Sermons on Resting In The Spirit:

Which Spirit Will I Let Live Within Me???

Contributed by Charles Banks on Jul 19, 2006

This sermon poses an overall thought-provoking and soul-searching question that we all need to ask ourselves!

“Which Spirit Will I Let Live Within Me???” Overall text: I John 4:4 Momentary text: Matthew 12:43-45 2 things that are apparent in the Bible: 1. Unclean spirits (occurs 21 times in entire Bible; 20 times in NT) 2. Foul spirits (2 times entire Bible) The Bible never makes a reference to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Christian Church

Land Of The Giants

Contributed by James Faillace on Jul 17, 2001

The giants of our hearts that keep us out of God’s rest.

Land of the Giants With toes curled tightly over the edge of the diving board and the refreshing blue water 12 feet below, I found myself at 7 years old for the very first time standing on the high diving board. With friends cheering below, which seemed more like a mile away rather than just 12 ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:17-33, Numbers 13:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost: Series

Contributed by Gary Kelly on Jun 10, 2012

Pentecost, the birth of the church as we know it today.

Pentecost: Before and After We celebrate • the birth of Jesus ……. celebrate Christmas . • His resurrection, & most of the world recognizes Easter . But today is Pentecost, & hardly anyone realizes it. NOW, WHAT IS SIGNIFICANT ABOUT PENTECOST? • this day is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Apostolic

After The Resurrection Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 24, 2010

Part three of this series focuses on the power we received from the Holy Spirit.

After The Resurrection Part 3 Scriptures: Romans 12:2; Philippians 2:5-8; Acts 1:4-8; John 14:16-17; 26 Introduction: This morning I will conclude this series I’ve titled “After the Resurrection”. To date I have shared with you that after the resurrections the first thing that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost: 'the Holy Spirit Is Given'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 8, 2025

PENTECOST: 'The Holy Spirit is Given' - Acts chapter 1 verses 1-13 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Day of Pentecost (vs 1a) (2). The Coming of the Spirit (vs 2-4) (3). The Reaction of the Crowd (vs 5-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Happy Birthday is probably the best-known song, • In the English-speaking world, • It was written in 1893 by two sisters, • Mildred & Patty ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is The Foundation For Ministering Effectively In The Anointing Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 3, 2020

The absolute guiding principle of operating in God's anointing and spiritual gifts is starting from the foundation of love and the natural growth of the Fruit of the Spirit.

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” (Gal 5:22-23 NIV) Many years ago, I purchased an older ranch style home that needed fixing up. It had lots of potential and the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 14:1, Philippians 4:7, Romans 8:29, 1 John 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dangerous Intersections Of Life

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 7, 2002

Looking at the dangerous intersections in our life that affect the rest of our life.

DANGEROUS INTERSECTIONS OF LIFE By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION Today, I am looking at the dangerous intersections in our life that affect the rest of our life. These can be a crossroad, blind intersection, fork, traffic circle, or an intersection with multiple streets. Characteristics of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Galatians 5:16-25, The Spirit-Controlled Life! Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008

Galatians 5:16-25, The Spirit-controlled life!

The Spirit Controlled Life Galatians 5:16-25 March 2008 * One of the positive things about preaching through a book of the Bible is that you are forced to address topics that you might otherwise skip over. * Traditionally, we Baptist have left the teaching of a Spirit controlled life to the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Blueprint For The Perfect Church

Contributed by Doug Koehler on May 29, 2009

God took 3000 strangers and turned them into brothers. The Holy Spirit moved 3000 believers into forming one of the most successful churches in history. The story you are about to read will hopefully encourage you into seeing God’s Blueprint for His Churc

God’s Blueprint for the Perfect Church God’s Blueprint for the Perfect Church I wonder what it was like for those 3000 people who were saved that day on Pentecost? Maybe it went something like this: Joshua couldn’t sleep! It was a while ago when he heard about the teacher who was put to death ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Lutheran

"the Letter Of The Law Vs The Spirit"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 12, 2022

Do rigid rules ever get in the way of the Good News of the Gospel?

“The Letter of the Law VS the Spirit” Mark 2:23-3:6 Not too terribly long ago in this country there used to be what were termed as the “blue laws” which were meant to enforce the Sabbath. Back in the early to middle years of the 20th Century, in the average American town, there were no shops ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Is The Mystery Still Hidden?

Contributed by Eric Smith on Jul 17, 2011

Paul tells us that a mystery had been hidden from ages and from generations. What is that mystery that even the prophets spoke of? Paul tells us that it is Christ in you. Are many churches keeping this hidden today by not preaching the experience of the o

Col 1:20-29 20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. 21 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled 22 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:20-29

Denomination: Apostolic

Reasons For Speaking In Tongues

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012

Speaking and praying in the spirit builds up our spirit, soul and body.

1Cor.14:4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself… Many Charismatics believe that when you speak in tongues, you edify or build up your spirit man. Well, that is only one-third true. The Bible does not say that the speaker edifies his spirit, it says that the speaker “edifies ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Of Pentecost - The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit At The Moment Of Salvation

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 15, 2021

There are significant denominational distinctives about what happened on the Day of Pentecost, which has polarized the body of Christ. This message is intended to find common ground from the Scriptures for those on every side of the isle.

“When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, John 20:22-23, Romans 8:11, Ephesians 5:18, Acts 13:52, Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Timothy 2:15, Hebrews 13:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Strong

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 9, 2016

MAY THE STRENGTH OF GOD REST UPON YOU....GREATER THAN THAT OF SAMSON

BE STRONG MAIN TEXT: EPHESIANS 6: 10 Finally my brethren be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might PHILIPPIANS 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me The clause “Be strong” is a word of encouragement to all who claim to be Christians and are devoted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Mercy: Epiphany 7, Year C

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 5, 2019

The Rev. Rian Adams. This sermon informs people to rest in the mercy of God.

Sermon: “God Is Mercy” Epiphany 7, Year C The Rev. Rian Adams Introduction: Mercy as Listening Jesus says, “Be merciful as your Father is merciful." In Matthew's version, Jesus goes a bit farther, "Go and learn what this means; I want mercy and not sacrifice." Some of you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Episcopal