Sermons on Listening To The Holy Spirit:

Law Or Gospel?

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 22, 2012

Just as entering the life of redemption requires the work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts, so continuing in the life of redemption requires his activity within us.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas February 22, 2012 LAW OR GOSPEL? Isaac Butterworth Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 (NIV) 1 ‘Be careful not to do your “acts of righteousness” before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

People Are Fragile—handle With Care Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

If you learn anything about gentleness, please understand that real gentleness requires supernatural strength. In fact, the way to be gentle is to be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.

INTRODUCTION Orange you glad you came to church today? Fruit is the outward expression of an inner nature. When you see an orange hanging on a tree, you can safely assume, that’s an orange tree. The reason you can identify the tree is because of its fruit. Jesus said the same thing about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

#7fruit Of The Spirit Faitfulness Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2002

We continue studying the Fruit of the Spirit, this one studies FAITHFULNESS.

#7 STUDY OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: Faithfulness/Faith By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. WE HAVE BEEN STUDYING THE ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Called To Become In Faith The Saints We Are Baptized To Be

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2026

We must grow to live a holy life, one of right praise through worship and of right living by following the twin commandments

Second Sunday Integral 2026 Saint Paul writes to one of his troublesome churches in Corinth today and reminds them of God’s desire for them and all of us. He always teaches something in his introductory paragraphs. The communication is addressed to those “who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:3, Isaiah 49:5-6, Psalm 40:2, Psalm 40:4, Psalm 40:7-10, 1 Corinthians 1:1-3, John 1:29-34, 1 Samuel 9:1-26, 1 Samuel 10:9-13, 1 Samuel 10:20-24, 1 Samuel 16:14-23, 1 Samuel 16:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

A Spirit Of Sleep Vs Ready!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014

God's plan is that we be spiritually ready and prepared, but there is a slumber and sleep that tries to grip the heart of believers... BEWARE OF THE SPIRIT OF SLEEP!

A SPIRIT OF SLEEP --- vs. GETTING READY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I use a sword and a canteen of water in this message... TEXT: KJV Matthew 24:44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. NIV Matthew 24:44 So you also must be ready, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Goal Is To Live A Holy Life

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 26, 2010

How to live a holy life

Acts 19:1-6 While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the interior provinces. Finally, he came to Ephesus, where he found several believers. [2] "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" he asked them. "No," they replied, "we don't know what you mean. We haven't even ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...peace Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011

We develop peace in the body of Christ by focusing on what unites us and working toward the mutual edification of the body.

Let’s begin this morning by reminding ourselves of some important aspects of the fruit of the Spirit. THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with the Holy Spirit 3) Is to be delightful to an unbelieving world The way ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

"this Holy Mystery"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 31, 2023

A sermon about God's prevenient grace and the mystery of the wisdom of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

“This Holy Mystery” 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 As you know, life is full of mystery. The deepest, richest and most complex theories that science can ever come up with highlight the fact that there is still a depth of mystery that goes way beyond it all. We can study biology and human genetics and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of A Spirit-Filled Life Series

Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Oct 18, 2009

This sermon highlights how God’s power is manifested in the life of a spirit-filled believer. It also shows difference the Spirit of God makes when He is operating within the church.

SALUTATION INTRODUCTION - SET THE TONE SAY: TODAY IS PENTECOST SUNDAY - THE CHURCH’S BIRTHDAY. BACKGROUND: DEUT. 16:16 – PENTECOST WAS ONE OF 3 FEASTS CELEBRATED ANNUALLY BY THE JEWS – IT WAS A FEAST OF THANKSGIVING – FIRSTFRUIT – WEEKS - CITY WAS CROWDED. CELEBRATED 50 DAYS AFTER THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Fallen Spirit Called Satan

Contributed by Greg Adams on Aug 6, 2002

Satan is always on the prowl, and the biblically-taught Christian is "not ignorant of his schemes".

I. THE FALLEN SPIRIT CALLED SATAN Scripture is clear about Satan’s very real and personal existence. he was once the chief angel, the anointed cherub, the star of the morning, who sparkled with all the jewels of created beauty - until he rebelled against his Creator and tried to usurp His power ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Spirit Win Souls

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 22, 2024

You need to know your audience, but don't rush the Spirit. We have enough inoculated tares already.

Titus 1:12 One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies. 13 This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith; KJV Sometimes you have to appeal to a person they respect and use what that person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:15, Titus 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Ripple Effect Series

Contributed by Greg Surratt on Nov 4, 2009

Sin short-circuits the work of the Spirit in your life, but the ripple effect of sin also short-circuits the work of the Holy Spirit in the church.

Video Clip: The ripple effect...the expanding series of effects or consequences that are the result of a single event or action. We’ve all done it. You’ve taken a stone and you’ve thrown it into a pond, and you see the concentric circles that are rippling outward from the center where you threw the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Conflict Between The Flesh And The Spirit

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 5, 2004

There is a battle going on and the Conflict is between the Flesh and the Spirit.

The Conflict between the Flesh and the Spirit Galatians 5 Verse #1: - “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage”. Paul pleads with the people to stand firm in what God has done for them and don’t return to ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...kindness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 2, 2011

We are to treat others with kindness regardless of how they treat us and not for the prupose of getting something in return.

As we’ve done each week, we’ll begin with a quick review of several important characteristics of the… THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with the Holy Spirit 3) Is to be delightful to an unbelieving ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Being Seen And Heard

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 30, 2009

Spirit filled Christians are light-bearers and grace speakers.

Title: The Importance of Being Seen and Heard Text: Acts 2:1-13 Thesis: Spirit-filled Christians are light-bearers and love-speakers. Introduction This week I read about a woman who, as a child, often heard her German immigrant great-grandmother repeat: “Kleine Kinder sollten wie Fische am ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational