Sermons on Spirit Filling:

Avoiding A Critical Spirit

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 19, 2023

There is a place for honestly confronting others when done in a loving and gracious way. Yet maturity means learning to guard our hearts from an unhelpful, critical spirit, as we'll learn in this story of Miriam and Aaron's criticism of Moses.

It’s summertime folks. And the heat of Texas is here. And that heat causes many to be on edge—on edge enough to gripe or complain about the smallest of things. Do we have any complainers here today? This coming November, I will have been pastor here at SEBC for 27 years. Through those years I ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Symbols Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 20, 2023

Symbols are used in the Bible to identify and reveal the nature of our God, the Lord Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.

The Symbols: Symbols are used in the Bible to identify and reveal the nature of our God, the Lord Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. He is called by symbols such as the Door, the Lamb, the True Vine, the Bread of Life, the Light, and the Lion of the tribe of Judah. Similarly, the Holy Spirit is symbolized ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of The Spirit: Goodness

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 22, 2023

The Holy Spirit wants us to grow in the quality of goodness. But what is goodness? How can we find the path of goodness?

For the past three weeks we’ve been focusing on two verses in Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Paul wrote, ‘But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law’ [Galatians 5:22-23] In these famous ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Oct 21, 2023

In Galatians 5:22–23, Paul shifts to happier thoughts, saying, “But the fruit of the Spirit is …” In what follows, he gives nine characteristics of the Holy Spirit’s work in the life of a born-again believer.

Unlike the word works (of the flesh), fruit is singular, indicating that the nine characteristics are part of a unified whole and are not separable. In other words, a believer doesn’t have some and not others, though their relative strength may vary. Love, by which Paul means the love of God ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Spirit Divide

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 30, 2023

We are not called to silence against false prophets and heresy.

Jeremiah 5:30 A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land; 31 The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof? We have many false prophets in the land making people pay to receive ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:30-31, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

1 The Promise Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 29, 2023

The study of the Holy Spirit is always an interesting one, but it is also one that is neglected.

The Promise of the Holy Spirit Introduction The study of the Holy Spirit is always an interesting one, but it is also one that is neglected. Don Stewart listed several reasons why the study of the Holy Spirit is overlooked. Among those he listed: -The fear of fanaticism. Because the fanatical ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding The Gifts Of The Spirit

Contributed by Marty Baker on Apr 22, 2024

The Holy Spirit is God's power and presence within you. When you receive His gifts, your life will be changed. Today I want to talk about spiritual gifts. A genuine sign of being a Christian is the strong desire to identify your spiritual gifts and to them to help others.

The Holy Spirit Series #3 Understanding Spiritual Gifts Dr. Marty Baker / April 21, 2024 / 1 Corinthians 12:7 Welcome to Stevens Creek Church. I am so glad that you are here today. I want to welcome all of you in our Grovetown Campus and in our South Campus and all of those watching online. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7, Romans 12:6-8, Ephesians 4:1-12, 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Church Of God

Unity Of Mind And Spirit

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024

The church is called the body of Christ. Have you ever thought about what it would be like if the members of our physical bodies behaved like the members of the spiritual body sometimes do?

Opening illustration: The church is called the body of Christ. Have you ever thought about what it would be like if the members of our physical bodies behaved like the members of the spiritual body sometimes do? HEART - "You know, I’m just stuck in a rut. For the last 45 years all I do is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of The Lord Is On Me

Contributed by Ronald Moore on May 23, 2024

Are we proclaiming the good news to those around us, especially to those who are in need? Are we working to bring freedom and healing to those who are bound and broken? Are we advocating for the oppressed and striving for justice in our communities?

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today we gather to reflect upon a powerful and profound passage from the Gospel according to Luke, chapter 4, verse 18. This scripture marks the beginning of Jesus' public ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Anglican

Overcoming The Spirit Of Heaviness. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

The spirit of heaviness is a malevolent entity that seeks to weigh us down, causing emotional and spiritual pain.

The spirit of heaviness is a malevolent entity that seeks to weigh us down, causing emotional and spiritual pain. It is a manifestation of Satan's power, and its presence can be felt in various aspects of our lives. In this Sermon, we will explore the spirit of heaviness, its signs and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:13

The Spirit Of Household Wickedness. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

The Household Wicked Spirit, mentioned in Matthew 12:43-45 and Mark 7:24-30, is a malevolent entity that seeks to destroy our lives and our relationships with God and others.

The Household Wicked Spirit, mentioned in Matthew 12:43-45 and Mark 7:24-30, is a malevolent entity that seeks to destroy our lives and our relationships with God and others. It is a manifestation of Satan's power and is characterized by its ability to infiltrate and control our households, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45, Mark 7:24-30, Genesis 2:17

Overcoming The Spirit Of Death. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

Today, we gather to address a critical issue that affects us all is the Spirit of Death

Today, we gather to address a critical issue that affects us all is the Spirit of Death. This malevolent entity seeks to destroy our lives, our hope, and our faith. But we have good news: Jesus Christ has provided us with weapons to overcome the Spirit of Death and live a victorious life. Weapons ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11, Hebrews 4:12, 1 John 5:4

Exit Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 8, 2024

How to avoid the exit of the Holy Spirit? Rebellion leads to rejection, Repentance leads to Restoration, and Revival leads to rejoicing, reconciliation of one another and reconstruction of the world .

Theme: Exit of the Holy Spirit Text: Psalm 51:10-12 Introduction: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Alders gate: 24th May was the history changing day. On the Alders-gate street John Wesley had the strong involvement of the Holy Spirit in his life. He said my heart was “strangely ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Methodist

Fruit Of The Spirit # 8

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

Today we want to look at another fruit of the Spirit that God wants to produce in our life.

We have broken down these nine fruits of the Spirit into three groups: INWARD, OUTWARD, and GOD-WARD. • INWARD FRUITS consist of love, joy, and peace • OUTWARD FRUITS consist of longsuffering, gentleness, and goodness. • GOD-WARD FRUITS consist of faith, meekness, and temperance. Today we want ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit # 6

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

Today we want to cover the next fruit of the Spirit. We have already covered love, joy, peace, longsuffering, and gentleness.

There are nine fruits of the Spirit and they can be divided into three categories. 1. INWARD FRUITS - love, joy, peace 2. OUTWARD FRUITS – longsuffering (patience) gentleness (kindness), goodness 3. GOD-WARD FRUITS - faith, meekness, temperance (self control). In this message, we want to look at ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist