Sermons on Spirit Guidance:

God...fix Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores our need for Christ, focusing on divine mercy, the destruction of sinful nature, and dependence on God's Spirit for heart and spirit renewal.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I pray you are all well and that the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ is abundant in your lives. We are gathered here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. The Lord has a message for us today, a message that is as timeless as it is timely. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10

Topics: God's Spirit, Sinful Nature

The Essence Of Your Strength ~ Self Control Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 19, 2008

I guess of all the nine fruits of the Spirit, “self-control” is the one with which we might feel the greatest sense of unease. Self-control is allowing God to be in control of your will and heart and seeking the Spirit to enable us. Then we will know what

Opening illustration: Some years ago the press had reported that the president of a Midwestern theological seminary was fired after the Board of Directors determined that his temper had imperiled his leadership. The president confessed to “misappropriation of anger,” and after hours of agonizing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Does The Holy Spirit Give Us Greater Discernment

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Does the Spirit Guide Us With His Discernment

How Does the Spirit Guide Us With His Discernment (Acts 2:5-13) Illustration: Where Am I Going? It’s comforting to hear that even Albert Einstein had a brain cramp now and then. One time, for instance, he was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:5-13, Acts 2:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Burn, Baby, Burn

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 13, 2011

What does it mean to be on fire for Jesus?

“Burn, Baby, Burn” Acts 2:1-13 If I, with my limited perspective, had written the script for Jesus’ life, a lot of things would have been different. For example, the post-resurrection events – in my scenario Jesus would have spent less time appearing to his disciples and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revelation Lesson #1 Introduction Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 6, 2024

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John.

There have been many studies and many interpretations of this letter written by the hand of John witnessing both what he was told and that which he saw; some studies are similar, too many are differing and confusing among Christians. The average righteous man believes they cannot possibly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1, Matthew 13:10-16, Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He That Winneth Souls Is Wise No. 10

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

Every parent knows the frustrations of working with children that cannot seem to recognize the need for some obvious guidance.

For example, it seems sensible enough to us adults that we should sit down with a child and explain to that child that if he associates with bad company he is going to get into trouble, and that child should avoid bad company like the plague. But, it does not always work that way. You can tell ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning God's Guiding Hand Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 17, 2001

Draws principles for discerning God’s guidance from the life of Paul at the beginning of the second missionary journey.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 23 “Discerning God’s Guiding Hand” Acts 15:36 – 16:10 Wouldn’t it be nice to have direct daily divine direction. You know something like Israel had in the wilderness, they had a pillar of cloud ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mary -- Series

Contributed by David Haun on Nov 30, 2003

God’s selection of a common girl offers guidance for our service, and hope for our effort in Christ.

Christmas Series One MARY -- "I’M AVAILABLE" Hope Christian Church Tamarac, Florida November 30, 2003 Dr. David L. Haun Take a moment to remember when you were 14 years old. It was an awkward time (though you didn’t think so then). Your hormones were doing funny things. Your voice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wisdom Prayer

Contributed by David Deborde on Sep 10, 2001

Solomon’s prayer in 2 Chronicles 1.6-13 as a model for our prayers of guidance

I. Obedience and Sacrifice precede Wisdom and Guidance (vs. 6) - we may withold tithes, service, participation, etc. until God does something - when we give these things to God, He will then guide us (vs. 7) - while God may not appear in the middle of the night to ask us what we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Grief To Recovery

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 17, 2001

Discover and apply for yourself God’s guidance for Nehemiah’s journey from grief to recovery

Jesus Christ said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28)." For the first time, people in America have felt the terror that the Israeli people feel almost daily from the work of terrorists. Because the horrific tragedy of this week is not a ...read more

Denomination: *other

Divine Disciplines For Financial Health - Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008

Stewardship over our finances is very importanct to God and to those that are looking to Christian for guidance and hope.

“Divine Disciplines for Financial Health” - Pt 1 of 2   Date: Oct. 22, 2006 PPHC – A.M. Service     Why do we need lessons on finances in the church today? Christ taught more on financial management than on any other subject. Sixteen (16) of His thirty-eight (38) parables deal with money management ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Show Me The Way Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

A sermon focused on God’s guidance; part of a series from Proverbs on living the wise life.

Show Me the Way Prov. 3:5-8 I don’t like asking for directions. There, I’ve admitted it for all the world to know. Of course all the world probably knew that already about me; I am a man. And the “fairer” half of the human race has stereotyped all men as hating to ask for directions. And guys, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8, Proverbs 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Overcomers In The Cosmic Battle Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 1, 2010

The cosmic battle described in Chapter 12 provides us with guidance about how to be overcomers in that battle.

In October 1985, a former U of A football player got me a sideline pass for the football game against 3rd ranked SMU. Although I had previously watched numerous games from the stands and on TV, being on the sideline gave me a whole new perspective on the game. I got to witness first hand many of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Pleasing Life Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

These proverbs give us good guidance in considering how to live a life that is pleasing to the Sovereign Lord.

Introduction In the previous verses we learned that God is in control of this world and our lives, and that he does punish the wicked. Keeping those things in mind, it is good to consider how to live a life that is pleasing to the Sovereign Lord. These proverbs give us good guidance in that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Peace Of Immanuel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 17, 2015

Find guidance and gladness, relief and rest, when you let Christ reign in your life.

In 2001, the Richards family of Canberra, Australia, set the Guinness World Record for the most holiday lights ever on a private residence – 331,038 bulbs, to be exact. It was a record that stood for more than a decade. Then, in 2012, Tim Gay and his family from LaGrangeville, New York, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free