Sermons on Contentious Spirit:

Unity Of The Spirit

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 6, 2023

"Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." (Ephesians 4:3)

Lent is a season of reflection on the frailty and vulnerability of human life. The season starts forty days before Easter on a Wednesday, which most churches observe as Ash Wednesday. Some churches have special services on Ash Wednesday and impose ashes on the forehead as a sign of our mortality ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3

Denomination: Other

Filled With The Spirit

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 11, 2023

The filling of the Holy Spirit was done according to Acts 1:8. The message will help identify the filling and work that the Holy Spirit does in the believers life.

What does this mean? Be filled with the Spirit. This is a doctrine that is usually looked upon in two different extremes. Some refuse to consider the indwelling of God's Spirit while others go to the other extreme and base their entire belief around it. Paul is talking about Spirit filled, New ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

There Is One Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 5, 2023

Sometime back the Associated Press carried this news article: "Glasgow, Ky.--Leslie Puckett, after struggling to start his car, lifted the hood and discovered that someone had stolen the motor."

Alba 4-2-2023 There Is One Spirit Ephesians 4:4 This morning's message is entitled “There Is One Spirit” from Ephesians chapter four, verse four. Sometime back the Associated Press carried this news article: "Glasgow, Ky.--Leslie Puckett, after struggling to start his car, lifted the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4, Romans 8:6-9, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 10, 2023

Jesus is alive!

The Spirit of the Resurrection I heard about a woman named Carol. She was the organist at her church. She was a good musician but did something no organist should ever do at her church. She overslept on Easter morning and missed the sunrise service. She was so embarrassed. Of course, the minister ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Flesh And Spirit

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 25, 2023

How do the flesh and the Spirit war against one another within each of us? How do we deal with an imperfect church and a perfect Savior?

How do the flesh and Spirit affect our lives and our relationship to the law? Is the law pictured as the husband of the soul in a similar manner as a man is to his wife? Or do you not know, brothers—for I am speaking to those who know the law—that the law is binding on a person only as long as he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

As The Spirit Leads Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024

When the Holy Spirit tells you to do something follow his leading. Remember, delayed obedience is disobedience.

AS THE SPIRIT LEADS Text: Acts 11:27-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: Some of you know, and for those of you who don’t, you’re about to learn something new about your pastor, in the summer of 1982 I went to Europe as a missionary. The night before I was about to leave, some of my friends from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Methodist

There Is One Spirit Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 29, 2024

This sermon addresses three questions: Who is the One Spirit?, What is the role of the One Spirit?, and How should we respond to the One Spirit?

Introduction: A. The story is told about a Christian who arrived in Heaven and was excited to meet many people from Old Testament times and he had lots of questions for them. 1. To Noah, he asked what it was like to be in the ark with all those animals. 2. To Joseph, he asked what it was like to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6, John 7:37-39, John 3:3-5, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, Romans 8:10-27, Matthew 12:31-32, Ephesians 4:22-32, Galatians 5:16-25, Ephesians 5:18, Ephesians 6:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breathing In The Spirit! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2024

A series looking at being our serious about God.

Breathing in the Spirit 1 John 5:1-5 February 17, 2024 Story about snorkeling off the Florida Keys Coral Reef Couldn’t see people / boat only saw coral Hard to breathe with a snorkel (TELL YOUR OWN STORY ABOUT STRUGGLING TO BREATHE) Has something like that ever happened to you? Maybe it was ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5, Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Unity Of The Spirit

Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 18, 2024

Paul teaches that there is no divorcing Christian doctrine from Christian duty! He is saying, “You know the truth, now walk in it!” The bottom line is this: Where there is genuine faith, there will be genuine works to back it up!

Ephesians 4:4-8 “The Unity of the Spirit” February 18, 2024 These verses teach us that unity is not just a possibility; it is a divine requirement if we are to be everything God wants us to be as a church. Paul begins this passage with the use of the word “therefore,” and this word draws our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

One Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024

In this seven-week series, we explore the seven "ones" of Ephesians 4 and how they can help us experience the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace! Week two: One Spirit.

ONE: The Unity of the Spirit (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/14/2018 Years ago, Leslie Flynn penned a book titled Great Church Fights. In it, he tells the story of a young father who heard a commotion out in his backyard, he looked outside and saw his daughter and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 12:4

Denomination: Christian Church

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Feb 15, 2025

The fruit of the Spirit, as described in the Bible, encompasses a set of virtues that reflect the character of God and are cultivated in believers through the Holy Spirit. These virtues include love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Let's look at these virtues in-depth to determine how to cultivate them. Love is a commandment. John15:12 NKJV "This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you." Christians are to love people the way Jesus loves us, not necessarily as they love us. Christians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 19, 2025

Praying in the Spirit is a gift and privilege available to all believers. It strengthens our faith, builds intimacy with God, and equips us for spiritual warfare.

PRAYING IN THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jude 1:20 "But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit." Supporting Texts: Romans 8:26-27, 1 Corinthians 14:14-15, Ephesians 6:18, Acts 2:4 INTRODUCTION: Praying in the Spirit is a ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20, Romans 8:26-27, 1 Corinthians 14:14-15, Ephesians 6:18, Acts 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking In The Spirit

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025

Walking in the Spirit is a life fully submitted to the Holy Spirit’s influence and leadership.

WALKING IN THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:16 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:1-9, John 16:13, Ephesians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Galatians 5:22-25 INTRODUCTION Walking in the Spirit is the key to living a victorious Christian life. It means living under the control and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16, Romans 8:1-9, John 16:13, Ephesians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Galatians 5:22-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

The life of a believer is meant to be filled with the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. The command to "be filled with the Spirit" in Ephesians 5:18 is not a suggestion but an essential requirement for victorious Christian living.

BE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 5:18 "And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit." Supporting Texts: Acts 2:4, Galatians 5:16, Romans 8:14, John 7:37-39, Isaiah 44:3 INTRODUCTION: The life of a believer is meant ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18, Acts 2:4, Galatians 5:16, Romans 8:14, John 7:37-39, Isaiah 44:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Led By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 18, 2024

Will you follow where the Spirit leads you and do what he calls you to do?

LED BY THE SPIRIT Text: Acts 19:21-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: N T Wright, the famous New Testament scholar talks about the task of Christians in the world. He says, "Many say, 'Oh yes, the Holy Spirit came in his place to live in us.' Yes, but for what purpose? The Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-22

Denomination: Methodist