Sermons on The Spirit Of Wisdom:

Making Sense Out Of Babel

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Oct 18, 2000

Push aside the spirit of Babel, and declare your dependence upon the Lord

I don’t know if you realize it or not, but every one in this room is part of a minority group. Less than 10% of the people in the world speak English. Estimates are that just under 500 million people on planet earth are English speakers, while over twice that many speak Mandarin Chinese. There are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Your Source For Serenity Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Some people think peace is the absence of problems, but it’s not possible to go through life without trouble and adversity.

INTRODUCTION This is the third message in my series on “Grace-fruit: Jesus living in me.” Today, we’re going to focus on the fruit of peace. Our text is Galatians 5:22-23 which says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Walk Worthy Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

This has massive implications for our Christian life and ministry. Far too often we try to walk before we learn how to sit.

Walk Worthy Ephesians 4:1-3 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 01-12-20 What’s Your Name? Alexander the Great was one of the greatest military generals who ever lived. One night when he couldn’t sleep, he got up and wandered around the encampment. He came upon a soldier who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3, Ephesians 2:2, Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

For Me To Live Is Christ

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 1, 2009

The Apostle Paul lived in the light of eternity. He made decisions based on eternity.

“For Me to Live is Christ” And to die is to Live Again Philippians 1:21 “For me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” One subject that we don’t enjoy talking about is death. We want to talk about life and having it more abundantly. The Apostle Paul had a different perspective on life and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Downsizing Part 3: The Halliburton

Contributed by Travis Voeltz on Sep 27, 2019

Today is part 3 in our series. It was originally going to be 4 parts, but I downsized…

Open Today is part 3 in our series. It was originally going to be 4 parts, but I downsized… In part 1 we talked about having faith in worldly possessions is like using a wet paper sack…the bottom is going to fall out. In part 2 we talked about having confidence in ourselves, or in the flesh, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Greater:burn The Plow Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 20, 2019

We first have to make a decisive break with our old life to pursue greater things for God.

Jesus’ words in John’s gospel during a lengthy dinner conversation have the disciples experiencing a number of incidents such as foot washing and communion first hand that become identifiers for Jesus followers. Later, Jesus promises that the Holy Spirit will come in his absence. The presence of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seizing The Moment

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 12, 2021

We are living in tough times but we are also living in exciting times. We must seize the moment and allow the Lord to use us to reach lives. We must make sure God is in it and we must know that being a disciple of Christ is going to cost us something.

Seizing the Moment Acts chapter 6-8 selective Do you know that you are special in God’s eyes? Really You are special and unique to God and He has a ministry or job for you to do as a believer. Each one of us has been given by the Lord talents to be used for kingdom work. As a believer living ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-39

Denomination: Nazarene

Facts About The Fruit

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

A brief message regarding the Fruit of the Spirit, given at a high school chapel service.

Facts about the Fruit Galatians 5:22-23 ACS North Campus Chapel August 30, 2007 I like fruit. Not every fruit. Just some fruits. For instance, I like apples and bananas. But I don’t like apricots and blueberries. And I like pineapple, as long as it’s not on pizza. But there’s a kind of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

My Toolbox

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jan 10, 2026

Every home has a toolbox, but not every toolbox is used properly. In the same way, God has placed spiritual tools inside every believer—yet many of us don’t realize what we already have. The question is simple: will we open our toolbox and let God use us?

Praise be to the Glorious Name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ God is Good and His mercy Endures forever I am going to title my short exhortation as ‘My Toolbox’ In Hebrew word for tools is Kli – (Klee). It’s a very flexible word in the Hebrew Bible. vessel, tool, Utensil or instrument. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, 1 Samuel 17:45, Exodus 31:1-6, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 6:10-18, Zechariah 4:6, 2 Timothy 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

"We Are Never Home Alone"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 1, 2002

God is always present with Christians through His Spirit.

John 14:15-21 “We Are Never Home Alone” By: Reverend Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Many of us have probably seen the movie: Home Alone. In it, a large family goes on a Christmas vacation, accidently leaving their ten year-old-son at ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Cuando El "Cristiano" Es Cristiano Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Mar 27, 2003

A Christian’s submission of his/her anger to the Spirit

Cuando el cristianismo es cristianismo Texto: Santiago 1:19-21 Lectura Bíblica: Efesios 4:22-32 I. Introducción A. La primera parte de Santiago (1:1-18) trató con los temas de pruebas y tentaciones. Y aunque el tema no es totalmente abandonado, la segunda parte aborda la cuestión que define la ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21, Ephesians 4:22-32

Denomination: Adventist

What We Believe...about Sin

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 26, 2003

Focuses more on the sin of failing to respond to the Holy Spirit.

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Title: What We Believe...About Sin Text: Proverbs 29:1 Introduction President Calvin Coolidge was returning home from going to church. He was asked what the preacher had preached about. His one word reply, "Sin". The questioner wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:1

Denomination: Nazarene

The Fire Of The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Kris Young on Feb 15, 2001

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is essential for the church of America today.

Introduction: 1) Why do we need the Holy Spirit’s Baptism a. Boldness. b. Power. c. Closeness. I. The breathe of God a. Ezekiel 37. b. The breathe gives you life. II. The River of God. a. Ezekiel 47. b. Revelation 22. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11, Acts 2:3-41, Ezekiel 37:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Shall Always Be

Contributed by Jacob Holmes on Nov 19, 2002

The Character of Christ, demonstrated through spirit-filled believers.

"HE SHALL ALWAYS BE" Isaiah 32:2 From The Time The Spirit of God moved through moses to begin the Old Testament, Untill the time Malachi Consummated it, The Priests, Prophets, and Preachers have all been given some type of revelation, about a messiah that had not yet arrived. But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:2

Denomination: Church Of God

Be Prepared For Christ's Coming With Patience Series

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Dec 16, 2002

Sermon Series for Advent , 4 of 9 on the fruits of the Spirit

Midweek Advent Service December 11, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming With Patience I. Christmas shows how patient God is with us II. God’s patience leads ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Lutheran