Sermons on Doors In The Spirit:

The Battle’s On: The Spirit Vs. The Flesh Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 21, 2011

This message is the third in a series designed to be a journey of discovery. The goal of the series is to help each of us gain a better understanding of the Holy Spirit. This message examines the Spirit’s role in our ongoing battle with flesh.

How many of you have ever felt hopeless about your spiritual life improving? Paul’s words in Romans 8 should provide us with some hope. We often look at our spiritual lives and feel like we are failing to make any progress. Paul speaks of the reality of this struggle that is going on in each of our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Outcome Of The Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Jesse Roncales on Mar 27, 2010

The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit assures us that we are in the closest and most intimate relationship with God -being His children.

Introduction There are many things in nature that are completely mystery for some of us. Let’s say for example the caterpillar which becomes a beautiful butterfly. How can such creature that crawls on the ground be changed into one that flies? How can a black, fuzzy, rather ugly creature be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Holy Spirit In The Heart: When Words Fail

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 28, 2010

Delivered 1986: When we cannot express ourselves even in prayer, God's Spirit communicates what we cannot say. So also His Table opens up a channel of communication via the contrite heart and the broken spirit.

Have you ever had this experience? You are caught up in a great debate, or maybe it's a discussion of some issue. You are quite sure you are right; you know, you just know, that what you think is the right way, and here you are, arguing your point. With power and passion you get right up to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered To Serve: The Transforming Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 20, 2024

Our Heavenly Father wants the Church to complete His Work by His mighty power and not by our ingenuity. The Church was born at Pentecost; consequently Pentecost has become a sacred holiday on the Christian calendar.

Empowered to Serve: The Transforming Power of the Holy Spirit By Otis T. McMillan What is the role of the Holy Spirit in personal evangelism? We know that God’s Spirit is at work in us as believers. The Holy Spirit renews us, regenerates us, trains us, teaches us, and transforms us. All of these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, Acts 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, John 14:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

A Lot Can Happen When The Spirit Moves Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2024

Opposition confronted Paul everywhere, but when they left, they left a Spirit-filled, Christ-filled congregation.

Saturday of the Third Week of Easter 2024 Our readings this Paschal season from the Acts of the Apostles seem continuous, but there are many verses edited out for length. This week we have read about Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey into the area known as Asia Minor, and you may ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:44-52, John 14:7-14

Denomination: Catholic

The Believer's Life Walking In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 24, 2024

The Believer's Life Walking in the Spirit

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are coming to a pivotal transition. In our study of Romans. We are talking about the Holy Spirit's work and the believer's life - The Spirit-Led Life. To understand what Paul is talking about in Chapter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

I Want To Know About The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 21, 2023

Based on 1 John 4:13 - Encourages hearers to know that the Holy Spirit is in them.

“I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT” 1 John 4:13 FBCF – 8/20/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen – one of the first to discover the magnetic meridian of the North Pole & to discover the South Pole. On one of his trips, he took a homing pigeon w/ him. When he had finally ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13, John 14:16-17, John 10:28-29, Romans 8:16, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 12:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 8) The Necessity Of Baptism With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 9, 2018

These disciples had been students around three years, but Jesus told them to tarry for the Comforter.

VIII. THE NECESSITY OF BAPTISM WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT. A. Jesus Christ commanded the disciples not to enter upon the work to which He had called them until baptized with the Holy Ghost. 1. The disciples are told that they will be witnesses, but first they are told to tarry. Luke 24:47 ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

7, The Sword Of The Spirit, Which Is The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

If a Roman soldier went into battle and forgot to bring his sword, he would be in real trouble. We are equally foolish if we try to live in the battleground of our world without a solid grasp of God's word, the Bible.

This morning we will finish our look at Paul’s Letter to the Ephesian Church, with the last of the pieces of armor that make up the full armor of God. It is God’s desire for each one of us to be able to stand firm in this dangerous world, to be able to stand our ground, able to keep the faith, to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Prescription For Happiness Sermon I: Be Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 21, 2019

Who doesn't want to be happy! Jesus had pity on folks searching for happiness, so "How to be Happy" was the first lesson he taught in his Sermon on the Mount. He said to start with an attitude of dependence on the Lord!

PRESCRIPTION FOR HAPPINESS The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12 Everybody I know wants to be happy. However, it appears to me that some folks may not understand what true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:3

Saved From This Crooked World By The Spirit Of God Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 23, 2018

We can have our paths straightened so we walk a life worthy of Jesus if our lives are lived "JESUS IN US AND US IN HIM"

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER pt. 10 (SAVED FROM THIS CROOKED WORLD BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD) Acts 2:40-41 King James Version (KJV) 40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. 41 Then they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-41

Denomination: Charismatic

When Praised Is Birthed From The Spirit Within

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 1, 2018

When yo uhh receive a miracle, it births praise for God from your spirit and this evangelizes to others who don't know God or cause they that know Him to have increase in faith

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: WHEN PRAISE IS BIRTHED FROM THE SPIRIT WITHIN Acts 3:8-10 King James Version (KJV) 8 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. 9 And all the people saw him walking and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:8-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Surprise--The Spirit Of Christ Fills The World

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 15, 2018

They looked at each other and realized that they were indeed being transformed into images of Christ. Christ had returned in a way that could transform the world, because Christ had manifested Himself in their own hearts and minds and tongues.

Pentecost 2018 Extraordinary Form “Suddenly, suddenly there came a sound from heaven. It was like a mighty wind coming where they were sitting. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, speaking of the magnificent works of God.” These the words from the Acts of the Apostles, to be sung during ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-4, John 14:23-31

Denomination: Catholic

Power And Wisdom Of The Holy Spirit Through Paul Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

Message 3 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians commenting on the work of the Holy Spirit in Paul's ministry.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Power and Wisdom of the Spirit Working Through Paul” I Corinthians 2:1-5 Basic Outline Address and Introduction (Greeting and Thanksgiving) 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Response to questions and issues 7-16 Conclusion 16:5-24 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Galatians 4:13-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Enlightening Ministry Of The Holy Spirit Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

Message 5 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians continuing our exploration of the Holy Spirit's ministry of enlightening believers.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Power and Wisdom of the Spirit” Address and Introduction (Greeting and Thanksgiving) 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Response to questions and issues 7-16 Conclusion 16:5-24 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance