Sermons on indwelling spirit:

Christian Freedom In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 27, 2009

The letter has changed emphasis from doctrine to practice. The first part of chapter 5 has promoted freedom from legalism. Since the restraints of the law are lifted I can now do what ever my inclinations, passions, & desires lead me to do. This is licen

GALATIANS 5: 13-15 CHRISTIAN FREEDOM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT [Romans 6:15-23] At the close of an important speech to congress on January 6, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt shared his vision of the kind of world he wanted to see after the war was over. He envisioned four basic freedoms enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Temple

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 17, 2025

In our text for today, the apostle Paul makes the amazing claim that now the church is God’s temple. And we’re not talking about church buildings or services, we are talking about the community of people.

Alba 3-16-2025 GOD'S TEMPLE I Corinthians 3:16-17 Throughout history people have created structures to be used as places of worship, and offer sacrifices, and to meet with their god or gods. When the children of Israel were still in the wilderness, after leaving Egypt, God gave instructions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ In The Christian

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 29, 2015

A sermon detailing the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer.

"Christ in the Christian" Introduction: I'm going to start this message with a quote from Dr. Adrian Rogers, "The best friend that you have on this earth is the Holy Spirit. You say, Well, I thought Jesus was my best friend. That's exactly right. The best friend that you have on this earth is the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: Baptist

Saul For King! Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2003

Saul is chosen to be King but noone knows. God works in secret and he works through the indwelling of his Holy Spirit to change Saul so he can be King.

If you were God, how would you respond to a people who refused your leadership and instead asked for a king to be given to them? You might expect that God would give them a hard time. Samuel certainly did! Or he might have given them someone they’d regret having as king just to teach them a lesson. ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Who Is In Contorl Of Your Life? Series

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Oct 14, 2003

God’s Spirit in Control of Our Lives.

"GOD’S SPIRIT IN CONTROL OF OUR LIVES" Romans 8:14 Who is a believer? A. A person is not a believer merely based on his/her profession of faith, but rather being indwelt and led by God’s Spirit. It is told to us that the Holy Spirit dwells in us as believers in Christ (Romans 8:9-11). Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Identity In Christ Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 10, 2020

With the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit we have the Potential to be able to accomplish Gods will for our lives

Paul writes in Gal 3:23 that before we asked Jesus into our lives we were bound by the law of sin and held in bondage but now that we asked Jesus into our lives we are free from the bondage of sin and have become heirs to kingdom through the promise. However there also comes responsibility. For the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Temples Of The Holy Spirit: Part One Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 25, 2008

What is entailed with us being temples of the Holy Spirit?

Temples of the Holy Spirit: Part One (topical) 1. Russ Perman tells this story: "Working as a secretary at an international airport, my sister had an office adjacent to the room where security temporarily holds suspects. One day security officers were questioning a man when they were suddenly ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Controls You? Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 5, 2004

Are you controlled by the sinful nature or the Spirit of God. There are great blessings for those controlled by the Spirit.

Who Controls You? Rom. 8:5-11 INTRO.:The story of Moses in Egypt illustrates the choice we have to live according to the flesh or the spirit. Heb. 11:24ff Who is in control of your life? I. Are you controlled by your sinful nature? What are the signs? A. Where is the focus of your mind? Rom. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit - Part 7 Of 9 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 5, 2017

Continuation of the ministries of the Holy Spirit, examination of the relationship of the Holy Spirit and the scriptures, and blasphemy against the Holy Spirit

THE HOLY SPIRIT This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17, John 14:26, John 15:26, John 16:13-14, Luke 12:10, Matthew 12:24-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Word In Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do they see you or do they see the WORD in you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove we can be like CHRIST because CHRIST is in us. IV. TEXT: Psalms 78:7-8 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)

I. EXORDIUM: Do they see you or do they see the WORD in you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove we can be like CHRIST because CHRIST is in us. IV. TEXT: Psalms 78:7-8 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So each generation should set its hope anew on God, not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Longer Orphans

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2010

From the moment the Holy Spirit regenrates and indwells the believer, he or she will never for a moment be speparated from Jesus forever.

“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. 16 “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; 17 that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Orthodox

The Holy Spirit In The Life Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Feb 7, 2017

The tension between the flesh and the Spirit is tremendous. Too often human pride and independence crowd God's Holy Spirit to the margins of daily thought and action. Unity and evangelism should be the hallmark of our churches today.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN Someone has said, “You will never truly know the power of God until you need the power of God.” I think that statement equally applies to God’s Holy Spirit. As we mentioned earlier in this series, too often Christians and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gifted For Growth Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 15, 2012

If you are sealed by the Spirit then you are gifted by God to help the body grow in Christ. This is an introduction to a study on the gifts of the Spirit discussing their source, significance, and stewardship of the gifts.

Intro: Ephesians 4:8 quotes Psalm 68:18 which says “You received gifts from men.” Paul is saying something that would have been understood by people in His day. You gave gifts to men. Paul is using this under the idea of a King who has conquered his enemy coming back into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit - Part 8 Of 9 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 6, 2017

This segment examines the fruit of the Spirit, the Spirit vs. the flesh, and some attributes of the Holy Spirit.

THE HOLY SPIRIT This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-23, John 15:5, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Romans 7:22-24, Romans 8:2-11, John 4:13-14, John 7:37-39, Hebrews 9:13-14, Psalm 139:7-10, 1 Corinthians 2:10-11, Job 26:13, 1 Corinthians 12:7, Romans 15:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Benefits Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 6, 2021

What are the benefits of living a holy life by the Grace of God and with His indwelling Holy Spirit? They are many!

Holiness - The Benefits of Holiness Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:46, Psalm 11:5, Proverbs 21:21, 2 Chronicles 16:7-9, 2 Chronicles 16:9, Matthew 5:9, Romans 6:22, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Peter 3:12, Hebrews 12:14-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene