Sermons on Mocking Spirit:

Christmas Eve Sermon: "Am I 'strong In Spirit'?"

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 5, 2017

A look at Luke 1:80 where it says that John the Baptist "become strong in spirit." This is the verse before the famous Christmas story (Luke 2:1-7). The sermon encourages people to "train themselves in godliness" and become more like Christ.

- Story from Preaching Today of the person pointlessly trying to visit every Starbucks in America. - “Accomplishing” something that really doesn’t amount to much. - What we accomplish with our lives is what v. 80 got me to thinking about. - This verse comes just before that famous Christmas ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Essential Truths - God Is Spirit, And God Is A Consuming Fire Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 6, 2019

This is the first message in a series shared by 4 preachers on the Trinity and seeks to motivate listeners to deeper devotion and service to God.

Sermon for CATM - January 6, 2019 - Essential Truths The Triune God: Intro-God is Spirit; a Consuming Fire John 4:21-26; Hebrews 12:28-29 When you read the Bible, when you study the Bible, you learn about God and you learn about you. You learn surprising things about God that expand your heart ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-26, Hebrews 12:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Illuminated By The Holy Spirit Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Illumination by the Holy Spirit

A. WHY ILLUMINATION IS NEEDED 1. Two levels of writers, i.e., dual authors. The Bible was inspired by the Holy Spirit. “All scriptures is given by inspiration of God” (2 Tim. 3:16). Inspiration is the guidance of the Holy Spirit so that human authors wrote what God told them in scriptures ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

90. The Grace Of Jesus Christ And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 18, 2018

This is the purpose for which we were created – to give glory to God

IN GOD’S IMAGE 90 – GRACE OF JESUS CHRIST AND FELLOWSHIP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5, Romans 8:32, Hebrews 12:2, John 10:17-18, Philippians 2:6-8, Ephesians 3:20-21, John 12:32, John 6:44, John 3:5-7, Acts 2:38, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 17:25-26, 2 Corinthians 13:14, John 16:7-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

God, May Your Spirit Of Forgiveness Rest On Me Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 19, 2018

We don't forgive to be forgiven by God, we forgive because we have forgiven. Unforgiveness limits or prevents the manifestation of your blessings

*DAY 17 OF 11TH HOUR FASTING* May the peace of the Lord be with you Prayer Topic: *GOD, MAY YOUR SPIRIT OF FORGIVENESS REST ON ME* Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32 King James Version (KJV) 31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Charismatic

The Spirit Of God, Our Binding Agent In The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 26, 2018

It is Precious Holy Spirit who can unite us in the church and keep us together like the early Apostles had

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER pt. 11c (THE SPIRIT OF GOD, OUR BINDER IN THE BODY OF CHRIST) Acts 2:42-44 King James Version (KJV) 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-44

Denomination: Charismatic

#8 Transformed By The Power Of The Holy Spirit (Sanctification #1) Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 9, 2015

This sermon speaks about the work of the HOly Spirit in bringing about our sanctificaition. The Holy Spirit counsels us, congregates us (brings us together with other believers), and corrects us.

Transformed by the Power of the Spirit (Experiencing Sanctification #1) Introduction: In last week’s sermon I spoke about the work of the Holy Spirit in our salvation. Today I will be speaking to you about how the Holy Spirit works in us after we are saved. Salvation is just the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:2, 1 Corinthians 2:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#9 Transformed By The Power Of The Holy Spirit (Sancification #2) Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 9, 2015

This sermon speaks about the work of the Holy Spirit in His work of sanctifying us through cleasning us from the defilement of our thoughts, spirit, speech, and conscienc.

Transformed by the Power of the Spirit (Experiencing Sanctification #2) Introduction: The Love Canal tragedy,1890s William T. Love started having a canal dug between the Niagara River and Lake Ontario but was discontinued, 1920s dump site for Niagara Falls, 1940s U.S Army used it to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#10 Transformed By The Power Of The Holy Spirit (Sanctification #3) Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 9, 2015

This sermon speaks about how the Holy Spirit is our comforter or our helper. The Holy Spirit can heal our emotional pains.

Transformed by the Power the Spirit (Experiencing Sanctification #3) Introduction: So far we have learned how the Holy Spirit works in us His work of sanctification through counseling us, congregating us, correcting us, and cleansing us. Today we will learn how the Holy Spirit comforts ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#11 The Holy Spirit Helps Us To Consecrate Ourselves Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 11, 2015

To fully consecrate one's selve to God is not an easy matter. We struggle with our double-mindedness because the selfesh/sinful nature causes us to be double-minded. It is only with the help of the Holy Spirit that a believer can come to surrender fully

Introduction: Scriptures: Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 2:16 I. The Meaning of Consecration to God A. Dictionary definition of consecration 1. To make or declare sacred, dedicated to the service of a deity 2. To devote or dedicate to some cause or purpose Example: Athletes to a sport, a student ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Introduction To Spiritual Warfare; Our Body Soul And Spirit.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 18, 2015

This is an introductory sermon on spiritual warfare by first understanding who we are in relation to Gods image through our bodies soul and spirit; and how we communicate with God himself.

This sermon was delivered in St Oswald Church in Maybole, Scotland on the 24th August 2009 by Gordon McCulloch. Prayer: Father, you speak in the bible of the spiritual realm; a realm that we can neither see, hear, feel, touch or taste; but it is the realm where you live, along with the other dark ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Episcopal

Super: Naturally! Anointed Me: Empowered By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 24, 2015

In the same way that Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit, God wants His SUPER to come on our NATURAL so we can be anointed to transform people’s lives today.

SUPER: NATURALLY! #2: ANOINTED ME: EMPOWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT ILLUSTRATION: We need to be plugged into the power of God! A man went into a hardware store and asked for a saw. The salesman took one from the shelf and said it was their "newest model, with the latest in technology, guaranteed to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: *other

God Encounters #3: Jesus The Baptiser In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 18, 2015

Jesus is the Saviour who died on the Cross to forgive our sins,and He is also the Baptiser in the Holy Spirit who wants to give us power to be His witnesses.

GOD ENCOUNTERS: THE FOURSQUARE GOSPEL #3: JESUS THE BAPTISER IN THE HOLY SPIRIT: INTRO TO TOPIC: In this series we are looking at the Foursquare Gospel of Jesus: • Jesus the Saviour, Healer, Baptiser in the Holy Spirit, Soon Coming King. • KEY VERSE: “But you shall receive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: *other

How Exactly Does The Holy Spirit Comfort Us?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 26, 2013

A look at the four places in John where the word "paraclete" is used and how each shares a way the Holy Spirit comforts us.

HOW EXACTLY DOES THE HOLY SPIRIT COMFORT US? The Greek word "paraclete" is used only four times in John and they all occur within three chapters. These four uses tell us four ways that the Holy Spirit comforts us. 1. We are comforted because we know He won't leave us hanging. - John ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The #1 Way To Tell If The Holy Spirit Is Leading You

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 4, 2013

In this lesson we boil it down to the #1 and only way to know if the Holy Spirit is leading you.

Have you ever felt as if the Holy Spirit was leading to perform some action for God? Maybe you felt as if the Holy Spirit was leading you to partner with some ministry, or to believe some doctrine, or to go aid a certain person. While the way in which the Holy Spirit leads us can be debated at some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: *other