Sermons on Godly Spirit:

Quench Not The Spirit

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Feb 1, 2014

I want to acknowledge that I gleaned information from many contributors here on Sermon Central as well as J. Lee Grady from which most of the information came from. Thank you all and please feel free to use this sermon to the Glory of God.

Listen to the Women !!! 1 Peter 3:1 Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to ( or FAITHFUL to ) your own husbands; Notes on 1 Peter 3:1 The word “subjection does not translate “under the authority of” here, it translates “faithful”. Ephesians 5:23 For the husband ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: Foursquare

Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Feb 1, 2023

We begin our series in the Beatitudes. The Poor in Spirit are those who are humble and know their need for Jesus.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION THE LOST STAR WARS Have you seen Star Wars? Have you seen every Star Wars movie? In May 1977, Star Wars was released and quickly became one of the highest grossing movies of all time. Cast members became instant stars and any toy or product with the Star Wars logo flew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3, Psalm 86:1-5, Luke 14:11, Job 1:21, Mark 12:41-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Apply The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 18, 2008

Practical application of the Fruit of the Spirit. Stop living by what comes naturally to you, start living by what comes unnaturally, Paul calls this, Life in the Spirit.

“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.” When we lived in San Antonio I had a vegetable garden out back. I grew various types of vegetables, but the plants that always did the best were pepper plants. Now I didn’t have a lot of room for a garden, so a crammed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk By The Spirit

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 15, 2009

Do you bear the fruit of the spirit today? Do you have a deep love in your heart today? Do you have an earnest joy for all things today?

Let Us Walk by the Spirit Galatians 5:25 Human nature, with which all of us are born, will not enter into the kingdom of God unless it is changed. This change is called being born again. And what this means is that the Spirit of God creates something new; he takes out of us the heart of stone that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

The Fruit of the Spirit (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Galatians chapter 5 verses 16-25. Ill: • The year was 1934. • An impoverished prospector named Jacobus Jonker, • Walked across his small farm in South Africa. • The recent heavy rains had washed away loads of silt, • And he searched tirelessly for any small treasures the torrents might ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Brethren

The Spirit Of Christmas

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Dec 9, 2021

The “spirit of Christmas” is a phrase we’ve all heard referenced but how exactly do you define it? Is it possible or just idealistic to have the Christmas spirit throughout the year?

The Christmas Spirit Text: Mt. 1:20, 2:3-5, Luke 1:35, 2:11-18, Date: Dec 12, 2021 Big Idea: The “spirit of Christmas” is a phrase we’ve all heard referenced but how exactly do you define it? It’s been well documented that Americans are generally a bit more kind, joyful and even a bit more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35, Matthew 1:20, Matthew 2:3-5, Luke 2:11-18

Living By The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018

51st message from Ephesians continuing a discussion of the Holy Spirit's ministry.

“The Fruit of Living by the Spirit” I. Names and Titles of the Holy Spirit II. Origin of the Holy Spirit III. Nature and Character of the Holy Spirit IV. References to the Holy Spirit V. The Holy Spirit’s Ministry in the Old Testament VI. The Holy Spirit’s Ministry in the New Testament ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Spirit Of Sports

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

The spirit of sports plays a greater role in the Bible than most of us see. We will study how Paul uses sport terms to teach Christian lessons.

Back in the days of depression the mighty Babe Ruth was asked to take a salary cut for the first time in his career. He didn't go for it, but insisted on his customary $80,000 contract. "But Babe," protested an official of the Yankee Ball Club, "These are trying times. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

The Case For The Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004

The sermon examines the evidences of the Spirit’s work in the life of the believer.

Holy Spirit Series 2000 The Case for the Spirit Romans 8:15-27 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO I loved those old Sherlock Holmes movies I watched as a kid. The scenes were different. The crimes varied from movie to movie. The bad guys had different ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Kind Of Walk Series

Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Nov 12, 2002

Understanding the role of the Spirit takes the toil out of Godly living.

Life-Line For Jesus Community Church 11/04/01 Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. Romans 8:1-4 A New Kind of Walk 1There is therefore now no condemnation to them, which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 2For the law of the Spirit of life in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Sword Of The Spirit

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 5, 2011

one more piece of spiritual armor that gives you all the authority – all the power – all the protection you will ever need in the battles you are going to encounter in this life.

“The Sword of the Spirit” Eph. 6:17 March 7, 2010 OPEN: Ill – being invited to speak at a church. I had never been to the area before and arrived just a little early so that we might get a feel for the layout of the land and what the area was like. We decided to take a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spirit Filled Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 19, 2020

In Ephesians 5:19-21, we see that Spirit filled people do three things. They: 1) Sing (Ephesians 5:19), 2) Say Thanks (Ephesians 5:20) and are 3) Submissive (Ephesians 5:21).

Ephesians 5:18b-21 [18] (And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery), but be filled with the Spirit, [19] addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, [20] giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Other

Moses And The Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 4, 2015

Moses is overwhelmed with the pressure of leading the Israelites and God places the Spirit on Him onto 70 others to carry the load.

Series: Soul Care and the Holy Spirit Opening Video: Jim Cymbala interview by CBN – The Holy Spirit (5 min). Testimony of the power of the Holy Spirit: Hand out his books to people in church as a gift for ones who give a testimony to the power of the HS! Series: Soul Care and the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirit And Truth Series

Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Feb 23, 2015

We become what we behold. As we behold Jesus and His glory, we need to equally revere the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit. Both are worthy, both are right, and both are vitally needed.

Alrighty, well we’re going to continue our series we’re calling “Amazed.” Amazed at the words of Jesus. One of the encounters that I had where I was amazed at Jesus and His words was when we were in Amsterdam in the early 1990s and we were there doing outreaches in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anticipating The Spirit Of Christmas - The Spirit Of Praise

Contributed by William Wyne on Apr 20, 2012

The birth of Christ gives us as believers a joyous spirit of Praise.

There are several biblical pictures of the Christmas story: there is the picture of Wise men coming to worship the Christ child, there is the picture of the righteous man Simeon who was waiting to behold the Consolation of Israel, there is the picture of the aged saintly woman Anna, who was walking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Baptist