Sermons on Sweet Spirit:

Fruit Of The Spirit - Patience

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Aug 18, 2008

Discovering through the story of Naaman, how we can allow the Holy Spirit to produce the fruit of patience in us.

Fruit of the Spirit - Patience Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19 Today we’re going to talk about the fruit of the Spirit - patience. And we’re going to look at this story of Naaman. This great Syrian commander of the Aramean army who, because of the Lord - OUR Lord - had give the king of Aram great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

When The Spirit Weeps Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 19, 2008

Exposition of Ephesians 4:29-32 in light of the passage in the covenant that deals with gossip, feuding, and grudges

Text: Eph 4:29-32, Title: When the Spirit Weeps, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/17/08, PM A. Opening illustration: The fine line between keeping Mackenzie from being a little mama and being a tattletale B. Background to passage: We now continue in the covenant series with tonight’s message related to a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit - Faithfulness

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Aug 23, 2008

The attributes and rewards of faithfulness.

Fruit of the Spirit - Faithfulness Scripture: Matt 24:35 - 25:30 Text: 2 Tim. 4:7 We’ve just read a good deal of what God’s Word - the Bible - has to say about faithfulness. And we’ll look at that in just a moment. But first I want to answer the question as to WHY we remain faithful. And ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Words Of Spirit & Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 25, 2008

During the 1st part of Jesus’ ministry people were attracted by His teaching. Many attached themselves to Him, some of them wholeheartedly, some loosely. Then came a time when their allegiance was tested-as it comes to test every disciple.

JOHN 6: 59-71 WHO CAN ACCEPT WORDS OF SPIRIT AND LIFE? During the first part of Jesus’ ministry people were attracted by His teaching and flocked round Him. Many attached themselves to Him, some of them wholeheartedly, some loosely. Then came a time when ...read more

Scripture: John 6:59-71, John 6:63

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of The Filling Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 28, 2008

The filling of the Spirit was evidenced in the early church in their unity and their attitude toward their possessions.

A few weeks ago we began looking at the book of Acts, when the Christian church first began, and the power of God’s Spirit was with the people. I want to challenge all of you to read the book of Acts during the summer. It’s 28 chapters long, if you read one chapter a day, you could have it done ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Methodist

God... The Spirit At Work

Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 6, 2008

This is a study that shows the wonderful works of the Holy Spirit.

GOD… THE SPIRIT AT WORK! TEXT: John 16:7-15; cf.John 14:15-26 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: In a most solemn statement the One who cannot lie said: “I tell you the truth”. Jesus knows how prone we are to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Jun 19, 2007

The world lauds autonomy and strength, but Jesus says those who are truly blessed are the ones who come to him in humility and dependence.

BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT INTRO NEW SERIES Everyone wants the good life. What does it mean for you? Lifestyle? Stuff? Financial security? Family? ILL: Video Clip ’In the Game’ from the Pursuit of Happiness. The world says, ’take what you want, pursue happiness and fulfillment at all costs.’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 21, 2007

When coming across scriptures that cannot be rationalized man has a tendency to NOT accept what the Bible explicitly reveals. Note the contrast of wisdom between God and man when dealing with the personal indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit Theme: Knowing whether the Holy Spirit personally dwells within the believer. INTRODUCTION A. Because Christians live in the flesh it is no wonder that we have difficulty understanding the things of the spirit. 1. The Bible teaches that the natural man cannot ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holiness Of God The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 13, 2007

This is the third and final message in a three part series that I preached on the Holiness of God.

For the past couple of Sunday mornings I have been preaching to you about the holiness of God. When one reads through the Bible you cannot help but see that God is holy. It is a theme that runs throughout the entire Bible. God is holy and He wants His people to be holy. We are instructed to be Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15

Denomination: Holiness

Who Is This Holy Spirit? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 14, 2007

Second in a series of teachings on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The Helper that Jesus said was to our "advantage" that He leave so that the Holy Spirit might come.

The following was written in “Christian Life” magazine: “In many Christian circles the Holy Spirit is either neglected, forgotten, or misunderstood. The One given to unite the body of Christ is the center of controversy. So often Christian work is so rigidly programmed that it seems we need no ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Cleansed By Water And The Spirit!

Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 15, 2007

Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Today is our first Sunday in the new year. What better way to begin this new year then talking about the baptism of the soul. When you think of baptism what images come into your mind? Do you think of infant sprinklings or full immersions whether in a baptismal font or in a river? What other forms ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Methodist

"We Are One With The Spirit"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 14, 2007

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter Part of Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer

7th Sunday of Easter John 17: 20-26 "We are One with the Spirit" "I do not pray for these only, but also for those who believe in me through their word, that they may all be one; even as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that thou ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Get In Step With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

We all find the idea of letting God set the pace, and the direction, and leading us, somewhat difficult because we want to be in control of our lives – we want to set the pace, we want to set the direction, we want to be in charge. A full life is when Go

Get In Step With The Spirit Gal 5:13-26 Sept 17, 2006 Intro: How many of you have ever danced – and before you answer, I don’t mean like turning your stereo on in your house when you are all alone with your hairbrush in your hand like a microphone; and I don’t mean like the way people dance ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Empowerment Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 14, 2006

This sermons shows how much we need the Holy Spirit in our lives. Without the Holy Spirit, we are literally powerless to do to God’s work.

EMPOWERMENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT By Ng Wah Lok Introduction. What in the world is Pentecost??? The word “ Pentecost” designates the 50th day after Passover, which was a Feast Day. Also known as the Feast of Weeks or Feast of Harvest. It was on this day, in the Book of Acts, that the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

Living According To The Spirit Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Nov 19, 2006

The Holy Spirit gives the believer a new power, a new mind, a new life and a new family!

Living According to the Spirit The Good News of God Series By Greg Johnson November 19, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Romans 8:1-17 Beloved, thank God for His Spirit that lives within the believer. The moment one exercises saving faith, God pours out His mercy and grace. God declares ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational