Sermons on Spirit Versus Flesh:

Year Round Christmas

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

Christmas is over, now we begin a new year, but let's not forget the Christmas joy and spirit through the new year.

Year Round Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 January 6, 2013 It was a few days after Christmas. A family was busy cleaning up the Christmas mess and putting everything away. As they took down the Christmas tree, the son asked “what are you doing?” The parents said, “We’re putting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

There Is A River

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 16, 2013

In this sermon we discover the privilege and the power of living from the river that is present in each one of us, by the presence and operation of the Spirit of God.

Acts 1:8 you shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you, and you shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria and unto the uttermost parts of the earth. Luke 24:49 but tarry ye in Jerusalem until ye be endued with power from on high. The number one need ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power To Succeed Series

Contributed by Barry L. Davis on May 2, 2013

The fact is, there is nothing in the Bible to suggest that God has quit working with power through His people – and I have come to the conclusion that the fault does not lie with God, but with those of us who claim to follow Him.

The book of Acts found in your Bibles records for us the history of the early church and how God used ordinary people to build His kingdom. While we call it the “Acts of the Apostles” it would be more accurate to call it the “Acts of the Holy Spirit” as it was the Holy Spirit moving through, in, ...read more

Denomination: *other

Babel And Pentecost

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 12, 2011

A contrast between Babel and Pentecost. Pentecost undoes what happened at Babel.

The Philadelphia Daily News reported that 46-year-old David Vassallo boarded a jetliner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for a flight to North Carolina. He began talking to the man seated next to him and boasted that he was an undercover federal sky marshal. The man he was talking to was quite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Burn, Baby, Burn

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 13, 2011

What does it mean to be on fire for Jesus?

“Burn, Baby, Burn” Acts 2:1-13 If I, with my limited perspective, had written the script for Jesus’ life, a lot of things would have been different. For example, the post-resurrection events – in my scenario Jesus would have spent less time appearing to his disciples and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Too Much Wine? Series

Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Jun 14, 2011

The Second Sermon on our Action in Acts series, we look into the similarities in community formation with exodus, plus the role of the spirit in the community.

They had too much wine This is going beyond hiding in a room, they have now spent time with the risen Christ and are starting to see who they are, and so they have gone out, without really knowing what would be next. Intro: The world is a very busy place, we live in a very strange time, where ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruto Del Espiritu - El Amor Series

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jun 21, 2011

Esto es el primero en una serie de mensajes sobre el Fruto del Espiritu. No es por accidente que el amor va primero.

FRUTO DEL ESPIRITU – EL AMOR GALATAS 5:22-23 Hoy comenzamos una serie de estudios acerca del fruto que debe estar evidente en la vida de un cristiano. El pasaje de Gálatas 5:22-23 nos da 9 aspectos particulares que forman parte del Fruto del Espíritu. Estas son: Amor, gozo, paz, paciencia, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Leave Home Without Him Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

What was on the mind of both Jesus and the Disciples as He prepared to leave this earth.

ACTS 1:1-11 • This passage at the beginning of the Book of Acts shows Jesus and many followers gathered as He is about to leave this earth. Lynne is one of those people that thinks of things at the last moment. You may spend 2 hours with her and she may say very little but as you are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

A Fruit-Full Marriage: Joy-Full Love Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 26, 2011

Marriage is more about being the right mate than it is finding the right mate. The Fruit of the Spirit make you the right mate.

A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: JOY-FULL LOVE * GALATIANS 5:13-26 Sermon Objective: Marriage is more about being the right mate than it is finding the right mate. The Fruit of the Spirit make you the right mate. GALATIANS 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Pentecost - The Power Of Change Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012

A look at the changes that took place in the lives of the disciples of Jesus at Pentecost

Today is Pentecost Sunday and we are going to take a look at the changes that took place in the lives of the disciples of Jesus at Pentecost. And the power & purpose that we as Pentecostal People can experience as God changes us into the people He wants us to be. Some people are always looking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fruit And The Vine Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 21, 2012

We have life in our connection to Jesus. In that life we bear fruit that he produces in us for the benefit of others.

1. Harmonica Story: A young American engineer was sent to Ireland for a year. When he left, his fiancé gave him a harmonica. She said, "I want you to learn to play this: it will help to keep your mind off those Irish girls." He wrote to her often and told he her that he was practicing his harmonica ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stephen The Martyr Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2023

We need to be led by the Spirit and not resist his leading.

STEPHEN THE MARTYR Text: Acts 7:51-60 Introduction 1. Illustration: The author, Antonio Socci, claims the untold story of the 20th century is the murder of 45 million Christians, mostly at the hands of communist and Islamic regimes, and that massacres continue to this day. Drawing heavily from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Methodist

By Their Fruits, You Shall Know Them Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 23, 2025

The phrase "by their fruits, you shall know them" refers to the observable actions, behaviors, and character of an individual.

"By their fruits, you shall know them" (Matthew 7:20) is a well-known biblical phrase spoken by Jesus Christ during His Sermon on the Mount. These words emphasize the importance of discerning true followers of Christ from false ones. In this sermon, we will explore into the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

The Faithful Saw Him

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 13, 2025

XMAS - Advent sharpens spiritual sight; like Simeon and Anna, we recognize Jesus through devotion, worship, and Spirit-led attentiveness as God draws near.

THE EYES HAVE IT There is a quiet kind of beauty in the Advent season that has nothing to do with lights, trees, music, or celebration. It is the beauty of waiting. Of watching. Of learning to see God when He draws near. Advent, at its heart, is a season of holy attentiveness—where the people of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40, Isaiah 40:1-5, Luke 1:78-79, Isaiah 52:7-10, Malachi 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Something More Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 20, 2020

As we approach these End Times , I’d like to look at our need for something more to be able to survive and thrive in these troublous times.

End Times Something More As we approach the end of our End Times Series, I’d like to look at our need for something more to be able to survive and thrive in these troublous times. When the Jewish priests and Levites approached John the Baptist as he went around baptizing and preaching repentance ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11, John 1:16, John 7:38-39

Denomination: Foursquare