Sermons on Spirit Led Mission:

Fulfilling God's Mission For Your Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 24, 2004

God the Father sent His Son, Jesus on a mission to our world. Jesus called 12 men to follow Him. For three plus years Jesus poured his life into his disciples and then he was arrested, crucified, rose again and then ascended into heaven. Prior to his a

-Fulfilling God’s Mission for Your Life- Acts 1:8 “You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” The story is told about God in heaven and an angel comes up and God says: “My plan is to give the Good News to My children on earth and ask them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Dawning Of Messiah’s Mission Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 6, 2013

Jesus ministry to serve and ransom mankind was not spontaneous, but well-orchestrated –as we see in today’s text. We can see at least three persons or categories involved in the early stage of his ministry.

The Dawning of Messiah’s Mission (Mark 1:1-11) 1. The Church Father Iraneus,before 200 A.D., “Matthew also issued a written Gospel among the Hebrews in
their own dialect, while Peter and Paul were preaching at Rome, and
laying the foundations of the Church. After their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is The Church's Mission

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 19, 2023

What is the Church's mission? What is the commission?

What is the church’s mission? Studying the church’s mission is called missiology. Witness and Light Where were the disciples to be witnesses of what they had seen and heard? Do we collectively carry on that mission? but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Spirit To Engage Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2000

Discover a new passion for Christmas and overcome Christmas anxiety.

Series: Discover Christ in Christmas A Spirit to Engage Matthew 2:3-8, 16 December 10, 2000 Introduction I. The Story of the Grinch: One of my favorite holiday shows is the cartoon classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The story revolves around an old, crusty, nasty, absolutely rotten ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:3-16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Work Of The Spirit

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 18, 2000

The Spirit works in the lives of believers

The Work of the Spirit Acts 2:1-41 I. The Holy Spirit Empowers A. The Spirit gives us strength 1. Our human weakness is replaced with divine strength 2. We are given strength to overcome life’s difficulties B. The Spirit gives us power 1. The Spirit creates new spiritual energy within us 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Church Of God

Walking In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jason Ament on Dec 20, 2000

Walking by the Spirit means that we walk by a new set of rules.

Flying a helicopter was a new thing for me. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 26, 2000

The Christmas spirit is many things.

THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO.- What is the Christmas spirit? It all depends on who you are. ILL.- Here’s a story called “The Christmas Spirit,” which is one of the best I’ve found. “Pardon me, Sir, I’m a stranger in town. I thought you might be able to tell me what’s going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001

A Christian worldview is part of living in step with the Spirit

The Big Picture: Walking By The Spirit Bible Reading: Galatians 5: 16-25 Deuteronomy 30: 15-20 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Anthony was caught in a gulf between two worlds. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Crippling Spirit

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Aug 16, 2001

When we allow them, there are spirits that can cripple us.

THE CRIPPLING SPIRIT Luke 13:10-17 For eighteen years this woman came to church bent over. Crippled. She had been faithful, loved the Lord, a “daughter of Abraham.” I guess you could say she was “saved.” Eighteen years is a long time. Everybody had accepted her condition. I suppose in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, John 5:5-16, Romans 8:26, Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

The Groanings Of The Spirit

Contributed by Robert Grey on Aug 19, 2001

What should be our attitude when we allow the Holy Spirit to groan within us?

The groanings of the Spirit This sermon is also available at http://www.godisfaithful.net/words/groan.htm It is sometimes difficult to know what to pray for. We know that we should pray, but words escape us. Paul promises us that in such times the Spirit will intercede on our behalf, groaning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:23-26, 2 Corinthians 5:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Unbroken Spirit

Contributed by Michael Poston on Sep 3, 2001

There is an unbroken spirit in the Church today that simply co-exists with lost humanity never reaching out to them with the message of Jesus.

Today we are living in a very unusual age as far as the church is concerned. A day when the hearts and lives of Christian people are not moved at all by the things that are happenning around them. If the world could ask of us some questions tonight I believe they would be: Do you still care ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9, Luke 7:36-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Critical Spirit

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

Do you have a critical spirit?

Text: Matthew 7:1-6; Luke 6:37-42 Subject: Judging others Theme: Christians are not to have a critical spirit Prop: Jesus gives us ways to keep from having a critical spirit. T.S. Let us consider the DEFENSES that Jesus gives to protect us from having a Critical Spirit. INTRODUCTION Can you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6, Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Broken Spirit

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

A BROKEN SPIRIT PLEADS FOR FORGIVENESS AND CLEANSING

BIG IDEA: A BROKEN SPIRIT PLEADS FOR FORGIVENESS AND CLEANSING INTRODUCTION: a penitential psalm I. (:1-4) A BROKEN SPIRIT CONFESSES SIN A. A Broken Spirit Appeals to the Grace of God (:1) God’s Grace is Rooted In: 1. His lovingkindness (:1) 2. His compassion (:2) B. A Broken Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spirit Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The spirit of thanksgiving is found in thanks-living.

Thesis: The spirit of thanksgiving is found in thanks-living. Intro.: 1. Psalm 116 was most likely written by King David. 2. From the content it appears to have been written after some great act of deliverance by the Lord. I. THE LORD DELIVERS THOSE WHO DEPEND ON HIM (verses 1-11). A. Verses ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1

Unity Of The Spirit

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Ever since the early church, there have been schemes and promotions to produce unity in the church. But, divisions continue. The only medicine to heal the wounds of disunity and discord is found in this text of Scripture.

UNITY OF THE SPIRIT TEXT: Eph 4:1-3 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3