Sermons on I Commend My Spirit:

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 4, 2011

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they wil

We have as our Gospel reading this morning what is certainly one of the best known and best loved portions of the Bible. Along with 'The Lord is my Shepherd' and 'For God so love the world ...', these verses from the beginning of Matthew Chapter 5 must be amongst the most frequently quoted words ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Using The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Bill Burress on Mar 11, 2012

Having the Holy Spirit is one thing but is useless to us if we don't use Him. He is there to guide us and protect us but He is also there to lead us to a closer relationship with Christ,

“Using The Holy Spirit” The past few weeks I have been speaking on the importance of the Holy Spirit and how He is essential to our salvation but that is only half of it. So this morning, as the late Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Switched On - Empowered By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 10, 2015

Following the Disciples in the Book of Acts, this message looks at the first sermon ever preached, by a forgiven and transformed Peter.

Sermon for CATM - May 10, 2015 - “Empowered by the Spirit” We are still in the afterglow of Easter, and we’ve decided to keep following the earliest disciples of Jesus, also called the Apostles - as they move forward, after they see Jesus, who they knew had been murdered...as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responses To The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 9, 2005

responding to the move of God’s Spirit in our lives

Intro: one of the symbols of the Holy Spirit in scripture is the dove. The dove is a symbol of gentleness, which means the Holy Spirit doesn’t force His way into our lives, but we must respond to the moving of the Spirit. Tonight, I would like to give you some of the responses found in the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy Spirit 101 Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 9, 2022

This sermon is designed to cover the basic orthadox Christian beliefs about the Holy Spirit and His attributes, as well as the reasons He was given to followers of Christ.

How many of you have ever taken any form of an accounting class or a bookkeeping class? Raise your hands. How many of you really didn’t enjoy the class? Most people, unless they are a little quirky, don’t really enjoy an accounting class. A little bit about my past, some of you know that I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5, John 14:15-31, Romans 8:15, Psalm 51:17, Revelation 4:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Essentials Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2006

work of Holy Spirit in the life of every believer

Intro: being raised in Pentecostal churches there was one verse that seemingly was used at every camp, convention or special revival services. Zechariah 4:6-not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit saith the Lord. It was the prophesy of Zechariah unto Israel that God’s Spirit would give them ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by George Rennau on Sep 26, 2006

The biggest sin the Holy Spirit is working to convict men of is their unbelief in Jesus.

The Work of the Spirit 1. TO CONVICT US John 16:8-11 When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment: [9] in regard to sin, because men do not believe in me; [10] in regard to righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 15, 2011

We have as much of the Spirit of God within us as we clear out room of ourselves.

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Lent #1, March 13, 2011 Matt. 5:3 Intro: Welcome to the first Sunday in Lent, the season of preparation for Easter. While many of us like the idea of spontaneity, with its surprise and playfulness, we also recognize that the things in life that really are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is The Holy Spirit? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 21, 2009

Today, the Holy Spirit indwells believers and wants to change us.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE MYSTERY OF THE SPIRIT “The Holy Spirit leaves no footprints in the sand” (Abraham Kuyper, The Work of the Holy Spirit). “The wind [pneuma] blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Being Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2001

Corinth was a congregation blessed with a multitude of gifts from the Spirit of God... and yet Paul told them they were unspiritual.

OPEN: I suspect that almost everyone knows who Bert and Ernie, the Cookie Monster and Big Bird are. They were among the muppet stars on a popular children’s show: Sesame Street. During the filming of each show, some lucky parents were allowed to bring their children on stage and be part of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of A Thankful Person

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 19, 2005

Thanksgiving is more than a holiday, there is a spirit behind the holiday that each Christian should embrace and build upon!

INTRODUCTION • As we get ready to celebrate another Thanksgiving holiday, I want us to ponder what the thanksgiving holiday is really about. • We spend time with family and friends stuffing ourselves with turkey, potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie, along with many other items of food. • The holiday ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Through The Spirit Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 11, 2005

Are Christians actually indwelled with the Holy Spirit? If we are, then how are we and why? The Apostle Paul explains in Romans.

Life Through the Spirit Text: Romans 8 Introduction. I want to read 2 scriptures of prophecy from the OT to you. The first is from the OT prophet, Isaiah. God is speaking— Isaiah 44:1-3 ---1---“But now listen, O Jacob, my servant…” ---2---“…Thus says the Lord who made you…” ---3---“…For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spirit-Filled Living

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 23, 2009

One of the most valuable lessons the child of God can learn is that of living in moment by moment submission and obedience to the indwelling Holy Spirit of God. To do otherwise is to live outside the will of God, and results in an aimless life for the Chr

Spirit-Filled Living Text: Eph.5: 18-19; Gal.5: 16-17 Intro: Too often we Baptist tend to shy away from the term “Spirit-filled.” This is perhaps largely due to some of the wild and weird things perpetrated and practiced under the guise of being filled with the Holy Spirit, such as “taking up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit-Led Heirs Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2020

Every true believer in Christ is a Spirit-led heir of eternal life and blessings we cannot imagine. This is all from the hand of a loving Father.

Spirit-Led Heirs (Romans 8:12-17) 1. “You may have heard the term “laughing heir” used by an estate planning lawyer, the media, or by courts. The legal definition of a “laughing heir” is a distant relative with inheritance rights without a close degree of kinship to the decedent. At common law, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Comfort Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Apr 4, 2006

Jesus promised his disciples the comfort of the Holy Spirit. It is a promise not only to the disciples, but all Christians throughout time are recipients of this comfort that Jesus has promised to those who love him and obey his gospel.

THE COMFORT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT JOHN 14:16-21 In this passage of scripture Jesus promises his disciples the comfort of the Holy Spirit. It is a promise not only to the disciples, but all Christians throughout time are recipients of this comfort that Jesus has promised to those who love him and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ