Sermons on The Sword Of The Spirit:

Fire Of The Contentious

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 27, 2022

A contentious spirit is like fire which burns up all that is good, and puts families, friends and co-workers at odds. This spirit finds a small fire of strife, kindles it and keeps feeding the issues which cause distrust, hatred or malice.

Fire Of the Contentious The Negative Influences of a Person Who Seeks Strife The King James Bible tells us “As coals are to burning coals, and wood to a fire; So is a contentious man to kindle strife.” (Proverbs 26:21) “Contentious” (?????? ma?ôn) means to be argumentative, a person who is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do We Have Pigeon Religion?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 3, 2022

The Bible does NOT say, "the Spirit came on Jesus as a pigeon." Doves have 8 character differences from pigeons. Just as the dove is the symbol of the Holy Spirit, so "pigeon religion" is a counterfeit of the Holy Spirit. Let's seek the Dove!

DO WE HAVE PIGEON RELIGION? John 1:29-33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A doctor went out and bought a brand new Ferrari GTO, that can top out at 250 mph. He took it out for a spin and stopped at a red light. 2. An old man on a moped pulled up next to him. He asked, “What kind of car ya got there, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Well, Have You?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 24, 2024

The Holy Spirit is omnipotent-All powerful. The Holy Spirit is omniscient. All Knowing. The Holy Spirit is omnipresent. forever present!

Well, Have You? Acts 19. The latter part of, Acts 18 and 19 is the document of Paul's three-year stay in Ephesus during his third missionary journey. Paul had visited Ephesus for a very short time at the end of his second missionary journey. The apostle Paul entered the synagogue, as usual, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit Of Truth -- The Divine Lawyer On Our Behalf

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024

The Spirit of Truth is the Lawyer God has appointed on our behalf representing His State -- the Kingdom of God.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced our lives into isolation. However, one blessing this isolation has brought me is having some spare time. Last week, I used some of this extra time to open a medium-sized box that had not been opened for many years. The box contains some of my personal belongings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22, John 14:15-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Joy - A Fruit Of Companionship

Contributed by John Mitchell on Dec 20, 2024

An advent message on Joy. Joy is not a gift of the Holy Spirit it is a Fruit of companionship with God the Holy Spirit.

Joy is a fruit of companionship with God the Holy Spirit. (Not a gift of the Holy Spirit) Luke 2:9-12 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-12, Galatians 5:22-25, Psalm 16:11

Lesson 5: The Content Of The Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 16, 2017

When Saul of Tarsus first experienced God's grace it turned him into a man of prayer. Even now, perhaps two decades or so later, we find him still on his knees.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/23/17 Title: The Content of the Prayer (1:15-19) Series: Paul's Letter to the Ephesians--#5 Ephesians 1:15-19 (NIV) 15 FOR THIS REASON, EVER SINCE I HEARD ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

I Must, I May, I Will, I Shall

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 2, 2006

The Filling of the Holy Spirit. What it is, and why we should seek it. The Christian is already indwelt, but is he filled yet? Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

I Must, I May, I Will, I Shall Ephesians 5:18 To maintain a vigorous, active life, one must be healthy. Good health comes from a particular and a planned program of physical care. If I follow this plan I can feel the benefit in many ways. Someone said, "If I had known I would live this long, I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

"Heaven’s 7, 24, 365 Perpetual Pastor” Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 10, 2018

Message 37 in our journey through John's gospel. This message summarizes the ministry of the Holy Spirit as revealed in the Scriptures. A more complete treatment of the ministry of the Holy Spirit can be found in the Holy Spirit series.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Heaven’s 7, 24, 365 Perpetual Pastor” Considerable confusion exists today over the roll and function of this special person in the church. To many, his work and relationship to the church remains a mystery. He is not only invisible but also sometimes ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Divine Power For A Divine Purpose

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 29, 2011

The power of the Holy Spirit is given to us so that we can be effective witnesses for Christ and to expand His kingdom.

DIVINE POWER FOR A DIVINE PURPOSE STUDY TEXT: ACTS 1:8 Introduction God promised a divine power which shall be solely for a divine purpose. This is because the power will come through the Holy Spirit, and the primary purpose shall be to win souls to the kingdom of God. Thus, the baptism in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

We've Got The Who. . .now For The What Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 26, 2007

Third in a series of teachings on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The Helper that Jesus said was to our "advantage" that He leave so that the Holy Spirit might come. This message explores the work of the Holy Spirit throughout God’s Word.

(Intro: The last two weeks we have been examining the who of the Holy Spirit. . .this week the what, while continuing to break false stigmas about Him.) One such stigma, or a common thought – whether conscious or subconscious – is that the arrival of the Holy Spirit occurs at Pentecost. So if ...read more

Scripture: John 16:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Need The Rope

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 28, 2014

The sermon shares the importance of the rope to a mountain climber compared to the importance of the Holy Spirit to the redeemed.

WE Need the Rope John 14;18-31 When Doubt Sets In Years ago I read something rather odd: "The reason mountain climbers are tied together is to keep the sane ones from going home." Whoever said ...read more

Scripture: John 14:18-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Armor Of God – The Word Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Dec 14, 2024

This is an exciting dive into the Word. We all know the sword is the Word. This teaching focuses on archeology and other interesting facts. You WILL need the handout PDF that goes along with this teaching.

For an easy to read PDF: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral The Armor of God – The Word – Teaching (I suggest watching the videos and checking the links before you teach, so you’ll know. If you want to show the videos and lengthen this study to a few ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

The Courage Of The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

THE CRY OF THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THE CHURCH, IS FOR MEN AND WOMEN COMMITTED TO CHRIST, IN THE FACE OF THE SWORD, TIED TO THE STAKE, IMPRISONED, AWAITING THE AXE, ALL WITH THE SAME COURAGE, NOT TO DENY THEIR FAITH.

THE COURAGE OF THE CHURCH ACTS 4:1-35 OFFERATORY PRAYER HEAVENLY FATHER, IN THE QUIETNESS OF THIS SACRED HOUR, WE HEAR YOUR VOICE CALLING US AWAY FROM THE AFFAIRS OF LIFE THAT OFTEN CLOUD OUR VISION OF YOU. AS WE TURN OUR EYES UPON JESUS, LET THE THINGS OF THIS WORLD GROW STRANGELY DIM IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2 - The Unseen War Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 6, 2004

Part 2 of the series examines what is going on behind what we see. This sermon looks at examples from scripture to explain the real battle we fight.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE & THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD (SERIES) 2 ¡V The Unseen War Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org „« Scripture Reading ¡V 2 Kings 6:8-17 (NIV) PRAYER God is with us, among us, all around us and so are His angels in our time of need, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Edify - Build One Another Up

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Oct 5, 2012

God has given each of us the ability to encourage and exhort others through the gift of His Holy Spirit

EDIFY - BUILD ONE ANOTHER UP As a Body of believers, each one of us are responsible for building the Kingdom of God. One important aspect in this process is being actively involved in building one another up. The church is a place where we should be build up - not hurt, broken down and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:3

Denomination: Charismatic