Sermons about Contentious Spirit

Quench Not The Spirit

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Feb 1, 2014

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I want to acknowledge that I gleaned information from many contributors here on Sermon Central as well as J. Lee Grady from which most of the information came from. Thank you all and please feel free to use this sermon to the Glory of God.

Listen to the Women !!! 1 Peter 3:1 Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to ( or FAITHFUL to ) your own husbands; Notes on 1 Peter 3:1 The word “subjection does not translate “under the authority of” here, it translates “faithful”. Ephesians 5:23 For the husband ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: Foursquare

The Unity Of The Spirit

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Mar 7, 2012

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Unity is one thing that will convince others that the church has something beautiful the ungodly do not have.

THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT Text: Psalm 133:1-3, "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

The Spirit Of Peace Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Mar 9, 2016

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Only God can give a peace that passes all understanding.

The Spirit of Peace Galatians 5:17-26 The Fruit of the Spirit produces in us the character of the Lord Jesus Christ, and when people come in contact with us they see the Christ in us. Vs.24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts “if we live in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Longsuffering Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Mar 9, 2016

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As God is toward us we are to be longsuffering toward others.

The Spirit Of Longsuffering Galatians 5:22-23 Here in this chapter we are given a couple of options. We can do the works of our flesh or walk in the Spirit. Mention: Galatians 5:18 “Works” plural, this is the behavior or attitudes of the flesh Also: Gal. 5:22 “Fruit” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In The Spirit

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

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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

The Spirit Of Fear Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 15, 2016

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Fear is a spirit and must be dealt with accordingly.

Title: Fear vs. Faith – 10 “The Spirit of Fear” Text: II Timothy 1:7 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” I know that I have spoken on the subject of fear a decent amount, but I felt compelled to share this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gifts Of The Spirit

Contributed by Ricky Taylor on Dec 13, 2014

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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

Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

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Part 2 of the series Supernatural

Filled with the Spirit I love the story Tony Evans tells about a man who went to buy a refrigerator he bought the most incredible refrigerator you could imagine it had all the bells and whistles, and then some, it’s the top of the line. The store delivers the new refrigerator to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Vagabond Spirit

Contributed by Daniel Cruz on Jun 13, 2015

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A message of warning for those who never plant themselves but are wanderers in the Body

The Vagabond Spirit Psalms 1:2-4 1 Blessed (happy, fortunate, prosperous, and enviable) is the man who walks and lives not in the counsel of the ungodly [following their advice, their plans and purposes], nor stands [submissive and inactive] in the path where sinners walk, nor sits down [to relax ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unwrapping The Spirit

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 17, 2019

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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

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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

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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

The Spirit And The Bride Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Feb 18, 2020

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The fifth message in this series, describing the role of the Holy Spirit in readying the Church (as a Bride) to meet her Bridegroom in the air. Explains the meaning of terms such as the Baptism of the Spirit, Filling of the Spirit and Fruit of the Spirit.

The Bible: A Love Story Pt 5: The Spirit and the Bride In the last few messages in this series, we've discussed the way in which the Church, as a Bride-to-be, will one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:35-36, Ruth 3:12, John 3:8, John 6:55-56, John 14:26, John 15:26, Ruth 2:20, Ruth 3:9, John 16:8-11, Romans 6:4, Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 2:10-12, 1 Corinthians 3:2, 1 Corinthians 12:7-13, John 16:13-14, Romans 5:5, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Galatians 2:20, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 4:3, Ephesians 4:30, Ephesians 5:18-20, Ephesians 5:30-32, Ephesians 6:17, Ephesians 4:13, Galatians 5:25, Philippians 2:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Hebrews 2:14, Hebrews 6:4, 1 Peter 1:23, 1 Peter 4:10, Philippians 2:13, Colossians 3:16, 2 Peter 1:4, Revelation 22:16-17 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Life In The Spirit

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 28, 2022

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The Nicene Creed says, in reference to the Spirit, “We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, who proceedeth from the Father and the Son." The early church recognized the truth that the Holy Spirit is One who gives life.

Both Rich Mullins and Third Day sang a song entitled “Creed,” that began like this: “I believe in God the Father Almighty Maker of Heaven and Maker of Earth; and in Jesus Christ His only begotten Son our Lord.” This song was based on one of the early Church creeds, called the Nicene Creed.(1) In ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Proof Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 6, 2022

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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

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