Sermons on Lying Spirits:

Studies In Ephesians: The Lie Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011

Study in the book of Ephesians about lying.

Note: This is a study through the book of Ephesians as done in 1995. One of the main sources I used at the time was Beacon Bible Commentary vol. 9. and Online Bible Topics Title: The Lie Theme: To understand what it means to lie. Text: But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Living With Children: The Persistent Liar Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Aug 27, 2017

Lying is one of the most difficult problems to deal with and a major parent-child power struggle - How to deal with Lying Children:

Q: We’re very concerned about our eight-year-old grandson’s lying. He always pleads innocence and wonders plaintively why no one ever believes him. When someone confronts him with some misdeed they saw him do (for example, poking holes in the back door screen), he merely shrugs his shoulders and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit: God's Spirit At Work

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 16, 2014

What does the Holy Spirit do in the lives of believers? This sermon discusses four works of the Spirit in the lives of believers.

The Holy Spirit, Part 2: God’s Spirit at Work Series: Acts, #3 Chuck Sligh February 9, 2014 There is a PowerPoint presentation available for this sermon upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 1:8 – “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Anticipating The Spirit Of Christmas - The Spirit Of Praise

Contributed by William Wyne on Apr 20, 2012

The birth of Christ gives us as believers a joyous spirit of Praise.

There are several biblical pictures of the Christmas story: there is the picture of Wise men coming to worship the Christ child, there is the picture of the righteous man Simeon who was waiting to behold the Consolation of Israel, there is the picture of the aged saintly woman Anna, who was walking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Baptist

Another Spirit-A Different Spirit.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 5, 2023

The question asked throughout scripture is, “Whose report will you believe?” Our whole basis for Christianity is the faith factor. The just shall live by faith. Romans 12:3b...God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

Another Spirit-A Different Spirit. Isaiah 53:1AMP The question asked throughout scripture is, “Whose report will you believe?” Our whole basis for Christianity is the faith factor. The just shall live by faith. Romans 12:3b...God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. Isaiah 53:1 Who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Spirit’s Transformative Power

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 11, 2024

Learn how to bring to bear the power, authority, and resources of heaven to your situation. While it's Super Bowl Sunday for the world, it's Super Sunday at church. Jesus said, “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33)

The Holy Spirit’s Transformative Power You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/FgxxARlB6ak?si=6IPAT4GxwCRDQSFx Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/100064615454428/videos/1062400965089344 Unfortunately, we really don’t see the transformative power of the Holy Spirit as we should. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49, Acts 1:5, Acts 1:8, John 16:8, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

The True Solution To Violence Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2021

These are times that try our souls. When the secular parts of our world collapse under the weight of theft, fraud, lying and disrespect, violence solves nothing, and brings only more violence.

Baptism of the Lord Jesus 2021 Reading St. Mark’s account of the baptism of Jesus, which is the shortest of the three Gospel accounts, I am struck by the language used just before the Father’s voice is heard from heaven. We heard that Jesus “saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:7-11, Genesis 8:11, 1 John 5:1-9, Isaiah 12:2-6, Isaiah 55:1-11, Acts 1:4-8, Isaiah 4:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Life By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

The Holy Spirit brings us to life through a heart transplant and a renewed mind

Keys To Life Series July 18, 2004 Romans 8:1-17 Life by the Spirit This summer we are doing a series called “Keys to Life.” Jesus gives us life through his death and resurrection on the cross, and he promises that life will be an abundant life. We engage that abundant life by following ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: *other

Spirit Of A Conqureor

Contributed by Camillus De Almeida on Dec 12, 2004

Challenges make Champions

THE SPIRIT OF A CONQUEROR Joshua 14: 6-15 “If there were no challenges there would be no champions. Challenges produce champions and battles produce conquerors.” Cami De Almeida 1. A Conqueror holds the vision in his/her heart. v7 •Your heart is the vessel in which God deposits your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christmas Spirit Series

Contributed by William Scott on Dec 14, 2004

There are many spirits of Christmas but what is the true Christmas Spirit.

THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Luke 2.8-14 Introd: The story of Scrooge by Dickens is a remarkable illustration of the mean-spiritedness of Christmas. Many in our day, to a more or less degree, have this spirit. As the people of God we should have the True Christmas Spirit. Let us look at the True ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 22, 2004

Mary has to make preparations for the child to be born. In fact, God has to make preparations for the Christ-child to born as well. God has Caesar take a census of all the people and requires them to return to their city of birth. So, Mary and Joseph must

All those preparations! Does your family resemble the Crandles? Did you hear Ann’s to-do list? The to-do lists just gets longer and longer, don’t they. Unfortunately, the number of hours in a day remains the same. So, how will we get all our preparations done by Christmas? How do we prepare for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Methodist

Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 26, 2004

Until a person realizes they are in sin they will never turn to God for forgiveness. As we look at our society today we see many lines getting blurred. What is the difference between Christians and the rest of the world? How has Jesus changed your life

Poor in Spirit Matthew 5:3 #1 of 8 in series During a children’s sermon the preacher asked his little listeners, “What must you do to receive God’s forgiveness of your sins?” A child quickly declared, “First of all, you have to sin.” From the mouth of a child comes, almost, the key to becoming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity Of The Spirit

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Ever since the early church, there have been schemes and promotions to produce unity in the church. But, divisions continue. The only medicine to heal the wounds of disunity and discord is found in this text of Scripture.

UNITY OF THE SPIRIT TEXT: Eph 4:1-3 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today we begin a series on the fruit of the Spirit. We consider why we struggle with manifesting the fruit and how we are able to do so.

1. The days are getting longer, the temperature slowly warming up. We can see and feel that soon it will be spring. 2. One of things I used to enjoy doing in late spring, is looking at the beautiful gardens people have. Last year remember handing out brochures for VBS. I admired well-landscaped ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life In The Spirit

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. In Romans 6 the apostle Paul explained why a Christian wants not to sin, even though Christ has paid the full penalty for all sin. a. In so doing, he refuted the argument for "easy believism." b. KEY VERSE: How shall we who d __ __ __ to sin live any longer in it? (6:2) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-13