Sermons on Spirit Filled Believers:

By His Spirit Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 4, 2019

The Lord assured Zerubbabel that the work of rebuilding the Temple would be completed, not by human might and power, but by His Spirit. He is encouraged to look beyond his present distress to the glorious future that God has determined.

God gave His prophet Zechariah 8 visions in one night. • The 1st vision God assured His people that He still cares. He was angry with the hostile nations for their harsh treatment against Israel. • In the 2nd vision God revealed that He has judged the powerful empires because they scattered ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spirit Of The Law

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 17, 2020

When we examine the 10 Commandments more closely we understand the inner logic of God that forms them. We understand the Spirit of the Law.

February 16, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Matthew 5:21-37 The Spirit of the Law Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When I was growing up, my sister Sarah received a science kit for her ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Slain In The Spirit! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 10, 2024

Have you ever heard of the term "slain in the Spirit"?

Have you ever heard of the term "slain in the Spirit"? It's a phrase used to describe a powerful spiritual experience where an individual is overwhelmed by the presence of God, often resulting in a physical response such as falling to the ground or being unable to stand. In this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:4, Ezekiel 1:28

Poor In Spirit

Contributed by Samuel M on Sep 21, 2023

Poor in Spirit - is a constant state of dependency and looking upon God the Father by which we are always drawing, always receiving, always using the receiving provisions or treasures and always stay nothing(emptying the received provisions)

Poor in Spirit - is a constant state of dependency and looking upon God the Father by which we are always drawing, always receiving, always using the receiving provisions or treasures and always stay nothing(emptying the received provisions). When we receive something from God, we swiftly use what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

The Spirit Of Violence. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

The Violence Spirit, mentioned in Matthew 11:12 and Luke 16:16, is a malevolent entity that seeks to bring harm and destruction to our lives and relationships.

The Violence Spirit, mentioned in Matthew 11:12 and Luke 16:16, is a malevolent entity that seeks to bring harm and destruction to our lives and relationships. It is a manifestation of Satan's power and is characterized by its ability to incite anger, hatred, and violence. In this sermon, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12, Luke 16:16, 1 John 4:18, 1 Peter 5:6-7

The Spirit Of Divination. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

The Divination Spirit, mentioned in Acts 16:16-18 and Leviticus 19:31, is a malevolent entity that seeks to control and manipulate our lives through false prophecy, fortune-telling, and sorcery.

The Divination Spirit, mentioned in Acts 16:16-18 and Leviticus 19:31, is a malevolent entity that seeks to control and manipulate our lives through false prophecy, fortune-telling, and sorcery. It is a manifestation of Satan's power and is characterized by its ability to deceive and lead us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18, Ezekiel 14:3-4, 1 Peter 5:6-7

The Unity Of The Spirit.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 25, 2024

"Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace" (EPHESIANS 4:3).

THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT. Ephesians 4:1-6. Our unity is based in the unity of all three Persons of the Godhead (EPHESIANS 4:4-5). EPHESIANS 4:1. We are asked to “walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called” How do we do that? EPHESIANS 4:2. “With all lowliness” = humility. Like the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit As Intercessor Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2024

One of the greatest benefits of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in Christians is the way the Spirit is our intercessor who prays on our behalf when we don't know how to pray or what to pray for.

A. Four years ago, the world experienced a crisis that few of us had experienced in our lifetime – a microscopic virus shut down life as we had known it. 1. The Covid 19 pandemic crippled the economy, incited global anxiety, and took the lives of multitudes of people. 2. It created a tsunami of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-23, Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Flesh And Spirit

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 25, 2023

How do the flesh and the Spirit war against one another within each of us? How do we deal with an imperfect church and a perfect Savior?

How do the flesh and Spirit affect our lives and our relationship to the law? Is the law pictured as the husband of the soul in a similar manner as a man is to his wife? Or do you not know, brothers—for I am speaking to those who know the law—that the law is binding on a person only as long as he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Murder Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 2, 2021

Jesus said that He did not come to abolish the law or the prophets. What did He mean? What did He mean by the spirit of murder? Let's look at that topic in the Sermon on the Mount.

Jesus said that He did not come to abolish the law or the prophets. What did He mean? These were the two main divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures. So then, the Old Testament will not be abolished, but fulfilled. What does fulfill mean. It can’t mean abolish, because Jesus said that He did not come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20, Matthew 5:21-26, Matthew 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Adultery Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 3, 2021

What about those who can truly claim faithfulness in marriage, before and during? What did Jesus say?

Like murder can exist in our hearts when we don't value other people's lives, how many of us have truly been unfaithful to a spouse? Probably more have been unfaithful before or during marriage than have committed actual murder, but what about those who can truly claim faithfulness in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Of Lying Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 4, 2021

Today we make vows of marriage, pledges of allegiance, and take oaths of office or make oaths in court. What would Jesus say about this? What about lying?

Today we make vows of marriage, pledges of allegiance, and take oaths of office or make oaths in court. What would Jesus say about this? Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, 'YOU SHALL NOT MAKE FALSE VOWS, BUT SHALL FULFILL YOUR VOWS TO THE LORD.' But I say to you, make no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Judgmentalism Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 7, 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

"Another Spirit”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

One of the intriguing things about people is their differences.

Illus: For example, have you noticed the difference between the employer and the employee, such as: • When you take a long time, you're slow. • When your boss takes a long time, he's thorough. • When you don't do it, you're lazy. • When your boss doesn't do it, he's too ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:22-24, Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Kindred Spirits

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Jan 13, 2021

God has designed the created order with the foundational communities of the family and church. They reflect his gracious providential care, especially through the blessings of love, grace and a sense of belonging.

Matthew 12:46-50 [Read text] The cover photo from the Mother’s Day issue of a Christian magazine showed a neatly groomed and well dressed little brother and sister serving their mother an artistically arranged breakfast in bed on a silver platter. In a subsequent letter to the editor, a mother ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50