Sermons on Deceitful Spirits:

Marks Of ‘spirit’ Filled

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 13, 2011

Are you joyful, thankful and submissive? Then you are being controlled by God’s Spirit. This filling is a continual experience, for we constantly need to be filled with God’s all sufficient, inexhaustible supply of spiritual power if we are to continually

Opening illustration: Story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool ~ During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage, so he was in danger of losing his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit Is Not For Sale Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011

Man's religion is at war with God's revelation.

Introduction “A king who wished to express his affection for a private soldier of his army gave him a richly jeweled cup, his own cup. The soldier, stepping forth to receive the gift, exclaimed shamefacedly, "This is too great a gift for me to receive." "It is not too great for me to give," ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Confronting The Spirit Of Leviathan

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 4, 2012

The Leviathan spirit operates by attacking ministries and people associated within a ministry by stubbornness, rebellion, disobedience, lies, miscommunication, condescending attitudes, self exhaltation.

Confronting the Spirit of Leviathan By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Matthew 11:12 says “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force”. Luke 17:20-21 says “And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Receive The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 6, 2012

In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke.. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

Acts Part 6- Receive the Holy Spirit Review/Recap Continue our series on the book of Acts. Scott Wilson wrote a book called- Act Normal. To paraphrase Scott Wilson- We will stand out in the world as we fit into God’s pattern for the normal Christian life. Stories of- lives of men/women we see in ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

You Need The Spirit

Contributed by Jennifer Lincoln on Jan 7, 2012

holiness

“YOU NEED THE SPIRIT” 1 Corinthians 2:10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his spirit: for the spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. Without the spirit of God in our lives, we have nothing to offer this world that can really make a difference. Many times we as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:10

Denomination: Holiness

The Holy Spirit And The Wind

Contributed by Madai Holdsworth on Jan 21, 2012

An outline comparing the Holy Spirit with the Wind

The Holy Spirit and the wind-Ezekiel 37:8-10 The wind is a basic element needed to live. The Holy Spirit is a basic necessity for every Christian to live. Spirit: breath/wind Hebrew: RUACH= breath/wind/spirit I. Wind is air with movement, its indispensable to live. It spreads seeds and pollen to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Helper – The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 5, 2012

This sermon looks at five characteristics of The Helper. The Holy Spirit is: 1. a LOVING Helper 2. a FAITHFUL Helper 3. a WISE Helper 4. an ACTIVE Helper 5. an EVER-PRESENT Helper

The Helper – The Holy Spirit Our text for today is found in John chapter fourteen. Please follow along with me as I read: "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.” John 14:26 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is The Holy Spirit? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 13, 2012

A introductory sermon on the Holy Spirit (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell’s book, Power From On High and The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study)

HoHum: A children’s Bible School class was learning the Apostles Creed. The teacher gave each child a portion of the creed to memorize and recite the next Sunday. The next Sunday’s class began and the first one recited, “I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.” The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Proof Is In The Holyspirit

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 19, 2012

The wind blows wherever it wants. Just as you can hear the wind but can’t tell where it comes from or where it is going, so you can’t explain how people are born of the Spirit.” Is there a difference in a person that follows God and the Holy Spirt? Whe

The Proof is in the HolySpirit John 3:8NLT The wind blows wherever it wants. Just as you can hear the wind but can’t tell where it comes from or where it is going, so you can’t explain how people are born of the Spirit.” Is there a difference in a person that follows God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Experience The Spirit In Work Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 25, 2011

The Body of Christ needs to learn to experience the Spirit in their everyday lives so that they grow spiritually. We can learn to experience true spirituality as we see the Spirit at work in our daily lives and activities.

Series: Experience the Spirit Theme: The Body of Christ needs to learn to experience the Spirit in their everyday lives so that they grow spiritually. We can learn to experience true spirituality as we see the Spirit at work in our daily lives and activities. As we learn to recognize the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Water, Spirit, Life

Contributed by Roger Nichols on Mar 26, 2011

Living water and the Spirit: the gift of Jesus

John 5: 1-42 Can I give you a drink? Bringing water To the thirsty Was never really A problem for God. If needed, God Could get Water From a rock (!) Which, is what God did For the very thirsty people of Israel, When they wandering around the wilderness. Or if you find ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Experience The Spirit In Conflict Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 7, 2011

Firestorms happen in this world everyday - maybe not like the one I just described but firestorms in relationships flare up doing maximum damage in a short period of time. A situation or word is misunderstood and the fire ignites scorching and burning up

Series: Experiencing the Spirit. We have been all seeking and even desiring to experience the Spirit more in our daily lives. I have been stressing the importance of growing spiritually over the past few weeks. We discovered that many Christians desire to grow spiritually but fail to follow through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Spirits Of God

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 7, 2011

I picked this up somewhere along the way and thought others could use it as a study help or resources.

The Sevenfold Spirit of God Where does this concept come from? Revelation 1:4-5 (NLT) "This letter is from John to the seven churches in the province of Asia.  Grace and peace from the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come; from thesevenfold Spirit before his throne; and from ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Experience The Spirit In Service Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 14, 2011

The Lord desires us to use our gifts in service to Him and when we do that we will experience His Spirit in the midst of our serving.

Series: Experiencing the Spirit Theme: The Body of Christ needs to learn to experience the Spirit in their everyday lives so that they grow spiritually. We can learn to experience true spirituality as we see the Spirit at work in our daily lives and activities. As we learn to recognize the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing A Thankful Spirit

Contributed by Pastor Ezekiel Oyekale on Apr 21, 2011

This sermon is about practical steps on how to develop appreciation for God.

DEVELOPING A THANKFUL SPIRIT (Pastor Ezekiel Oyekale) God is worthy of our praise, adoration, and thanksgiving all the times. The scriptures says that God inhabits the praise of His people. The texts in Psalms says, “Let my MOUTH be FILLED with thy PRAISE and with thy honour ALL THE DAY ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal