Sermons on Family Spirits:

Changed In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 20, 2005

For real change to take place there must be a change in your spirit.

May 22, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Acts 8:26-40 Subject: Change Part 4 Title: Changed in the Spirit This is the last message in the change series. Most of you are letting out a huge sigh of relief. (Now maybe he’ll stop talking about change)! What is it about change that makes people so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 7, 2005

The message SALVATION and its meaning FORGIVNESS are ours to deliver, and we need to receive the Holy Spirit to do both.

To set the stage… 1. Jesus went to the Cross and was brutally beaten and was seen by His disciples. 2. Jesus was buried by some of His disciples in a tomb 3. Three days latter He rose again 4. Mary Magdelene saw Him risen Jesus is now risen and is in a “Supernatural” body. The disciples are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Holiness

Spirit Of Power

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 21, 2005

Knowing Christ Jesus in a personal way as savior and Lord brings richness and depth to our lives.

Spirit of Power / 2 Timothy 1: 1 - 14 Intro: We live in a world of fear – fear of terrorism, inadequacy, what others think, disease, financial insecurity, unknown. Paul in prison / Timothy friend of one criminal and follower of another. Paul writes to help Tim with fear. !. Verse 7 – “For God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

This sermon compares the the lust of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit.

LIFE BY THE SPIRIT (Works of the Flesh -vs- Fruit of the Spirit) TEXT: Galatians 5:16-26 INTRODUCTION: A. LIVE BY THE SPIRIT 1. Paul urges us to live by the Spirit. 2. Living by the spirit brings freedom. 3. However, freedom is not a license to sin. 4. Paul gives us 15 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

Introduction: This is an introductory message to a series of studies on the gifts of the Spirit. Even though the Lord gives each of his children one or more gifts, there are some basic facts that relate to all of them. Keep these in mind as we consider t

Gifts of the Spirit Text: "To each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good" (1 Cor. 12:7 NIV). Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 Introduction: This is an introductory message to a series of studies on the gifts of the Spirit. Even though the Lord gives each of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Spirit Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2003

What does the Scripture mean when it says, "God is Spirit?¨

God is Spirit Intro 1. ¡§The turning point in our lives is when we stop seeking the God we want and start seeking the God who is.¡¨ ¡X Patrick Morley 2. Many perceive God like one person noted: God is a lot like our pastor. I don¡¦t see him through the week and I don¡¦t understand him on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:16, John 4:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 24, 2003

Forget gifts for a moment. Let me show you the best way to demonstrate your Christian maturity. If you want to show just how mature you are as a Christian, then show it not by the way you exercise the gifts God gives you, but by the way you bear the fruit

Today we return to 1 Corinthians, but it’s been over a month, so I thought I should bring us all up to speed again. Let me remind you of where we got to last time. Paul has been addressing the question of the nature and function of spiritual gifts in the congregation. Corinth is a place where ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 8, 2003

This is the first sermon in a series on the Beatitudes in Matthew 5.

The Poor in Spirit Scripture reading: Matt. 4:23 - 5:16. Text: Matt. 5:3. I. INTRODUCTION Part of the Sermon on the Mount 1. Make a few remarks about the sermon generally. a. The longest recorded continuous discourse of our Lord. The greatest single sermon of all time. b. Remember Who is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wind Of The Spirit

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 12, 2003

ANy one brought up in the Jewish tradition knows its natural to compare the Spirt with the wind. Jesus used a ready illistration the night he spoke to Nicodemus.

John 3:8 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.” For anyone brought up in the Jeswish tradition it is natural to compare the Spirit with the wind. Ruach can mean 1) Wind: The desert wind ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jun 18, 2003

A very balanced presentation of the Gifts of Holy Spirit as used to strengthen the Body of Christ.

The Spirit Filled Life (Part 2): The Gifts of the Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:7, “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” I. “Now to each one” The spiritual gifts are for every member of the body. A. In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit and his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-11, 1 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jun 18, 2003

Explains how to develop the fruit of the Spirit and shows the necessity of demonstrating the Fruit in conjuction with the Gifts.

The Spirit Filled Life (Part 1): The Fruit of the Spirit GAL 5:16 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. 17 For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26, Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Pioneering Spirit

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Jun 24, 2003

While meditating about the faith and works of some of God’s pioneers from previous generations, I began to petition the Lord to raise up more true pioneers; men and women of God who are not willing to take “no” for an answer; men and women of God who are

By: Donna J. Kazenske While meditating about the faith and works of some of God’s pioneers from previous generations, I began to petition the Lord to raise up more true pioneers; men and women of God who are not willing to take “no” for an answer; men and women of God who are willing to go the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:22-23, John 10:35-37

Denomination: *other

The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Jul 15, 2003

The poor in spirit are those who REALIZE that they are spiritually BANKRUPT before a Holy God and are in NEED of his Grace.

“The Poor in Spirit” Matthew 5:3 SOM I. Introduction A. Review As we continue our study of the Sermon on the Mount, we are reminded that this sermon is a Constitution for those who enter Christ’s new Kingdom. It is filled with guidelines for how to live as God’s chosen people. These ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Spirit Of Compasion

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 5, 2003

Jesus had compassion on the impotent man.We ought to have a spirit of compassion for people.

“A SPIRIT OF COMPASSION ” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 5:1-16 ETS: Jesus had compassion on the impotent man. ESS: We ought to have a spirit of compassion for people. COMPASSION I was hungry and you formed a humanities club and you discussed my hunger. I was ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 7, 2003

Let’s consider some things we need to both see and know about the Holy Spirit.

“THE HOLY SPIRIT” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 14:15-17 JOHN 14:17 Seeth: 2334 theoreo {theh?o?reh’?o}: A Word not used of an indifferent spectator, but of one who looks at a thing with interest and for a purpose; This word would be used of a general ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17