Sermons on Deceitful Spirits:

Well, Have You?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 24, 2024

The Holy Spirit is omnipotent-All powerful. The Holy Spirit is omniscient. All Knowing. The Holy Spirit is omnipresent. forever present!

Well, Have You? Acts 19. The latter part of, Acts 18 and 19 is the document of Paul's three-year stay in Ephesus during his third missionary journey. Paul had visited Ephesus for a very short time at the end of his second missionary journey. The apostle Paul entered the synagogue, as usual, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit Of Truth -- The Divine Lawyer On Our Behalf

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024

The Spirit of Truth is the Lawyer God has appointed on our behalf representing His State -- the Kingdom of God.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced our lives into isolation. However, one blessing this isolation has brought me is having some spare time. Last week, I used some of this extra time to open a medium-sized box that had not been opened for many years. The box contains some of my personal belongings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22, John 14:15-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Joy - A Fruit Of Companionship

Contributed by John Mitchell on Dec 20, 2024

An advent message on Joy. Joy is not a gift of the Holy Spirit it is a Fruit of companionship with God the Holy Spirit.

Joy is a fruit of companionship with God the Holy Spirit. (Not a gift of the Holy Spirit) Luke 2:9-12 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-12, Galatians 5:22-25, Psalm 16:11

The Anointing

Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 28, 2007

Do You Need The Anointing? Jesus said in Acts 1:8 "Ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost has come upon you and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."

Chrisma - Endowement of the Holy Spirit- the Anointing, the Unction. The Anointing John say’s "Abideth in You" In Acts 1:8 Jesus told the disciples But ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost has come upon you ; and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The Holy Spirit Protects Us From Manipulation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 7, 2004

Regardless of how much abuse the world may heap on us or how small we may seem compared to others, we are precious in the sight of God. Because of Christ, we have immeasurable worth.

How the Holy Spirit Protects us From Manipulation Illustration: One day, educator and comedian Sam Levinson was standing with a group of men who seemed to tower above him. Someone asked, "Sam, don’t you feel strange surrounded by so many tall people?" He replied, "Yes, I do. I feel like a dime ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:2-10, 1 John 4:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Uses Discernment To Protect Us

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 10, 2003

The Holy Spirit gives us a discerning mind to help us distinguish between truth and partial truths. Hebrews 5:14 says, "Solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil."

How the Holy Spirit Protects Us From People Who Would Use the Scriptures for Their Selfish Ambitions (Mark 7:11,12) Illustration:Get the right perspective. When Goliath came against the Israelites, the soldiers all thought, "He’s so big we can never kill him." David looked at the same giant and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time To Move Up! Series

Contributed by Jon Earls on Nov 1, 2005

This sermon deals with the subject of Entire Sanctification. God wants all of His followers to be Holy as He is holy. You can be - today!

To view this sermon in a better format visit jonearls.blogspot.com It’s Time to Move Up! Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:14-32 Introduction: Tonight I would like to continue talking to you about the doctrine of entire sanctification and holiness. This evening specifically I would ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-32

Denomination: Holiness

How To Know That You Will Stay Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 4, 2012

John teaches us that we have the truth, know the test for truth and can determine the spirits of the Antichrist in today's world if we will apply the doctrine of Jesus Christ.

How To Know You’ll Stay 1 John 4:1-6 • We would like to believe that we are freed from the threat of Gnosticism because of John’s clear message and stand for the truth. • However, Gnosticism has risen anew. Satan has no new tricks. • Today we are going to focus on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Must, I May, I Will, I Shall

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 2, 2006

The Filling of the Holy Spirit. What it is, and why we should seek it. The Christian is already indwelt, but is he filled yet? Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

I Must, I May, I Will, I Shall Ephesians 5:18 To maintain a vigorous, active life, one must be healthy. Good health comes from a particular and a planned program of physical care. If I follow this plan I can feel the benefit in many ways. Someone said, "If I had known I would live this long, I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

"Heaven’s 7, 24, 365 Perpetual Pastor” Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 10, 2018

Message 37 in our journey through John's gospel. This message summarizes the ministry of the Holy Spirit as revealed in the Scriptures. A more complete treatment of the ministry of the Holy Spirit can be found in the Holy Spirit series.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Heaven’s 7, 24, 365 Perpetual Pastor” Considerable confusion exists today over the roll and function of this special person in the church. To many, his work and relationship to the church remains a mystery. He is not only invisible but also sometimes ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Danger Of Hypocrisy In The Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 28, 2025

God demands truth and sincerity from His people; hypocrisy corrupts the Church and brings divine judgement.

THE DANGER OF HYPOCRISY IN THE CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 5:1-11 Key Verse: “And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.” (Acts 5:11) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 11:9, Matthew 23:27-28, Galatians 6:7, Luke 12:1-3, 1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiderman And The Snake Eggs

Contributed by James May on Jan 24, 2003

Satan plants snake eggs of evil thoughts in our minds and we act like Spiderman to shoot a web of deceit to make others believe that we are something that we are not.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let The Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2004

The Holy Spirit gives us a special grace of self-discipline that comes with being completely controlled by the Spirit of God. Ask the Lord to help you overcome your natural tendency to shy away from what God wants you to think, do and become.

Let the Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities 1 Thessalonians 5:6-18 Illustration: SPIRITUAL POWER In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1 John 4:1-6 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Apr 3, 2025

1 John 4:1-6

1 John 4:1-6 1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. Before we get started with this verse I just want to remind you about two verses we read last week that I think go well with verse 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Bible Church

A Tree Planted By The Waters

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 5, 2019

The two states of being, the two ways of life: confronting our own hearts.

A TREE PLANTED BY THE WATERS. Jeremiah 17:5-10. The prophet Jeremiah’s response to the political and international situation of his day was, “Thus says the LORD” (Jeremiah 17:5). And what does the LORD say? He says, in effect, that there are two states of being, and two ways of life: and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational