Sermons on Spirit Vs Flesh:

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Feb 15, 2025

The fruit of the Spirit, as described in the Bible, encompasses a set of virtues that reflect the character of God and are cultivated in believers through the Holy Spirit. These virtues include love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Let's look at these virtues in-depth to determine how to cultivate them. Love is a commandment. John15:12 NKJV "This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you." Christians are to love people the way Jesus loves us, not necessarily as they love us. Christians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Led By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 18, 2024

Will you follow where the Spirit leads you and do what he calls you to do?

LED BY THE SPIRIT Text: Acts 19:21-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: N T Wright, the famous New Testament scholar talks about the task of Christians in the world. He says, "Many say, 'Oh yes, the Holy Spirit came in his place to live in us.' Yes, but for what purpose? The Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-22

Denomination: Methodist

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 Dove Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 13, 2025

God the Holy Spirit reveals Himself as a dove in order for us to experience the peace, gentleness and security of God's presence.

A. It’s been about a month since we had a sermon in our Holy Spirit sermon series, so I’m thankful to be able to return to our series today. 1. So far in our series, we have learned that the Holy Spirit isn’t an it or an impersonal force, but is the third person of the Godhead – the trinity – ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2, Deuteronomy 32:11, Matthew 3:13, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 5:18-20, Acts 16:25, John 14:12, 2 Timothy 1:7, Psalm 34:3-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit As Fire Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 20, 2025

Throughout the Bible, God presents Himself as fire. Fire has many positive and helpful effects that reflect the way the Holy Spirit works in our lives.

Introduction: A. This past week, our nation has watched in horror as parts of the city of Los Angeles were destroyed by wildfires. 1. As of the writing of this sermon on Thursday…25 people had died in the fires, 12,300 structures had been destroyed, and 100,000 people had been evacuated. B. It is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28-29, Matthew 3:11, Psalm 139:23-24, Zechariah 2:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anointed By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 31, 2025

To be anointed by the Holy Spirit is to be empowered and set apart for God’s purposes. The anointing of the Spirit enables believers to operate beyond natural ability, allowing God’s power to work through them.

Title: ANOINTED BY THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:1 "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek..." Supporting Texts: Acts 10:38, 1 John 2:20, Luke 4:18, Zechariah 4:6, Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1, Acts 10:38, 1 John 2:20, Luke 4:18, Zechariah 4:6, Psalm 23:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spirit Of The Lord Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 1, 2023

Pastor John teaches on the 7-fold Spirit of God

Spirit of the LORD Holy Spirit Series July 30th, 2023 Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-3 Introduction- I got saved in July of 1993, and thrown into the deep end of what it means to be a Pentecostal. Coming through a Lutheran background, I thought that the hand waving, speaking in tongues, dancing, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

United In Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Smith on Aug 28, 2023

We are all individuals but joined together, united by the Holy Spirit as part of God's church.

UNITED IN SPIRIT Reading: Ephesians 4v1-16 Recap on last time: The Christian family We Belong; Children of God; Children of Light; Heirs of the Kingdom. Read again: v3-6 People are different! But as social people, we need each other. We all definitely need each other's company, support, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16, 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Congregational

Slain In The Spirit! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 10, 2024

Have you ever heard of the term "slain in the Spirit"?

Have you ever heard of the term "slain in the Spirit"? It's a phrase used to describe a powerful spiritual experience where an individual is overwhelmed by the presence of God, often resulting in a physical response such as falling to the ground or being unable to stand. In this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:4, Ezekiel 1:28

Moved By The Spirit

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 22, 2024

We will look at what a believer looks like, and what they will do, when they are “Moved by the Spirit.” They are called out by God for a purpose revolving around His purpose and plan to make a difference in their family, community, and world for Christ

Moved By the Spirit Ezra 1:5-6 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U16bCwoYr-8 While reading the book of Ezra, the Lord wouldn’t allow me to move beyond chapter one and specifically to meditate on verses five and six. Ezra begins by taking us back to Jeremiah’s prophecy ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:5-6, John 12:26

Denomination: Foursquare

Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Feb 1, 2023

We begin our series in the Beatitudes. The Poor in Spirit are those who are humble and know their need for Jesus.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION THE LOST STAR WARS Have you seen Star Wars? Have you seen every Star Wars movie? In May 1977, Star Wars was released and quickly became one of the highest grossing movies of all time. Cast members became instant stars and any toy or product with the Star Wars logo flew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3, Psalm 86:1-5, Luke 14:11, Job 1:21, Mark 12:41-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Poor In Spirit

Contributed by Samuel M on Aug 27, 2025

Poor in the Spirit is the cycle of always receiving and always giving to others what we have received from God, resulting in we staying poor (becoming empty)

Poor in the Spirit is a state in which we are always (continually) dependent on God, receiving provisions from Him and always giving the received provisions to meet their own or others' needs. Poor in the Spirit is the cycle of always receiving and always giving to others what we have received ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

A Spirit Of Humility Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024

A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: SPIRIT OF HUMILITY A. Ecclesiastes 2:1 (READ). (Good News Translation: “I decided to enjoy myself and find out what HAPPINESS is…”) 1. What will it take to make you happy? a. That’s the question Psychology Today asked 52,000 Americans. COMMENT: And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Power Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 22, 2025

“Ite Missa est, alleluia, alleluia.” Literally, that means, “Go, the Church is sent, alleluia, alleluia.” Because we are all missionaries to a world in desperate need of Christ.

Sunday of Divine Mercy 2025 When the Church gets really excited about one of God’s wonderful works, She commits Liturgy over and over again. So last Sunday was our celebration of Christ’s Pasch, His rising from the dead, and for the entire week we have been celebrating that same set of liturgies ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16, Psalm 118:2-4, Psalm 118:13-15, Psalm 118:22-24, Revelation 1:9-13, Revelation 1:17-19, John 20:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Sowing In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 27, 2025

We must be conscious of what we do to make sure we do it in the Spirit to the Glory of God!

Sowing in the Spirit April 6, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be conscious of what we do to make sure we do it in the Spirit to the Glory of God! Focus Passage: Galatians 6:1-10 Introduction: I recently found a group picture from my ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist