Sermons on Resting In The Spirit:

Spirit-Filled Service For Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 20, 2009

We are called to serve those inside and outside the church and to overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:9-21 “Spirit-filled Service for Christ” INTRODUCTION We come to the end of our focus on Desert Streams’ mission statement. I hope that these four Sundays have help clarify Desert Streams’ mission to you, and has also helped you to perceive how the resurrection of Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Power Against Unclean Spirit

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 24, 2009

The Bible makes us to know that God has given believers authority to be able to do certain things. We have to learn about those things and walk in that authority which is the birthright of every child of God.

POWER AGAINST UNCLEAN SPIRIT Dr. D. K. Olukoya This week, by the grace of God, we are going to learn about power against unclean spirits. The Bible makes us to know that God has given believers authority to be able to do certain things. We have to learn about those things and walk in that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Evidence Of A Spirit Filled Believer

Contributed by Jerry Hoffman on May 27, 2009

John the Baptist gives us a clear picture of the attributes of a Spirit filled Christian.

The most evident attribute of a Spirit filled Christian is their inability not to proclaim the name of Christ. Since the work of the Spirit is to bear witness to the world of Christ, His filling in our lives will produce the same result. John bears this out in his actions in John 1:15. John bear ...read more

Scripture: John 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Spirit Empowers Faith

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 27, 2009

A sermon for the Day of Pentecost, Series B. It is also a day to confirm the faith of those who completed confirmation.

The Day of Pentecost, May 31, 2009, “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, on this day we humbly give you thanks for the gift of your Holy Spirit, poured out upon the church to empower us to proclaim ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is The Holy Spirit To You?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 3, 2009

Using the story of the transformation of Walter Lewis Wilson, this short sermon challenges people to want to be full of the Holy Spirit in order to impact our town for Jesus!

John 15: 26-27 and 16: 4b-15 Walter Lewis Wilson was an American doctor born towards the end of the 19th century. He was a faithful Christian who often hosted visiting missionaries to his church. One visitor from France didn’t mince words, asking him, “Who is the Holy Spirit to you?” Wilson’s ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Holy Spirit: Navigational System

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 9, 2010

Christians have an internal navigational system. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit, who lives in us to “guide into all truth” (John 16: 13). If you need direction as to where to set the course of your life, don’t rely on your own way. Use God’s VOR system. He wi

Opening illustration: Have you ever wondered how an airplane pilot knows how to get from point A to point B? Most likely, he uses VOR, short for VHF Omni-directional Radio Range, a navigational system invented in the early 1950s. It still guides many aircraft to their destination today. The pilot ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit & The Non-Belliever Series

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Sep 28, 2010

Is the Holy Spirit some sort of supernatural force in the universe? No, He is more than that, He is as much God as the Father and the Son and He has a ministry in the New Testament. Today we look at the ministry of the Holy Spirit to the non-believer.

Introduction The Trinity, the Great Three in One, as we look at these three we can understand the thought process somewhat of a father, we all have had fathers here on earth, some good, some not so good. I was blessed to have a good father and he taught me a lot. We are all sons, so we can is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-68

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Fight Rejection Spirit

Contributed by Nick Penders on Dec 18, 2008

Many times we didn’t realize that rejection is a result of lying spirit from the devil. I hope after reading this sermon, we would not be fooled by devil’s trick to put children of God down

Rejection is the worst pain the human spirit can suffer. Rejection is at the root of many emotional problems and many health issues. When we are rejected by others, we can also reject ourselves. As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he." (Proverbs 23:7) HOW REJECTION CAN COME IN ? MARRIAGE = ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Eucharistic Action Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 3, 2009

The transformation of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ is the work of the Holy Spirit, the same Spirit that gathers us into one body.

January 5, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis The radical change, the change meant to set off a process which transforms reality, a change made present in Bethlehem as God revealed Himself as human, is the same change we celebrate here each day on our altar. Reality is transformed; the insignificant ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

His Words Are Spirit And Life

Contributed by Vern Hall on Jan 3, 2009

This sermon speaks of the importance of the words of Christ.

John 6:63- It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, the are spirit, and they are life. Introduction. We place so much emphasis today on what to trust. We often ask ourselves what is the most risk free entity we can invest our trust in today. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:63

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Helmet Of Salvation/Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 24, 2008

Part three on the armor of God. The sword of the Spirit and the power of the Word of God working in our lives.

Armor of God/Helmet of Salvation and the Sword of the Spirit Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: We have been looking at the armor of God for several weeks now and this morning I will attempt to finish by looking at the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Nazarene

By Faith, Through The Spirit, In Love Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 4, 2008

We are to live by faith. Paul tells us how, through the Holy Spirit.

Last week we saw that God does not call us to be good people, God calls us to be faithful people. We saw that, not only do we come to know Christ by faith, but we also grow spiritually in Christ by faith By faith we come to know Jesus Christ, by faith we grow in Jesus Christ. We do not grow in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Apply The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 18, 2008

Practical application of the Fruit of the Spirit. Stop living by what comes naturally to you, start living by what comes unnaturally, Paul calls this, Life in the Spirit.

“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.” When we lived in San Antonio I had a vegetable garden out back. I grew various types of vegetables, but the plants that always did the best were pepper plants. Now I didn’t have a lot of room for a garden, so a crammed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Feb 14, 2008

Continuing with the Holy Spirit theme this sermon looks at the Rich Young Ruler (Mark 10:17-27). Jesus asks us to dethrone the gods in our lives so our hearts are prepared to be directed by the Spirit.

What we Believe Series Preparing to be filled with the Holy Spirit – February 17, 2008 Acknowledge Dr. Henry Schorr (Mark 10:17-27 NIV) o Were in series called what Christians believe about God the Father, Jesus the Son, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, Baptism and Spiritual gifts o Were focusing on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

How The Holy Spirit Helps

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 13, 2008

How the Holy Spirit Helps 1) He comforts 2) He convinces

It’s usually just a tiny white pill. It tastes slightly bitter but then again you’re supposed to swallow it not chew it. In under an hour after taking the pill that headache of yours should disappear. Aspirin is pretty amazing isn’t it? It’s a cheap and seemingly reliable painkiller that’s been ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Lutheran