Sermons on Spirit Of Adoption:

Battlefield Spirit

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Feb 26, 2013

Lucifer fights a spiritual war, and therein lies the real battlefield . . . the spiritual realm.

Luke 4:1-13; Rom. 10:8-13; 1 Pet. 5:5,8-9; Jn 14:6; Heb. 10:25; 11:6; Eccl. 4:12; Micah 6:8 It’s been said, “I wouldn’t be tempted ... if temptation .... wasn’t so tempting.” Oscar Wilde described it this way, “I can resist anything.... except ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sealed By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Sep 9, 2014

In the first chapter of Ephesians alone we have seen a multitude of blessings which God has said He has already given us. How do we know it's really true? How do we really know God is in earnest?

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ Part 3 Sealed By The Spirit Ephesians 1:13-14 13. In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation - having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, 14. who is given as a pledge of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 29, 2019

The Christian faith focuses on what God did long ago and will do in the future. But an experience of the Holy Spirit is a taste of what God means to us here and now, deep in our hearts.

Today we’ll finish up with the first chapter of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Because of holidays and our communion schedule we haven’t done the chapter in order. Some weeks ago we started looking at the trinitarian opening of the letter, with Paul’s introduction of God the Father, God the Son, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

The Wonderful Work Of God's Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2020

Some of the most important things God's Holy Spirit wants to do in our lives: 1. He gives conviction (John 16:6-15). 2. He gives us a relationship with God. 3. He is our ever-present resource for Christian living.

The Wonderful Work of God's Holy Spirit The Gospel of John John 16:6-15 (plus multiple other Scriptures) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 27, 2017 (Revised March 27, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 16. For many weeks now, we have been studying the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit And Trinity Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2003

First in a series on the Holy Spirit it, looking at the Spirit’s place in the Trinity. God invites us through the Spirit to participate in the intimacy of the trinity. Join the dance! Ends with a parable I wrote.

The Holy Who? Spirit and Trinity May 3/4, 2003 Intro: Being a Christian is about knowing God. It is about being in relationship with God. Faith is not mentally agreeing with a prescribed set of abstract principles, faith is about living in obedience to a God you know and love and worship and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Conversion Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2015

Our Inner Self, Holy Spirit, Life

HOLY ISN’T HIS FIRST NAME – The Spirit of Conversion Romans 8:5-17 (p. 786) April 19, 2015 Introduction: What does “conversion” mean? Well, if you’re a van it means you probably have a seat that makes a bed, and some captain seats with a table. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit As Intercessor Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2024

One of the greatest benefits of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in Christians is the way the Spirit is our intercessor who prays on our behalf when we don't know how to pray or what to pray for.

A. Four years ago, the world experienced a crisis that few of us had experienced in our lifetime – a microscopic virus shut down life as we had known it. 1. The Covid 19 pandemic crippled the economy, incited global anxiety, and took the lives of multitudes of people. 2. It created a tsunami of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-23, Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit As A Seal Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 16, 2024

One of the important roles of the Holy Spirit is the way that the Spirit is a seal that authenticates and guarantees our relationship with God and our salvation in Christ. God wants us to experience security and confidence in our salvation and our relationship with Him.

A. There’s a story told about a boy who was visiting his aunt who was pregnant with her first child. 1. His aunt allowed him to place his hand on her belly and feel the baby kick. 2. The boy giggled with glee, but then got a concerned look on his face. 3. The little boy asked, “How does the baby ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14, Ephesians 4:30, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, Romans 8:1, Romans 3:22-24, Colossians 2:6-7, Hebrews 10:35-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of Conviction Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 7, 2015

Conviction, Sin, Guilt, Judgment

HOLY ISN’T HIS FIRST NAME – The Spirit of Conviction John 16:5-16 (p. 753) April 12, 2015 Introduction: I have a feature of my smart phone that immediately alerts me if there is a missing child in the area. It’s called an Amber Alert...It shows up on my screen with a ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of Baal

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015

Baal is identified as the ruler of the demons. (Beelzebub is another name for Baal)

The Spirit of Baal Baal is identified as the ruler of the demons. Matthew 12:24 (Beelzebub is another name for Baal) Baal-hamon, one of Baal's names, means "the lord of wealth or abundance." You must war against this spirit to see your inheritance released. Jeremiah 51:44 (Bel in this verse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:24

Denomination: Foursquare

Characteristics Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

Paul states that the Christian life is more than just believing in Jesus and coming to worship. The Christian life is about having the Holy Spirit in you. For Paul, this an issue of salvation. “If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not bel

Characteristics of Life in the Spirit Romans 8:9-11 There was an Italian man who at the turn of the 20th century had to sell everything he had to immigrate to the United States. He barely had enough money to buy a ticket on a ship to the U.S. With what little he had left over, he bought some cheese ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

Breathing In The Spirit! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2024

A series looking at being our serious about God.

Breathing in the Spirit 1 John 5:1-5 February 17, 2024 Story about snorkeling off the Florida Keys Coral Reef Couldn’t see people / boat only saw coral Hard to breathe with a snorkel (TELL YOUR OWN STORY ABOUT STRUGGLING TO BREATHE) Has something like that ever happened to you? Maybe it was ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5, Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Provision Of The Spirit. Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 23, 2008

Exactly what thirst does the Spirit satisfy?

On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." By this he meant the Spirit... John 7:37-39 It’s ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, John 7:51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promise Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 5, 2017

The Holy Spirit is given to all who love Jesus Christ, to empower us for his work, to teach us all things, and to give us a real and lasting peace in the knowledge that Jesus has overcome the world.

It seems to me that there are 2 issues that Christians face today that Jesus addresses here in this passage. The first is the question as to how we’re rating as a Christian. That is are we good enough for God to be happy with us? Are we good enough that God would listen to our prayers? How ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Anglican

One In The Spirit

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 28, 2008

Paul, Pt. 7

ONE IN THE SPIRIT (1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-26) Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel. Green said “I am the sign of life and of hope. I was chosen for grass, trees, leaves - without me, all animals would die. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the majority.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible