Sermons on Refresh Spirits:

Gentleness Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

A look at the fruit of the Spirit, gentleness

Gal. 5.22-23 Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness 1. [Read text]. I’ve been thinking about this list we have been reading, these fruit of the spirit. And I’ve been wondering about the way they appear, the order they appear. And an image to capture the author’s intention. Is it a fruit bowl ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Holiness

What About Haunted Houses ?

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Nov 15, 2007

Are there any real haunted houses? What is a Christians response to haunted houses?

What About Haunted Houses ? Matthew 12:43 After reading part of the article I’m using this morning I began to pray, and felt the Lord say “They (my people, specifically Here) don’t believe in the reality of evil, even with all the Bible’s warnings. I felt that since Halloween had just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Wesleyan

Holy Nudges

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 23, 2008

A devotional talk prepared for a men’s breakfast about how the Holy Spirit tries to communicate with us if we allow Him to. I also invited the men to share "Holy Nudges" that happened to them.

“Holy Nudges” (Inspired by Article written by Clark Cothern, Discipleship Mag. Mar./Apr. ’08, Issue #164, p. 57-59) An example of a “holy nudge:” At one point in my previous ministry in Santa Fe. Tx. I remember getting a repetitive urging to call on a man named Larry who was attending our church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:16-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking The Yokes

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Apr 29, 2008

There is no reason for us to be bound by the yokes of bondage the devil puts on us.

Isaiah best describes the anointing of the Spirit. He sets the stage with a brief history lesson and in verse 24 he speaks the word of the Lord to the people of his day, “…do not be afraid of the Assyrians, who beat you with a rod and lift up a club against you, as Egypt did” (v. 24, NIV). It’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Were Spared, Exposed To The Fire, And Given

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on May 1, 2008

God’s grace saved us from death hell and the grave. His Holy Spirit empowered us to lead others to Him. And He wants us to know who he really is.

Intro: God’s grace saved us from death hell and the grave. His Holy Spirit empowered us to lead others to Him. And He wants us to know who he really is. I. Exodus 1:22-2:11. We were sentenced to die. The devil doesn’t like it when God blesses us. He has hated mankind from the beginning. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Right Mind Set Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 2, 2008

This sermon looks at the contrast between the spiritual and the fleshly mind. We who are redeemed need to be spiritually minded.

The Right Mind Set Griffith Baptist Church – 5/4/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:5-8 Key verse: Romans 8:6 - For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. The Introduction A little boy that said to his dad, “Dad, why is the sky blue?” I don’t know son. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Can This Be?

Contributed by Dean Morgan on May 5, 2008

Have you ever been asked to do something and asked HOW? Has the Lord ever asked you to do something and you asked HOW?

Have you ever been asked to do something and asked HOW? Has the Lord ever asked you to do something and you asked HOW? Pay particular attention to verses 34 and 35: 34 Then Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I do not know a man?" 35 And the angel answered and said to her, "The Holy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pentecost; Desperate For His Presence

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 9, 2008

This message is for the Holy Spirit to be active in our lives. We can have transformed lives and tranform our city and community for Jesus

Pentecost; desperate for His presence Acts 1:1-4 2:1-12 Selective scriptures INTRO- HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY- I HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY WITH YOUR FAMILY WHATEVER YOU DECIDE TO DO. THE DAY OF PENTECOST AND MOTHER’S DAY FALLS ON THE SAME DAY THIS ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Requirements Of Pentecostal Power

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 9, 2008

Walking in Pentecostal Power requires a life totally surrendered to the Holy Spirit.

The Requirements of Pentecostal Power Text: Acts 2:1-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Good Life: Recent Roper ASW research reports that 89% of Americans consider owning a home necessary to having a good life. The next top requirement is good health (87%) followed by a happy marriage (81%). ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Called To Pray

Contributed by Mark Baker on May 10, 2008

In today’s political climate, many are turned away by all the negativity and are disgusted with everything that is going on. So much so, that they just want to throw up their hands, close their eyes, and hope things will just get better by themselves...

Over the centuries, there have been many great revivals and moves of God. Yet, before each great move of God, there was always a move to prayer. The Lord will raise up many to pray and seek after Him. Right now men and women of God are being called to begin to pray and seek His face. There is an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Build A Fire Part 4 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008

Surviving today requires that believers develop a godly mentality, a strategic plan and an understanding of the spiritual tools given to us by the Holy Spirit. Survival requires dedication to press in to God and in following His lead. In part 4 of this

How To Build A Fire Soul Survivor Pt Four One of the most prized possessions of a survivor is fire. You simply have to have fire to stay alive. (I’m going to try not to preach yet). Things change around the camp when you have the fire. Moses ran away from Pharaoh to the back side of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whit Sunday 2008

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 12, 2008

This sermon focuses on the first reference to the Holy Spirit in scripture.

INTRODUCTION Whit Sunday is the day when the Christian church remembers the coming of the Spirit of God at Pentecost. This message is based upon Genesis 1:2 where we have the first mention of the Spirit. It is interesting that the Spirit is the first member of the Godhead mentioned in scripture. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2

Love Demands Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 24, 2008

The Fruit of the Spirit is God’s love and work in us, the love of Christ flowing in through His Holy Spirit in and out of us! All because we have a personal relationship with Christ, we have God’s living presence in us, living in us. The result is we have

Opening illustration: The teacher in our adult-education creative-writing class told us to write "I love you" in 25 words or less, without using the words "I love you." She gave us 15 minutes. A woman in the class spent about ten minutes looking at the ceiling and wriggling in her seat. The last ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer - All Or Nothing Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 25, 2008

64th in a series from Ephesians. Our prayer needs to go beyond the superficial and physical and focus on the deep spiritual needs of others.

Let me begin this morning with a confession. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the message I am going to share with you this morning is at least as much for me as for any of you. I’m not really speaking to you this morning out of my own experience as much as I am preaching to myself ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

7 Daily Habits Of Holy People Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 3, 2008

Holy People have Holy Habits.

7 Daily Habits of Holy People I Thessalonians 5:16-23 1 Thessalonians 5:16-23 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-23

Denomination: Church Of God