Sermons on Sprits:

Peter Preaches To The Household Of Cornelius

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 24, 2018

The opening of the Gospel to the Gentiles is a great day for humankind.

Peter Preaches to the Household of Cornelius Acts 10:34-43 The bringing of the gospel message is one of the watershed events in all of history. Up to this point, the gospel was preached to the Jewish nation. Luke later describes the Jewish-Christian witnesses he brought to Cornelius’ house as the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Every Christian Must Learn To Be Led By The Spirit; What Does It Mean?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 6, 2014

Suppose I’ve bee born again as a Christian. This means I have believed that part of the gospel (God’s words) that told me that the sinless Jesus died in my place for my past sins and then rose again a victor over that death.

1 Every Christian must learn to be led by the Spirit; what does it mean? First; why is being filled with and led by the Holy Spirit so crucial to every Christian? Rom 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. Suppose I’ve bee born again as a Christian. This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian, You Say You’re Ok – But What’s That Arrow Sticking Out Of You?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 24, 2014

What exactly are the weapons of the devil that I need word of God armor to withstand?

Christian, you say you’re OK – but what’s that arrow sticking out of you? Eph 6:11 Put on the whole armor of God (His word), that you may be able to stand against the wiles (weapons) of the devil (without it, we can’t resist the devil). What exactly are the weapons of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

False Conversion And Its Rotten Harvest

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 7, 2021

The Lord Jesus warns that not everyone who calls Him, "LORD" is truly His servant. Works done in His name do not necessarily demonstrate a genuine love for Him. This is a terrifying illustration of false conversion, and what to do about it before it is too late.

Some things never change, especially towards the conclusion of the average worship service of the churches in which I have either been a member or have attended over the years. Many times the Sprit of God moves mightily in the hearts of members and visitors after the pastor has presented a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Luke 6:46, Luke 13:26-27, Mark 7:6, Titus 1:16, 1 John 2:9, 1 John 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"Let The Spirit Fill Your Life”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 18, 2024

One must allow the Holy Spirit to fill their life if they are to live a life of eternal significance.

Financial expert and radio personality, Dave Ramsey says there are three things one can do with money: spend, give, or invest. Of course, one must become debt free first. There’s a parallel between what he says about money and what God says about life. I can spend my life, give my life, or invest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

"What We Have Here Is…failure To Communicate”

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002

“What We Have Here is…Failure To Communicate.” Perhaps some of you are old enough to remember this famous line from the authoritarian captain played by character actor Strother Martin in the 1967 movie, “Cool Hand Luke.” Paul Newman’s academy award nomi

“What We Have Here is…Failure To Communicate” “What We Have Here is…Failure To Communicate.” Perhaps some of you are old enough to remember this famous line from the authoritarian captain played by character actor Strother Martin in the 1967 movie, “Cool Hand Luke.” Paul Newman’s academy award ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

I Stand Amazed

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 5, 2003

We get too board with the amazing things about Jesus, We know his stories and how to end. We need to be re awakened and be astonished again.

I stand amazed Acts 2:1-7 This morning I want to talk about astonishment. The dictionary gives this brief definition - a cause of amazement or wonder - to strike with sudden and usually great wonder or surprise. There are a lot of things about Jesus that were pretty astonishing. The first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

What Hope Is All About Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

What exactly is hope. I hope something that we can rely on or is hope just some optimistic thinking, why do we have hope?

Romans 8:18-30 Getting on the Same Page as God about what Hope is all about Introduction A. We have become an inpatient world B. Think about it, how many people have looked at the Microwave and said “hurry up I am hungry” C. How many people have complained how slow fast food is D. How many of you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

But I Gave It My Best Effort Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

I tried I really did, isnt trying enough for salvation? Isnt do our best what counts?

Galatians 3:1-14 But I gave it My Best Effort! Introduction A. As many of you know I play Racquetball with Jon usually on Tuesdays and Thursday morning. B. I have a goal. My goal is quite simple. My Goal is to beet Jon C. I do not accomplish my Goal often. In fact if I win one out of four ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

That Your Joy May Be Full Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Dec 15, 2003

3rd Sunday of Advent 2003 -- A discussion of the many ways our joy is made full in and through Christ.

That Your Joy May Be Full 3rd Sunday of Advent, 2003 Scripture Ref: John 16:24, 15:10-11, 17:13, 14:13-14 Acts 2:25-36 Romans 15:13 2 Timothy 1:4 1 John 1:3-4 2 John 1:12 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary New Bible Dictionary New Topical Textbook 1. 3rd ...read more

Scripture: John 16:24, Acts 2:25-36

Is The Fire Still Burning

Contributed by Virgil Watson on Jul 11, 2005

The small town of Crosby, Texas made the news recently because of a natural gas well fire that may not have been welcomed by many of the residents that lived nearby...because it was a fire that they could not put out! CAN YOUR FIRE BE PUT OUT?

IS THE FIRE STILL BURNING? EXODUS 3:2/ "And the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was NOT CONSUMED." PRAYER I. I’m sure that most of you will remember this ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

By The Mercies Of God

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

This sermon expolores what Paul is talking about in Rom. 12:1-2 when he mentions the mercies of God as a motivator for Christian service.

By The Mercies of God. Rom. 12:1-2 There is an old story (various sources, original source unknown) of a mother who approached Napoleon Bonaparte concerning her son. It seems that her son had committed some serious infraction and Napoleon had determined that he was to be executed. The son’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Devotion To The Cause

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Oct 26, 2005

The truth is, that we have areas in our life where we choose not to believe God. It may be in the area of Finance, or perhaps relationships or we may need the Lord to touch our body in the area of healing, but instead of turning to the Lord we seek worldl

DEVOTION TO THE CAUSE IAN JOHNSON Oct 26, 2005 DEVOTION TO THE CAUSE By Ian Johnson www.papelim.org.nz HEBREWS 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. The key to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sevenfold Glory And Revival Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Apr 28, 2006

Church can become very one dimensional in the Spirit, focusing on healing or deliverance, some focus totally on counsel or on the gifts of the Spirit, all these things are good and very much part of God’s plan but they are only part of the bigger picture

Ian Johnson April 2006 www.papelim.org.nz 1 Peter 4: 13-14 13 But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Is Your Love Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 18, 2006

How is your love life? Let the Spirit change it!

INTRODUCTION • How do I know if God is working in me? What evidence do I have to shows me that God’s Spirit is in me? • How can others see God working in me? • Today we are going to being a sermon series that will help us to answer the above questions. • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to begin to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ