Sermons on Flesh Versus Spirit:

A Spirit Of Timidity

Contributed by Dan Cale on May 2, 2004

This sermon explores Pauls letter to Timothy and finds 5 secrets for power filled living.

A Spirit of Timidity 5 Secrets to Power Filled Living II Timothy 1:1-18 Before we get started this morning let me ask you a question. How many of you would admit freely this morning that you are living a timid Christian life? The problem with that question is that Timid is a relative term. Are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: *other

The Spirit And Identity Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 12, 2005

The Spirit reminds us who we are in Christ.

Knowing The Holy Spirit May 8, 2005 The Spirit and Identity Matthew 3:13-4:11 Donald Miller writes in “Blue Like Jazz,” “everybody wants to be fancy and new. Nobody wants to be themselves. I mean, maybe people want to be themselves, but they want to be different, with different clothes or ...read more

Denomination: *other

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

Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 19, 2007

Part 9 preaching through Matthew, the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, covering the first of the Beatitudes.

Sermon-2/9/03-Matt. 5:1-3-Poor In Spirit/Dependance on God The Sermon on the Mount-Vintage Christinianity-Taught on this passage more than possibly any other in the Bible-learn more and more each time. When we look at the Christian faith as it is practiced today it can appear to be clouded by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: *other

The Spirit Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Feb 24, 2007

Our worship cannot be acceptable to God if our hearts are filled with bitterness toward our brethren, or to those not of our faith.

THE SPIRIT OF FORGIVENESS BY A SHOW OF HANDS, WHO WOULD LIKE TO TELL ME WHAT EASTER IS REALLY ABOUT? HOW ABOUT FORGIVENESS? Matt 6:9 15 (Scripture text) 9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Born Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Mar 2, 2007

The Holy Spirit births us into God’s family at the moment of salvation and brings about this new birth.

“Born of the Spirit” John 3:1-8 Introduction: 1.Before we talk about being filled with the Spirit or walking in the Spirit, we must talk about being born of the Spirit. You have to be born before you can walk and feed yourself. 2.Nicodemus had come to Jesus to talk about theology, but Jesus only ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Testing The Spirits

Contributed by Nathan Parker on Mar 10, 2007

A Bible study in the book of 1 John from Park Place Baptist Church by Coy Sample for March 4, 2007.

Tests for salvation: 1. Belief (1 Jn. 4:1-6) 2. Love (1 Jn. 4:7-21) 3. Obedience (1 Jn. 2:4-6) ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on Sep 26, 2006

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT "Love, Joy and Peace"

May I Introduce You to the Holy Spirit? #4 THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT "Love, Joy and Peace" Galatians 5:13-26 One question often asked when discussing is the Holy Spirit is , “When does a person receive the Holy Spirit?” Is it at water baptism or does it come latter, after a person has been a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: United Methodist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on Sep 26, 2006

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT Patience, Kindness and Goodness

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT Patience, Kindness and Goodness Galatians 5:22-23 In Galatians 5, Paul lists nine fruits of the spirit that are a result of allowing ourselves to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Last week, we discussed the first three fruit: love, joy and peace. Today we come to the second ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: United Methodist

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Steven Angus on Sep 26, 2006

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS AND SELF CONTROL

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS AND SELF CONTROL GALATIANS 5:22-23 We have been studying the Fruits of the Spirit. We have discovered that the nine fruit Paul listed in Galatians 5 can be divided into three clusters of three fruit each. The first category (cluster) deals ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: United Methodist

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by John Braland on Oct 18, 2006

What is the Holy Spirit? What is it’s function and what do I need to know about it? Millions of peopel equate the Holy Spirit with the Force found in the Star Wars movies. Why is that? This message will eduate non-Christians and equip believers as to

How many of you are Star Wars fans? Josh is eight now and he loves the Star Wars movies. We have light sabers and lego fighters the Star Wars games on the Nintendo DS and all of the movies except episode #2 which Josh has been begging me to buy. Every night before bed we have an epic battle that ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Explosion Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 22, 2007

Exposition of Acts 2:1-13 about the moving of the Spirit of God on Pentecost

Text: Acts 2:1-13, Title: The Explosion of the Spirit, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/27/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Read portions of the accounts of the Great Awakenings in the 1730’s from Edwards B. Background to passage: As you know the disciples have been waiting and praying for 10 days on the promise ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Pray In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 9, 2007

What does it mean to pray "in the Spirit", and how do we start?

Pray “In The Spirit”: A Season of Prayer Eph 6:18 June 10, 2007 Intro: Some people pray in their car. Some people pray in their rooms. Some pray in their office, in their shower, or in their pj’s. Some people pray in their heads, others pray in spoken words, and some even pray in languages ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist