Sermons on Spirit:

Receive The Holy Spirit

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 13, 2020

each of us has been given our own Holy Spirit

Easter is over, but Jesus has not yet ascended to be with God. But the disciples know that He will be leaving them soon; He had told them that and they were afraid. He had been their teacher and guide; now he would not be there to tell them what to do. And just as happened after the crucifixion, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22, Ephesians 4:30, John 14:2-3, John 14:18, John 14:27, Matthew 17:16-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Spirit Filled Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 15, 2020

Most preachers preach to bring comforts, consolation, at the same time it is also, the responsibility of a Preacher to declare the condemnation. Confrontational preaching leads the hearers to yield their lives to Christ.

Acts 2:36-41 Result of the Spirit-Filled Preaching 2: 36-37 Conviction of the Sinners 2: 38-40 Confrontational preaching 2: 41 Conversion of the Sinners Acts 2:36-37 Conviction of the Sinners In the previous passage, we have seen how Peter took the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Methodist

Demonstration Of Spirit Power

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 6, 2019

The Word is our standard and light, but it is the Spirit that powers it and enlightens men.

Daniel Kolenda relates a story about a tired pastor getting on a flight and hoping to just get some quiet time. The passenger next to him asks what he does for a living. The tired pastor says he is a pastor and so is the other man. When the man finds out our tired pastor is a Pentecostal pastor he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Oct 26, 2020

We will examine three distinct qualities that the power of the Holy Spirit wants to give to us. This is what we can have when we have the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Power of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit Part 8 Romans 8:26-30 (From Steve Meenho Kang, Live by the Spirit (Bloomington, IN: Westbow Press, 2022) Currently we are going through the message series, “The Holy Spirit.” During this series, we are examining the work of the Holy Spirit. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Excellent Spirit Of Daniel Series

Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Nov 10, 2020

(Hindi Pwedeng "Pwede na Yan", Dapat Pwedeng pwede) The Excellent Spirit of Daniel Daniel 6:3 Then this Daniel became distinguished above all the other presidents and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him. And the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.

Daniel 6:3 Then this Daniel became distinguished above all the other presidents and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him. And the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. Introduction: “Hindi Pwedeng-pwede na yan!” Dapat pwedeng pwede… a famous Tagalog quote similar to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:3, Colossians 3:23, Daniel 5:12, Ecclesiastes 9:10, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Proverbs 22:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

Avoiding The Spirit Of Confusion

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 29, 2020

The Spirit of Confusion has been released by the enemy to deceive the people of God and confuse the world. We now have people that are not able to differentiate between the truth and lies.

Avoiding the Spirit of Confusion By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Last week I spoke about Beware A Warning to the People of God and I dealt with False Prophets, Ear Ticklers, Heretic’s and so on that are operating in the church or rather under the guise of the church and holiness that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, Malachi 3:18

Denomination: Apostolic

Promise Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 19, 2014

Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to be always with them

Promise of the Holy Spirit Listen closely to this passage, Jesus tips us off on what Love looks like, see if you can spot it. John 14:15-31 "If you love me, you will obey what I command. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever-- 17 the Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grieving The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Apr 5, 2014

What does it mean to Grieve the Holy Spirit? How does finite man grieve infinite God? Eph. 4:30 seems strange at first glance, but we will see that this verse fits in perfectly with the rest of the passage.

All verses from the Bible Gateway NIV and NASV. The Christian Walk 101 – Grieving the Holy Spirit Opening The next lesson in this series on Christianity 101 may seem on the surface to be out of step with what has been discussed before. Here we have the apostle Paul telling us to speak ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Letter And The Spirit: Murder Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

OUTLINE: The Letter of the Law (Do Not Commit Murder) The Spirit of the Law (Anger and Hatred are the Root of Murder) The Application of the Law (Seek Peace with Others)

The Letter and the Spirit: Murder Matthew 5:21-26 There is a famous quote about the Bible which has been attributed to everyone from Abraham Lincoln to Mark Twain. The quote is this: “It’s not the parts of the Bible I do not understand that worry me, it’s the parts I do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 18, 2014

Summary: In the same way that Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit, He wants to fill us with the Spirit so we can transform people¡¦s lives today. Scripture: Acts 1:8-2:4

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit OPENING: DO YOU NEED FRESH FIRE FROM HEAVEN? “And the fire on the altar shall be kept burning on it; it shall not be put out.” (Lev. 6:12). INTRO TO TOPIC: The Bible tells us “how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fruit Of The Spirit: Gentleness

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 19, 2014

Jesus demonstrated true gentleness, true strength under control

Homily Given at an "Alternative Church" setting at a mission in downtown Toronto My son is a songwriter and music teacher. His entire life is music. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, sometimes. Recently he wrote a song comparing his view of a Type A personality to another view. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The True Spirit Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Kelly Dufour on Dec 8, 2014

What is the true spirit of Christmas? Take a brief journey through the Biblical accounts of Christ's birth and revisit the response of those who came into contact with Immanuel -- God with us.

Introduction Today we begin a Christmas teaching series called “The Spirit of Christmas.” What do you think the “Spirit of Christmas” is? (Allow responses) Perhaps it might be best to begin with what the Spirit of Christmas is not: Fully-loaded eggnog or other drinkable ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Putting The Spirits To The Test

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Sep 18, 2020

We are all fighting a spiritual battle, and deceivers are on the front line. To overcome, we must put on the full armor of God and follow the path to the Way and the Truth.

Are you ignoring the spiritual battle taking place all around us? Many people are "and no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light" (2 Corinthians 11:14, NIV). So, all the lies and deception become commonplace, just another part of life in this present age. Allow me ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Other

The Acts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 8, 2020

The Holy Spirit initiates, guides, empowers and saves. He is always in our lives to direct us. Are we hearing Him well?

Hello everyone! May the Lord bless you and be gracious to you. Let us continue to enjoy all that God has given us, and that includes the Bible, His holy Word. • Let us pray and ask God to bless us as we feed on His Word. Speak, O Lord, as we come to You to receive the food of your holy Word. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible