Sermons on Holy Spirit Inspiration:

Life In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 9, 2007

This message is part of a series Entitled "Walking in the Spirit." Though Christians believe in the Holy Spirit, many do not understand how to walk daily in the Spirit nor the blessings God grants to those who do.

ROMANS 8:5-11 LIFE IN THE SPIRIT Our text reveals that there are only two ways to live life. Paul draws several contrasts between existence ruled by the flesh and the new life of the Spirit. To walk in the Spirit is to be "in step" with the Spirit. Life in the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-11, Romans 8:12-27, Romans 8:13-15, Romans 8:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

By My Spirit

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 13, 2009

We need to rely upon the power of God’s Spirit. His power removes obstacles, not ours. And His power works through you and me. God is not looking for our power but our participation, our availability and not our abilities.

Many people believe that to survive in this world a person must be tough, strong, and unbending. • But can we? Can we always be tough and strong? No. We all need God’s help. Zerubbabel has an enormous responsibility to rebuild the Temple. • The task was daunting. He faced many problems – the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walking By The Spirit

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 7, 2010

Walking under the guidance of God's Spirit is the only sure way to be successful in God's work.

WALKING BY THE SPIRIT GALATIANS 5:16-25 INTRODUCTION Doctors continually tell us how important it is that we get exercise. We are told that we need about thirty minutes each day. There are different types of exercise we can do to stimulate different parts of our body. There are numerous exercise ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit-Filled

Contributed by Mari Larson on Jul 25, 2015

An invitation to be Spirit-filled rather than just Spirit-marked.

A barber in a small town was busy cutting hair one day when the local law enforcement officer walked in to get a haircut. And the barber was feeling a bit generous that day, so he said to the cop, "Since you do such a good job protecting us, and watching over us, today’s haircut is free." ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Baptism Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Leon Dasrath on Jul 27, 2015

Baptism of the Spirit is available to anyone who is a believer in Christ. This is a promise that jesus gave each of us before He ascended into the Heavens.

INTRODUCTION Paul is now on his 3rd missionary journey and we find him in the city of Ephesus Paul is a traveller and with the sole reason to spread the gospel of Christ Now Ephesus was a mighty and influential city in its day Ephesus became the home for Paul over this period Now although this city ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

The Spirit Of Understanding

Contributed by James Dina on Oct 23, 2020

Knowing God’s will and having fellowship with God require spiritual understanding. Oh Lord, give me understanding according to your word, and I shall live. Your understanding is unsearchable.

THE SPIRIT OF UNDERSTANDING "For the Spirit searches all things, yea, the deep things of God. For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God" (1 Corinthians 2:10-11). The feelings of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:9, Psalm 119:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

By My Spirit

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 6, 2021

You may not feel it, you may not see it, or be aware of it, but God's Spirit is with you at all times, and He wishes to empower you to do exploits for Him. It's NOT by Might or by Power His will be accomplished, but by the Spirit of God!

BY MY SPIRIT Zech. 4:2-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FOOTBALL A DULL GAME 1. A Tennessee hillbilly girl moved to Texas. She attended her first football game at Bower’s stadium at SHSU. 2. After the game she told her new friends, “That was the dullest game I’ve ever gone to. At the beginning they ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:2-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dynamic Spirit

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 17, 2016

Jesus anticipated his disciples needs and gave them a promise. What He promised them here, was to be the essential ingredient for their future ministry.

A Tour Through Acts part 1 The Dynamic Spirit Acts 1:4-8 4. Gathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, “Which,” He said, “you heard of from Me; 5. for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Promise Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 5, 2017

The Holy Spirit is given to all who love Jesus Christ, to empower us for his work, to teach us all things, and to give us a real and lasting peace in the knowledge that Jesus has overcome the world.

It seems to me that there are 2 issues that Christians face today that Jesus addresses here in this passage. The first is the question as to how we’re rating as a Christian. That is are we good enough for God to be happy with us? Are we good enough that God would listen to our prayers? How ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Anglican

Life In The Spirit

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2021

Living Life in the Spirit

Life in the Spirit Romans Chapter 8:1-17 Good Morning Church, if you would take out your bibles or phone app and turn to Romans Chapter 8:1-17 We are going to look at living life in the Spirit of God The world would want to tell you that it is impossible to live life in the Spirit of God- I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Led By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 18, 2024

Will you follow where the Spirit leads you and do what he calls you to do?

LED BY THE SPIRIT Text: Acts 19:21-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: N T Wright, the famous New Testament scholar talks about the task of Christians in the world. He says, "Many say, 'Oh yes, the Holy Spirit came in his place to live in us.' Yes, but for what purpose? The Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Spirit As A Dove Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 13, 2025

God the Holy Spirit reveals Himself as a dove in order for us to experience the peace, gentleness and security of God's presence.

A. It’s been about a month since we had a sermon in our Holy Spirit sermon series, so I’m thankful to be able to return to our series today. 1. So far in our series, we have learned that the Holy Spirit isn’t an it or an impersonal force, but is the third person of the Godhead – the trinity – ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2, Deuteronomy 32:11, Matthew 3:13, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 5:18-20, Acts 16:25, John 14:12, 2 Timothy 1:7, Psalm 34:3-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Why Not Be Spirit Filled? Series

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 1, 2012

When Jesus said “Greater works than these shall you do, because I go to My Father”, Do you suppose that, that was going to be possible according to our own abilities and our own will power?

The Holy Spirit (part 2) Why not, be Spirit filled? You know you don’t have to be, my oldest sister told me, when I first started going to a spirit filled church. You don’t have to be spirit filled to go to heaven she said and a lot of other people have given the same advice to others over the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Son-Maker Spirit

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on May 30, 2009

Pentecost: A sermon focusing on the double edged sword: Being led by the Spirit puts us at odds with the world. Not being led by the Spirit puts us at odds with God.

Text: [14] …Those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. [15] For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." [16] The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-16

Denomination: Lutheran