Sermons on Contentious Spirit:

Embracing The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 19, 2013

Understanding who the Holy Spirit is and His role in our life.

Title: Embracing the Holy Spirit Theme: To show the importance of embracing the Holy Spirit not just as an emotional experience but as a helper, counselor, intercessor, friend Text: John 14:1 - 18 Offering: Matthew 6:19-20 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Spirit-Controlled Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 27, 2013

In this section, the Apostle Paul challenges the Galatians to walk in the Spirit, and reminds them of what the Spirit can help us do. I am especially indebted to Warren Wiersbe and have used many of his points from his commentary in this lesson.

Introduction: A. This morning I want to begin by showing you something amazing – did you know that I own a magic glove? 1. Here is my magic glove – it is amazing because it can pick things up. a. When I drop something, all I have to do is tell it to pick it up and it does it. b. Do ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

They Believed In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ralph Jenkins on May 28, 2013

The disciples and the first church believed in the Holy Spirit. They may not have understood completely at this point the great importance of the Holy Spirit and just why they needed to wait for Him as the Father had promised but they knew Jesus had prom

They Believed in the Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-4 John 14:15-26; John 16:5-14; Acts 1:4-8 Acts 2:1-4; And when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent, rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Counselor The Holy Spirit

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the Perfect Teacher? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the HOLY SPIRIT is our Perfect Teacher and not experience or circumstances. IV. TEXT: John 14:26 (Amplified Bible) But the

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the Perfect Teacher? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the HOLY SPIRIT is our Perfect Teacher and not experience or circumstances. IV. TEXT: John 14:26 (Amplified Bible) But the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The True Spirit Of Independence

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 28, 2013

We don't need American Exceptionalism as much as Jesus Exceptionalism, that liberates the whole human person.

Over the last few years I have heard a lot of people talking about “American Exceptionalism.” That is a theme of commentators like Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity, but it is also something that many politicians on the left are drawn to–they want to make America exceptional by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Catholic

Being Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jun 30, 2013

Showing the value of being filled with the Holy Spirit, for power,service and a victorious life.

Being Filled With the Spirit 1 Corinthians 2:9/11-3:4/9 I am sure that everyone knows who Bert and Ernie, the Cookie Monster and Big Bird are? They were among the Muppet stars on Sesame Street. Following one of the shoots, a man climbed out of the Big Bird suit and a little kid said, “Mon, ...read more

Denomination: *other

Holy Spirit's Peace

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have genuine peace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize the work of the HOLY SPIRIT in our lives not our works of fake peace. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 12:18 (New Living Translation, Second

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have genuine peace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize the work of the HOLY SPIRIT in our lives not our works of fake peace. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 12:18 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the leader of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holy Spirit's Peace

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 28, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have genuine peace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize the work of the HOLY SPIRIT in our lives not our works of fake peace. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 12:18 (New Living Translation, Second

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have genuine peace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize the work of the HOLY SPIRIT in our lives not our works of fake peace. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 12:18 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the leader of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 23, 2013

15 "E" words

The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit Incorporates 15 ‘E’ words The baptism in the Holy Spirit helps us in so many ways which ensures a successful and effective Christian walk. 1. Enablement Ezekiel 36:33 - 'Thus says the Lord GOD: "On the day that I cleanse you from all your iniquities, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 23, 2013

all the spiritual gifts are given by the Holy Spirit and is the only source of all the spiritual gifts. This passage also teaches us that the Holy Spirit distributes different gifts to each believer. The gifts are distributed to individuals who are Sp

The Baptism In The Holy Spirit The source of the gifts 1 Corinthians 12:4 & 11 - There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills. Here Paul makes it clear that all the spiritual gifts are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4

Denomination: Charismatic

The Spirit Who Intercedes Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 25, 2013

Prayer, rescue, knowledge

THE SPIRIT WHO INTERCEEDS Romans 8: 26-27 (p800) February 17, 2013 INTRODUCTION: Anyone here ever have to depend on someone else for something? I know that’s almost a rhetorical question, because all of us have! But think about a time where you were sick…or injured…or had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Life In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 13, 2011

The New Life in the Spirit, made possible through faith in Jesus Christ as Lord of Life, brings deliverance from the old bondage of sin 7 death. One obtains the New Life in the Spirit by availing oneself to the resources of life that are his "in Christ J

ROMANS 8: 1 -4 "NEW LIFE IN THE SPIRIT" In Chapter 8 the tone of Paul's letter changes to one of victory and confidence. He has discovered that the same grace that saved him will also enable him. Just as he transferred his trust and surrendered to Christ for his salvation, so he must ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4, Romans 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Overing The Spirit Of Legalism

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2011

It’s easier to live by someone’s set of rules than to obey and follow the Holy Spirit. Every denominational (even non-denominational) have their own set of behaviors or actions they expect their members (or attenders) to practice. How to prevent our chur

Overcoming the Spirit of Legalism Introduction: A It’s easier to live by someone’s set of rules than to obey and follow the Holy Spirit. 1 Every denominational (even non-denominational) have their own set of behaviors or actions they expect their members (or attenders) to practice. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 24, 2011

The need for the power of the Holy Spirit in order to enjoy and to expand the Kingdom of God.

The Power Of The Holy Spirit Study Text: Acts 10: 38 Acts 10:38: How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. The power of The Holy Ghost was on Jesus and it manifested in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spirit Of Anti-Christmas

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 7, 2011

Let us also beware of the spirit of anti-Christmas that prevails during this season and pursue to alienate ourselves from it. Just as the heavenly hosts, the shepherds in the fields of Judea and the magi’s from the East joined together to celebrate the bi

Opening illustration: When Secret Service agents train bank tellers to identify counterfeit bills, they show them both fake money and real money, and they study both. To detect a counterfeit problem, they must look for the differences in the genuine bill compared to the counterfeit—and not the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational