Sermons on Spirit Led Mission:

The Holy Spirit And Jesus: Lesson 3

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 14, 2014

How is the Holy Spirit similar to Jesus?

A. INTRODUCTION What was Jesus’ favorite name of the Holy Spirit? The Helper. “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you” (John 14:26, NKJV). Jesus used the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit And Jesus Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

The Holy Spirit helps us live for God

A. INTRODUCTION What was Jesus’ favorite name of the Holy Spirit? The Helper. “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you” (John 14:26, NKJV). Jesus used the Greek word allos ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Missionary Mandate Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 4, 2014

The Holy Father teaches us about reforming our approach to the missionary mandate, so that we may appeal to a new generation in their own language.

Thursday of 27th Week in Course 2014 The Joy of the Gospel St. Paul may have been at his hottest when he wrote the letter to the church in Galatia. Let’s position this church. Galatia was an area of Asia Minor, roughly in the upper center of Turkey today, where some illegal alien Gauls had ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

The Gibeonite Deception Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Jul 22, 2002

Foolish carnal reasoning that led to a wrong decision

Study 12 Chapter 9 – The Gibeonites Introduction In our last study we were considering together the way in which Joshua and the people of God, having experienced a humiliating defeat at Ai, had returned to the place of defeat, re-engaged the enemy and gained a glorious victory over them. In ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Radical And Countercultural

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 15, 2006

John the Baptist led a radical and countercultural lifestyle

Sermon: John the Baptist – Radical and Countercultural par excellence Story: A young police officer was taking his final exam for the police academy and he was set the following problem to solve. “You are on patrol in the outer city when an explosion occurs in a gas main in a nearby street. On ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Anglican

“from Tragedy To Triumph”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 26, 2013

David is led by God from tragedy to triumph.

George Sweeting, a former president and chancellor of the Moody Bible Institute, once observed that there are three things to remember concerning trials we encounter in life: 1. Trials are a common experience of all of us. No one is immune. Trials are a part of living. 2. Trials are transitory. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Open Your Heart To The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 27, 2012

It is more than education we need, we need the illumination of the Spirit. It is more than planning we need, but the leading of the Spirit. It is more than praying we need, but listening to the Holy Spirit.

Christianity is hopeless without the Holy Spirit. He is God’s agent on earth today. • Without Him, there is a disconnection with God; the line is cut off. We won’t fully understand God’s will. • The Holy Spirit reveals the will of God. He reminds us of the words of Jesus; he guides us into all ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15, John 14:25-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Batteries Not Included #6 Everything Has Changed Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 15, 2020

The birth of Jesus signifies the beginning of new reality. In the same way, our first experience with Jesus is a lifelong mission to announce and usher in a little of God’s kingdom in the here and now.

Four weeks ago, we began a new series entitled: Batteries Not Included. There is nothing more frustrating than wanting play with your new toys and finding out the package had this hidden line - batteries not included. We started this series by talking about the Hope, given in the understanding we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Worship God In Spirit And In Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Worship - To give honor, adoration and praise to God in all aspects of life The Purpose of Worship 1.

Worship - To give honor, adoration and praise to God in all aspects of life The Purpose of Worship 1. To express our love for the Lord. (Luke 10;27) 2. To obey His commands to give worship to Him above all gods. (Lk.4:8) 3. To fulfill our highest purpose for living (Psa.45:11) 4. To direct ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit's Work

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 19, 2021

What does the Holy Spirit do for us? Let’s learn some of the Holy Spirit’s work among us. Let’s look at John 15:26-16:15.

Prelude What does the Holy Spirit do for us? Purpose: Let’s learn some of the Holy Spirit’s work among us. Plan: Let’s look at John 15:26-16:15. He will Testify John 15:26-27 “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Holy Spirit Doing In You

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 18, 2018

The Holy Spirit as teacher

Prelude How can a mere human being understand the things of God? Goal: Let’s understand the means by which God reaches out and touches us. Plan: Let’s look at John 15:26-16:15 and discover how the Holy Spirit works in our lives. John 15:26 Testify John 15:26 says, “When the Advocate comes, whom ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Separation Of Church And Hate: Living By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Aug 5, 2024

How…in a culture bent on hate / division / incivility / outrage…do you and I find the power to respond differently?

We’ve all got a RED BUCKET and a BLUE BUCKET. THE RED BUCKET - It’s red because it’s filled with gasoline. When you pour gasoline on a fire: Things escalate quickly. People end up getting hurt. THE BLUE BUCKET - It’s blue because it’s filled with water. When you pour water on the fire…the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Want God's Power In My Life Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 13, 2021

This is the fifth time the Great Commission is given to us in the pages of the New Testament. Say this with me: I am made for more than watching. We were made for more than two cars and satellite TV. The enemy of mission-minded Christian is to live comfortably.

This is the fifth time the Great Commission is given to us in the pages of the New Testament. Say this with me: I am made for more than watching. We were made for more than two cars and satellite TV. The enemy of mission-minded Christian is to live comfortably. Today’s Scripture “In the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Back To Basics (Fifth In A Series)

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 14, 2019

A review of Basic Bible Doctrines - The basis for our beliefs and practices Weekend Message/Devotion

Weekend Message/Devotion July 14, 2019 Back to Basics (fifth in a series) Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your blessing ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit - Part 4 Of 9 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 4, 2017

This segment examines the way the Holy Spirit is involved in the functioning of the church through the bestowing of useful gifts for members to use in performing their various roles, and the relative importance of the functions of tongues and prophecy.

This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or as handouts for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Ephesians 4:11-16, Ephesians 1:18-23, John 16:12-14, 1 Corinthians 14:1-33, Acts 2:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ