Sermons on Ministering Spirit:

Four Vital Truths About The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 18, 2021

He didn’t place an angel inside of you. He placed God inside of you. He didn’t place a saint inside of you. You don’t have the spirit of your godly grandmother in you. You have the Spirit of God in you!

We are living in confusing times, and for many are moving ahead with little hope. In the midst of our confusion, there is God. God loves you so much He gave you Someone to comfort, strengthen, and love you in ways you and I cannot imagine. You have a tremendous ally in the Holy Spirit. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30, John 14:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit Is With And In Us As We Share Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 11, 2023

The Holy Spirit equips the whole body of disciples to continue the work of Christ.

Sixth Sunday of Easter 2023 For several weeks now, after the Paschal celebration, we have been hearing the last teaching of Jesus from the Gospel of John. This long speech and promise is positioned by John at the Last Supper, but it would also make sense in the period between Easter and Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, 1 Peter 3:15-18, Psalm 66:1-20, Acts 8:5-17

Denomination: Catholic

Part I: Unity Of The Spirit - Level 1 Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 26, 2022

There are three distinct levels of unity in the Spirit that are evident in the early church. Most of the western church in the 21st century is only familiar with the first or lowest level of unity that Jesus referred to in John 17.

Introduction to Part I What does the term “Unity of the Spirit” really mean for Christians? Is it an ethereal sixth sense based on feelings or intuition? Is it an intellectual or symbolic type or anthropomorphic construct used to create a theological distinction between Christians and “other” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-45

Part Ii: Unity Of The Spirit - Level 2 Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 26, 2022

What does the term “Unity of the Spirit” really mean for Christians? In Part I we presented insights into this uniquely Christian concept: unity of the Spirit. Level 2 unity is not generally seen in the western church.

Introduction to Part II What does the term “Unity of the Spirit” really mean for Christians? In Part I we presented insights into this uniquely Christian concept: unity of the Spirit. We are endeavoring to arrive at a practical understanding which is meaningful to our daily walk. We answer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43, Acts 5:5-12

Part Iii: Unity Of The Spirit - Level 3 Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 26, 2022

What does the term “Unity of the Spirit” really mean for Christians? In Parts I & 2 we presented insights into this uniquely Christian concept: unity of the Spirit. Level 3 unity is far from the western church.

Introduction to Part III What does the term “Unity of the Spirit” really mean for Christians? In Parts I & II we presented insights into this uniquely Christian concept: unity of the Spirit. We are endeavoring to arrive at a practical understanding which is meaningful to our daily walk. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-45, Acts 4:32, Ephesians 4:3-6

Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 20, 2022

Just as Jesus breathed His last, the Bible tells us that curtain of the Temple was torn in two. Witnesses to the Temple tell us that this curtain was as thick as your hand. So the tearing of something so thick and so large was supernatural.

Happy Easter Sunday to everyone! Happy resurrection day to you all. Welcome to Easter Sunday including those of you online. Why is Easter a Big Deal? Easter is a time when God's people celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. As much as you may admire Abraham Lincoln, your parents, or MLK, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49, Matthew 27:52-54

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Step With The Spirit: How To Know The Will Of God

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 5, 2022

"It was Christmas Eve 1875 and Ira Sankey was traveling on a Delaware River steamboat when he was recognized by some of the passengers. His picture had been in the newspaper because he was the song leader for the famous evangelist D.L. Moody..."

"It was Christmas Eve 1875 and Ira Sankey was traveling on a Delaware River steamboat when he was recognized by some of the passengers. His picture had been in the newspaper because he was the song leader for the famous evangelist D.L. Moody. They asked him to sing one of his own hymns, but ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

Pentecost- Don’t Be "Holy Spirit Shy.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 11, 2022

The key is the realization that when the charis or gift of God is received, then the charismata should be in evidence.

To confirm is related to the word “firm” as in to strengthen and reinforce. God confirms our faith so we can withstand a certain amount of force, to stand in opposition to the falsehoods and challenges manifested by the devil, and more positively, to witness to the Gospel. e.g. Owen Phelps said ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Catholic

The Spirit's Breath Among Us

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 6, 2022

A sermon for Pentecost Sunday, Year C

June 5, 2022 - Pentecost Sunday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 2:1-21; John 14:8-17 The Spirit’s Breath among Us Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The Holy Spirit has long been associated with wind and breath. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, John 14:8-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Where The Holy Spirit Dwells (Trinity Sunday)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 8, 2022

The Bible never specifically mentions the Holy Trinity but the Bible does mention how God works in ways that go beyond our ability to understand because God is infinite and we are finite. This sermon intends to explain why Trinity Sunday is such a big deal.

WHERE THE HOLY SPIRIT DWELLS Text: I Corinthians 6:19 - 20 1 Corinthians 6:19-20  Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own,  (20)  for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Armor Of God: The Helmet Of Salvation And The Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 23, 2022

If we are going to win the battle, we must know the enemy possesses the power. We must also understand that Satan is a vanquished foe and we have the equipment to fully protect ourselves. This week we will study the last two pieces of spiritual armor that God provides.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org watch this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/156328 Introduction It comes as a shock to the new or the uninformed believer that the Christian life is a battleground and not a playground. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Brethren

Don't Lie To The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 5, 2022

God calls his people to live lives of integrity, being honest and genuine in all we do.

Don’t Lie to the Holy Spirit Text: Acts 4:36-5:11 Introduction 1. Illustration: “You can fool some of the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time, but you can’t fool Mom.” (Captain Penny). 2. You can take this wisdom from Captain Penny and appropriate into our spiritual ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Sword Of The Spirit: The Bible Is Just Another Book Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 15, 2023

We have to be prayerfully persistently in the Word of God so we can stand firm against the schemes of the devil in our faith and withstand the evil around us.

THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Sword of the Spirit: The Bible is Just Another Book Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION We gather to read this passage for the 11th time in as many weeks. Hear now the Word of God. Hear the Word of God written by the Apostle Paul as he was in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Keys To Being Continually Filled With The Spirit

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Mar 26, 2023

In this text, the writer offers three keys that facilitate a continual infilling of the Spirit.

Introduction: God created the eye and all its power of perception. The garden He placed Adam and his wife in was filled with beauty. Every tree he planted was "pleasant to the eye" (Gen 2:9). God looked at everything that He had made and it was very good (Gen 1:31). It was pleasant and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fruit Of The Holy Spirit: Love, Joy And Peace

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jul 25, 2024

Prayer is an essential part of our daily lives and sharing prayer is an ideal way to grown in faith. The Church has a manifold resource of prayers from which we can use and adapt and indeed grow in faith. The Revised Common Lectionary collect for the 9th Sunday after Trinity is one such prayer.

Collect for Trinity 9 Fruit of the Holy Spirit: Love, Joy and Peace The Holy Spirit is available to whisper to us thoughts of love and joy and peace and patience every moment of our lives. Our collect for today is a beautiful prayer and so full of meaning and purpose – an ideal prayer for our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Romans 12:9-12, Matthew 13:52