Sermons on Familiar Spirit:

Responses To The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 9, 2005

responding to the move of God’s Spirit in our lives

Intro: one of the symbols of the Holy Spirit in scripture is the dove. The dove is a symbol of gentleness, which means the Holy Spirit doesn’t force His way into our lives, but we must respond to the moving of the Spirit. Tonight, I would like to give you some of the responses found in the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

We live with the promise of success through the Holy Spirit, given by Jesus.

Power of the Holy Spirit Cornwall/Montreal April 23, 2005 How does Jesus do His work today? Since He’s in heaven, how does He go about accomplishing what He wants to accomplish in our lives and around the lives of His people? The NT shows, plainly, that Jesus had a plan for the continuation of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Within Us

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

It’s important not to give way to fear, when Jesus is calling us forward.

The Spirit Within Us Cornwall June 25, 2005 There’s a story that’s told about a man who had a flat tire late at night. “A salesman, driving on a lonely country road one dark and rainy night, had a flat tire. He opened the trunk- no tire wrench. The light form a farmhouse could be seen dimly up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Look At The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

This message looks at the Holy Spirit Power, when He comes to a Person, and how much The Holy Spirit Cost

Acts 8:9-25 A Look at the Holy Spirit Introduction A. (Look at TV and Read Title) B. Boy if that does not catch you attention I don’t know what will C. Is that possible? D. I thought once you were born again everything was cool? E. Wow, today passage, I will confess, really cause some intense ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Understanding The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

A Biblical look at the Holy Spirit and His role in the church and the life of the believer.

Great Mysteries of the Faith: Understanding the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Max Lucado once told a story in one of his books about a lady who had a small house on the seashore of Ireland at the turn of the century. The lady was actually quite wealthy, but she was also quite frugal. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Spirit Comes Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at how we can know that the Spirit is in our midst.

When the Spirit Comes Ephesians 3:14-21 A guy named Pete once got a job as a switchman with the railroad, and he had many weeks of training. Finally the last day came, and the supervisor took him into the switch booth to test his readiness. The following conversation took place: Supervisor: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirit Controlled Life

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 3, 2007

need of God’s Spirit to overcome the weakness of the flesh.

Intro: the more I read the Word of God, the more I realize how totally dependent we are on the Spirit of God to help us gain victory in our lives. Nowhere is this more clearly seen as it is explained in Galatians 5:16-26. Your physical, carnal man produces things, God’s Spirit in you produces ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fruit Of The Spirit: Joy Series

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Jan 9, 2007

To show that joy is a mark of the Spirit-Filled life.

INTRODUCTION -Tonight, we are going to begin a series on the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22-23 -Warning 1: These fruits are the results and evidences of the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives -We cannot create them in ourselves -Much as we would like to and often try ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Spirit Of The Disciplines I

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 27, 2007

Conversion does not mean arrival. It signals the beginning of a journey of growth. We are to be like Christ, and this growth requires disciplines.

[Most of the thoughts in this sermon come from Dallas Willard’s book The Spirit of the Disciplines.] Eph 4:12 “…to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Matt 28:19-20 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spirit Of The Disciplines Ii

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 27, 2007

We are to "make every effort" to grow to be like Christ. Growth comes through conscious efforts.

2 Peter 1:5-8 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For if ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Joy

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jan 22, 2006

This sermon deals with the fruit of the spirit of joy.

The Fruit of the spirit is Joy. Remembering the word {Fruit} Means work, Act, or deed. Gal.5:22 What’s the meaning if the word Joy? The Greek word is {chairo} Means A Primary verb to be cheerful, calmly, happy or well off. John 15:11 Let’s consider the source of Joy in your life ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Church Of God

Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Alan Peary on Jan 25, 2006

This is the sixth in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

Changing the Climate – Part 6 of 8 INTRODUCTION TO THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Over the past couple of months I have been talking about the need for us to change the climate we are surrounded by. The key portion of scripture I have been using is from Acts 1:8 "But you shall receive power when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holiness And The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 1, 2006

The only way to conquer the sinful nature is to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Holiness and the Holy Spirit (The Secret to Living a Holy Life) Text: Galatians 5:16-26 Introduction: This morning, we have the third message in our ten-week series which is a call to holiness entitled, "In the World, but Not Of It." If you’ve been a believer for very long you know that as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 3, 2006

TO HELP EVERY CHRISTIAN SEEK AND UNDERSTAND THE NECESSITY OF THE FULLNESS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

LIFE AT THE HIGHEST PLANE! BEING FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT – A MUST FOR ALL CHRISTIANS! SERMON #9 Acts 1:8. Acts 2:1-4. Acts 4:31 Ac 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Revival In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 4, 2006

When we purposely do not grieve the Holy Spirit, we are acting within the confines of a disciple, and we shall find revival in our souls. EPH. 4:30

I want to share one verse with you tonight. It is a short verse, but I think it might be among the most important verses found in the New Testament. EPHESIANS 4:30 – ‘And don’t grieve God’s Holy Spirit, who sealed you for the day of redemption.’ We are told in the Word of God not to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30

Denomination: *other