Sermons on Troubled Spirit:

Let God's Spirit Move In Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 24, 2003

Discover how God’s Spirit reforms His Church

(Message title and Scripture passage taken from John Maxwell’s series, MAKE YOUR MOVE) I was talking with a couple of people this week about how God’s Church can be the positive influence in people’s lives. But I’m also aware that there are flaws within God’s Church. Some of the flaws come as a ...read more

Denomination: *other

"Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 31, 2003

Practicing the ways of the ’flesh’ grieves the Holy Spirit in us, Who is in the process of sanctifying us. (#21 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need. Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-32

Denomination: Orthodox

The Seven Spirits Before The Throne

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Sep 16, 2003

The anointing of the Holy Spirit on Jesus is available to Christians today.

The Seven Spirits before the Throne Bible Text: Revelation 1:4-8 "John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-5, Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holy Spirit, Fill Us

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Mar 10, 2003

A sermon for the 2003 World Day of Prayer. The reason the Holy Spirit doesn’t seem to be moving on us at the moment may be that he has to renew us before he can fill us.

****Introduction**** It is appropriate that the theme for this year’s World Day of Prayer is, in fact, a prayer. It is a prayer that the Church has been praying since Jesus went home to Heaven. It is a prayer that God has been pleased to answer since that first Pentecost. However, it is a prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17, Jeremiah 18:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

When The Spirit Of God Leaves

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

What happens when God departs. A sermon on the second comming.

1. Condition of Israel a. Rebellious (They violated all 10 commandments Deut:5 esp #1) b. Greedy (Ez.7) c. Spiritually blind (didn’t learn their lessons from history – Northern Israel’s captivity) d. Reprobate Society (Secret sins uncovered 8:12) Ezek 8:12-9:1 12 He said to me, "Son of man, have ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Series

Contributed by Timothy Grayless on Feb 15, 2003

First of a five part series on Holy Spirit Assisted Evangelism

Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Part 1 Read Matthew 28:16-20 THE GREAT COMMISSION 1. Jesus’ mandate calls for us to (here comes that dirty word) evangelize. What is it about that word that makes us hate to do it? (EVANGELISM) A. Hard Work 1. 4 years to transitionalize a church: Prayer, Train ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Series

Contributed by Timothy Grayless on Feb 15, 2003

Second sermon in a series on Holy Spirit assisted Evangelism.

Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Part 2 THE GREAT COMMISSION (Review Part 1) 1. Jesus’ mandate 2. What makes us hate to do it? (EVANGELISM) A. Hard Work B. Laity expects Pastor to do it all: C. Some feel it requires a lot of “Arm Twisting” Trying to evoke emotion is manipulation. You put pressure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Matthew 21:33-34

Denomination: Methodist

Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Series

Contributed by Timothy Grayless on Feb 15, 2003

Third sermon in a series on Holy Spirit assisted Evangelism.

Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Part 3 Review Last Week: Role of the Spirit in Evangelism 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 - Spiritual Gifts The Holy Spirit has more invested in our ministry, family, and our lives than we do. Let God go before us. The Holy Spirit takes the initiative in the drama of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Series

Contributed by Timothy Grayless on Feb 15, 2003

Forth sermon in a five part series on Holy Spirit assisted Evangelism.

Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Part 4 Last Session we looked at: Christ promised the disciples the Holy Spirit. (John 14:15-21) Pentecost - The Holy Spirit as Jesus promised: (Acts 2:1-4) 4 things happened to them. They were anointed: They were inspired: They become effective witnesses: They became ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Series

Contributed by Timothy Grayless on Feb 15, 2003

Last in a series on Holy Spirit assisted Evangelism.

Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Part 5 Remember when I started this series, when I ask you to pray for God to reveal to you two people in your sphere of influence who needed to hear the good news of the gospel? Your prayer - part two: Between now and the end of the year, pray for God to present you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Series

Contributed by Timothy Grayless on Feb 15, 2003

First of a five part series on Holy Spirit Assisted Evangelism

Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Part 1 Between now and the end of this series of sermons I’d like for you to pray for God to reveal to you two people in your sphere of influence who needed to hear the good news of the gospel? Read Matthew 28:16-20 THE GREAT COMMISSION 1. Jesus’ mandate calls for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Methodist

The Fallen Spirit Called Satan

Contributed by Greg Adams on Aug 6, 2002

Satan is always on the prowl, and the biblically-taught Christian is "not ignorant of his schemes".

I. THE FALLEN SPIRIT CALLED SATAN Scripture is clear about Satan’s very real and personal existence. he was once the chief angel, the anointed cherub, the star of the morning, who sparkled with all the jewels of created beauty - until he rebelled against his Creator and tried to usurp His power ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Examples Of A Spirit Filled Christian

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon looks at the life of Stephen and illustrates six charateristics of a spirit-filled Christian

I. Introduction a. In Acts Chapters 6, 7 & 8 we see the story of Stephen. b. Stephen was a i. Martyr, Deacon, Preacher c. He was a man full of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 6:3; 6:5; 7:55) d. The Characteristics of a Christian filled with the spirit. II. Available to the Lord a. When the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:5

Denomination: Baptist

Baptized And Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Phillip Frye on Jul 5, 2002

Everyone is Baptized and Filled with The Holy Spirit, or are they?

Do all Christians receive the Holy Spirit through the Baptism at the time of conversion? Yes they do! Then, why do we refer to the Infilling of the Holy Spirit? There is a significant difference. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit occurs during the time of conversion when Jesus Christ is accepted as ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

#6fruit Of Spirit Goodness Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2002

#6 Study of the fruit of the Spiirit: GOODNESS

#6 STUDY OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: GOOD-GOODNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. TEXT: Gen.2:9 But of the tree of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Genesis 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God