Sermons on Critical Spirit:

Calling On The Spirit

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008

We need to experience the Holy Spirit.

Calling on the Spirit August 26, 2007 Acts 2:1-8 Have you ever received a gift you just weren’t sure you knew what to do with? Ties that make good presents for someone else. Perfumes and colognes that would rival a skunk for a worst smell contest. Maybe it was some picture or painting that would ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Going With The Spirit

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 24, 2008

The Spirit gives us all the gifts we uniquely need to share our faith.

Introduction: In his commentary, Matthew for Everyone, Tom Wright uses an excellent analogy to explain the baptism of Jesus. He writes: Imagine we are going to a huge concert hall, packed to the doors with eager and excited music-lovers. We all have our programs in hand, waiting for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Spirit Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 22, 2004

Mary has to make preparations for the child to be born. In fact, God has to make preparations for the Christ-child to born as well. God has Caesar take a census of all the people and requires them to return to their city of birth. So, Mary and Joseph must

All those preparations! Does your family resemble the Crandles? Did you hear Ann’s to-do list? The to-do lists just gets longer and longer, don’t they. Unfortunately, the number of hours in a day remains the same. So, how will we get all our preparations done by Christmas? How do we prepare for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Methodist

Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 26, 2004

Until a person realizes they are in sin they will never turn to God for forgiveness. As we look at our society today we see many lines getting blurred. What is the difference between Christians and the rest of the world? How has Jesus changed your life

Poor in Spirit Matthew 5:3 #1 of 8 in series During a children’s sermon the preacher asked his little listeners, “What must you do to receive God’s forgiveness of your sins?” A child quickly declared, “First of all, you have to sin.” From the mouth of a child comes, almost, the key to becoming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Flesh And The Spirit.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Feb 14, 2005

The basic problem all of us face is ourselves.

The flesh and the spirit. Galatians 5:16 -- 26. 02/13/05 I have been having some trouble with a person in our church and I think it is time I just call out that person’s name. As a matter of fact, I have been having trouble with this person ever since I have been here. So, tonight, I just want ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Spirit Walk

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005

Walking in the Spirit, Not Flesh!!

A SPIRIT WALK Gal 5;16-26 Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone in every church Could get along with each other in a Christ like manner. Or better still – wouldn’t it be nice if every church got Together and prayed for each other (the Baptist for the Pentecostal and the Methodist and so forth) Man ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Val Black on Aug 24, 2007

Like a pilot needing a co-pilot, Believers need the Holy Spirit to lead them into "open skies".

The Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-25: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 25 If we live in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Born Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007

This series is based on John 3, "The Heart of the Gospel."

“BORN OF THE SPIRIT” John 3:4-8 INTRO – How important is life? This past week, we were all shocked to the core as we watched the horror of the events that unfolded in Nickel Mines, PA, as Charles Carl Roberts walked into a one-room Amish schoolhouse and proceeded to kill five girls, ages 7 to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Sep 24, 2007

The first quality of character of a citizen of God’s Kingdom that Jesus addresses is spiritual poverty. The poor is spirit are blessed with a deposit of God’s Kingdom now knowing that the best is yet to come.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. The Poor in Spirit The Greatest Sermon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying For The Spirit Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

Seeking the gift of the Holy Spirit - for non Charismatics :)

Nov. 9 - Praying for the Spirit Ever have something you didn’t need - sports car- power tool - computer 0-60 or 120 mph - solitaire - mail, phone - typewriter - library Most Christians have no use for the Holy Spirit - (not that we don’t need Him) Today we will pray for the Spirit - but be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004

The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to Be Like Jesus #1

In Matthew 5 Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount with what we have called the beatitudes . What are the beatitudes and how do they apply to the Christian life? Over the next several weeks we’re going to take a closer look at these paradoxical statements of joy. Why would I call the beatitudes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Search Of The Spirit

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 6, 2004

Paul shows us what is most important when searching for a deeper relationship with Christ and the gifts of the Spirit.

February 8, 2004 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church. For this reason anyone who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret what he says. For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Life By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

This sermon compares the the lust of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit.

LIFE BY THE SPIRIT (Works of the Flesh -vs- Fruit of the Spirit) TEXT: Galatians 5:16-26 INTRODUCTION: A. LIVE BY THE SPIRIT 1. Paul urges us to live by the Spirit. 2. Living by the spirit brings freedom. 3. However, freedom is not a license to sin. 4. Paul gives us 15 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

Introduction: This is an introductory message to a series of studies on the gifts of the Spirit. Even though the Lord gives each of his children one or more gifts, there are some basic facts that relate to all of them. Keep these in mind as we consider t

Gifts of the Spirit Text: "To each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good" (1 Cor. 12:7 NIV). Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 Introduction: This is an introductory message to a series of studies on the gifts of the Spirit. Even though the Lord gives each of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Spirit Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2003

What does the Scripture mean when it says, "God is Spirit?¨

God is Spirit Intro 1. ¡§The turning point in our lives is when we stop seeking the God we want and start seeking the God who is.¡¨ ¡X Patrick Morley 2. Many perceive God like one person noted: God is a lot like our pastor. I don¡¦t see him through the week and I don¡¦t understand him on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:16, John 4:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible