Sermons on Testing The Spirit:

Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2009

Message in a series of building a bridge to the community. This is talking about the power of the Holy Spirit and what we have to offer.

Note: I have used some other notes collected from other sermons over the years. Not sure who to reference but I am so thankful for their help. Building a Bridge to the Community: Power of the Holy Spirit Theme: to show the importance of the power of the Holy Spirit in winning our community to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Fruit Of The Spirit: Kindness Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 11, 2009

Because of God’s kindness to us, we share kindness with others

The Fruit of the Sprit: Kindness Galatians 5:22-23 What is Kindness? Kindness gets a bad rap – it is the pat Sunday school answer… But it is a powerful force. “the art of being a dear” – Lord Hailsham Doing compassionate good deeds without expecting return. Going the extra mile... – tangible ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: *other

Fruit Of The Spirit: Goodness Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 11, 2009

The Spirit Helps us reflect the goodness of God

The fruit of the Spirit: Goodness Galatians 5:22-23 The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. What is “goodness?” Goodness might be a little hard to define – especially when the advertisers use it in a fairly ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: *other

Fruit Of The Spirit: Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 16, 2009

How does the Spirit grow faithfulness in us?

Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness Galatians 5:22-23 What is Faithfulness? In our culture: The opposite of “Unfaithfulness” - Unfaithfulness is usually used in the context of marriage – to speak of an affair – going outside the marriage to find what should only be found within the marriage. – we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: *other

The Son-Maker Spirit

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on May 30, 2009

Pentecost: A sermon focusing on the double edged sword: Being led by the Spirit puts us at odds with the world. Not being led by the Spirit puts us at odds with God.

Text: [14] …Those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. [15] For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." [16] The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Filled With The Power Of The Spirit

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 4, 2009

Being spirit-filled is not a one-time thing, but an ongoing, always needed process.

WHEN IT COMES TO DESCRIBING WHAT THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT CAN DO IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN, I BELIEVE JESUS GAVE US THE ANSWER IN LUKE 7:22-23. IT CAME WHEN JESUS TOLD THE DISCIPLES OF JOHN THE BAPTIST TO GIVE A REPORT ABOUT WHAT THEY HAD SEEN AND HEARD WHICH WAS, "THE BLIND SEE, THE LAME ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Baptism In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 22, 2009

How to receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit

Title: The baptism in the Holy Spirit Introduction “And afterwards, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams. Your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women I will pour out my Spirit in those days.” ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fruit Of The Spirit- Love. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 16, 2008

What kind of love do you have? The Fruit of the SPirit gives us God’s type of love. This series is a revamp of a 2006 series.

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

The Fruit Of The Spirit- Peace. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 29, 2008

The fruit of peace is a beautiful fruit to behold!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever come home after a hectic day looking forward to some peace and quiet? • As you pull into the driveway you are anticipating a nice quiet evening at home with the family! • You get out of the car and walk in the door and the dream is shattered. The kids are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Larry Bussard on Jun 8, 2008

The Ministry of the Holy Spirit in both Old and New Testaments

The Holy Spirit I. He is God a. He is called God Acts 5:3-4 (NIV) 3 Then Peter said, "Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? 4 Didn’t it belong to you before it was sold? ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Willing And Submissive Spirit Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

Paul not only prayed for the spiritual well-being of the Roman church but was eager to be used by God as an instrument to help answer that prayer according to His divine will. The church has always been full of people who are quick to criticize, but seems

A Willing and Submissive Spirit Paul not only prayed for the spiritual well-being of the Roman church but was eager to be used by God as an instrument to help answer that prayer according to His divine will. The church has always been full of people who are quick to criticize, but seems short of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worshipping In Spirit And In Truth

Contributed by Kermit Reaves on Aug 1, 2007

SO THEREFORE,MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS,BY THE MERCIES OF GOD,THAT YOU PRESENT YOUR BODIES A LIVING SACRIFICE,HOLY,ACCEPTABLE UNTO GOD,WHICH IS YOUR REASONABLE SERVICE.AND BE NOT CONFORMED TO THIS WORLD,BUT BE YE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND,T

WORSHIPING IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH John 4:19-24 At this very moment, there are people all over the world in hot pursuit of the ultimate experience. People who will do anything in order to feel truly fulfilled, truly exhilarated, truly satisfied, truly alive; who will try anything in order to chase ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming A Critical Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Aug 1, 2007

A Sermon from the what ever believer should know series

OVERCOMING A CRITICAL SPIRIT WHAT EVERY BELIEVER SHOULD KNOW Rom. 14:10-13 Critical Spirit: an attitude of criticism and fault-finding, which seeks to tear others down I. What Causes a Critical Spirit? 1. Having a bad attitude and a negative view of life. You may ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-13

Denomination: *other

The Holy Spirit In You. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 12, 2007

This sermon looks at the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. The Holy Spirit whom enables the believer to witness in the world Acts 1:8.To develop unity in the Church Eph 4:1-6. And equips the Christian to live Holy lives and bear fruit Gal:5:16-25

“The Holy Spirit in you.” The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost is the gift of the risen Christ in dwelling His followers. The Day of Pentecost marks the inauguration of the coming of the Holy Spirit. Jesus had ascended to the right hand of the Father and as promised the people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Christmas Leaders

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 23, 2009

If we follow the wisdom of Isaiah, we will be effective leaders for good.

Christmas Eve December 24 2009 From the stump of Jesse Isaiah 11:1-3 The short reading from Isaiah we just heard is part of a longer passage that ends in a familiar passage: the reign of the king prophesied here will by ideal and idyllic. “Uprightness will be the belt around his waist, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-6

Denomination: Catholic