Sermons on Speed Of The Spirit:

A Change In Religion Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 12, 2020

What did Jesus mean when He told Nicodemus "You must be born again"? And what does His comment about being "born of the water and the Spirit" mean to us today?

OPEN: A man was obviously lost. He saw a little boy was standing by the side of a road and a and pulled up beside him. “Sonny,” he said, “do you know how to get to town?” The kid said, “No sir, I don’t.” Then the man said, “Well do you know the way to route 20?” The little boy said, “No.” And the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Secret No Longer Sermon Ix: The Hour Is Late And All Is Well Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 6, 2020

As we near the end of life's journey in the here and now, Christians experience the presence and peace of God our Father and of Christ our Lord, as the Holy Spirit whispers words of assurance: "All is well".

THE HOUR IS LATE AND ALL IS WELL In Colonial times, there was the ever-present danger of enemy attack. Each village had a “Town Crier” whose duty it was to keep “watch” by night. Every hour on the hour, absent any threat to the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-31

An Act Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Baptism is an act of obedience to Jesus who said to go into all the world and baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It was an act of obedience on Philip's part to baptize the Ethiopian and act of obedience on his part to be baptized.

Some of the best things in life can be so bad. It is somewhat shocking, but Lewis B. Smedes in his book Caring and Commitment points out that even commitment can be a bad thing. The purpose of the book is to get Christians more committed, but he points out the negative side of this very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

The Lord, Our Ebenezer

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Mar 25, 2021

The Lord Ebenezer is such a beautiful name to call. There is a spiritual energy that infuses us, there is a quickening of our spirit and our faith, there is a joy that replaces sadness, weariness and discouragement, when we remember how far the Lord has helped us.

Introduction When a baby is born, the parents try to pick the perfect name for their child. In some cases and places, the grandparents as well as another close family member or family friend, gives the baby a name. That is how the baby gets his or her name. What about God? How does God come about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fruit Of Patience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

George Horne says, "Patience strengthens the spirit, sweetens the temper, stifles anger, extinguishes envy, subdues pride, bridles the tongue, restrains the hand, and tramples on temptation." In other words, it is the key to being like Jesus.

A young boy, who had reached the age where having a watch made life worth living, was bugging his parents to get him one. He was told he would have to wait until he was older. But he continued to beg for one until his whole family was sick of it. His father finally laid down the law and told him ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

God Loves A Cheerful Giver

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 18, 2021

The “tithe” is not our money; it’s God’s. When we refuse to trust the church in handling the tithe, and feel that we know the best use for it, then this is contempt for God and His Spirit, and we are treading on dangerous ground!

I remember when my wife and I first got married that she would tell me stories about the Christian camp she attended as a child, because camp meant so much to her growing up. One of the songs they sang at camp was called, “God Loves a Cheerful Giver,” which was about Ananias and Sapphira; and I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How They Conquered The Dragon

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 16, 2021

This is a rewrite of Charles Spurgeon's great message on spiritual warfare. It points out that all Christians are supposed to be warriors for Jesus, fight with the same weapons as the early church, and wage war by the same Spirit. It will bless your people!

HOW THEY CONQUERED THE DRAGON Rev. 12:7-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A husband said to his wife, “I’m not sure ‘you can’t take it with you.’ I’m going to put a few thousand dollars in the attic and when we go up, we can pick it up on our way to heaven.” 2. Sometime later the husband died. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Traveling Up To Jerusalem?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 28, 2021

Do you have a spiritual life? This is an important feature for any person who wishes to connect with Jesus. Spiritual life means being able to connect to God through the Holy Spirit. This enables one to get closer to Christ.

Are you Traveling up to Jerusalem? Mark 10:32-34 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 32 They were on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking on ahead of them; and they were amazed, and those who followed were fearful. And again He took the twelve aside and began to tell them what was going ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Advocate

Contributed by Don Campbell on Feb 21, 2023

When we examined the word "atonement," we discovered that the idea of compensation is paramount in the Old Testament. In the New Testment we discovered that Jesus is the compensation for our sins, and to offer anything else is to insult the Spirit of grace.

ADVOCATE Last week we examined the word atonement, and we found that the word is rooted in the Old Testament, where one who committed sin had to offer a sacrifice to compensate for the sin. We closed with 1 John 2:1-2, as translated by the NIV My dear children, I write this to you so that you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Responding To Persecution Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 8, 2023

Will we experience increased persecution in the days ahead? If so, will we respond in a way that facilitates the work of the Holy Spirit, or will we respond in the flesh, pursuing worthy goals in an unworthy manner? Message examines biblical revelation of how to respond.

Intro Persecution: Will we experience increased persecution in the days ahead? If so, will we be prepared and equipped to handle it well? These are questions that naturally arise as we read our text today. It’s found in Matthew 5:10--12: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12, Luke 6:22-26, John 3:19-20, 1 Peter 2:1-24, 1 Corinthians 4:11-18, Acts 5:41, Matthew 5:44, 2 Timothy 4:1-6, Matthew 13:1-21, Hebrews 10:26-29, Mark 8:34, 2 Timothy 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Challenge Of Love Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 11, 2023

This is the third sermon I preached in this series. We find a challenge issued by the Holy Spirit through the Apostle John which helps us see how to fulfill the Great Commandments “Love God and Love Others” and the Great Commission.

Text: 1 John 4:1-11 (1) Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. (2) Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: (3) And every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 4:1-11, 1 John 4:1-21, John 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Four "Ifs” 1 John 1 V 7-10 - God’s Forgiveness Is Cleansing And Peace Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 26, 2022

When a Christian sins, there is usually a barb of conviction that enters the soul, an awareness of guilt that clouds the person’s spirit and life. A Christian is a new creation with a new awareness and new values. This precious passage deals with confession of sin and restoration.

THE FOUR “IFs” 1 JOHN 1 v 7-10 - GOD’S FORGIVENESS IS CLEANSING AND PEACE A MESSAGE FROM THE FIRST LETTER OF THE APOSTLE JOHN 1John 1 v 7 but IF we walk in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-10, Revelation 5:9, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 1:15-17, Romans 3:21-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing Life Through The Eyes Of God Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 27, 2022

As you get to know Jesus as the light of the World, when you hear the Word of God, when you open the scriptures, let the Spirit of God open your eyes, He will give you a new perspective - His perspective.

Can you imagine what it's like to be blind from birth? Seeing people really have no concept. One man who has been blind from birth said, “trying to imagine what it’s like to see, is as foreign to a blind person as a seeing person trying to imagine what it’s like being blind. How would you ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Connected With God

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 9, 2022

We need to operate in the following four areas, in order to be connected with God and receive His guidance: 1. obey God’s voice, 2. be sensitive to the spirit, 3. have an understanding of the scripture, and 4. be adding souls to the kingdom.

If you can remember the days of dial-up Internet, then you probably recall how you had to first get your modem connected with a server before having access to the unlimited knowledge base known as the World Wide Web. You were out of luck if the server was busy. You might have sat there staring at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Repent

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 9, 2022

True repentance is an event that takes place in the spiritual realm and manifests itself in the physical realm. If our repentance only takes place in the physical realm without the power of the Holy Spirit, it will not bring glory to God nor will it be an efficacious endeavor.

Repent! February 6, 2022 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be obedient and turn from our wicked ways. Focus Passage: Romans 2:3-8 Introduction: True repentance is an event that takes place in the spiritual realm and manifests itself in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:3-8

Denomination: Baptist