Sermons on In The Spirit:

Spirit-Control Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 20, 2004

Jesus calls the Holy Spirit (depending on your translation) a “Helper”, “Comforter”, or “Counselor” (vs 16). This title literally means one who comes alongside to assist us, working in and through us, encouraging us along life’s way.

“I Believe” -Sermon Series on the Apostles Creed “Spirit-Control” John 14:16-27 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts One phrase we hear a lot in church is a way of either introducing worship or ending a prayer: “In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-27

Denomination: Congregational

The Spirit Of Brokenness

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Mar 3, 2004

Brokenness is a spiritual condition that attracts the attention of God. Brokenness always gives us more understanding of ourselves and Him. Admittedly, we resist this process. It is hard to give up our agendas, objectives, aspirations and interests. B

The Spirit of Brokenness Pastor Jamie Wright Maranatha Fellowship Church 02-15-04 Brokenness is a spiritual condition that attracts the attention of God The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart. Ps. 34:18 I. Brokenness exposes the flame! (LIGHT) Philippians 2:15 KJV That ye may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Mark 14:3, Psalm 38:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise The Spirit!

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005

Praising the Spirit for His blessings in our lives

Dorothy Sayers tells of a Japanese convert struggling to grasp Christian theology. "Honorable Father, very good," he said to his missionary teacher. "Honorable Son, very good. But Honorable Bird, I do not understand at all" (Nelson’s Complete Book of Stories, Illustrations & Quotes, 437). Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of The Spirit

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

Before the followers of Christ could be His witnesses, they needed the power of the Spirit.

Author: Luke He was a MEDICAL DOCTOR: "the beloved physician" (Col. 4:14). He was a COMPANION OF PAUL: "Only Luke is with me" (2 Tim. 4:11). He was a GENTILE. The Book of Acts is really a SEQUEL to the Gospel of Luke. "The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus of all that Jesus BEGAN both to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit And The Trinity Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 14, 2005

The Spirit is part of the circle dance of the Trinity

Knowing The Holy Spirit April 10, 2005 The Spirit and the Trinity Luke 3:21-22 God is three, and God is one. The Trinity is not an easy concept to understand much less to explain. I’ve had supper time conversations with the kids that go like this: “Jesus is God.” “But God is God!” “Yeah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: *other

The Spirit And Creation Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 20, 2005

The Holy Spirit Brings life to the creation.

Knowing The Holy Spirit April 17, 2005 The Spirit and Creation Genesis 1:1-2, 2:7 Last week we saw how the Spirit is in the Trinity, we talked of the trinity as this eternal circle dance, where the Three are One and they are forever giving Glory to each other. We saw that God always works ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: *other

Jesus And The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 26, 2005

Jesus was always deeply connected to the Spirit, we should be too.

Knowing the Holy Spirit April 24, 2005 Jesus and The Spirit Acts 10:37-38 We often talk about Jesus’ deep connection with the Father. We say that the reason that he was able to do the miraculous things that he did, teach the amazing things he taught, obey even to the point of death is his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:37-38

Denomination: *other

Body And Spirit

Contributed by Chris Summers on May 11, 2005

Body and spirit , the rageing war.

Body and Spirit Good morening everyone. Today I want to talk about the war between the body and the spirit. How many of you have ever fasted ? Now not because there was no food in the house or because you wanted to lose those 5 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

Be Filled With The Spirit

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 11, 2005

Prepared originally for Pentecost Sunday, this is a message on how to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

Be Filled with the Spirit --Ephesians 5:15-20 --Luke 24:44-53 --by R. David Reynolds Are you happy with you relationship with Jesus Christ? Is it fruitful, fulfilled? Are you “growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,” or does you spiritual journey with Him seem ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Samuel Hagle on Nov 27, 2003

This is a sermon about the Holy Spirit, who He is, and what He is doing, from the OT until today.

Sermon/Bible study about the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is present thru out the whole Bible. From Genesis 1 to Revelation. Genesis 1:2 says “darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” Revelation 22:17 says: “The spirit and the bride say, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17, Acts 5:3-4

Denomination: *other

Praying For The Spirit Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

Seeking the gift of the Holy Spirit - for non Charismatics :)

Nov. 9 - Praying for the Spirit Ever have something you didn’t need - sports car- power tool - computer 0-60 or 120 mph - solitaire - mail, phone - typewriter - library Most Christians have no use for the Holy Spirit - (not that we don’t need Him) Today we will pray for the Spirit - but be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life In The Spirit

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 19, 2004

Paul describes what life in the Spirit means.

INTRO.- ILL.- The captain’s voice came over the PA system of the airplane. He said, "There’s no cause for alarm but we felt you passengers should know that for the last three hours we’ve been flying without the benefit of radio, compass, radar, or navigational beam due to the breakdown of some ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004

The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to Be Like Jesus #1

In Matthew 5 Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount with what we have called the beatitudes . What are the beatitudes and how do they apply to the Christian life? Over the next several weeks we’re going to take a closer look at these paradoxical statements of joy. Why would I call the beatitudes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit And Identity Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 12, 2005

The Spirit reminds us who we are in Christ.

Knowing The Holy Spirit May 8, 2005 The Spirit and Identity Matthew 3:13-4:11 Donald Miller writes in “Blue Like Jazz,” “everybody wants to be fancy and new. Nobody wants to be themselves. I mean, maybe people want to be themselves, but they want to be different, with different clothes or ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Spirit And The Church Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 17, 2005

Pentecost is the Birthday of the Church. This sermon looks at what we were born for.

Knowing The Holy Spirit May 15, 2005 Pentecost The Spirit and the Church Acts 1:1-11, 2:1-47 You may remember what I’ve been saying about how the Trinity is involved in the creation. How the Father and the Son work together to form the whole of creation, and how the Spirit, who is the ...read more

Denomination: *other