Sermons on Contentious Spirit:

Spooks, Spirits And Sense

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 31, 2003

We need to be focused more on the human spirit and the Holy Spirit than spooks.

INTRO.- ILL.- A man was going to attend a Halloween party one time dressed in a costume that supposedly looked like the devil; red suit, tail, fork in hand. While walking to the party it began to rain so he darted into the nearest building, which happened to be a church where a revival meeting was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Patience

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Nov 1, 2003

Patience - something we all want, but seldom have. However, it is attainable for us as believers. Patience is the fourth aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit. Let us study this aspect and try to learn what it means to be patient and then make application in

The Fruit of the Spirit – Patience Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control; against such there is no law. INTRODUCTION Patience - A small boy is sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later … ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit's Reviving Roles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 11, 2003

"I live in a high and holy place, but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite."

The Reviving Roles of the Holy Spirit Isa 57:15 "I live in a high and holy place, but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite." Too many believers succumb to discouragement because they have not learned to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008

A message on the purpose of the Holy Spirit.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT John 16:7-11 INTRO: Jesus spoke the words of the text to His disciples. He told them that it was expedient or profitable for them that He should go away. If He did not go away, the Holy Spirit would not come to them. It was ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit–filled Church

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008

A message examining the condition of the local church.

THE SPIRIT–FILLED CHURCH Acts 2:1-4 INTRO: We have been telling you this week about the need of a church giving it’s all to God. We have told you that many Christians in our churches are asleep and need to be awakened. Tonight, we want to tell ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit - Patience

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Aug 18, 2008

Discovering through the story of Naaman, how we can allow the Holy Spirit to produce the fruit of patience in us.

Fruit of the Spirit - Patience Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19 Today we’re going to talk about the fruit of the Spirit - patience. And we’re going to look at this story of Naaman. This great Syrian commander of the Aramean army who, because of the Lord - OUR Lord - had give the king of Aram great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

When The Spirit Weeps Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 19, 2008

Exposition of Ephesians 4:29-32 in light of the passage in the covenant that deals with gossip, feuding, and grudges

Text: Eph 4:29-32, Title: When the Spirit Weeps, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/17/08, PM A. Opening illustration: The fine line between keeping Mackenzie from being a little mama and being a tattletale B. Background to passage: We now continue in the covenant series with tonight’s message related to a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Fuel Up With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 21, 2008

Fuel up with the Spirit

Title: Fuel up with the Holy Spirit Text: Ephesians 5:15-20 “Be very careful, then, how you live- not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Poverty Of Spirit: Selfishness Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008

It is for freedom that Christ set you free. Do not yoke yourself to the burden of debt through slavery. At the foundation of this is that all of the blessings of heaven are available to the children of God. But so many of the children of God continue to l

Confronting Our Poverty of Spirit Luke 16:19-31 It is for freedom that Christ set you free. Do not yoke yourself to the burden of debt through slavery. At the foundation of this is that all of the blessings of heaven are available to the children of God. But so many of the children of God continue ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Purpose Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2008

The Holy Spirit is such a powerful force that He changes us. But how does He do that, and how do we avoid being distracted by substitutes?

OPEN: During the Middle ages, in Florence Italy, there was a wealthy citizen by the name of Lorenzo de’Medici. He was a patron of the arts and very proud of the grand plays and pageants he staged for the citizens of the area. Among his productions were several amazingly realistic religious pageants ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Anointing Of The Holy Spirit!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 28, 2008

This outline points out how much we need the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. It also deals with some of the works of the spirit in our lives. We do not have to face the trials of life on our own. He will help us. If you have the Holy Spirit on the i

THE ANOINTING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT! This outline points out how much we need the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. It also deals with some of the works of the spirit in our lives. We do not have to face the trials of life on our own. He will help us. If you have the Holy Spirit on the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Precautions About The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 1, 2008

I’m warned about "grieving" the Spirit of God. How would I do that, and how do I make sure I don’t do it?

OPEN: Back in the 15th century, bakers would bake their rolls, buns and cakes etc. in 3 rows of four --- and then they sold them batches of a dozen. Now, these days we have machines that measure the dough and run it through ovens. It’s all pretty standardized. But back then, baked goods were all ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Capturing The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 3, 2008

A devotional about re-capturing the real "Spirit of Christmas."

Capturing the ’Spirit of Christmas’ Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Wed. 12/3/2008 INTRODUCTION: This is the time of the year in which we hear endlessly about ’the Spirit of Christmas.” Everyone, from believers to unbelievers, the devout and the rebellious, the faithful and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-38

Denomination: Baptist

We Are One In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 7

WE ARE ONE IN THE SPIRIT (1 CORINTHIANS 12:11-26) Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel. Green said “I am the sign of life and of hope. I was chosen for grass, trees, leaves - without me, all animals would die. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Progressive Holy Spirit

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

A look at three separate works of Holy Spirit in our lives.

If you love me, you will obey what I command. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever – the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. John ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God