Sermons on Evil Spirits:

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Joy" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

This kind of Joy is really a "cheerful, calm, delight, and Christians should experience this joy more than any other people.

Well, we still have the Joy book, Philippians, fairly fresh in our minds from this winter. And as we talk about Joy as a fruit of the spirit we are talking not so much about jumping up and down for joy like when you win the lottery, though it might be like that I suppose. Sometimes I think people ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Kindness" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

Acts of kindness should spread from one person to another until kindness takes everything over.

May I remind us all that Jesus was homeless after he left his job and the majority of the people in his culture thought he was crazy and they were scared of him. He was an outcast, sure he had a faithful group of followers, but the majority of people thought they were nuts too. “As you did to one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Faithfulness" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

The Greek translation of faithful is actually persuasive and trustworthy. How often is the second part missing in the church?

What is the worse thing that can happen in a marriage? Wouldn’t most people agree it is unfaithfulness, having an affair? Personally I believe that the most important aspect of love is trust and trustworthiness. Once trust is broken it’s incredibly difficult to totally regain it. It’s like our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

The Spirit Of Christmas Leaders

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 23, 2009

If we follow the wisdom of Isaiah, we will be effective leaders for good.

Christmas Eve December 24 2009 From the stump of Jesse Isaiah 11:1-3 The short reading from Isaiah we just heard is part of a longer passage that ends in a familiar passage: the reign of the king prophesied here will by ideal and idyllic. “Uprightness will be the belt around his waist, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Love: A Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

The battle that every Christian fights is not won or lost by whether we get more of God (we’ve already got all He’s going to give: 100%), the real issue is whether or not God will get more of us!

The Bible is clear: if you are Christian, then you have the Holy Spirit living inside of you… buried below layers of body and soul (Romans 8:9-11). He’ll always be there – never leaving or forsaking you (Hebrews 13:5). In fact, the Apostle Paul even sarcastically reminds a church that has ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Joy: A Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

Abiding in Him will always result in His fruit in us. If we are not bearing fruit, it is evidence that we are not abiding in Him.

1. Joy Comes from the Spirit A - The source of true joy comes from the Holy Spirit. It is His fruit. It is what He produces. The Bible says that there is great joy in salvation (possessing the Spirit). Knowing our sins are forgiven and having assurance of future rest brings a joy that the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Longsuffering: A Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 10, 2010

Longsuffering isn’t a word we use much any more; it has nearly faded from modern vocabulary. We often substitute the word ‘patience’ instead - and rightly so, because they are so similar in meaning. Patience has the connotation of waiting, while longsuffe

1. A Patient Endurance – the definition of longsuffering Longsuffering isn’t a word we use much any more; it has nearly faded from modern vocabulary. We often substitute the word ‘patience’ instead - and rightly so, because they are so similar in meaning. Patience has the connotation of waiting, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Fire Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Darren Woods on Jul 28, 2010

The Fire & Power of the Holy Spirit

To start with, this morning I want to read to you an excerpt from General Bramwell Booth’s autobiography (Echoes & Memories) ‘At night Corbridge led the hallelujah meeting till 10 o’clock. Then we commenced an All-Night of Prayer. Two hundred and fifty people were present till 1am; two hundred or ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Faith: A Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Aug 1, 2010

Faith is not something we can muster up or dig down deep to find. It is the fruit of God in the life of His surrendered child. In God, this is called foreknowledge. In us, it is the assurance of His foreknowledge. In Him, this is omniscience. For the

Faith can be the difficult to find when you need it most. It is in the darkness of temptation and in the lonely, sinful distance we need its light most. In Ephesians 2:8, Paul reminds us that faith “is the gift of God” and that it comes from God – it is not something we can muster up or dig down ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding The Esau Spirit Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Aug 4, 2010

This message talks about Esau when he told Jacob his brother, "I have enough." There’s so many with that spirit and attitude. We need more and more of God. This message explains why and how.

PURSUING THE GLORY #4 – AVOIDING THE ESAU SPIRIT This morning, we are CONTINUING our sermon series entitled PURSUING HIS GLORY And when it comes to THAT GLORY, we’ve been learning several lessons… --HEAVEN is guaranteed, GLORY is not --God’s greater manifested glory is not a “done deal” --it has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Temperance: A Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Aug 13, 2010

Have you noticed that our current generation (especially of Americans) has no concept of control. We are out-of-control. The recent rise in credit card induced bankruptcies, divorce attorneys, and mini-riots are skyrocketing. Road rage, impulse spendin

Have you noticed that our current generation (especially of Americans) has no concept of control. We are out-of-control. The recent rise in credit card induced bankruptcies, divorce attorneys, and mini-riots are skyrocketing. Road rage, impulse spending, and all sorts of addictions are seen as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit Introduction Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 13, 2009

Glorifying God is about reflecting His character - The Fruit of the Spirit

Gal 5:22-3 September 20, 2009 Fruit of the Spirit Intro Sermon Warning - I didn’t stick to these notes in the audio - instead I started with Ezekiel 1 to say that the church is to be like Ezekiel’s vision: A glory caring vehicle led by the Spirit of God. Here’s the original: Two Sports ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: *other

Fruit Of The Spirit: Joy Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 13, 2009

The Spirit is the source of our joy.

Fruit of the Spirit – JOY Galatians 5:22-3 What is this thing called Joy? Joy is a rather illusive thing to define. It’s like happiness, but it is much deeper than happiness, it is like pleasure but it is deeper than pleasure. C. Davis in the Evangelical Dictionary of Theology says this: “A ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: *other

Fruit Of The Spirit: Peace Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 13, 2009

The Spirit gives us peace.

Fruit of the Spirit October 11, 2009 Peace Galatians 5:22-23 Peace – definition First thing we think of is lack of war, lack of strife – yes Paul would have had Shalom in mind – beyond lack of strife - general well being, even prosperity Good relationships between people, families, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: *other

Fruit Of The Spirit: Patience Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 19, 2009

How does the Spirit grow patience in our lives?

Fruit of the Spirit October 18, 2009 Galatians 5:22-23 Patience What is patience? – waiting without getting upset Patience with people. – often the little things – bad driving (or perceived bad driving), family members quirks, mistakes, but also sin – It’s the Spirit’s job to convict, but ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: *other