Sermons on The Seal Of The Spirit:

Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 19, 2003

The fruit of the Spirit is produced because of what we are. It takes time to develop and requires careful cultivation.

Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-26 INTRO.: I was enjoying a bowl of cereal topped with peaches we froze last July and I realized one of the nicest things about living in the country is all the fresh fruit that’s available. We always eat a lot of fruit in the spring and summer then freeze some ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Excellent Spirit

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 1, 2005

Ignorance about spiritual warfare is a disaster and when things go wrong, people are caught in the enemy’s web.

There was a brother called Lucky. He knew the Bible but not very fervent. One day, he was about to go to work and he prayed the usual three- minute prayer. The Holy Spirit asked him to continue and he did. After a few minutes, he decided to stop and goes to work. At the bus stop, he ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:12, Daniel 6:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spirit Of A Hero

Contributed by Jerry Pawloski on Mar 9, 2005

Running the Race in Corinthians 9: 23-27 and the spirit of the athlete and the spirit of the Christian.

Title: Spirit of a Hero Text: 1 Corinthians 9: 23-27 Background The Corinthian culture to which Paul was speaking was worse than any Liberty Avenue or port town that we can think of today. It was a hub of international trade. People of from all over the word passed through this sea port town. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:23-27

Denomination: Methodist

By My Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

God’s work will depend on his power, not just on our ability or resources

We come today to what is the central theme of the book of Zechariah; to the question of the completion of the Temple and how this is to be accomplished. What we find here is a vision (vs1-4), a message from God (6-10a), and an explanation, to some extent at least, of the vision (10b-14). You ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

A Broken Spirit

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

A BROKEN SPIRIT PLEADS FOR FORGIVENESS AND CLEANSING

BIG IDEA: A BROKEN SPIRIT PLEADS FOR FORGIVENESS AND CLEANSING INTRODUCTION: a penitential psalm I. (:1-4) A BROKEN SPIRIT CONFESSES SIN A. A Broken Spirit Appeals to the Grace of God (:1) God’s Grace is Rooted In: 1. His lovingkindness (:1) 2. His compassion (:2) B. A Broken Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spirit Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The spirit of thanksgiving is found in thanks-living.

Thesis: The spirit of thanksgiving is found in thanks-living. Intro.: 1. Psalm 116 was most likely written by King David. 2. From the content it appears to have been written after some great act of deliverance by the Lord. I. THE LORD DELIVERS THOSE WHO DEPEND ON HIM (verses 1-11). A. Verses ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1

A Hungry Spirit Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 13, 2004

Bible Study notes on the "Beatitudes

Kingdom Living” Part 5 “Beatitudes” Matthew 5:5 Introduction So far in our study through the “Beatitudes” we have noticed that every characteristic the Lord says should be evident in our lives as we faithfully follow Him is comparable to an emptying of ourselves. · We are to have a poor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

The seventh phrase of the Creed: "I believe in the Holy Spirit"

THE HOLY SPIRIT TEXT: John 16:12-15; Acts 2:1-18 This week we move into the second part of the Creed. The first part was almost exclusively about the nature and life of Jesus, but in this second part we branch out to a listing of other Christian beliefs. The difficult piece is that the Creed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Walk In The Spirit

Contributed by Neal Gray on May 29, 2002

Illustrates how we can--and do--frustrate the gracious work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

"Walk In the Spirit" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Galatians 5:16-25, KJV Purpose: This sermon message illustrates how we can--and do--frustrate the gracious work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Also, we find out the motivation for walking by the Spirit. INTRODUCTION Opening Can you imagine ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Holiness

The Witness Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002

16th in First John Series

THE WITNESS OF THE SPIRIT 1 John 5:6-13 INTRO: We are living in an age that is filled with doubt. Very few people have any certainty of any kind whatsoever. 1 John was written to give us assurance. The Bible says it is possible for us to know that we’re saved. In v. 6, we are told it is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Spirit Of Unthankfulness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002

Why is our society and the church so proned to be unthankful?

A SPIRIT OF UNTHANKFULNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 12:15 A man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of things which he possesseth. Matthew 6:33 is the Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His Righteousness and these things shall BE ADDED unto you. Gal. 6:9 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15, Matthew 6:33, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

By The Spirit Of God Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 14, 2002

We are discouraged -- because of the attacks on our nation, the problems in our families, the economy, or financial problems. We can be pessimistic and think things will never improve. We can be optimistic and think we have the power to bring about chan

By the Spirit Of God Maynard Pittendreigh Zechariah 4:1-11 We are continuing our study of the Minor Prophets. Last week we looked at Haggai and this week we look at Zechariah. Both of these prophets are preaching at the same time – late in the year of 520 BC. Both of these prophets deal ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

By My Spirit Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 18, 2004

Living With Power #4

Many of us don¡¦t get excited about going to the mailbox to get the mail. Most of us do one of two things with our mail; we throw it in the trash, or we put it with our checkbook. My kids enjoy going to the mailbox. Although they don¡¦t get a lot of mail they go with the anticipation of finding ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Sep 20, 2004

We see in Ephesians 5:15-21 that Paul instructs us how we should walk in the Spirit.

Walking in the Spirit Ephesians 5:15-21 I. The How and Why We Should Walk in the Spirit (v. 15-17) A. We Should Walk With Caution (v. 15) B. We Should Walk With Purpose (v. 16) C. We Should Walk In Obedience (v. 17) II. The What & Who Behind Walking in the Spirit (v. 18) A. We See What Destroys ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Of The Spirit

Contributed by William Baeta on May 10, 2002

“When the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.”Acts 2:1, 4

Theme: The gifts of the Spirit Text: Acts 2:1-11; I Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23 The “coming” of the Holy Spirit is a key event at the beginning of the Book of Acts and sets the stage for what is to follow. Just as the ministry of Jesus in the Book of Luke begins with His birth, so ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23, Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed