Sermons on Spirit And Word:

No To The Spirit Of Diotrephes

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Dec 10, 2020

This sermon teaches us to get rid of the spirit of Diotrepes

No to the Spirit Of Diotrephes (3 John 9-10) I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us. 10 So when I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, spreading malicious nonsense about us. Not satisfied with that, he even refuses to welcome other believers. ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In The Spirit

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025

Walking in the Spirit is a life fully submitted to the Holy Spirit’s influence and leadership.

WALKING IN THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:16 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:1-9, John 16:13, Ephesians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Galatians 5:22-25 INTRODUCTION Walking in the Spirit is the key to living a victorious Christian life. It means living under the control and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16, Romans 8:1-9, John 16:13, Ephesians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Galatians 5:22-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit Of Christmas

Contributed by Justin Yarnell on Dec 19, 2005

Find out what the "real" spirit of Christmas is, it may just surprise you.

"The Spirit of Christmas" At Christmas time we celebrate the birth of Christ, we give gifts to one another, to symbolize and remind us of the wonderful gift our God gave us, when he came to this earth. We’re all familiar with the town of Bethlehem and Mary and Joseph, and how Jesus was born in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Spirit Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 6, 2006

Our actions are fruit of our attitude and our attitude will reflect the condition of our relationship with Jesus. As we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, we will walk with a spirit of forgiveness and will reflect a Christ like attitude toward others.

A Spirit of Forgiveness By Greg Johnson December 6, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Ephesians 4:25-5:2 You have no control over other people’s actions toward you. What you do have control over is your action toward others. Our actions are fruit of our attitude and our attitude will ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One In The Spirit

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 28, 2008

Paul, Pt. 7

ONE IN THE SPIRIT (1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-26) Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel. Green said “I am the sign of life and of hope. I was chosen for grass, trees, leaves - without me, all animals would die. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the majority.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Groanings Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Where is the Lord Jesus right now? He is actually here in the person of the Spirit. He is interceding for me. He is interceding for you. The Bible says there is one mediator between God and man. Isn’t it good to know Jesus is praying for you?

INTRODUCTION There was a lady who had a female parrot and the only thing the parrot said was, “Let’s pray.” Well, the lady met a man at a parrot lover’s meeting and he had a male parrot who never said anything but “Let’s kiss.” Eventually the man and woman ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Filled Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 26, 2012

1) The Messiah’s Anointing (Isaiah 42:1), 2) The Messiah’s Achievements (Isaiah 42:2–4) 3) The Messiah’s Assurance (Isaiah 42:5–9)

If you work hard enough and long enough, you begin to feel trapped. Perhaps it seems like vacations will never come, or when they do, you cram in so many activities that you wish you could have really had a vacation. It’s easy to feel trapped by obligations, debts, workload, and expectations. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Other

Python Spirits

Contributed by Chika Ossai-Ugbah on Jun 23, 2011

It treats demonic avenues through which people are deceived and enslaved even with the supernatural. It calls on believers for discernment and confrontation through prayers

In Acts 16:16, Paul and Silas encountered a young woman who prophesied to them through what Luke calls a “spirit of divination.” However, the Greek word from which “divination” is translated is python. “Python” was a word associated with prophecy amongst the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Bible Shows The Holy Spirit In Symbols? Series

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 7, 2023

A symbol is like a picture that speaks volumes about things that words cannot describe.

Sometimes people inadvertently deploy iconic expressions to cut short the necessity of employing so many words in tactful discussions. For example, people often say a picture is worth a thousand words. This expression immediately brings up the image that a picture can reveal more intimate details ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proof Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 6, 2022

We are sometimes asked how to know when we have been filled with the Holy Spirit. These are my thoughts.

Has anyone here ever grown fruit trees? Maybe an apple tree or a cherry tree. I am not a farmer or a gardener, but in 1990 we moved into a rented house we were told had five different fruit trees in the backyard.  When I heard that I thought, “wow that’ll be cool.” The day we arrived, one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Galatians 5:22-23, Colossians 1:3-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be Filled With The Spirit

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 11, 2005

Prepared originally for Pentecost Sunday, this is a message on how to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

Be Filled with the Spirit --Ephesians 5:15-20 --Luke 24:44-53 --by R. David Reynolds Are you happy with you relationship with Jesus Christ? Is it fruitful, fulfilled? Are you “growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,” or does you spiritual journey with Him seem ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 30, 2019

The subtitle to this message is "The Proof is in the Fruit." This message deals with the kind of fruit that we are bearing as Christians. It talks about producing and maintaining for the kingdom. "We know them by their fruit..."

MATTHEW 7:15-20 • We are encouraged by God to be discerning. Here is a good start on learning to discern. • It matters who you are connected too. Anointing’s travel… (There are Godly and ungodly anointing”s) I. FRUIT NEEDS A SEED A. Apples don’t come from grape seeds… 1. Unholy people do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, Mark 4:1-9, Romans 10:11-15, Galatians 6:9, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Life By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

This sermon compares the the lust of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit.

LIFE BY THE SPIRIT (Works of the Flesh -vs- Fruit of the Spirit) TEXT: Galatians 5:16-26 INTRODUCTION: A. LIVE BY THE SPIRIT 1. Paul urges us to live by the Spirit. 2. Living by the spirit brings freedom. 3. However, freedom is not a license to sin. 4. Paul gives us 15 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

The Flesh Or The Spirit

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 2, 2003

There is a war going on between our flesh and the Holy Spirit. And our behavior shows which of the two is winning.

Passage: I Corinthians 3:1-9 Intro: It’s sad to watch someone who has deceived themselves. 1. people who talk the talk, but can’t walk the walk. 2. the Taliban and Iraqi fighters, so full of bravado one week, lining up to hand over their weapons the next. 3. some football teams, staking their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 26, 2016

God has given you the Holy Spirit, which is the Spirit of power. When you set out to do something for Him, know that His Spirit is in you to empower you to do way more than you would ever be able to do on your own.

Holy Spirit September 13, 2015 A Last Sunday we learned how the Holy Spirit is 1/3 of the Holy Trinity; The Spirit is not an “it”, the Spirit is a person; He was present at creation, empowered Jesus’ ministry, birthed the Church at Pentecost, convicted you when you were lost & ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist