Sermons on Spirit Growth:

"Real Power" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 29, 2010

We cannot please God by means of our own effort, but only by means of the Holy Spirit’s power.

God calls on everyone to reject the idea that they can justify themselves by their own good works. That’s what everyone who has yet to come to Christ is doing - seeking to justify themselves in the sight of God, in the sight of others or in their own sight. Religion leads to the “comparison ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose In The Process

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Sep 11, 2017

There is a reason and purpose why God doesn't change us overnight. There's Purpose in the Process.

Title: Purpose in the Process (Timeless Truths Wk 1) Text: Galatians 5:16-26 Bottom Line: There is a reason and purpose why God doesn't change us overnight. There's Purpose in the Process. Intro Welcome to our first service at our new permanent, temporary location! Where are all my 1st service ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your Spirit ? (Defeating The Jezebel Spirit)

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Aug 30, 2017

In this message we must understand that we are in a Spiritual Warfare that is trying to destroy the House of God. And in this spiritual fight we have to use the gift of discernment. There are 3 questions in this message that need to addressed.

What Is Your Spirit? Defeating the Spirit of Jezebel Church let me ask a few questions this morning. Do you remember your first love? Do you remember how our mind was always on that special one? Do you remember how you could not sleep without saying goodnight my love? Do you remember how your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Apr 29, 2003

When Jesus says, "A time is coming and now has come when true worshippers will worship the Lord in spirit and in truth," he was giving us some insights into worship.

“Worship” John 4:7-23 If you were to ask 100 people what worship is, you’d probably get 100 different answers. The primary reason for this would be the wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Another reason for such a wide range of views of worship is the never-ending list of “worship ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Send The Fire

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 5, 2007

If our God is a consuming fire, then we as his church, his body, must have the fire. He maketh his angels ministering spirits and his ministers flames of fire.

1 Kings 18:24 And call ye on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of the LORD: and the God that answereth by fire, let him be God. And all the people answered and said, It is well spoken. I’ve always been fascinated by fire, as a child my first encounter with fire was (matches) I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Of The Good Guys Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 9, 2013

Are you changed by the Spirit, made one of God's good guys?

The word, Complete, is defined in my Collegiate Dictionary as “lacking nothing; whole; entire; having all the required or customary characteristics, skills ” A Complete Christian is one that has applied himself to being whole through Jesus Christ, who will not settle for less than the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One More Year

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 30, 2009

How long have you been coming to church? Can you measure your spiritual growth in years? Has Gods Holy Spirit so convicted your life that you can measure the changes in your spiritual growth?

One More Year Luke 13:1-9 Hear we are at that awkward in-between place where Christmas is past and the New Year lays ahead of us. Many of us still have a lot of visiting to do and plans to make as we celebrate the holidays. We all get this middle ground that falls between our two big ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Extreme Makeover: Church Edition

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

Holy Spirit do an Extreme Makeover in each of us removing the stuff that keeps Jesus from shining clearly through us!

Cornerstone Church April 15, 2007 EXTREME MAKEOVER: CHURCH EDITION Acts 2:42-47 “One day a man was on his way to spend the day with a good friend who lived on a farm. When ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"And The Angel Of The Lord..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on May 24, 2005

We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are. Along with the Holy Spirit, Angels assist God in our daily developement. Let’s examine this together!

Introduction If God were to open your spiritual eyes and you could see into the other world and observe what’s going on, you’d notice Angels hard at work! Angels have a variety of responsibilities. The one we hear & know the least about is "The Angel of the Lord..." Let’s get better aquainted ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Trust Factor

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003

Do not allow the enemy to cloud the Holy Spirits thoughts in your life. When you do fall into a trap think clearly. Remember it is your choice to make a decision to trust god

The Trust Factor Ps 33:18-22 … But the LORD watches over those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing love. 19 He rescues them from death and keeps them alive in times of famine. We depend on the LORD alone to save us. Only he can help us, protecting us like a shield. In him, our hearts ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:18-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paralyzed In The Menial

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 3, 2002

We are so focused on the sensual and emotionalized the spirit of God, that we have distracted our attention from the real issues of the church and we have allowed our hearts and actions to be paralyzed.

PARALYSIS IN DAILY CHRISTIAN LIVING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Ephesians 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and HAVING DONE ALL, TO STAND... James 1:22 But be ye doers of the Word, and not hearers only, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Imitate Christ In Your Concern Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Aug 2, 2007

As we are spiritually transformed by God’s Holy Spirit (Romans 12:1-2) we will show the evidence. Romans 14 shows that we will imitate Christ in our Concern for others.

IMITATE CHRIST IN YOUR CONCERN Romans 14:1-23 I. Genuine Acceptance (vs. 1-4) A. No Reservations 1. The weak in faith here is seen to be those who held to OT traditions and trappings of the Law 2. Romans 15:1 – Paul includes himself in the “WE” there, indicating that the strong in faith are those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

21 Thoughts On What The Holy Spirit Is Saying To The Churches

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 10, 2014

LOVE IS THE FIRST EVIDENCE OF OUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH .THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS LOVE. BEAR ONE ANOTHERS BURDENS AND SO FULFILL THE LAW OF CHRIST.GIVE GENEROUSLY AND RECEIVE A BOUNTIFUL REWARD. GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER.GOD GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.

21 THOUGHTS ON WHAT THE HOLY SPIRIT IS SAYING TO THE CHURCHES ********************************************************************************************* Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. REVELATION 2:1-29 , 3:1-22 ACTS 2: ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church As One Body

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 20, 2024

Are you a participant in the growth of the church, or are you a bird sitting in its branches pooping on people?

“I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me." John 17:20-21 What is a church? Webster’s dictionary ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21, Psalm 89:7, Psalm 111:1, Ephesians 5:23, Hebrews 13:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Knowledge Manifest In Self-Control Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008

#3 In the scriptures there is the assumption that anyone who is born again of the Spirit of God, that that person has the very power of God to live a life of godliness. This is not a life that is some unproductive barren wasteland, but a life that is full

The Enlargement of Life "Living Knowledge manifest in Self-control” Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:24 ff 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. 25 And everyone who competes for the prize is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal