Sermons on God Sent An Evil Spirit:

Drawing On The Power Of God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 15, 2016

At Pentecost, God enabled Jesus' disciples to do what they could not do on their own. God fulfilled Jesus' promise to spread the gospel to all lands, as the pilgrims heard the good news in thier own language. God calls us, too, to be his witnesses.

Acts 2:1-21 Drawing on the Power of God A few days after the Thanksgiving holiday of 2016, Eric Heffelmire was working on his GMC truck at his family home in Vienna, Virginia. As he recalls, “I was on my back, face up, and I was trying to get some corroded brake lines when apparently the jack ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In The Spirit

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Feb 24, 2007

God created the law to expose sin, but it brought guilt and condemnation. When you were born again, you are to walk in the Spirit and not by the law. Jesus Christ set free from the law. Living a life according to the Word is walking in the Spirit. When y

Introduction · Last week we discussed that we must be filled to the brim with the Word and the Holy Spirit. · This week I want to impart to you the Word as it relates to walking in the Spirit. · God created the law to expose sin, but it brought guilt and condemnation. · When you were born again, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:5-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And We Know

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 24, 2021

There are many things going on right now that are not "good." In fact, evil seems to be winning. Yet God has a knack for making things work out for good instead of evil.

28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Romans 8:28-29 (NKJV) I hope ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Spirit Series

Contributed by Andre King on Mar 21, 2019

People have many natures. Some are "sweet". Others are "mean". Some are passive. Some are "intense". Whatever your nature, it was given by God but shaped by the world. Is yours under God's control?

GENESIS 1:26-27 - THEN GOD SAID, "LET US MAKE MAN IN OUR IMAGE, ACCORDING TO OUR LIKENESS; AND LET THEM RULE OVER THE FISH OF THE SEA AND OVER THE BIRDS OF THE SKY AND OVER THE CATTLE AND OVER ALL THE EARTH, AND OVER EVERY CREEPING THING THAT CREEPS ON THE EARTH." GOD CREATED MAN IN HIS ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:7, Job 32:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting Satan In His Place

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 13, 2012

This lesson is an Introduction of a scriptural study of how Jesus destroys the works of the devil. What are demons doing in the Bible and in the world today? Let’s let the word of God tell us and teach us.

Putting Satan in His Place In Matthew, Mark and Luke, one of the earliest signs of Jesus’ authority and identity was demonstrated when he drove out demons or evil spirits. Today’s lesson is a continuation of our series on how Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil. I’m sure all of you who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Neil Partington on Oct 24, 2005

Everyone is familiar with a hammer and a screwdriver. These are common tools. Does God have tools? Today we will look at nine tools that God provides for us to use.

Last week I asked you two simple questions. The first was “Are you 100% committed to Jesus Christ?” The second question was “Are you 100% committed to this church?” Following the service, I had one person approach me and tell me that they aren’t 100% committed to Jesus, but they are going to work ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spirit Help

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 20, 2025

But God...We live in a wounded and fallen world. A world that is no longer perfect, a world that is filled with sin, with temptation, with sickness, with sorrow, with tragedy, with pain, with loneliness, But God!

Spirit Help Romans 8:22-23, 26-28 In, Romans 8, Paul says very clearly that you and I live in a fallen and broken world. He says,"We know that the whole creation has been groaning in travail together until now." We live in a wounded and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-23, Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit As Fire Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 20, 2025

Throughout the Bible, God presents Himself as fire. Fire has many positive and helpful effects that reflect the way the Holy Spirit works in our lives.

Introduction: A. This past week, our nation has watched in horror as parts of the city of Los Angeles were destroyed by wildfires. 1. As of the writing of this sermon on Thursday…25 people had died in the fires, 12,300 structures had been destroyed, and 100,000 people had been evacuated. B. It is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28-29, Matthew 3:11, Psalm 139:23-24, Zechariah 2:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of Giving

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Jan 21, 2006

This sermon is presented to teach that God is not just concerned about what we give but in how we give it.

The Spirit of Giving January 22, 2006 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Intro: Have you ever met someone that had a hard time parting with their money? Someone who found it painful to pay money let alone give it? My Grandma used to say that my Grandpa was so tight that he squeaked when he walked. One ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Satan's Tactics. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 10, 2024

Satan, also known as the devil, is the primary antagonist in the Bible.

Satan is a fallen angel who opposes God and seeks to lead humanity away from Him. The Bible describes Satan as a deceiver, a tempter, and a destroyer. Satan is a master of deception, using his cunning and lies to lead us astray. In Genesis 3, he deceives Eve, tempting her to disobey God's ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5, Psalm 139:1-4, 1 Peter 5:8, Revelation 12:11

Spirit And Power

Contributed by Michael Treston on Oct 24, 2001

how plugging into God can change your life

Spirit and Power. Luke 8:40 A story within a story. MIRACLES. If we believe Jesus is who he say’s he is then we should have no problem with miracles. In Jesus the fullness of God is held. Colossians 1:19 puts it like this that in Jesus the fullness of God lived, So when Jesus worked he dripped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-48

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Trexler on Apr 27, 2008

The Spirit is God who calls, gathers, enlighten, and santifies!

Sermon for John 14: 15-21 Sixth Sunday of Easter May 1st 2005 Say Amen! Say Hallelujah! Say Praise the Lord! What’s up with these strange looks? What is it about the Holy Spirit that makes us squirm in our seats? I mean we all believe in God right? And I probably preach about Jesus 90% of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Spirit Of Longsuffering Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Mar 9, 2016

As God is toward us we are to be longsuffering toward others.

The Spirit Of Longsuffering Galatians 5:22-23 Here in this chapter we are given a couple of options. We can do the works of our flesh or walk in the Spirit. Mention: Galatians 5:18 “Works” plural, this is the behavior or attitudes of the flesh Also: Gal. 5:22 “Fruit” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Excellent

Contributed by Afemhinke Ayangbe on May 23, 2024

Every child of God must pluge in to the father of excellent

You must have the understabsing of how the spirit of God works in the life of every believers. God gave us the ability to reason but we must reason along with the mind of God through the help of the Holy Bible. You will cannot take us far, but God's will can make us in life. If you are loved ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-5

Denomination: Other

How God Leads Through Circumstances Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

12 ways to look at circumstances.

A. 12 WAYS TO LOOK AT CIRCUMSTANCES 1. God works His plan through things. “All things work together for good” (Rom. 8:28). 2. God works His plan behind the scenes, when people don’t realize He’s at work. “You thought evil . . . God meant it for good” (Gen. 50:28). 3. God works His plan when ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist