Sermons about Contentious Spirit

Test The Spirits

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

based on 14 ratings

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We should no blindly accept everything that we hear, rather we should go and study the Bible before we make a decision

1 John 4:1-6 Test the Spirits Introduction A. It is almost the end of the school year B. Such a joyous time for all kids and teachers C. What normally happens at the end of the school year D. It is called finals E. Test based on everything that you were suppose to learn throughout the year F. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Spirit Of Freedom

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002

based on 16 ratings

| 5,220 views

This sermon addresses how the amount of freedom that we have depends upon how much we yield to the Holy Spirit.

THE SPIRIT OF FREEDOM Text: Romans 8:1-11 There is the story of a child who was all dressed up with some place important to go. That place was a photographers shop. That little boy and his family were going to have a family portrait made. Dad was going to meet them there. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Team Spirit Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Sep 23, 2002

based on 110 ratings

| 13,324 views

The classic love chapter is actually an appeal to a church to embrace the selflessness that is key to us funcitoning as a team.

BE092202 Playing on God’s Team 3. TEAM SPIRIT (SLIDE) The passage of Scripture we’re looking at this morning, is one of the most popular and read passages of scripture in the Bible by Christian and non-Christian alike. The LOVE CHAPTER. I see a problem though. This chapter has become ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Pride

Contributed by Chad Prather on Sep 28, 2002

based on 41 ratings

| 14,099 views

The Old Testament nation of the Amorites represent the spirit of pride, and represent a major obstacle to your spiritual destiny.

The Amorites - The Spirit of Pride Joshua 3:10 Amorite - Heb. -“Proud, Boastful, Bitter rebels, Mountaineers. They lived in the thin air of the mountains; lived in lofty places. I Peter 5:5-6 Intro: If you ever doubt that the spirit of pride and self-exaltation is dangerous, remember ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:10, 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Deception

Contributed by Chad Prather on Sep 28, 2002

based on 89 ratings

| 39,710 views

The Old Testament nation of the Hivites represent the spirit of deception and present a major obstacle to our destiny as the people of God.

The Spirit of Deception (Hivites) Josh 3:10; Genesis 3:1-5 Hivite: To live a lie openly shown; a serpent. Deception: To mislead by giving a distorted impression or false sense of reality. To trick; to cheat; to beguile. The ancient Greeks used the word to describe the pleasure that comes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5, Joshua 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Diotrephes

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Oct 2, 2002

based on 59 ratings

| 8,435 views

Could the spirit of some people be holding back the church?

The Spirit Of Diotrephes (3 John 1:9 NIV) I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will have nothing to do with us. (3 John 1:10 NIV) So if I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, gossiping maliciously about us. Not satisfied with that, he refuses to welcome the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 4, 2002

based on 25 ratings

| 23,762 views

From a series "What we Believe..."

“What We Believe…” God the Holy Spirit Romans 8:2-16 Today we look at what is probably the most controversial, the most misunderstood and least used doctrines in churches today – that is the HOLY SPIRIT. In the the Old Testament, God’s power; in New Testament He is the third person of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Discouragement

Contributed by Chad Prather on Oct 5, 2002

based on 58 ratings

| 21,243 views

The Jebusites were an Old Testament enemy of Israel and represent the spirit of discouragement

Seven Nations Greater Than You (Part 7) Overcoming the Obstacles to Your Destiny The Jebusites - The Spirit of Discouragement Josh. 3:10; I Sam. 30:1-8 Jebusite - Heb. - “Trodden down.” They represent the spirit of discouragement. Over 17 million people are clinically depressed and it ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:10, 1 Samuel 30:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 23,930 views

The sermon examines the concept of holiness and the work of the Spirit of God in producing holiness in the life of the believer.

The HOLY Spirit. John 14:23-27 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO We are considering seven different names or descriptive terms for the Holy Spirit in the New Testament. So far we have examined two of the seven. (1) The Spirit of God---the personal, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of Truth Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004

based on 31 ratings

| 18,294 views

The sermon examines the relationship of the Holy Spirit and Holy Scripture in the life of the believer.

Holy Spirit Series 2000 The Spirit of TRUTH John 14:16-21; 15:26-27; 16:7-16 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Review: We are considering seven different names or descriptive terms for the Holy Spirit in the New Testament. So far we have examined ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-21, John 16:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Case For The Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004

based on 6 ratings

| 4,749 views

The sermon examines the evidences of the Spirit’s work in the life of the believer.

Holy Spirit Series 2000 The Case for the Spirit Romans 8:15-27 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO I loved those old Sherlock Holmes movies I watched as a kid. The scenes were different. The crimes varied from movie to movie. The bad guys had different ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mark Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004

based on 4 ratings

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Loving concern and actions toward one another is the true mark of the Holy Spirit’s presence.

Holy Spirit Series 2000 The Mark of the Spirit 1 Corinthians 13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Complete this sentence for me: You know you have arrived spiritually when . . . . How would you finish that statement? Let me state it another way, The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of The Father

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 3, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 2,298 views

The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the Father, and the heart of the Father is for the lost.

Acts 2 & Luke 15 Pentecost Sunday 2004 The Spirit of The Father The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the Father, and the heart of the Father is for the lost. Pentecost Story: Acts 2:1-41 The emphasis in church on the Spirit is often on His comfort, his gifts, his fruit. The Pentecost story ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41, Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: *other

The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Jul 15, 2003

based on 94 ratings

| 10,922 views

The poor in spirit are those who REALIZE that they are spiritually BANKRUPT before a Holy God and are in NEED of his Grace.

“The Poor in Spirit” Matthew 5:3 SOM I. Introduction A. Review As we continue our study of the Sermon on the Mount, we are reminded that this sermon is a Constitution for those who enter Christ’s new Kingdom. It is filled with guidelines for how to live as God’s chosen people. These ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 27, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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The body is made up of many members, all of which are vital if the body is to function correctly. But test the gifts to see whether they exalt Jesus as Lord. Second, check whether their exercise is building up the body of Christ. And thirdly make sure you

I was listening to Di talking to our son Paul about his holiday around Europe the other day trying to piece together the conversation from what I could hear Di saying, but of course without being able to hear what he had to say. I’m sure you’ve done that from time to time, these days probably in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

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