Sermons on Resting In The Spirit:

Living By The Spirit - Part 2

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Sep 25, 2002

Living by the Spirit should not be an unrealized ideal, but a fact of a Christian’s daily life.

Introduction: I. Their have been a couple of seasons of the TV show survivor. A. This show has captivated America’s attention for various reasons. 1. One of those reason is surely the art of survival in a stacked situation. 2. When it comes between life and death, it is amazing what people will do, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let God's Spirit Move In Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 24, 2003

Discover how God’s Spirit reforms His Church

(Message title and Scripture passage taken from John Maxwell’s series, MAKE YOUR MOVE) I was talking with a couple of people this week about how God’s Church can be the positive influence in people’s lives. But I’m also aware that there are flaws within God’s Church. Some of the flaws come as a ...read more

Denomination: *other

Flesh And Spirit: Love And Peace Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 20, 2009

Achieving peace in the world must come from those who have achieved peace with themselves. That in turn comes from achieving peace with God. For the Day of Prayer for World Peace, for baptism, and for Communion

My mother-in-law made an arresting comment the other day. She had been reminiscing about what it was like to take care of two small children in a British bomb shelter, and then our conversation turned to the present situation with Iraq. "Oh, you men", she said. "You men, always getting us into ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Of The Overcomer Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

7 letters to the churches

The Revelation - Part 5 September 10, 2003 Wed. - Danny L. Williams Rev. 1:9-20 What John heard (vv. 9–11 ). On the Lord’s Day, John heard a trumpet-like voice behind him. It was Jesus Christ speaking! Every name or title that Jesus wears is a blessing that he shares. The better we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost, Holy Spirit - In You! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 11, 2011

sermon on the Holy Spirit and our relationship to God through him. Includes a personal testamony and some back ground on the day of Pentecost.

This week we celebrate Pentecost, the time when the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples as they were gathered together in one place in Jerusalem. You may wonder why the dove in the power point, in Matthew 3;16 we read; “As soon as Jesus was baptised, he went up out of the water. At that moment ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Salvation Army

Zechariah - Empowered By His Spirit Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 24, 2013

Don't over-estimate what you can do, alone. Don't under-estimate what God can do, through you.

The word of the Lord came to the remnant who had returned to Jerusalem. • Last week, we read of prophet Haggai challenging to the people to rebuild the Temple of God and restore the worship of God. • God encourages the people now through Zechariah (contemporary of Haggai). He spoke two ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding, Spirit, Soul And Body

Contributed by Tom Feola on Feb 6, 2012

We need an understanding of how God created us. God made us Three parts. He gave us a spirit, a soul and a body.

Understanding, Spirit, Soul and Body We need an understanding of how God created us. God made us 3 parts. He gave us a spirit, a soul and a body. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NKJV) 23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Assessing And Using The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 6, 2011

Spiritual gifts assessment done during our morning worship service.

Assessing & Using Your Serving Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 (Note: If you would like the spiritual gifts assessment we used, email me and I will send it to you) Recap Slide We started talking about Spiritual gifts last week. We looked at sign gifts and talked about the debate within Christianity ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 20, 2013

The greatest need of the church in this hour is to have the Spirit of the Lord upon us: In other words (we must have the anointing).

" The Spirit of the Lord is upon me" Lu 4:18-19 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fruits Of The Spirit (Introductionary Message) Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 3, 2014

A message to introduce a new series. Particular emphasis on four ways the fruit of the Spirit is realized in our lives.

Fruit Intro Message PPT 1 Message Title The Fruit of the Spirit; are you Son ripened? PPT 2 Text & Pic Pr 27:23 Know well the condition of your flocks, [And] pay attention to your herds; A smart apple farmer is not only concerned with the size of his harvest, but also the health of his trees. So ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Spirit Of Sleep Vs Ready!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014

God's plan is that we be spiritually ready and prepared, but there is a slumber and sleep that tries to grip the heart of believers... BEWARE OF THE SPIRIT OF SLEEP!

A SPIRIT OF SLEEP --- vs. GETTING READY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I use a sword and a canteen of water in this message... TEXT: KJV Matthew 24:44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. NIV Matthew 24:44 So you also must be ready, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

By Their Prayers And The Provision Of The Holy Spirit . . . Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 27, 2018

Paul's future circumstances are entirely certain, since he knows that “whether by life or by death” “Christ will be exalted.”

Date: 5/25/18 Lesson # 5 Title: By Their Prayers and the Provision of the Holy Spirit, He Knows All Will Turn Out Well For His Salvation Scripture: (Philippians 1:19-20, NIV) 19 for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Need To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 11, 2018

The Holy Spirit isn't just an "add on" to our lives, He is a necessity. He transforms believers to "Christians" - little anointed ones! Just as we spend time occupied in relationships with others, work, or tasks, we need even more to be "occupied" by Him.

The Need To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-4 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.3 Then there appeared to them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stubborn In Spirit, Persistent In Prayer

Contributed by Kimberly Belken on Sep 27, 2020

The Biblical woman of Hannah has much to teach us about prayer and trust in God. We learn to pound on the doors of heaven and that we can trust God to hear and answer us.

There was something fundamentally wrong with her. There had to be. It was the only explanation for Hannah’s inability to carry a child. Her husband, Elkanah’s second wife was able to conceive and bear children, a fact that she made sure to rub in every chance she got. Therefore, it had to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-20, 1 Samuel 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Spirit God Gave Us Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 28, 2015

A study of the Holy Spirit, noting His relationship within the Holy Trinity.

“God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” [1] “God gave us a spirit…” It is a truly divine mystery—the Spirit of God hallows the body of each believer. This tabernacle, this body of frail flesh that is even now decaying and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist