Sermons on How The Spirit Works:

Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010

Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

B-SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-II—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 8 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are... 1. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Faithfulness Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 5, 2004

This is number 8 in the series on "The Fruit of The Spirit." I preached this series during Eastertide-Pentecost of 2004! The introduction and the conclusion of this message used a recording of "Semper Fidelis" March and "The Marine’s Prayer" along with

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS FAITHFULNESS—GALATIANS 5:22-26; Deuteronomy 32:1-4; MATTHEW 25:14-30 Semper Fidelis is Latin for “Always faithful.” It is the motto of the City of Exeter in Devonshire, England, and is a testimony to the city’s loyalty to the British Monarchy. Queen Elizabeth I wrote ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

Flesh Vs Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

Encourages Christians to rely on the Holy Spirit to overcome their sinful nature, emphasizing the constant struggle and victory in Christ.

Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather here today to share in the divine wisdom of God's holy word. We are all too familiar with the tug-of-war that rages within us, a battle between our human desires and the divine call. It's the age-old struggle between the flesh and the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Topics: Battle, Within

Understanding The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Gary Smith on Nov 23, 2013

Teaching Series that looks at the current role of the Holy Spirit on earth and within the church.

Understanding the Holy Spirit LESSON ONE I. Who Is the Holy Spirit? A. The Holy Spirit is more than an “experience.” 1) The Holy Spirit is not an “it.” 2) The Holy Spirit is a person and He has a Personality. B. Jesus never referred to the Holy Spirit as just a ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 20, 2021

This sermon leans heavily upon and quotes directly from the book "More Power to You: Get Recharged and Empowered for Ministry" by T. F. Tenney, pgs. 113-129.

The Power of the Holy Spirit Introduction John 4:24 ESV "God is Spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth." John14:26 ESV But the Helper (KJV: Comforter), the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24, John 14:26, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Led By The Spirit ... To Be Tempted?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 22, 2017

Jesus was led into the wilderness to be tempted. The Word is precise in stating that He was led by the Spirit. Why does the Spirit of God lead anyone to be tempted?

“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.’ But he answered, ‘It is written, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness: A Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

A Sermon dealing with the gift of Faithfulness

FAITHFULNESS: A FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1 Corinthins 3:1-2 We are continuing with the series on the fruit of the Spirit. Today we are looking at the fruit of faithfulness or faith. It is very close to the spiritual gift of faith. But where one describes something that is within us, the other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

Life demands an energy from you that is not IN you. We call this “burn out.” In order to truly navigate all that life throws at you, you need a power not from within you but from the outside. This is why you need the outside power of the Holy Spirit.

I invite you to turn to Acts 2 as we return back to our study in Acts after some time away. This morning, I want to speak to you about “Experiencing on the Holy Spirit.” To begin 2018, we are going to focus on the Holy Spirit. Yet, many of us think of God the Father and we speak of Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Deeper In The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025

The sermon encourages believers to move beyond comfort, pursue spiritual growth, and press on with perseverance, relying on God’s grace rather than personal strength.

Friends, welcome. Some days feel like a treadmill set just a little too fast—our feet are moving, our hearts are pumping, but are we actually getting anywhere? If you’ve ever felt stalled, stuck, or simply stale, you’re in good company. The apostle Paul knew that sensation, and he writes with a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Comfort Zone

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Patience

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Nov 1, 2003

Patience - something we all want, but seldom have. However, it is attainable for us as believers. Patience is the fourth aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit. Let us study this aspect and try to learn what it means to be patient and then make application in

The Fruit of the Spirit – Patience Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control; against such there is no law. INTRODUCTION Patience - A small boy is sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later … ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 6, 2011

Jesus teaching on the mountain was more than a long sermon, it was the discipling of all that call themselves Christian.

Blessed are the poor in Spirit Matthew 5:1-5:12 Turn to Mathew 5 We will be starting a new series on the Sermon On The Mount this morning. It is a familiar passage, but a lot of times it is just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Spirit Filled Believer Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 7, 2005

What does it take to live a spirit filled life?

In Acts 2, the promise of the Holy Spirit was fulfilled, when gathered in the upper room we read, starting at verse 1, “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Gentleness" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

Now we deal with gentleness, which is actually from the same root word as kindness, to be useful. However there are many more uses of the word in the Greek that have slightly different meaning like mildness, meekness, suitableness, and humility.

Begin by reading the Magnificat Luke 1 verses 46-49 and then Luke 2:13-19. I find that passage gives me a sense of the peacefulness and gentleness of the night of Christ’s birth. There’s no better display of gentleness in the Bible than Mary when she found out she was pregnant, and then gave ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

The Spirit-Filled Life

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 19, 2004

This sermon is on self-control and the Spirit’s role in enabling us to achieve the goals we have to gain control over our selves.

February 15, 2004 Galatians 5:22-23 “The Spirit-filled Life” INTRODUCTION In Scotland, during the early days of aviation, a stunt pilot was selling rides in his single engine airplane. One day he got into an argument with an old farmer who insisted upon taking his wife along on ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:23

Denomination: Baptist