Sermons on Walking By The Spirit:

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Overcome Problems

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Through the Almighty power of the Spirit of God we are able to overcome any problem that tries to inhibit us from accomplishing God’s will. Ask the Lord for greater liberty given by the Spirit to help you prevail over any critic, opposition or difficulty.

1. The Holy Spirit gives us freedom from anything that tries to hinder our Godly progress. Paul wrote, "Now the Lord is the Spirit and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." (2 Cor. 3:17) Through the Almighty power of the Spirit of God we are able to overcome any problem that tries to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Develop Great Attitudes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The man went into the restaurant and said, “Do you serve crabs here?” And the waiter said, “Why, yes sir, we serve anybody here.” Twelve principles for enhancing our attitudes.

Let the Spirit of God Enrich Your Outlook (Eph. 1:15-20) Story: Crabs The man went into the restaurant and said, “Do you serve crabs here?” And the waiter said, “Why, yes sir, we serve anybody here.” The Bell, the Clapper, and the Cord: Wit and Witticism, (Baltimore: National Federation of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Teaches Us To Overcome Disappointments

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Abraham Lincoln struggled with depression all of his life, but resigned himself to the fact that without God he could not succeed, but with God He could not fail.

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us that through Biblical hope in God’s love we will conquer over all disappointments. Paul wrote, "And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us." (Rom. 5:5) Application: Ask the Lord to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Mobilize The Laity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit helps us wisely pray to the Lord of the harvest to send workers into His harvesting fields.

1. The Holy Spirit helps us wisely pray to the Lord of the harvest to send workers into His harvesting fields. Jesus said, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest to send more workers into His fields." (Matt. 9:36-38) Ask the Lord to help you pray with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Anglican Catholics Should Not Be Afraid Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Oct 20, 2001

A exploration of the gifts and fruits of the spirit in an Anglocatholic context: why we should not be shy of what the Holy Spirit has to offer us.

Sermon: 19th Sunday After Trinity, 21st October 2001 Text: John 16:1-11 Why Anglican Catholics should not be afraid of the Holy Spirit In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. I am a great fan of the cinema; it is a media which reflects the society for which it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, John 16:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Our Service Is Useless And Fruitless Without The Empowering Of The Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001

Our service is useless and fruitless with the empowering ministry of the Holy Spirit

Isa 61:1-4 Theme - Our service is useless, hopeless, and fruitless without the Spirit of God’s facilitation. Why are some people so unfulfilled with their work, study, or relationships? Unless you are willing to admit your helplessness you will miss out on the Spirit’s blessings. Stop being ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Protects Us From Manipulation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 7, 2004

Regardless of how much abuse the world may heap on us or how small we may seem compared to others, we are precious in the sight of God. Because of Christ, we have immeasurable worth.

How the Holy Spirit Protects us From Manipulation Illustration: One day, educator and comedian Sam Levinson was standing with a group of men who seemed to tower above him. Someone asked, "Sam, don’t you feel strange surrounded by so many tall people?" He replied, "Yes, I do. I feel like a dime ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:2-10, 1 John 4:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thirteen Ways The Holy Spirit Helps Resolve Conflicts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2004

The Holy Spirit gives us God’s secret wisdom to handle any conflict in our personal lives or ministries. Paul wrote, "We speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began...but God has reveal

Thirteen Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Resolve Conflicts (I Cor. 2:1-16) Illustration: Many years ago a speech research unit at Kenyon College conducted a test in cooperation with the US Navy. The purpose was to discover how the tone quality of the voice affected sailors when they were given orders. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps You Share Jesus

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007

When the Holy Spirit speaks to you about a person, He will reveal to you the person whom you need to share Jesus.

How the Holy Spirit Helps You Share Jesus Acts 11:5-18 Have you ever wanted to say something to someone, or thought that God wanted you to share something with someone, but then you changed your mind? Who do you think prompted you to share Jesus? When the Holy Spirit speaks to you about a person, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit!" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 27, 2007

The final sermon in a series on the seven sayings of Christ from the cross.

You are not really prepared to live unless you are prepared to die. Death is inevitable. It is an appointment, and only God knows the hour. That is why it is wonderful to be a Christian. You can have confidence in life because you are ready for death. In these verses, we learn how our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Gifts Us - Part 11 Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Apr 7, 2008

Continues to look at the gifts of the Holy Spirit such as Faith, Giving, Intercession, Knowledge, Wisdom, Discernment, Craftsmanship, Apostle

What We Believe Series -Part 11 How the Holy Spirit Gifts Us (Acknowledgement: Dr. Heny Schorr, Centre St. Church, Calgary AB) In his book the Holy Spirit Billy Graham says that man has two huge spiritual needs o One is for forgiveness; the other is for goodness, to make a positive contribution ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-13

How The Holy Spirit Gifts Us - Part 12 Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Apr 21, 2008

Sermon looks at the gifts of miracles and healing

How the Holy Spirit Gifts Us - Part 12 What we believe series Acklnowledgements: Dr. Henry Schorr, Centre St. Church, Calgary AB oWell good morning. So great to see you. o The story is told of a young couple who had a nasty argument o And when the dust settled they decided to give each other the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

How The Holy Spirit Gifts Us - Part 13 Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Apr 28, 2008

This message looks at the Sign Gifts of Tongues and Prophecy - giving an overview of Acts 2:3-8 and 1 Co. 14. Acknowledgement - Dr. Henry Schorr - Centre St. Church Calgary AM

What We Believe Series o How the Holy Spirit Gifts Us – Part 13 Read 1st Co. 12:4-11; Acts 2:3-8 April 27, 2008 Message o I don’t know about you but I think a $1,000 is quite a bit to pay for a parking spot. That’s what a lady paid for a parking meter in South Africa. She reached into her purse ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:3-8

Living Out The Vision Of God In The Spirit, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 20, 2007

The Spirit of God is desiring to show us what the father sees.

The vision of God manifested in the hearts of his people, Living Out (fleshing out) the Vision of God in the Spirit Part 2 Main thought: God will reveal to his people, that which he desires to carry out Text: "Where there is no vision, the people perish… (Proverbs 29:18, KJV) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Denomination: Mennonite

God's Spirit Continues To Help Us Grow In Faith

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 31, 2006

A sermon for the Day of Pentcost, series B

The Day of Pentecost, June 8, 2003 "Series B" Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, on this day we humbly give you thanks for the gift of your Holy Spirit, poured out upon the church that it might be empowered ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran