Sermons on Guard Your Spirit:

Warring In The Spirit

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 24, 2010

Exposition regarding spiritual warfare from Ephesians 6 about putting on the armor of God and entering the battle

Text: Ephesians 6:10-20, Title: Warring in the Spirit, Date/Place: 5/23/10, AM A. Opening illustration: “The unprepared believer becomes a defeated believer who seeks to serve the Lord in his own wisdom and power.” –JM, Baseball kids coming to the game without their hat vs. w/o a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Worthy Of Your Calling Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 8, 2014

We are to walk worthy of the calling God has given us.

Introduction Ephesians has to be one of my favorite books of the Bible. I wrote my baccalaureate thesis on Ephesians 2 and Paul’s calling the church to a Christ empowered unity. One underlying theme of Ephesians is Paul’s constant reminder that our problem is always sin – but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spirit Of A Conqureor

Contributed by Camillus De Almeida on Dec 12, 2004

Challenges make Champions

THE SPIRIT OF A CONQUEROR Joshua 14: 6-15 “If there were no challenges there would be no champions. Challenges produce champions and battles produce conquerors.” Cami De Almeida 1. A Conqueror holds the vision in his/her heart. v7 •Your heart is the vessel in which God deposits your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Second Coming

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 29, 2018

How do we react to signs of the end of the age? How would Jesus encourage us to proceed. Let’s examine Jesus’ prophecy in Luke 21:25-36.

How do we react to signs of the end of the age? How would Jesus encourage us to proceed. Let’s examine Jesus’ prophecy in Luke 21:25-36. Lift Luke 21:25 “There will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among nations, in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by James Parker on Jul 12, 2011

This morning we will look at the second part of verse 17, which deals with the “Sword of the Spirit” Let’s once again read our scripture verses 10-18…

The Whole Armour of God Ephesians 6:10-18 “The Sword of the Spirit” Well we are getting close to the end of our study of the whole armour of God. Last week we considered the “helmet of Salvation” We noted that it was not that we had any part in our salvation, but that if we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Into Your Hands

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

On the cross Jesus said "Father , into your hands I commit my spirit." Why did Jesus have to say this and what do thee words teach us.

Introductory Considerations 1. One of hardest things for us to do is to let go or give up that which means the most to us. 2. As parents we find it so hard to let go or give up our children when they leave home or get married. As a husband or wife we struggle with giving up our spouse when we see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unwrap Your Gifts Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 7, 2016

God has given you gifts from the Holy Spirit. Are you using them? Do you know your giftedness? The Body of Christ needs your gift so unwrap it today.

Unwrap your gifts 1 Corinthians 12:7-14 7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 21, 2019

There are things God wants to build in you. There are things God wants to do for you. Many times we tie God's hands because of our ways. This sermon addresses this subject and encourages us to examine ourselves.

Haggai 1:5-7 • Expound on the House of God NOT being built and the ramifications of it. • God’s response was… CONSIDER YOUR WAYS • God’s want to be THE PRIORITY in your life. (He has that right… HE IS GOD!) • A Self-Evaluation Message • There are things God wants to build in YOU! • There are ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5-7, James 1:19-24, Revelation 3:15-16, Hebrews 10:23-25, Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 5:6, Galatians 5:19-23, Psalm 139:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Deal With Your Anger

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

Elisha replied, “Listen to this message from the LORD. This is what the LORD says: By this time tomorrow in the markets of Samaria, six quarts of choice flour will cost only one piece of silver, and twelve quarts of barley grain will cost only one piece of silver.

“Elisha replied, “Listen to this message from the LORD. This is what the LORD says: By this time tomorrow in the markets of Samaria, six quarts of choice flour will cost only one piece of silver, and twelve quarts of barley grain will cost only one piece of silver. ” 2 The officer assisting the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Change Your Thinking

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 5, 2014

What or whose thoughts have you been thinking? Your thoughts are the food that you feed your spirit, and your spirit is who you really are – what have you been feeding on?

1 Change your thinking Col 3:2 Set your mind (purpose to think) on things above, not on things on the earth. The continuing battle for your and my soul deciding our fate now and forever, is between: EVIL (which has three sources) and GOOD (which has one source) The world – ruled the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Your Neighbor

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 13, 2023

If we are supposed to carry out the Lord's commandment to love others as ourselves, we have to be trained by the Holy Spirit. And one of the primary ways the Holy Spirit grows and shapes us is through prayer.

Many of you will probably remember the classic 1984 movie, The Karate Kid. That movie contains a very memorable scene. It's become a pop culture reference. In this scene, the teenager, Daniel Larusso, vented his frustration toward his mentor, Mr. Miyagi, for assigning him what seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8, Ephesians 3:14-19, Ephesians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Misunderstanding Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 11, 2025

This entity is known as the spirit of misunderstanding. It is a demonic force that attacks the minds of individuals, causing them to misinterpret and misconstrue the words, actions, and intentions of others.

In the realm of spiritual warfare, there exists a malevolent entity that seeks to sow discord and confusion among believers. This entity is known as the spirit of misunderstanding. It is a demonic force that attacks the minds of individuals, causing them to misinterpret and misconstrue the words, ...read more

Flesh Vs Spirit

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Mar 3, 2005

Are you an individual that likes quick fixes and drive-thru Christianity? If so, you’re not alone in this dilemma. The church worldwide desires quick fixes. Most of us don’t like to wait on God, nor do we want to spend hours studying His word in a manner

By: Donna J. Kazenske Are you an individual that likes quick fixes and drive-thru Christianity? If so, you’re not alone in this dilemma. The church worldwide desires quick fixes. Most of us don’t like to wait on God, nor do we want to spend hours studying His word in a manner that would ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-21

Denomination: *other

Jesus Is Your Source For Serenity Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Some people think peace is the absence of problems, but it’s not possible to go through life without trouble and adversity.

INTRODUCTION This is the third message in my series on “Grace-fruit: Jesus living in me.” Today, we’re going to focus on the fruit of peace. Our text is Galatians 5:22-23 which says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

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