Sermons on Loving Spirit:

Off The Wall Or Out Of The Red Back ???

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him..

WORSHIIP John 4:23-24 (KJV) 23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. But Contemporary ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Foursquare

Handling Adversity Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 25, 2009

Part 4 of this series focusing on what the Holy Spirit can do in our lives to help us through all adversities.

Handling Adversity Part 4 Scriptures: Acts 3:3-7; 4:8-13; 5:3-4; Galatians 5:16-23; Introduction: In my message last week I gave you an introduction to the Holy Spirit and why Jesus sent Him here to be a helper for us. If you recall from last week, before Jesus ascended into heaven, He met ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 4, 2007

The meek are not weak. They trust in God’s sovereign rule over all things, submitting in His way and time. Their strength is Spirit-controlled, so that God’s will be done and His glory be manifested.

The purpose of the Sermon on the Mount is to inform God’s disciples of the qualities they are to possess and display to a watching world. So far we’ve come to see that a blessed Christian is someone who is: “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” • We know we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rejoicing Together

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 9, 2019

We rejoice together that a people of diverse backgrounds, education, income, and perspectives can join voices together as ONE by the power of the Holy Spirit who lives in Christians and draws us together in praise.

Occasion: Two local churches worshiping together REJOICING TOGETHER IN HIS LOVE Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zeitgeist Or Christ?

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 9, 2007

Christians today are different from non-Christians and should not fear because we have a spirit or power, love, and a sound mind.

We’re working a little bit differently this morning in that we’re working from two passages. It may seem like two passages, but if you read through 2 Timothy, it’s really all one passage. We’re just concentrating on these verses because in them, Paul has given Timothy a clear contrast between a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of Solomon - Chapter 1 - The Bride Confesses Her Love Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 28, 2024

The Beloved touches the Bride’s spirit, and for the first time, she feels the freedom to pour her heart out completely to Him

V.1:1 The Song of Songs, which is Solomon’s. The Bride Confesses Her Love She 2 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! 3 For your love is better than wine; your name is oil poured out; therefore, virgins love you. 4 Draw me after you; let us run. The king has brought me into his ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing Discerning Spirits Or One Might Say The Spirit Of Truth & Error

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005

I remember a fellow saying: "Don’t believe anything you hear and only half of what you see!" I was only a teenager when I heard this bit of wisdom from a heart that had grown cynical. However cynical the person who spoke these words, I realized there

Developing Discerning Spirits Or One Might Say The Spirit Of Truth And Error Sunday, April 07, 2002 This morning I certainly hope that you all have your bibles with you as I will be using quite a lot of scripture in my sermon. Let’s turn if you will to, 1 John 4:1-6 Beloved, believe not every ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Attaining The Countenance Of Jesus

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 1, 2014

Love is always lived out in body and in spirit

Thursday of Fourth Week in Course Lumen Fidei All of us long for a world, a culture, of perfect justice, of perfect peace, where everyone is centered on doing the will of God, and no one is impoverished in spirit, soul or body. David got it, and the apostles preached it. When Jesus sent them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Catholic

Discerning The Spirit Between Demonic Manifestation Vs. Holy Spirit Manifestation. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 18, 2025

The following content may be disturbing to some readers. As believers, we are called to discern the spirits and test every manifestation to ensure it aligns with the will and character of God (1 John 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:21).

As believers, we are called to discern the spirits and test every manifestation to ensure it aligns with the will and character of God (1 John 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:21). The Bible warns us about the schemes of the devil and his attempts to deceive and lead us astray (2 Corinthians 11:14, Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, Luke 8:26-39, Mark 16:17

Not Every Father Has The Ability To Love Like Christ

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jun 13, 2001

FATHERS DAY IS EVERYDAY TO THE TRUE FATHER, WHO IS GOD THE FATHER, GOD THE SON AND GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT WHO ALL LIVES IN US, CREATING A TRUE FATHERLY PERSONA, ACTIONS AND MOST OF ALL LOVE.

TEXT JOHN 15:17 THESE THINGS I COMMAND YOU, THAT YE LOVE ONE ANOTHER WHEN YOU BEHOLD THESE SCRIPTURES, YOU SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT THIS COMMANDMENT IS UNTO THE INNER CIRCLE AS WELL AS THE OUTSIDE, THEREFORE, IT WOULD BE FAIR TO SAY THAT THIS COMMANDMENT IS A TWO FOLD COMMANDMENT PRESCRIBED TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have Another Drink

Contributed by James May on Jan 1, 2006

We need another drink of that New Wine of the Holy Ghost. We need the wind of the Spirit and the fire of the Holy Ghost, with a fresh anointing from Heaven if we are going to truly be effective for the Kingdom of God.

HAVE ANOTHER DRINK By Pastor Jim May Acts 2:1-13, "And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Philip Following Divine Direction In The Desert

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 23, 2005

God desires to direct His people through His Holy spirit living in us. In Philip you can see a person determined to follow the direction of God no matter where the direction would lead.

Intro: We see in our passage today that God greatly desires to direct His church by way of the Holy Spirit. You might ask, how does God direct and guide through His Holy Spirit living in us? God speaks, guides and directs His people in so many different ways. Imagine the many different ways ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

More Comforts For Troubled Hearts.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 27, 2023

Not only has Jesus given the Holy Spirit, but He also promises His own return.

MORE COMFORTS FOR TROUBLED HEARTS. John 14:15-21. *Notice how closely our love and our obedience are bound together (John 14:15; cf. John 14:21; 1 John 2:3-5). #4. He has given us the Holy Spirit (John 14:16-17). Jesus said, “I will pray the Father, and He will send another Comforter that He ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Utilize Self-Control

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices.

1. The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices. Paul wrote, "The object and purpose of our instruction and charge is love, which springs from a pure heart and a good (clear) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Forget The Bread

Contributed by Mark Jones on Dec 11, 2002

The Essence of The Lesson The “leaven of the Pharisees” is the spirit of this world that will blind the hearts of both evil men AND Christ’s followers, and keep them from the proper focus on the spiritual realm! Prelim thoughts, key concepts: “Leav

Don’t Forget The Bread A Lesson from, Mark 8:11-21 parallel in Matthew 16:1-12 The Essence of The Lesson The “leaven of the Pharisees” is the spirit of this world that will blind the hearts of both evil men AND Christ’s followers, and keep them from the proper focus on the spiritual realm! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12, Mark 8:11-21

Denomination: Methodist