Sermons on Lying To The Holy Spirit:

Life By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

This sermon compares the the lust of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit.

LIFE BY THE SPIRIT (Works of the Flesh -vs- Fruit of the Spirit) TEXT: Galatians 5:16-26 INTRODUCTION: A. LIVE BY THE SPIRIT 1. Paul urges us to live by the Spirit. 2. Living by the spirit brings freedom. 3. However, freedom is not a license to sin. 4. Paul gives us 15 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

The Work Of The Spirit

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 18, 2000

The Spirit works in the lives of believers

The Work of the Spirit Acts 2:1-41 I. The Holy Spirit Empowers A. The Spirit gives us strength 1. Our human weakness is replaced with divine strength 2. We are given strength to overcome life’s difficulties B. The Spirit gives us power 1. The Spirit creates new spiritual energy within us 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Church Of God

The Crippling Spirit

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Aug 16, 2001

When we allow them, there are spirits that can cripple us.

THE CRIPPLING SPIRIT Luke 13:10-17 For eighteen years this woman came to church bent over. Crippled. She had been faithful, loved the Lord, a “daughter of Abraham.” I guess you could say she was “saved.” Eighteen years is a long time. Everybody had accepted her condition. I suppose in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, John 5:5-16, Romans 8:26, Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

The Flesh Or The Spirit

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 2, 2003

There is a war going on between our flesh and the Holy Spirit. And our behavior shows which of the two is winning.

Passage: I Corinthians 3:1-9 Intro: It’s sad to watch someone who has deceived themselves. 1. people who talk the talk, but can’t walk the walk. 2. the Taliban and Iraqi fighters, so full of bravado one week, lining up to hand over their weapons the next. 3. some football teams, staking their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Azariah And Jahaziel And The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 23, 2018

The Holy Spirit is active in the care of our souls if we let Him. He wants to comfort us, lead us, guide us, direct us, teach us and empower us. He wants us to be “Christ like” and to “Do the work of the Kingdom” in the here and now.

Opening Video Illustration: God’s not dead - trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXbXu5jHrzY (use HD) trailer Introduction to today’s message from video: Is the Holy Spirit dead – is God dead – not involved or out of reach for the average Christian today? No He is not – He is alive and desiring ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-9, 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living By The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018

51st message from Ephesians continuing a discussion of the Holy Spirit's ministry.

“The Fruit of Living by the Spirit” I. Names and Titles of the Holy Spirit II. Origin of the Holy Spirit III. Nature and Character of the Holy Spirit IV. References to the Holy Spirit V. The Holy Spirit’s Ministry in the Old Testament VI. The Holy Spirit’s Ministry in the New Testament ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Difference Between The Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit And Being Filled With The Holy Spirit. Series

Contributed by Michael L. Williams, Jr. on Jan 29, 2021

A lot of times the Holy Spirit gets the least amount of respect out of all the Trinity even though it is his part that’s at the forefront of our Christian walks today let me explain God the father started it, God the Son finished it, and God the Holy Spirit sealed it.

The Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-13) was one of the most phenomenal and important events in all of history, for it was the day of “the coming of the Holy Spirit.” Jesus had deliberately prepared the disciples for the coming of the Holy Spirit. Throughout the Bible, the revelation of the indwelling ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God The Spirit Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 12, 2013

We can relate to the Spirit through the feminine imagery present in scripture.

God the Father. God the Son. And God the Holy Spirit. Three of my favorite things to talk about, and today we are going to talk about God the Holy Spirit. We talk less about the Holy Spirit than about the Father and the Son, and I think we understand the Holy Spirit less than we understand the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of The Spirit

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

THE MINISTRY OF THE SPIRIT

Genesis 6 v. 1 - 8 v. 3 "And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years." Note:- 1. THE MINISTRY OF THE SPIRIT - "My spirit" See:- (a) His Work - "Strive with man" (b) His Witness - (c) His Warfare - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

The Human Spirit Fails, But The Holy Spirit Prevails

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on May 24, 2010

Where are you on the line between optimism and pessimism? What is the right balance? Let's see what we learn from the tower of Babel. A. The human spirit triumphs. Not! B. Like at Babel, so still today C. The Holy Spirit centers us on Jesus and his cross

Text: Genesis 11:1-9 Theme: The Human Spirit Fails, But the Holy Spirit Prevails A. The human spirit triumphs. Not! B. Like at Babel, so still today C. The Holy Spirit centers us on Jesus and his cross Season: Pentecost - c Date: May 23, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Holy Spirit: The Spirit Gives Us Power Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 10, 2025

WE BELIEVE that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is given to believers who ask for it. This experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of new birth. Spirit baptism gives believers power to live and serve God and gifts to fulfill the mission of the Church...

Pentecost: The Spirit Gives us Power 1 After the death and resurrection of Jesus, he appeared over a period of 40 days to about 500 of his followers (Acts 1:3). At His last appearance, before He ascended to heaven, He gave the great promise of Spirit Baptism to His followers (Acts 1:4-8). Then, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4, Acts 8:14-17, Acts 9:17, Acts 10:44-47, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Maintain The Holy Spirit’s Presence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 24, 2025

The presence of the Holy Spirit in a believer’s life is precious, but it must be cultivated, honoured, and maintained through obedience, holiness, and fellowship with God.

HOW TO MAINTAIN THE HOLY SPIRIT’S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 4:30 Key Verse: “And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.” (Ephesians 4:30, KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 51:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, John 14:16-17, Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holiness That Is Beautiful

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Mar 23, 2003

I. THE BEAUTY OF A HOLY LIFE II. THE BEAUTY OF HOLY SPEECH III. THE BEAUTY OF A HOLY DISPOSITION IV. THE HIGH PURPOSE OF THE BEAUTY OF HOLINESS:THE WORSHIP OF GOD!

HOLINESS THAT IS BEAUTIFUL 1 Chronicles 16:29 Outline by Kenneth Trent Mark D. Stetler, January 5, 2003 p.m. Parkway Church of God (Holiness) “Give to the Lord the glory due His name; Bring an offering and come before Him. Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” I Chronicles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:29

Denomination: Church Of God

The Holy Guest

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 11, 2002

The ministry of the Holy Spirit, especially in the heart of the unbeliever.

The Holy Guest John 16:1-16 1 "All this I have told you so that you will not go astray. 2 They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God. 3 They will do such things because they have not known the Father or ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Called To Be Holy Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 1, 2006

What does it mean to be a holy man or woman? This passage looks at the term "sanctification" and how it applies to believers.

Called to Be Holy Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Introduction: It was the late 1920’s when a woman and her new husband moved into the man’s old family home. It was a clapboard house with a hall down the middle. It wasn’t much of a home, but it was all they had. Ten years later, however, the two had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible