when the local law enforcement officer walked in to get a haircut. And the barber was feeling a bit generous that day, so he said to the cop, "Since you do such a good job protecting us, and watching over us, today’s haircut is free." ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Baptism Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Leon Dasrath on Jul 27, 2015

Baptism of the Spirit is available to anyone who is a believer in Christ. This is a promise that jesus gave each of us before He ascended into the Heavens.

INTRODUCTION Paul is now on his 3rd missionary journey and we find him in the city of Ephesus Paul is a traveller and with the sole reason to spread the gospel of Christ Now Ephesus was a mighty and influential city in its day Ephesus became the home for Paul over this period Now although this city ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

The Spirit In The Epistles

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015

The Epistles of Paul, Peter, and John contained the teaching and understanding of the closest individuals to the outpouring, of what the dispensation of the Spirit was all about. Their concept of what “Life in the Spirit” is all about is key to entering into the same kind of experience.

THE SPIRIT IN THE EPISTLES PART 1: “LIFE IN THE SPIRIT” INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. One day a young man who had his ears, nose, and even his tongue pierced went into an ophthalmologist’s office to buy contact lenses. 2. After the optometrist completed the eye exam, she told this ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Testing The Spirits Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 3, 2015

The ministry of the Holy Spirit allows us to hear from God; to discern His voice. Therefore, prayer, meditation, and knowing the voice of Him is critical! Do we know His truth over the noise of everything else competing for our attention?

Testing the Spirits 1 John Bible Study, Part 9 1 John 4:1-6 Introduction - John gives us an incredible truth to hold onto (20) -- We will fail, even though we desire to be holy and to live right for God -- However, even in that, God knows our heart and knows everything we are -- Even in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit And The World Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 14, 2018

Message 42 in our journey through John's gospel. This message focuses on the convicting ministry of the Holy Spirit in regard to the world.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Spirit and the World” John 16:7-15 I. Public Teaching and Ministry of Jesus 2-12 II. Private Teaching and Ministry of Jesus 13-17 A. Forgive as Jesus forgives B. Love as Jesus loves C. Practice pertinent truths that soothe the troubled soul ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Matters Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018

Message 32 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message explores another questions posed by the Corinthians regarding matters of the Spirit and the function of spiritual gifts.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Matters of the Spirit: the Giver” I Corinthians 12:1-11 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning voluntary limitation of Christian liberty 8-11:1 C. Concerning ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Filled With The Spirit

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019

Christians need to have, primarily, a Kingdom focus first over and above the focus on their local church.

I. A work both by us and by God. (vs. 5-13) A. We have already established that they were filled with the Spirit. B. Ephesians 5:18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, C. Being filled with the Spirit is first a work of us. We see that in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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 Of Saul

Contributed by Joshua A. Muncy on Aug 17, 2016

The Spirit of Saul is one of the many spirits coming against the church today. This message tells how to identify, confront, and demolish this spirit before it destroys a church.

NOTE TO THE READER: I was preaching a series near the beginning of the year at the War PH Church entitled "Close Encounters", when God stopped me dead in my tracks, and started teaching me of the "Spirit of Saul". I had no knowledge of this spirit until then. The week before, I had preached on how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Work Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 15, 2016

If we will listen, we will hear, and we too will know the things of God because Jesus has sent us the Holy Spirit! We are not alone, and we should never feel like we are.

The Work of the Spirit John 15:26-16:15 This evening we have a message of good news – of hope for all of us Many struggles exist: family, health, financial, job, etc. But we are not alone – we have help and guidance (read passage) ∆ Jesus’s Promises the Spirit Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unwrapping The Spirit

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 17, 2019

A Christmas message centering on the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Unwrapping the Spirit {Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!bAF0VKCJ!amMotRapmZcowigfBkMXtqRJKDMrNsGU2rpY5Pb4CNE} After excitedly opening up all her presents on Christmas morning, a little girl sat back a little dejected and sad. Her mother, noticing the change asked, “Didn’t you get everything you ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21-22, Acts 1:5, Luke 24:49, John 14:16-17, Luke 11:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

The Spirit Of Fear

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Dec 19, 2019

We all deal with fear on some level. We must take on fear directly in the name of Jesus. Based on 2 Tim. 1:5-7. No more cowering to fear.

I love going to Summersville Lake. One of the highlights of the lake is all of the rocky ledges that you can climb up on and then jump into the water. The two or three footers are pretty easy. The eight footers will give you a pause before you take the leap. But it was when several of us climbed up ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-7, Ephesians 1:19-23

Denomination: Church Of God

The Spirit Of The Law

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 17, 2020

When we examine the 10 Commandments more closely we understand the inner logic of God that forms them. We understand the Spirit of the Law.

February 16, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Matthew 5:21-37 The Spirit of the Law Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When I was growing up, my sister Sarah received a science kit for her ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Lutheran