Sermons on Contentious Spirit:

Life In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2020

Our victory over sin and death is won as we progressively surrender to the Holy Spirit.

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT Text: Rom. 8.1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: In water-safety courses a cardinal rule is never to swim out to a drowning man and try to help him as long as he’s thrashing around. To do so is basically to commit suicide. As long as a drowning man thinks he can help himself, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Flesh And Spirit Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 7, 2021

Every year, I get a comprehensive blood test and the lab sends me results. There are usually 20 or so results, each with a range that tells me if I’m healthy or sick.

The Revolutionary Gospel Galatians 5 – Flesh and Spirit October 10, 2021 Every year, I get a comprehensive blood test and the lab sends me results. There are usually 20 or so results, each with a range that tells me if I’m healthy or sick. Galatians 5:19-23 NIV “The acts of the flesh are obvious: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-23, Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Sports

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

The spirit of sports plays a greater role in the Bible than most of us see. We will study how Paul uses sport terms to teach Christian lessons.

Back in the days of depression the mighty Babe Ruth was asked to take a salary cut for the first time in his career. He didn't go for it, but insisted on his customary $80,000 contract. "But Babe," protested an official of the Yankee Ball Club, "These are trying times. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

By My Spirit

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 6, 2021

You may not feel it, you may not see it, or be aware of it, but God's Spirit is with you at all times, and He wishes to empower you to do exploits for Him. It's NOT by Might or by Power His will be accomplished, but by the Spirit of God!

BY MY SPIRIT Zech. 4:2-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FOOTBALL A DULL GAME 1. A Tennessee hillbilly girl moved to Texas. She attended her first football game at Bower’s stadium at SHSU. 2. After the game she told her new friends, “That was the dullest game I’ve ever gone to. At the beginning they ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:2-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dark Spirits Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 29, 2022

Do demons exist? And if they do, what do we know about them and how can we deal with them?

Years ago, we had a popular preacher in our brotherhood named Ben Alexander. Ben had once been a Spiritualist Medium who held seances where he’d talk with the dead. Then he became a Christian, and spent much of his life explaining that a lot of seances he’d been part of (he said) were fake… but ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-15

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

The Lifestyle Of The Spirit

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 29, 2023

In order to fight a successful war, you must know who the enemy is. In spiritual battle, our enemy is threefold: Satan, the world, and the flesh.

I want to tell you how to rob a post office. There was a post office in Texas burglarized in 1975 by 3 men. One hid in a closet and later let two others in. They successfully robbed the post office. It was an inside job. The reason I have told you this story is because there are three thieves that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Moved By The Spirit

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 22, 2024

We will look at what a believer looks like, and what they will do, when they are “Moved by the Spirit.” They are called out by God for a purpose revolving around His purpose and plan to make a difference in their family, community, and world for Christ

Moved By the Spirit Ezra 1:5-6 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U16bCwoYr-8 While reading the book of Ezra, the Lord wouldn’t allow me to move beyond chapter one and specifically to meditate on verses five and six. Ezra begins by taking us back to Jeremiah’s prophecy ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:5-6, John 12:26

Denomination: Foursquare

Discernings Of Spirits Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 27, 2024

This message discusses the supernatural gift of the Holy Spirit called "Discernings of Spirits" in 1 Corinthians 12:10. This gift unveils the spiritual realm, and its operation often precedes exorcism. It is a protection from deception.

Intro In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul raises the subject of spiritual manifestations. He lists nine gifts or manifestations of the Spirit. We have examined the first six and now come to the seventh, discernings of spirits. I begin reading in verse 7. “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, 1 Corinthians 13:1-9, Mark 16:17-20, Acts 10:38, 2 Corinthians 11:14-15, Ephesians 5:18, Isaiah 6:1, Matthew 12:22, Acts 14:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 20, 2024

We need to know the Holy Spirit better. Without Him, we miss out on many blessings.

INTRODUCTION - What is the average Christian’s understanding of the Holy Spirit? - I used to freak out when people called Him the Holy Ghost. - I do not know about you, but ghosts do not give me a comfortable feeling. - Is the Holy Spirit as well known or understood as the two other members of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Spirit Of Humility Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024

A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: SPIRIT OF HUMILITY A. Ecclesiastes 2:1 (READ). (Good News Translation: “I decided to enjoy myself and find out what HAPPINESS is…”) 1. What will it take to make you happy? a. That’s the question Psychology Today asked 52,000 Americans. COMMENT: And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of Excellent

Contributed by Afemhinke Ayangbe on May 23, 2024

Every child of God must pluge in to the father of excellent

You must have the understabsing of how the spirit of God works in the life of every believers. God gave us the ability to reason but we must reason along with the mind of God through the help of the Holy Bible. You will cannot take us far, but God's will can make us in life. If you are loved ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-5

Denomination: Other

The Spirit Of Violence. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

The Violence Spirit, mentioned in Matthew 11:12 and Luke 16:16, is a malevolent entity that seeks to bring harm and destruction to our lives and relationships.

The Violence Spirit, mentioned in Matthew 11:12 and Luke 16:16, is a malevolent entity that seeks to bring harm and destruction to our lives and relationships. It is a manifestation of Satan's power and is characterized by its ability to incite anger, hatred, and violence. In this sermon, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12, Luke 16:16, 1 John 4:18, 1 Peter 5:6-7

The Spirit Of Divination. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

The Divination Spirit, mentioned in Acts 16:16-18 and Leviticus 19:31, is a malevolent entity that seeks to control and manipulate our lives through false prophecy, fortune-telling, and sorcery.

The Divination Spirit, mentioned in Acts 16:16-18 and Leviticus 19:31, is a malevolent entity that seeks to control and manipulate our lives through false prophecy, fortune-telling, and sorcery. It is a manifestation of Satan's power and is characterized by its ability to deceive and lead us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18, Ezekiel 14:3-4, 1 Peter 5:6-7

The Spirit Of Leviathan. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

The Leviathan Spirit, mentioned in Psalm 104:25-26 and Isaiah 27:1, is a malevolent entity that seeks to destroy our lives and our relationships with God and others.

The Leviathan Spirit, mentioned in Psalm 104:25-26 and Isaiah 27:1, is a malevolent entity that seeks to destroy our lives and our relationships with God and others. It is a manifestation of Satan's power and is characterized by its ability to twist and pervert God's truth. In this, we will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 27:1, Genesis 2:17