Sermons on Follow The Spirit:

The Spirit Of Diotrephes

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Oct 2, 2002

Could the spirit of some people be holding back the church?

The Spirit Of Diotrephes (3 John 1:9 NIV) I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will have nothing to do with us. (3 John 1:10 NIV) So if I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, gossiping maliciously about us. Not satisfied with that, he refuses to welcome the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Discouragement

Contributed by Chad Prather on Oct 5, 2002

The Jebusites were an Old Testament enemy of Israel and represent the spirit of discouragement

Seven Nations Greater Than You (Part 7) Overcoming the Obstacles to Your Destiny The Jebusites - The Spirit of Discouragement Josh. 3:10; I Sam. 30:1-8 Jebusite - Heb. - “Trodden down.” They represent the spirit of discouragement. Over 17 million people are clinically depressed and it ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:10, 1 Samuel 30:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Thankfulness

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Mar 5, 2001

The importance and effect of Thankfulness in the Christian life based on the one leper who returned to give thanks.

(1) INTRODUCTION TEXT: Luke 17:11-19 - The Story of the 10 Lepers. We are more anxious to receive and too careless to give thanks - the Bible has over 144 mentions of giving thanks and yet we are more ready to grumble and criticize. Illustration: I saw a lady in the supermarket promoting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: *other

The Spirit Of God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 2, 2002

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Back To The Basics". This sermon asks the question, "Who is the Holy Spirit?"

Sunday Evening November 3, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Back To The Basics¡¨ [#4] SLIDE 11 THE SPIRIT OF GOD John 14:15-21 Introduction: 1. Can you imagine how great it would have been to live daily with Jesus the disciples did? Every time they needed anything they could go ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 26, 2004

Until a person realizes they are in sin they will never turn to God for forgiveness. As we look at our society today we see many lines getting blurred. What is the difference between Christians and the rest of the world? How has Jesus changed your life

Poor in Spirit Matthew 5:3 #1 of 8 in series During a children’s sermon the preacher asked his little listeners, “What must you do to receive God’s forgiveness of your sins?” A child quickly declared, “First of all, you have to sin.” From the mouth of a child comes, almost, the key to becoming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Filled By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2008

The second faith tradition offers a counter balance to the holy life: the spirit-filled life. We’ll explore strengths/dangers and how to integrate this tradition into our lives.

Streams of Living Water Filled By the Spirit Acts 19:1-7 October 17, 2004 Mark Eberly Last week we looked at our first stream of living water: the holy life. The counterbalance to the holy life is the spirit-filled life. If legalism and perfectionism are two of the great perils of the holy life, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Filling Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jul 28, 2007

How to be filled with the Spirit of Christ!

THE GREATEST UNUSED POWER IN THE WORLD! The Doctrine of the Holy Ghost (4) Introduction: 1. We have discovered some interesting truths about the Holy Ghost of God so far: a. Falsehoods about the Holy Ghost b. Facts about the Holy Ghost c. Functions of the Holy Ghost d. Figures of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Jabez

Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Aug 4, 2007

A life that brings glory to God.

I. The spirit of Jabez 1. Is readily detected in his prayer. v.9-10 2. Was the spirit of humility. 11 Chron. 7:14 3. Was a spirit of zeal for his God. Ps 69:9 Ps 2:17 II. The prayer of Jabez 1. Bless me indeed. a. and I will be blessed. b. and others will be plessed. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Bold Spirit Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Aug 24, 2007

We have no reason to be ashamed of the Gospel

A Bold Spirit Have you ever been in a situation where you found yourself embarrassed by something you did or something you had? Like coming to a stop in your car at a crowded intersection and your brakes were squealing very loudly? Or a squealing fan belt? It sort of makes you feel like you wish ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Together With The Spirit

Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Jun 28, 2005

The prophet Ezekiel was considering a commission and a call. He was contemplating assuming the auspicious and difficult of leading God’s people.

The prophet Ezekiel saw a vision. He was considering a commission and a call. He was contemplating assuming the auspicious and difficult of leading God’s people. And as he lay there by the banks of the Chç - bar, assuming the position of total submission to God, God shared with him a vision. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

The seventh phrase of the Creed: "I believe in the Holy Spirit"

THE HOLY SPIRIT TEXT: John 16:12-15; Acts 2:1-18 This week we move into the second part of the Creed. The first part was almost exclusively about the nature and life of Jesus, but in this second part we branch out to a listing of other Christian beliefs. The difficult piece is that the Creed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

By My Spirit Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 18, 2004

Living With Power #4

Many of us don¡¦t get excited about going to the mailbox to get the mail. Most of us do one of two things with our mail; we throw it in the trash, or we put it with our checkbook. My kids enjoy going to the mailbox. Although they don¡¦t get a lot of mail they go with the anticipation of finding ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Sep 20, 2004

We see in Ephesians 5:15-21 that Paul instructs us how we should walk in the Spirit.

Walking in the Spirit Ephesians 5:15-21 I. The How and Why We Should Walk in the Spirit (v. 15-17) A. We Should Walk With Caution (v. 15) B. We Should Walk With Purpose (v. 16) C. We Should Walk In Obedience (v. 17) II. The What & Who Behind Walking in the Spirit (v. 18) A. We See What Destroys ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning Spirits Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 23, 2007

Our culture tells us that if something is spiritual, it is "good." John tells us we have to discern the spirits

18 John 4:1-6 January 21, 2007 Discerning Spirits Intro – Franklin episode where they are searching for a talisman to cure his Grandmother. The question in the show is whether the talisman will actually cure the grandmother or whether it is just superstition and not real. There was no room ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: *other

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