Sermons on Spirit Dwelling:

The Spirit Of Judgmentalism Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 8, 2021

A popular mantra today is to exaggerate how we should apply Jesus’ caution against judgmentalism, by not even righteously judging evil lifestyles. Let's look at what Jesus actually taught about judging.

A popular mantra today is to exaggerate how we should apply Jesus’ caution against judgmentalism, by not even righteously judging evil lifestyles. “Judge not, that you be not judged… Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? …” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Fear

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Nov 29, 2021

Let's talk about one of the most commonly shared emotions: fear. Fear will cause us to be beaten down, defeated, have drooping shoulders, shuffling feet, unsmiling, critical, distrusting kind of people. How do you know if you are living with the toxin of fear?

This morning I want to talk about one of the most commonly shared emotions in this building today. It is fear. If there's anything that I think that this pandemic has created and spread more than the disease itself, it is fear. Life is scary. The world is scary Fear will cause us to be beaten ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 41:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 5, 2021

This Sunday we'll be looking into the real Spirit of Christmas and how God wants to overshadow us with Him to meet our greatest need, to solve our most insolvable problem, and to bring forth a victory in our lives that in our own strength we’ve been unable to achieve.

The Christmas Spirit Around Christmas time, there are a rash of Christmas special, but nothing replaces, for me, are the classics like “Miracle on 34th Street,” or “It’s A Wonderful Life.” But the one most people are familiar with is from the Novel by Charles Dickens entitled “A Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:35, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Foursquare

Sensitive To The Spirit Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

If we can be sensitive to the Spirit, and see how our job is a mission and a service for Christ, we could do it with greater joy and love.

George Burns said, "There will always be a battle between the sexes because men and women want different things. Men want women and women want men." This is, of course, what God intended, but like all good things that are carried to excess this too becomes an area of life where the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Spirit And Truth Series

Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Feb 23, 2015

We become what we behold. As we behold Jesus and His glory, we need to equally revere the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit. Both are worthy, both are right, and both are vitally needed.

Alrighty, well we’re going to continue our series we’re calling “Amazed.” Amazed at the words of Jesus. One of the encounters that I had where I was amazed at Jesus and His words was when we were in Amsterdam in the early 1990s and we were there doing outreaches in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moses And The Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 4, 2015

Moses is overwhelmed with the pressure of leading the Israelites and God places the Spirit on Him onto 70 others to carry the load.

Series: Soul Care and the Holy Spirit Opening Video: Jim Cymbala interview by CBN – The Holy Spirit (5 min). Testimony of the power of the Holy Spirit: Hand out his books to people in church as a gift for ones who give a testimony to the power of the HS! Series: Soul Care and the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Conviction Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 7, 2015

Conviction, Sin, Guilt, Judgment

HOLY ISN’T HIS FIRST NAME – The Spirit of Conviction John 16:5-16 (p. 753) April 12, 2015 Introduction: I have a feature of my smart phone that immediately alerts me if there is a missing child in the area. It’s called an Amber Alert...It shows up on my screen with a ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of Conversion Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2015

Our Inner Self, Holy Spirit, Life

HOLY ISN’T HIS FIRST NAME – The Spirit of Conversion Romans 8:5-17 (p. 786) April 19, 2015 Introduction: What does “conversion” mean? Well, if you’re a van it means you probably have a seat that makes a bed, and some captain seats with a table. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of Comfort Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 22, 2015

Comfort, Grief, Peace, Struggles

HOLY ISN’T HIS FIRST NAME – The Spirit of Comfort John 14:15-31 (p. 752) April 26, 2015 Introduction: In 1845 Capt. John Franklin set out with 2 ships and 138 of England’s finest sailors to chart a northwest passage around the Canadian Arctic to the Pacific ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of Korah

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

The "spirit of Korah" refers to a negative attitude he held regarding the leadership of the children of Israel. He sought, with others, to overthrow Moses and Aaron. Korah felt he was more qualified than Moses and that he should be leading Israel..

The Spirit of Korah 1 Chronicles 16:22 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. The "spirit of Korah" refers to a negative attitude he held regarding the leadership of the children of Israel. He sought, with others, to overthrow Moses and Aaron. Korah felt he was more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:22

Denomination: Foursquare

The Spirit Of Baal

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015

Baal is identified as the ruler of the demons. (Beelzebub is another name for Baal)

The Spirit of Baal Baal is identified as the ruler of the demons. Matthew 12:24 (Beelzebub is another name for Baal) Baal-hamon, one of Baal's names, means "the lord of wealth or abundance." You must war against this spirit to see your inheritance released. Jeremiah 51:44 (Bel in this verse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:24

Denomination: Foursquare

The Spirit Of Leviathan

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

The spirit of leviathan is someone with a big mouth, carrying a long “tale” and all the while, turning or spinning the “truth” until it tears apart whoever they attack..

The Spirit of Leviathan What is and what does an alligator do ??? An alligator has a big mouth and a long tail and when it bites into something it turns and spins and tears apart whatever it attacks. The spirit of leviathan is someone with a big mouth, carrying a long “tale” and ...read more

Scripture: Job 41:1-34

Denomination: Foursquare

The Spirit Of Courage Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 28, 2015

Courage, Boldness, Witness

HOLY ISN’T HIS FIRST NAME – The Spirit of Courage 2 Timothy 1:1-12 (p. 832) May 3, 2015 Introduction: He was a man who was letting go of his life. He sat in a jail cell, resembling more of a dungeon than a cell. It was poorly lit. It was cold and damp. He was chained to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jezebel Spirit!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 8, 2015

You cannot battle if your energy is being drained through incessant weeping and fearing! Get ready to combat the enemy, not through flesh or weapons but on your knees!

Jezebel Spirit! Ephesians 6:12”We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against ……this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” You cannot battle if your energy is being drained through incessant weeping and fearing! Get ready ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dynamic Spirit

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 17, 2016

Jesus anticipated his disciples needs and gave them a promise. What He promised them here, was to be the essential ingredient for their future ministry.

A Tour Through Acts part 1 The Dynamic Spirit Acts 1:4-8 4. Gathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, “Which,” He said, “you heard of from Me; 5. for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel