Sermons about Contentious Spirit

Goodness - Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001

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I’m afraid that people just don’t seem to be very committed to the idea of goodness anymore, but goodness is a valuable & important fruit of the Spirit.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX What determines the value of something? A child may think that a quarter is worth more than a dollar bill because the quarter is shiny & pretty, or that a candy bar is worth more than a handful of dollar bills because ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithfulness - Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001

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As we are filled with His Spirit, others will find in us a reliability, a trustworthiness, a staying power, a faithfulness that the world doesn’t understand.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. In his letter to the Galatians, chapter 5, vs. 22, the Apostle Paul writes, "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness & self-control." And this morning ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gentleness - Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001

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Do you know any "Very Draining People" who say things that set you on edge, & you’re convinced that they enjoy doing it?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE A. Do you know any VDPs, "Very Draining People?" They’re the kind who say things that set you on edge, & you’re convinced that they enjoy doing it? They come into your home & say, "Where did you find that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fruit Of The Spirit: Gentleness Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

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This sermon looked at the gentleness of Christ in relation to the Fruit of the Spirit.

Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness It was almost a postcard perfect day, the blue skies, the gently sunshine and the children playing. The crowds had gathered around the young prophet from Galilee that they had heard so much about. The afternoon had begun with Jesus healing the sick who had been ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Walking In The Spirit Revisited

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000

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What does it really mean to "walk in the Spirit?"

Revisiting "Walking in The Spirit" (Galatians 5:16-26) We can view "walking in the Spirit" in differing ways. One concise way to summarize the process I call the "5 Habits of Truly Spiritual Christians." They are implied in this text (as well as surrounding context), though some of them are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Baptized In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000

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What does it mean to recieve the baptism of the Holy Spirit?

Ephesians 5:18 "And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit." This passage has two commands, both I am sure are of equal importance. If I were to come to church next Sunday drunk, I know this church would know what to do, for the Bible says we are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:8, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2000

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The Holy Spirit has the power to change lives and churches

The Power of the Spirit Acts 2:1-41 I. The Filling of the Holy Spirit (Verses 1-13) A. The power falls 1. The disciples were together a.) This is a larger group than the twelve apostles and was estimated to have been approximately 120 of Jesus’ followers b.) They had gathered specifically to wait ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Church Of God

"Overcoming A Critical Spirit"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

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We can overcome a critical spirit with God’s help.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 18, 2002 “Overcoming a Critical Spirit” James 4:1-12 Introduction: Grandma used to say, “If you can’t say something good about somebody, don’t say anything at all.” How many have heard that saying? Yet, why do we find it so hard to live up to that old ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12, James 4:1

Denomination: Methodist

The Holy Spirit's Community Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003

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In leading to this first community produced by Jesus through the Spirit, we have seen that Pentecost is likened to the Shekinah glory: As the glory of the Holy Spirit filled the earthly tabernacle, and then the Jerusalem temple, the church born at Penteco

INTRODUCTION The great church historian, Phillp Schaff, whose library is here in Lancaster said: "As to the numerical strength of Christianity at the close of the first century, we have no information whatever. Statistical reports were unknown in those days. The estimate of half a million among ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spirit Filled Life Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002

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Those IN Christ have a Special Gift!

Spirit Filled Life Romans 8:1–17 Introduction I. At the end of Chapter 7 we see Paul dealing with the struggle between wanting to do evil in accordance to our sinful nature vs. doing the will of God. II. Paul says we are rescued from this situation through Jesus Christ. Main Body I. Those in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction To The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 17, 2002

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There is much discussion today regarding the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Some believe the gifts are for today, while others believe they passed away with the apostles. Who is right? What does the Bible say about this issue?

By: Donna J. Kazenske There is much discussion today regarding the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Some believe the gifts are for today, while others believe they passed away with the apostles. Who is right? What does the Bible say about this issue? The word of God should always have the final say if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12, 1 Corinthians 13:1

Denomination: *other

The Gift Of Discerning Of Spirits Series

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 17, 2002

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Discerning of spirits is such a vital gift to the body of Christ. The enemy has gotten away with a lot of demonic manifestations in our church services because the gift of discerning of spirits was not functioning in the leadership.

By: Donna J. Kazenske 1 Cor. 12:7-10 "But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom, through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another the gift of faith by the same Spirit, to another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-10, Isaiah 6:1

Denomination: *other

Be Assured Spirit Is In You

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 25, 2002

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Many Christians feel unsure whether the Holy Spirit is working in them. Be assured He is!

Assurance that the Holy Spirit is at work in You October 26, 2002 Sometimes, something happens in our life that causes us to wonder whether the Holy Spirit is even at work there. A seed of doubt is planted that can lead to lost sleep, mental machinations, even loss of faith. And it can happen very ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9, Romans 4:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Spirits Of Christmas"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 15, 2002

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Like Scrooge, we too can reclaim Christmas, with the help of the “spirits” of Christmas Past, Present, and Future

“The Spirits of Christmas” “Bah, Humbug!” shouted Ebenezer Scrooge, using a mild Victorian form of profanity, meaning “nonsense” or “rubbish”. Charles Dickens depicted Scrooge as the epitome of all cynics hardened to the holiday spirit. Scrooge was stingy, selfish, and heartless. Later on Dr ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Congregational

The Impact Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Williams on Dec 28, 2002

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The Impact of the Holy Spirit on people, the church and society.

Sermon: Spiritual Impact Script. Txt: Acts 10:34-46 Location: FBC Grove City Date: 03 Feb 2002 Main Theme: The Impact of Holy Spirit. Acts 4:31-36 Introduction Several years ago the scientific community put the world on notice that at any moment and without much warning, our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-36, Joel 2:28

Denomination: Baptist

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