Sermons on Heart And Spirit:

A Spirit Of Forgiveness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2007

We are meant to have a spirit of forgiveness to live out the Christian life

A Spirit of Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 November 2007 Introduction A Christian lawyer who had been studying the scripture made the decision to cancel the debts of every client that owed him money for more than six months. The lawyer wrote a letter explaining the biblical principles that he used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Church Of God

Quench Not The Spirit

Contributed by Robert Cox on Nov 11, 2008

How exactly do you "quench the Spirit"?

1 THESS 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. 15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

About The Spirit Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 2, 2016

A series of messages on the theology of the Trinity

Message Notes: January 31, 2016 A.M. Series – “Does It Matter What You Believe?” Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, KJV “About the Spirit” John 14:15-21 John ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 16, 2019

Series looking at Spiritual Warfare

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT A former park ranger at Yellowstone National Park tells the story of a ranger leading a group of hikers to a fire lookout. The ranger was so intent on telling the hikers about the flowers and animals that he considered the messages on his two-way radio distracting, so he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Testing The Spirits Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 3, 2015

The ministry of the Holy Spirit allows us to hear from God; to discern His voice. Therefore, prayer, meditation, and knowing the voice of Him is critical! Do we know His truth over the noise of everything else competing for our attention?

Testing the Spirits 1 John Bible Study, Part 9 1 John 4:1-6 Introduction - John gives us an incredible truth to hold onto (20) -- We will fail, even though we desire to be holy and to live right for God -- However, even in that, God knows our heart and knows everything we are -- Even in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Spirit & In Truth Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 11, 2010

Part 5 in series, Love Never Dies, this message examines what it means and does not mean to worship God in spirit and in truth.

In Spirit & In Truth Love Never Dies, prt. 5 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers April 25, 2010 Well, this past week has been like almost every other week in prepping the sermon – leaving me wishing that instead of one sermon per chapter, I could do three/four sermons per chapter and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 15, 2009

In Galatians 5:22–23 Paul lists nine representative characteristics of the godly fruit produced by the Holy Spirit in a believer’s life.

What qualifies someone for a task? There is a story of the testing of a candidate for missions work: One snowy morning at 5:00 a.m., a missionary candidate rang the bell at a missionary examiner’s home. Ushered into the office, he sat three hours past his appointment time waiting for his interview. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Other

Life In The Spirit

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. In Romans 6 the apostle Paul explained why a Christian wants not to sin, even though Christ has paid the full penalty for all sin. a. In so doing, he refuted the argument for "easy believism." b. KEY VERSE: How shall we who d __ __ __ to sin live any longer in it? (6:2) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-13

The Fullness Of The Spirit

Contributed by Brian Spence on Oct 18, 2000

Last week, we celebrated the 6th Anniversary of Waterford Gospel Church.

Last week, we celebrated the 6th Anniversary of Waterford Gospel Church. However today, we celebrate another anniversary, it is the anniversary if the Church Universal. Today is Pentecost Sunday, or Wit Sunday, as some call it, marking the birthday of the Church at Pentecost. With this in mind, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Ephesians 5:18

Spirit Of Support

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 29, 2001

Year C "The Day of Pentecost" June 3rd, 2001 John 14:8-17, 25-27

Heavenly Father thank you for your Holy Spirit that empowers us with courage and inspiration to be witnesses to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Amen. Title: “Spirit of Support” Chapter fourteen begins Jesus’ long “farewell” discourse found only in John, spanning chapters 14-17. Jesus begins by assuring ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The Spirit In The Church

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Our annual "State of the church"address

The Spirit in the Church address Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ May 19, 2002 Those of you who know me well know that I really like politics. Some people chart March madness and the sweet sixteen. While I chart who is ahead in the presidential primaries. I am probably one of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 16:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spirit And Flesh

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 22, 2010

Exploring the dynamic between our flesh and the Spirit at work within believers. Where is hope?

Spirit and Flesh: Spirit or Flesh? Text: Romans 8:1-11 Message given at New Hope Christian Fellowship April 27, 2008 Sterling C. Franklin Purposes: • To bless and encourage the congregation. • To point them in the direction of holiness and purity. • To convict the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listen To The Spirit

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2005

The sixth of a Fall 2005 series through Acts

How well do you listen? We are going to find out this morning! I need 7 volunteers to help me with this. Let’s see…(I ‘volunteered’ 7 people) (3 persons were given a phrase on a 3x5 card to look at and then whisper into the ear of the person and so on and then finally to me. Following the exercise ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:29

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus And The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 3, 2007

Jesus came in the power of the Spirit

Jesus and the Spirit December 2, 3 & 6 2007 Jesus Who? When we looked at Jesus the Divine Son of God, one of the response questions was, “To you, what is the most compelling argument that Jesus is Divine?” When the question came around to me, I had to say that none of the arguments that I had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: *other

The Spirit Is Coming! Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Feb 17, 2019

Joel promises restoration through his Son and the sending of his Spirit. God promises to renew people who repent and turn to him.

For all the talk about forging our own brave, new world, the evidence seems to the contrary. People are despondent and the world seems a mess. Every day the ideological battles play out in the public square are they are prising apart public opinion and fragmenting society. Climate change—gender ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:18-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed