Sermons on Contentious Spirit:

Avoiding A Critical Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 5, 2002

This is a revamp of a 1996 sermon I did. What does Jesus really mean when He tells us not to judge people? What do we need to do to obey it?

INTRODUCTION • Can you tell me the one verse in the bible everyone seems to have memorized? • How many times have we just taken a look at another person and made a judgment about them. We take one look at them and we think that we know everything about them? • What about the times when we find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Work And Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 23, 2002

God provides vindication for his people, the holy ones. The Holy Spirit aids in understanding the Gospel and movements that counter Christian teaching.

PENTECOST - THE WORK AND GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT WHITSUNDAY 2002 Use as Epistle - Cor. 12:4 - that is the text for the sermon. Use Gospel John 14:15-21Introduction 1. Origin of the Feast of Pentecost A feast of the universal Church which commemorates the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, Luke 12:4-11

Denomination: Anglican

Baspheme Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 9, 2002

It’s not saying you don’t like the Holy Spirit – learn the real truth about the blaspheme of the Holy Spirit.

I have a recurring dream – a nightmare, really. It takes three forms – at least one of which I’m sure you are familiar. In the dream I am either going to school, going on stage, or going on the air reporting the news on TV. In each case I arrive at my destination with no idea what I am supposed to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:30-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Be Spirit-Filled

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 1, 2002

Canada’s Olympic glory gives a picture of God’s will - the fullness of His Spirit, the Joy of God , so how can we get in on it.

How to be Spirit-filled Team Canada’s gold medal win in Salt Lake City Olympics has spread a spirit of patriotism. Waves of red and white all over the country, coast to coast. Spontaneous singing, outburst of shouts of triumph, joy and celebration! Some say declare a holiday in Feb. to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Synergize Your Spirit

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

working together

Synergize your spirit Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ November 4, 2001 Synergy is a principal that is woven throughout the Bible. I don’t know how regularly you or I would use that word but it is a very real part of God’s design for the church. Synergy basically means that the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 9, 2002

There are two reasons why we need to allow the Holy Spirit to be present in our lives – strength to live God’s way and power to do God’s mission.

MAIN THEME/TOPIC: Who is the Holy Spirit? TEXT: Isaiah 40:31 “ But those who wait on the Lord will find new strength. They will fly high like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” Acts 1: 8 “But when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, you will receive power and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Spirit Defines

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002

How do you match up to God’s definition of salvation and truth?

We continue this morning with our study in 1 John, chapter 3, verse 24, through chapter 4, verse 6. If you were here last week, you would know that John pointed to the characteristic of love as a demonstration of our belonging to God. Yet, John understands that if something walks like a duck, ...read more

Denomination: *other

Fruit Of The Spirit-Love Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Mar 28, 2002

Fruit of the Spirit sermon on love for all ages.

SON-RIPENED FRUIT --LOVE Galatians 5:22-23 Philippians 2:1-4 I am doing something this morning that I never thought I’d do. Speak to a GARDENING CLASS I want to speak to the Gardening class of 2002 A gardening class that is interested in Cultivating, watering and harvesting the fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Methodist

Fruit Of The Spirit -Peace Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Mar 28, 2002

Peace is what people are looking for. This fits all ages.

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT – SON- RIPENED FRUIT - PEACE Philippians 4:1-9 Today were looking at the fruit of the spirit: PEACE Peace is very much on our minds as we deal with the war on terrorism. Every Family here would like to get their service boys and girls back home again safe and sound, not in a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Spirits Of Jezebel & Lucifer Series

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 7, 2002

Exposing two spirits that work against the church… the spirit of Lucifer & the spirit of Jezebel. I credit Dick Bernal for this 2nd part to the Jezebel series.

The Spirits of Lucifer & Jezebel INTRODUCTION  Two great weapons we have against the enemy is spirit of discernment & revelation from God  Therefore we can expose the enemy & destroy his works  This is not one of those fun sermons to preach but I believe God is calling me ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:12-19, 2 Kings 9:1-37, Revelation 20:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Spirit-Filled Love Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 12, 2002

Why are we commanded to love one another fervently as brothers and sisters in Christ?

I Peter 1:22-25 “Spirit-filled Love” Intro—Last week, as we were looking at the book of First Peter, we saw that Peter calls on us, because of the great promises of God that we possess and the living hope that we are given, to live a holy life. Holy living means doing what God wants us to do, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Generous Spirit

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Oct 18, 2000

One of the most committed Christians with one of the most brilliant minds in the evangelical world gave a talk to several hundred business and Christian leaders in our city, Cleveland, Ohio.

One of the most committed Christians with one of the most brilliant minds in the evangelical world gave a talk to several hundred business and Christian leaders in our city, Cleveland, Ohio. Ravi Zacharias talked about the foundations that have been destroyed in our culture and so desperately need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Though our knowledge of the Holy Spirit is limited, we know enough from Scripture to clear up many misconceptions about Him.

Thesis: Though our knowledge of the Holy Spirit is limited, we know enough from Scripture to clear up many misconceptions about Him. Intro.: 1. There is a general uneasiness and hesitancy in many Churches of Christ in talking about the Holy Spirit. a. Because of the Pentecostal/Charismatic ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

The Fruit Of The Spirit: Love

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today we consider how we display the fruit of love.

Introductory Considerations 1. As my children grow older, I notice a ceratin thing, sometimes to my dismay and especially to their dismay. The attitudes they have in life are not that different from mine- towards God, themselves, and others. The Dutch have saying - "he apple does not fall very far ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:9-18, Leviticus 19:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Spirit Reassures Us

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

OUR HEAVENLY FATHER GAVE US HIS SPIRIT TO REASSURE US OF OUR PRIVILEGED FAMILY RELATIONSHIP AND GLORIOUS INHERITANCE (SONS AND HEIRS -- THE INDWELLING SPIRIT ASSURES US OF OUR IDENTITY AND INHERITANCE IN THE FAMILY OF GOD) 1.

OUR HEAVENLY FATHER GAVE US HIS SPIRIT TO REASSURE US OF OUR PRIVILEGED FAMILY RELATIONSHIP AND GLORIOUS INHERITANCE (SONS AND HEIRS -- THE INDWELLING SPIRIT ASSURES US OF OUR IDENTITY AND INHERITANCE IN THE FAMILY OF GOD) 1. (:14-15) We Are Now Adopted As God's Very Own Children a. God has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible