Sermons on Testing The Spirit:

Not By Your Strength But By My Spirit

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

Sometimes I ask myself, in the darkness, waiting to fall asleep.. "Am I really going to be able to do this?" You wonder if you have the strength required for the journey ahead. So much has been lost, yet so much has been gained.

Psalm 16:1-2 1 Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge. 2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.” Sometimes I ask myself, in the darkness, waiting to fall asleep.. "Am I really going to be able to do this?" You wonder if you have the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6, Psalm 16:1-2, 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Holy Spirit Is My Ally Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 28, 2021

He didn’t place an angel inside of you. He placed God inside of you. He didn’t place a saint inside of you. You don’t have the spirit of your godly grandmother in you. You have the Spirit of God in you!

One of the tremendous things the Spirit of God does for the believer is that He makes you morally and spiritually pure. Of all three members of the Trinity, the Spirit is only One that His own adjective in His name. The Spirit is the Holy Spirit, and this is a reminder that He makes you holy. Did ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Spirit Is Wounded

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 8, 2021

Man can turn the Spirt of God away and loose their life to Satan.

God’s Spirit is wounded Isaiah 63: 8For he said, Surely they are my people, children that will not lie: so he was their Saviour. 9In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:10

Denomination: Baptist

When The Spirit Breaks The Letter Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 13, 2021

Did the disciples break the law at times? Can we sometimes break the letter of the law while keeping the spirit or intent of the law?

Did the disciples break the law at times? Can we sometimes break the letter of the law while keeping the spirit or intent of the law? Let’s look at an example using the law of the road? Imagine I come to a cross-road stop-sign way out in the country, and I can see a long way down the road to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

By My Spirit, Saith The Lord

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

By My Spirit, Saith the Lord

By My Spirit, Saith the Lord The Kingdom of God is a Kingdom of Power The Holy Ghost is the Power of God The church may be Principled but do we have Power? Ezekiel 37:1-14 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1

Denomination: Foursquare

The Shedding Abroad Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 2, 2017

Acts 2 verses 33-35 are strangely, and sadly, not found anywhere in the weekly lectionary. I have sought to address them here, in their immediate context.

THE "SHEDDING ABROAD" OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Acts 2:32-36. This is a compact set of verses, brim-full of theological gems: i. The crucifixion of Jesus (Acts 2:36); ii. His resurrection (Acts 2:32); and iii. His exaltation to the right hand of God (Acts 2:33). The passage is also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:32-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Importance Of The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by John Gaston on May 5, 2017

The Book of Acts portrays this event as not isolated, but a widespread phenomena which was considered normative to the N.T. believers. Have you experienced the Baptism in the Holy Spirit?

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT Acts 10:1-46 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NOSTALGIA REMEMBER WHEN: 1. Marriages were likely to outlast all 3 wedding gift toasters? 2. Paperbacks had more passion on the covers than in their contents? 3. The only person you could find at a store at 3 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Spirit Of Sleep Vs Ready!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014

God's plan is that we be spiritually ready and prepared, but there is a slumber and sleep that tries to grip the heart of believers... BEWARE OF THE SPIRIT OF SLEEP!

A SPIRIT OF SLEEP --- vs. GETTING READY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I use a sword and a canteen of water in this message... TEXT: KJV Matthew 24:44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. NIV Matthew 24:44 So you also must be ready, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spirit Of The Law Part 2

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2023

How does Jesus explain the Spirit of the law. Let's continue our look at the Sermon on the Mount in in Matthew 5 part 2.

Did Jesus tell us to be as perfect as God? How is that possible? Let’s understand the context and the Spirit of the law in Matthew 5:38-48. Eye for an Eye Let’s begin with an eye for an eye. You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. (Matthew 5:38 CEB) Have we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of The Law, Part 3

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 4, 2023

What about spiritual show-offs? What about materialism and material worries? What did Jesus say about these things in Matthew 6?

As Jesus continued describing the Spirit of the law, He discussed spiritual show-offs, prayer and worry about material things. Let’s look at Matthew 6. Religious Show Offs What are our motives in doing good? Jesus taught that our motive should be to glorify God (Matthew 5:16) not to show ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of The Law Part 4

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 7, 2023

Let's discuss wrong judgment, right judgment and God's judgment in Matthew 7.

As we continue the Sermon on the Mount and the Spirit of the law, Jesus explains wrong judgment, right judgment and God’s judgment in Matthew 7. Wrong Judgment Should Christians severely judge others or unfairly find fault? Don’t judge, so that you won’t be judged. For with whatever judgment you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit & Christmas

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 12, 2023

At Christmas, we think about the shepherds, the Magi, the trip of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, and the murderous plots of King Herod, but we overlook all HE, the Holy Spirit, does.

THE HOLY SPIRIT & CHRISTMAS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two Aggies moved to a northern Canadian island. At Christmas they boarded a ferry off the island and went deep into the woods on the mainland, searching for a Christmas tree. 2. After hours of subzero temperatures and a few close ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:15-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Receiving The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 21, 2024

As believers in Jesus Christ, we are called to live a life of power and authority. In this message today, we will discuss the importance of receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in other tongues and how it can benefit our spiritual lives.

Acts 2:38-41 Introduction As believers in Jesus Christ, we are called to live a life of power and authority. This includes being filled with the Holy Spirit and speaking in other tongues. In this message today, we will discuss the importance of receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39, John 14:15-16, Acts 2:1-4, Acts 10:44-46, Luke 11:9-13, Acts 19:1-6, Mark 16:17, 1 Corinthians 14:2, Ephesians 5:18-19, Joel 2:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Pentecost Sunday - The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 25, 2024

A message about the work of the Holy Spirit. We missed Pentecost Sunday so we moved it to Memorial Day.

Pentecost Sunday - The Holy Spirit Theme: To show how Pentecost Sunday mark a monumental day in church history. Text: Acts 1:5 – 8, John 14, 15, 16 Introduction (We missed Pentecost Sunday so we moved it to Memorial Day) Today we celebrate Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day is a remembrance ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Overcoming The Spirit Of Ahab And Jezebel. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

The spirits of Ahab and Jezebel are two of the most destructive forces in the spiritual realm, causing havoc in the lives of individuals and communities.

The spirits of Ahab and Jezebel are two of the most destructive forces in the spiritual realm, causing havoc in the lives of individuals and communities. These spirits are rooted in the biblical story of Ahab and Jezebel, who were known for their wickedness, manipulation, and control. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:25