Sermons on testing spirits: showing 4,141-4,155 of 142,348

Build A Fire Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 21, 2014

A message for Pentecost Sunday about the Fire of the Holy Spirit.

Note: Thanks you to Wayne Dority from notes received years ago. Great message. Title: Kindle The Fire Theme: To show the importance of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Text: Acts 28:1-10 Acts 28:1-10 Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was called Malta. And the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

He Lives In Me. Galatians 2:20-21

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 22, 2013

The spirit is what was saved when we believed and trusted Jesus…..it was moved from being separated forever from God and thrown into Hell at judgment day to being born again so to speak by the Holy Spirit that now lives in each of those who receive Him in

He Lives In Me. Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. 21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude Problem

Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 25, 2013

Basedon Acts 2:1-21, this sermon talks about how our attitude about the Holy Spirit affects our ability to let the Spirit work in our lives.

I know many of you won’t want to admit it, but I bet there are passages in the Bible that you don’t particularly care for. Not because they cut too deep or because you don’t understand them, but simply because they don’t excite you. Well, I have a confession to make. When I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: *other

Pentecost

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 16, 2013

The sermon describes what provoked Pentecost and the purpose of Pentecost which is to fill us, prepare us, and to pour out on us.

Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 When is Pentecost? A. Pentecost is the 50th day after the Sabbath of Passover week (Lev 23:15-16), What is Pentecost? A. The word derives from the Greek for "the 50th day." It was the Jewish Feast of Weeks (Exod 34:22; Deut ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

What Must I Do? An Introduction To The Series. Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 19, 2013

Whatever God’s Word says you MUST do, God knows you CAN do!

WHAT MUST I DO? Philippians 4:13 Big Idea: Whatever God’s Word says you MUST do, God knows you CAN do! INTRO: So I am having my daily devotions – just minding my own business in private worship when I stumbled upon Matthew 19:16, “Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Nazarene

Living In The Intellect Or In The Re-Born Spirit/Heart Always Guided By God’

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 25, 2014

The written word of God or the word made alive to our spirits by the Holy Spirit?

Living in the intellect or in the re-born spirit/heart always guided by God’s Spirit? Eph 4:17-18 This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind (that is, ruled by their human intellect,) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Adequate Are You? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 6, 2012

Paul asks a question at the end of chapter 2: And who is adequate for these things? ‘Sufficient…power….ability…fitness’ Literally ‘many’ Who has enough for what God calls their life to?

How confident are you to face each day? How adequate do you feel to take on life? How do you deal with the challenges that life brings you each day and you own feelings of inadequacy? A golfer who had been playing badly went to a psychiatrist who told him to relax by playing a round of golf ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:4-6

Gifted For Growth Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 15, 2012

If you are sealed by the Spirit then you are gifted by God to help the body grow in Christ. This is an introduction to a study on the gifts of the Spirit discussing their source, significance, and stewardship of the gifts.

Intro: Ephesians 4:8 quotes Psalm 68:18 which says “You received gifts from men.” Paul is saying something that would have been understood by people in His day. You gave gifts to men. Paul is using this under the idea of a King who has conquered his enemy coming back into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How We Benefit From The Holy Spirit’s Work Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 20, 2010

God the Spirit provides the conviction necessary to receive the truth of the gospel of grace.

Scripture Introduction I have wondered (and maybe you have also) what it was like to see Jesus walk on the earth. It would have been thrilling to watch him multiply the bread, exciting to hear him teach, so comforting to feel his touch or experience his blessing of little children. Such was the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:4-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Under The Influence

Contributed by David Ward on Apr 1, 2010

"More filling--relate great!" When we have more filling of the Holy Spirit, we can relate great in our marriages, families, and workplaces.

INTRODUCTION: Tim Sanders—former chief solutions officer at Yahoo! and author of Love Is the Killer App—shares the following thought about establishing priorities: Take your life and all the things that you think are important, and put them in one of three categories. These three ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of The Ascension Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 15, 2010

Why did Jesus bear the burden of the cross, why the resurrection the breakthrough? So that we coud experience the blessing of God. The best definition of the Holy Spirit is Christ in us. Easter is over but the word and work of Jesus are still ongoing.

Intro: Thus far we have examined the burden of the cross, the breakthrough of the resurrection, now we come to the blessing of the ascension. How can it be that I would say that Jesus, the embodiment of God leaving this planet would be a blessing? Because the bodily incarnation of God cannot ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

After The Resurrection Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 24, 2010

Part three of this series focuses on the power we received from the Holy Spirit.

After The Resurrection Part 3 Scriptures: Romans 12:2; Philippians 2:5-8; Acts 1:4-8; John 14:16-17; 26 Introduction: This morning I will conclude this series I’ve titled “After the Resurrection”. To date I have shared with you that after the resurrections the first thing that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Continuing Work Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Apr 24, 2010

The frist in a series from the book of Acts

THE BOOK OF ACTS Jesus First Wrods To His Church Acts 1:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Can you recall what your favorite class was in High School? ( name them, Gym, recess, math…) When I was in High School, my favorite subjects were Music, English and History. Many of my classmtes had not choice to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking With The Lord Part 3 Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 25, 2010

The 3rd in the series on the Holy Spirit. This one covers walking in the Spirit and being in agreement with the Lord and fellow believers.

Walking with the Lord JCC 25.04.10 pm Amos 3:3 Can two walk together, except they be agreed? Two people must be in agreement to get anywhere in life Two in a business partnership Two in a marriage Compatible If you are is disagreement, then it will not work out The Holy Spirit brings a harmony ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Way, The Truth, The Life

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 13, 2015

The Christian way of life can only be fulfilled through the power of the Holy Spirit. When a person walks in "the way and the truth," life is produced. A life in Christ is a transformed life. We change what we were for who He is.

John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Jesus is obviously talking about Eternal Life with the Father in Heaven. People ask “why is Jesus the ONLY way to God?” The answer is: Christianity is the ONLY religion ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Charismatic