Sermons on Excellent Spirit:

Applied Pentecost Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Oct 21, 2008

This is from a message series I titled "Applied." The things of God are of no avail to man unless they are applied to our lives.

Applied Pentecost By: Pastor Donny Granberry Sunday a week ago I preached about “The Applied Blood of Christ.” This morning, our focus will be “Applied Pentecost.” ILLUSTRATION Charles Crabtree, former Assistant General Sup. of the Assemblies of God told this story. He said this, I met a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Foundational Truth 2 (Wk.3) Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 26, 2008

A look at the foundational truths of the Christian faith which must be wholly understood before believers can move on to maturity in Christ. This one focuses on "Water Baptism" and "Holy Spirit baptism".

Dakota Community Church October 26, 2008 Foundational Truth 2 (Week 3) Introduction & Review: Christians are to grow up spiritually. Repentance from acts that lead to death. Faith in God. Let’s resume our study of foundational truth by reading Hebrews 5:11 - 6:3 Hebrews 5:11-14 We have much ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Mennonite

The Rattling Of Bones Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 27, 2008

Only the Spirit of God can reverse the process of spiritual death and can make dry bones live.

This is a crazy time of year with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas all stepping on each other’s toes. You have probably noticed the Halloween display at the corner of Elm and Metcalf with its grave stones and skeletons. According to Monday’s paper, the owner says she enjoys setting it up and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

"Spiritual Warfare: A Winnable War”, Pt. 3

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 1, 2008

Vigilant prayers are what bust the yoke of bondage, break the bonds of brokenness, crush the confusion surrounding your life and looses the lies Satan has wrapped your life up in!

Last time I left you with this thought – we have a weapon for every tool of the devil, but he has no weapon for the one weapon we have – the word of God! William Gurnall said, “We must not confide in the armor of God, but in the God of the armor, because all our weapons are only mighty through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Foundational Truth 3 (Wk. 4) Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 3, 2008

A look at the foundational truths of the Christian faith which must be wholly understood before believers can move on to maturity in Christ. This one focuses on "Holy Spirit baptism".

Dakota Community Church November 2, 2008 Foundational Truth 3 (Week 4) Introduction and review: To date in this series we have covered: Christians are to grow up spiritually. Repentance from acts that lead to death. Faith in God. Water baptism Let’s resume our study of foundational truth by ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

"Praying With Power”

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Nov 10, 2008

Of all the disciplines of the Christian walk, perhaps the most important, the least practiced and the least understood is prayer. Prayer is absolutely key in or success as children of God—both in the way we overcome the devil in battles we face.

Intro: Chorus: ”God answers prayer in the morning, God answers prayer at noon, God answers prayer in the evening, so keep your heart in tune. Of all the disciplines of the Christian walk, perhaps the most important, the least practiced and the least understood is prayer. Prayer is absolutely key ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Sanctification"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 11, 2008

Shares the process of sanctification

“Sanctification” November 14, 2008 “Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus. It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

The Gluing Fruit ~ Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 13, 2008

Faithfulness is the “gluing” fruit that will preserve our faith and the other characters of the Spirit and identify God’s will so we can be dependable and trusting to God and others. It is the one fruit that we give to God, whereas the others are from the

Opening illustration: Mark Hatfield tells of touring Calcutta with Mother Teresa and visiting the so-called "House of Dying," where sick children are cared for in their last days, and the dispensary, where the poor line up by the hundreds to receive medical attention. Watching Mother Teresa ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turn On The Firehose

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 24, 2008

Here is the secret to turning on the firehose of God’s love

Tuesday of 34th week in course November 25, 2008 The Word of God today is grim to anyone who doesn’t believe in the providence of God. To understand what the Lord is saying to us, here, today, we have to remind ourselves of God’s intention for us. That’s particularly important because ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:14-19

Denomination: Catholic

He Paid It All

Contributed by William Hickman on Mar 29, 2007

There are some things that happened while Jesus was three days in the tomb.

He paid it all Luke 24:1-8 Rev. 1:18 Intro: The fact is, that our Lord is risen… There are some things that happened while Jesus was three days in the tomb. The whole life of Jesus is miraculous His Birth Jesus has always been. Gen. 1:26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Zeitgeist Or Christ?

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 9, 2007

Christians today are different from non-Christians and should not fear because we have a spirit or power, love, and a sound mind.

We’re working a little bit differently this morning in that we’re working from two passages. It may seem like two passages, but if you read through 2 Timothy, it’s really all one passage. We’re just concentrating on these verses because in them, Paul has given Timothy a clear contrast between a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Whit Sunday 2008

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 12, 2008

This sermon focuses on the first reference to the Holy Spirit in scripture.

INTRODUCTION Whit Sunday is the day when the Christian church remembers the coming of the Spirit of God at Pentecost. This message is based upon Genesis 1:2 where we have the first mention of the Spirit. It is interesting that the Spirit is the first member of the Godhead mentioned in scripture. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2

Perils Of A Fruitless Life

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 17, 2010

When we abide in Christ, we will produce fruit that will glorify God and help enlarge his Kingdom.

Perils of a Fruitless Life Luke 13:6-9 INTRODUCTION A. Disappointments and unmet expectations are a regular part of life. 1. Women who just cannot get pregnant. 2. Continue to have miscarriages. 3. Bright children whose parents don’t have money to send them to college (child has great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Redneck Christians

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 22, 2009

We must get out of the upper room to live for Jesus. It is about evangelism.

Since Easter we have been considering what keeps us locked away in the upper room like the Disciples. The point that I keep trying to support is that we need to learn how to be a church that is not limited by walls…Wither as protection from the world pressing in on us or as a way of blocking our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Ephesians: Wealth, Walk, And Warfare: Lesson 7

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 24, 2009

The foundation of Spiritual Ministry.

A. THE FOUNDATION OF SPIRITUAL MINISTRY “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess, but be filled with the Spirit” (Eph. 5:18). 1. The verb is imperative; you are commanded to be filled. 2. The verb is linear. “Be filled continually” or “be filled repeatedly.” 3. There is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist