Sermons on Spirit Of Understanding:

Angels – Important Things We Need To Know About Them

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 24, 2014

What are Angels? – Powerful spirit beings in God’s presence but without human bodies

Angels – important things we need to know about them What are Angels? – Powerful spirit beings in God’s presence but without human bodies Heb 1:7 And of the angels He (God) says: "Who makes His angels spirits, And His ministers a flame of fire”. Ps 104:4 Who makes ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beatitudes - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 22, 2016

The Beatitudes of our Lord are powerful, holding before the world a descriptive picture of the true disciple of God. Centering in this message the poor in Spirit

I. Introduction A. A man walks into a shoe store, and tries on a pair of shoes. "How do they feel?" asks the sales clerk. "Well ... they feel a bit tight." replies the man. The assistant promptly bends down and has a look at the shoes and the mans feet. "Try pulling out on the tongue." offers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Is On Fire Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

What a Spirit-Filled Church looks like

When the Church is on Fire - Acts 4 - 2/12/17 Turn with me this morning to the book of Acts, chapter 4.  Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts - the 5th book of the NT.  If I asked you what an ideal church looked like, what would you say?  We might start thinking about what type of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You-They-We Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

You-They-We

Introduction: Shrike System The ancient sport of falconry used trained hawks or falcons in the pursuit of wild game. When the “educated predator” was allowed to fly, however, it often rose too high for human eyes to see it. So a hunter often carried a small caged bird called a shrike. By ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Worship

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 14, 2020

Worship is our response to God.

Psalm 95 “Worship” 1. Worship is what God desires of His creation • God has always desired our worship consider the first offering given by Able But Abel brought fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering, • God desired ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

An Introspective Spiritual Review Of A.d. 2020

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 30, 2020

The purpose of this sermon is to help the individuals in the Crossroads family understand if they have progressed or back-slidden in their walk with Jesus this past year.

An Introspective Spiritual Review of A.D. 2020 Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, John 3:5, 1 John 3:4-6, 1 John 1:5-7, Romans 6:22-23, Psalm 62:8, Matthew 6:31-33, Philippians 4:6-7, Galatians 5:22-23, Proverbs 3:5-8, Matthew 22:29, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:15, Titus 3:3-5, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 3:16-18, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, John 3:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

"Power Up!"

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 24, 2009

When you wait on God’s timing, You will receive the Holy Spirit; You will receive the power; You will witness extraordinary results; if You must commit to turning on the Power.

In west Texas during the Depression. Mr. Ira Yates was like many other ranchers and farmers. He had a lot of land and a lot of debt. He wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage. He was in danger of losing his ranch. With little money for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Examples Of People Filled Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 31, 2016

Biblical proof of the power of the Holy Ghost and how it is still for today.

Title: Baptism of the Holy Spirit “Examples of People Filled” Text: Acts 1:8 I want to spend the next few weeks on a subject that has become neglected amongst Pentecostal churches. It is a subject and doctrine that we were founded upon. I want to spend some extensive time on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Speaks On Adultery

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 11, 2010

In referencing adultery, Jesus goes to the heart of the matter and helps us understand that obeying the spirit of the law is more important than simply obeying the letter of the law.

Jesus Speaks on Adultery Matthew 5:27-30 INTRODUCTION A. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlett Letter. 1. Indictment against the Puritanical beliefs of the day. 2. Hester Prynne lived in Amsterdam with her husband. 3. Husband was a learned man and English by birth. 4. Wanted to cross over the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Church Persecution

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jan 27, 2014

It’s important to understand, we too have an inner working of the Holy Spirit that provides us power to persevere against fears of persecution.

INTRODUCTION The word “persecution” means the act of persecuting or oppression of inhumane treatment. The subject church persecution essentially deals with the very nature of legalize corporation of the early church. However there’s a greater gift to the world at Pentecost; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 3 - Attributes Of An Anointed Person Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 23, 2023

When a person is filled and anointed by the Holy Spirit of God it will be evident in his life. Read on to understand what the marks of this anointing were from the life of Joshua.

Acts 11:21 “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.” (KJV) We looked at Psalm 89:20-21, where it says, “I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him: With whom my hand shall be established: my arm also shall strengthen ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21, Psalm 89:20-21, Numbers 27:18, Exodus 17:9, Numbers 14:9, Joshua 8:34-35, Psalm 1:2-3, Joshua 6:2-3, Joshua 7:8-9, Matthew 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Learning To Value Our Time SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

We are all students in the school of life, guided by the Holy Spirit. Our purpose is to learn and gain knowledge. Understanding the value of our time on earth is crucial.

We gather here today to give thanks to God for another new year. As we enter into this year, it is important to remember that our time on earth is a learning experience. We are like students in a school, with the Holy Spirit as our teacher. Let us reflect on the significance of this and how it can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Topics: Life Lessons, Spiritual Growth

One God In Three Persons: Living In The Power Of The Trinity Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2025

Understanding the Trinity is not merely an academic exercise—it is the key to living fully in God’s presence, empowered by His Spirit, and anchored in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

One God in Three Persons: Living in the Power of the Trinity Statement of Faith: “The Trinity – We believe that the Godhead exists co-equally and co-eternally in three persons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – and that these three are one God, sovereign in creation, providence and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, Genesis 1:1, John 1:14, Acts 1:8, Ephesians 1:3-5, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 8:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choosing To Follow Christ With Baptism PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore and understand the depth of repentance, the promise of the Holy Spirit, and the purpose of baptism as interconnected aspects of our Christian faith, as illustrated in Acts 2:38-41.

Good morning, Church family! I'm so excited to share a message with you today about the power of repentance, the promise of the Holy Spirit, and the purpose of baptism. As we delve into Acts 2:38-41, we'll see how these three important aspects of our Christian walk are intimately tied together. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-41

Topics: Baptism

Present Suffering & Future Glory PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore and understand the message of Romans 8:18-30, emphasizing the reality of our present sufferings, the hope of future glory, and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am so grateful for the opportunity to gather with you today, as we explore God's Word, seeking His wisdom, guidance, and comfort. Our focus today is Romans 8:18-30, a Scripture passage that addresses some of life's most challenging realities: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-30

Topics: Wonderful Future, God's People