Sermons on Spirit Nature:

The Spirit Driven Life

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 21, 2005

What really drives us? Should it be a purpose of the Spirit? Does it only last 40 days?

The Spirit Driven Life A lot of folks have been on the Purpose-Driven train and Dr. Warren has sold a bunch of books. Nothing I read was very new or different. I had heard most of what he was saying preached by others. I have even preached a lot of it myself. It sells because of the way it is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Worshiping God In Spirit Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 26, 2011

We worship God in spirit when the Holy Spirit burns away our impurities and washes us clean.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas February 27, 2011 WORSHIPING GOD IN SPIRIT The Glory Due His Name: Part 3 Isaac Butterworth John 4:21a, 23-24 (NIV) ‘Jesus declared..., “...A time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Marks Of ‘spirit’ Filled

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 13, 2011

Are you joyful, thankful and submissive? Then you are being controlled by God’s Spirit. This filling is a continual experience, for we constantly need to be filled with God’s all sufficient, inexhaustible supply of spiritual power if we are to continually

Opening illustration: Story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool ~ During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage, so he was in danger of losing his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Faithfulness" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

The Greek translation of faithful is actually persuasive and trustworthy. How often is the second part missing in the church?

What is the worse thing that can happen in a marriage? Wouldn’t most people agree it is unfaithfulness, having an affair? Personally I believe that the most important aspect of love is trust and trustworthiness. Once trust is broken it’s incredibly difficult to totally regain it. It’s like our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Worship In Spirit And Truth Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 30, 2016

As an outworking of the Second Commandment Jesus has come to bring a renewal to worship; in this way we will not make a substitute.

Message John 4:19-24 Worship In Spirit and Truth What is it about worship, and the issue of worship, which has the potential to create so much dissension among the people of God? I’m not saying that it is happening in our congregation but I am sure you have heard the stories. We know of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Meet The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 29, 2014

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Meet the Holy Spirit John 16:13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MeetHolySpirit.html If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, what would you talk about with your loved ones? Chances are, it wouldn't be about trivial things like the weather or 'that look' someone gave you at the store. No, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit

Contributed by Yury Gaudard on Aug 22, 2018

Beatitudes

Sermon on the Mount “Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit” Matthew 5:3 The Sermon on the Mount is taught in the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. Immediately after his baptism and temptation he had begun to announce the good news that the kingdom of God, long promised in the Old Testament Era, was now ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Experience The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Phillip Davis on Mar 23, 2001

Learning how exciting life can be when we experience the Holy Spirit.

EXPERIENCE THE HOLY SPIRIT I CORINTHIANS 2:9 – 13 Allow me to begin this series of teachings about the Holy Spirit by saying right up front – this is a teaching for the heart much more than for the head. Now I am not asking you or saying to you that you won’t need to think or to leave your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-13, Acts 2:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithfulness - Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001

As we are filled with His Spirit, others will find in us a reliability, a trustworthiness, a staying power, a faithfulness that the world doesn’t understand.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. In his letter to the Galatians, chapter 5, vs. 22, the Apostle Paul writes, "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness & self-control." And this morning ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2001

Corinth was a congregation blessed with a multitude of gifts from the Spirit of God... and yet Paul told them they were unspiritual.

OPEN: I suspect that almost everyone knows who Bert and Ernie, the Cookie Monster and Big Bird are. They were among the muppet stars on a popular children’s show: Sesame Street. During the filming of each show, some lucky parents were allowed to bring their children on stage and be part of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit And The Believer

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Sep 9, 2005

The believe needs to be aware that the Holy Spirit is an empowerment for doing the work of the Lord Jesus Christ

The Holy Spirit and Church Acts 1:8-1:8 The Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyers Journal printed the following questions actually asked of witnesses during trial lawyers: • The youngest son, the 20-year-old, how old is he? • Was it you or your younger brother who was killed in the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fruit Of The Spirit- Kindness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 24, 2006

Kindness is a nondescript fruit that is very important for our growth in Christ.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • Today as we carry on with out look at the fruit of the spirit, we are going to take some time to examine a fruit that seems to be pretty nondescript on the surface. • Kindness seems like something that is pretty ordinary, but when you start to really think about it, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Work Of The Spirit, Part A Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Sep 13, 2007

Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort?

Series: Life, Everlasting, Part 3 Message: The Work of the Spirit? Part A Our scripture focus today is Psalm 116:13, but I want to read the entire Psalm… 116:1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. 2 Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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 True Spirit Of Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023

This sermon explores the themes of humility, obedience, and submission to God's will, using Mary's story in Luke 1 as a guiding example. Key

Welcome, dear friends, to our gathering of hearts and minds. It's a pleasure, as always, to be in your company as we seek to grow in our understanding of God's word. Today, we are turning our thoughts and attentions to the first chapter of Luke, a rich and profound passage that speaks to us about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Topics: Submitting, God's Plan