Sermons on Spirit Of Understanding:

When The Spirit Is Hot Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

When the spirit is hot a person is transformed, a person is transfixed, and a person is translucent.

Sermon Title and Text for August 6, 2006 Title: “When the Spirit is Hot” Text: Luke 4: 18 Focus: “… Spirit of the Lord is upon me …” When the spirit is hot a person is transformed, a person is transfixed, and a person is translucent. One of the most misunderstood aspects of the Triune Nature of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit In The Writings Of The Apostles Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 11, 2015

The apostles, especially Paul, said much about the walk in the Spirit. We would do well not to ignore what was said.

IN THE WRITINGS OF PAUL Romans 1:11-12. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established-- 12 that is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. Paul wanted to be with the Roman believers. His heart ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shalom Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 24, 2012

Just like the disciples' hopelessness and despair was turned into joy and peace, so Jesus moves in our lives giving us the peace that passes all understanding.

John 20:19-31 “Shalom” INTRODUCTION Does is seem to you that Easter Day was a long time ago? So much has happened this past week and it feels like the loud proclamations, “He is Risen,” and “He is Risen Indeed,” are now only faint whisperings. Yes, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Fruit Of The Spirit: Peace Series

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 22, 2007

To show that peace is a mark of the Spirit-Filled life.

-Tonight, we are continuing our series on the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22-23 -Last week we looked at joy -Tonight we are going to look at peace -Peace can seem like a very difficult trait to have -The world teaches hatred -The world lives in hatred. -A proper definition of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fuel Up With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 21, 2008

Fuel up with the Spirit

Title: Fuel up with the Holy Spirit Text: Ephesians 5:15-20 “Be very careful, then, how you live- not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spirit Vs Flesh

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 28, 2020

The battle for control of our lives takes place in our minds! There are two opposing mindsets. These two mindsets affect ALL OF LIFE!

The battle for control of our lives takes place in our minds! There are two opposing mindsets. These two mindsets affect ALL OF LIFE! — How we view life — What we value — What motivates us — How we behave What we think about impacts what we do and become! Romans 8:5-8 For they that are after the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, 1 Corinthians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 31, 2003

The gifts of the Spirit have split churches and keep Christians apart – and they bewilder non-Christians – so that the church becomes a circus than a place to get saved. But there are good reasons for the gifts if used properly.

For an audio copy of this message go to: www.LivinWatersWeb.com With all the controversy over spiritual gifts – why have them at all? The gifts of the Spirit have split churches and keep Christians apart – and they bewilder non-Christians – so that the church becomes a circus than a place to get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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 Fruit Of The Spirit- Patience. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 25, 2008

Patience is a virtue!

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • You are in a hurry; the alarm did not go off this morning. Everything you do seems to go wrong. • You get dressed and as you eat breakfast, you find that you spilled some food on your outfit. More time lost. • You get in the car, it will not start, a dead battery. • More ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Led By The Spirit

Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 5, 2005

how to learn to hear to the voice of God and know that it is Him.

1 Corinthians 2:9. But as it is written: "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.’’ 10. But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:9-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Spirit Rejoices

Contributed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Aug 2, 2012

Who will say with Mary: The Lord has looked with favor on my lowliness. My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.

The song of Mary is the oldest Advent hymn. It is also the most passionate, the wildest, and one might almost say the most revolutionary Advent hymn that has ever been sung. This is not the gentle, tender, dreamy Mary as we often see her portrayed in paintings. The Mary who is speaking here is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Lutheran

Peace: A Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

Loosed from worries and fears, at rest in troubled times, calm in the worst of circumstances, cleared from all condemnation… Tragically, this doesn’t sound like what I call normal – what about you?

In the last 5,500 years our world has only seen 292 years of peace. Over 14,000 wars have caused nearly 4 billion deaths. According to recent reports, stress-related claims rose 700% since the 80′s; in fact, 3 out of 5 doctor visits are stress-related. All kinds of factors today contribute ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Steadfast Spirit

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 15, 2025

A steadfast spirit is a state of unwavering resolve, firm belief, and resolute purpose that remains fixed despite challenges.

Nelson Mandela, a South-African activist and former president once remarked: "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." James 1:2-4 reminds us: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Psalm 51:10, James 1:12, 2 Timothy 1:7

Hard To Understand Bible Verses Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

Why People Have Questions

A. INTRODUCTION: WHY PEOPLE HAVE QUESTIONS 1. Demands a response: How is a question different from other English sentences? a. Confusion. Why does the enemy ask questions? “Has God indeed said you shall not eat?” (Gen. 3:1). b. Conviction. Why does Jesus ask a question? “Woman, where are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:30

Denomination: Baptist

Understand The Journey? Give Me My Mountain!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 17, 2025

If we listen to the negative crowd they will deter us from our goal. Caleb outlived the negative crowd and claimed his mountain. Quit crying and claim what God has promised..

UNDERSTAND THE JOURNEY: LORD, GIVE ME MY MOUNTAIN! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) WE HAVE MANY OPTIONS AND OPINIONS AROUND US. WHOSE REPORT ARE WE GOING TO ACCEPT? Isaiah 53:1 Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1, Joshua 14:8-12, Numbers 13:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God