Sermons on Walking In The Spirit:

A Spirit Filled Church

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Sep 1, 2003

The NT Church was filled with the Holy Spirit and had evidence to prove it. Do we have eveidence of the Holy Spirit in our churches today?

Are We A Spirit Filled Church? Text: Acts 2:1-4, 41, 46-47 Introduction: The Wesleyan Church is considered a holiness denomination. We are not alone; there are several other denominations that are also considered holiness denominations as well. As a holiness denomination there are certain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47, Acts 2:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Knowing The Spirit World

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 25, 2002

UNDERSTANDING THAT WE ARE LIVING IN A WORLD THAT HAS THE OCCULT ACTIVE AMONG US

KNOWING THE SPIRITUAL WORLD Dt. 18:10-12 “Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, 11 or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. 12 Anyone who does ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reign Holy Spirit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 4, 2003

We study 5 ways we can offend the Holy Spirit, and guard our hearts to avoid.

REIGN HOLY SPIRIT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Sin will always block free move of the Holy Spirit. Sin can keep you away from the word of God. The word of God will keep you from sin. DEFINE SOME TERMS: REIGN:  to possess; exercise sovereign power; rule; hold sway; ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-31, 1 Thessalonians 5:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy Spirit Worship Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 19, 2003

A look at true worship.

HOLY SPIRIT WORSHIP ROMANS 12:1-2 READ ROMANS 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION… Beginning with Questions What does Romans 12:1-2 mean and how does it impact our worship? What is true worship? Does John 4:23 when Jesus says to “worship in Spirit and in Truth” connect with these verses? What role does the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why The Spirit Came

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003

• Today the effectiveness of the church still depends upon our understanding of the Holy Spirit and our willingness to allow the Holy Spirit to minister to others through us.

Why the Spirit Came Acts 1:8 I Cor 2: 14 • Acts chapter one marks the end of the earthly ministry of Christ and the foundation of the church by the apostles • Jesus prepared the disciples to be in ministry so when they were filled with the Holy Spirit they would launch the ministry of the new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Spirit-Filled Love Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 12, 2002

Why are we commanded to love one another fervently as brothers and sisters in Christ?

I Peter 1:22-25 “Spirit-filled Love” Intro—Last week, as we were looking at the book of First Peter, we saw that Peter calls on us, because of the great promises of God that we possess and the living hope that we are given, to live a holy life. Holy living means doing what God wants us to do, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jan 25, 2004

Why were Peter, John and Paul so eager to pray for people to receive the Holy Spirit? This answer the Question: Why is the Spirit so important.

The importance of the Holy Spirit A. Background: Acts 8:9-13 Here we found the working of the Holy Spirit through a man that was full of FAITH and the HOLY Spirit Acts 6:5 · God is using him mightily. · Multitudes listen to him. · Miracles were done and then even the GREAT POWER V10 , Simon, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:14-25, Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Peace

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 8, 2004

1. Many times, "peace" in the OT was describing peace between people ("go in peace") 2. But in the NT, peace was something more, something deeper. There is a peace that is only available to the Christian; peace with/from God.

February 8, 2004 Title: The Fruit of the Spirit: Peace Text: Galatians 5:22-23 Introduction 1. The fruit of the Spirit is...Peace! But how can we talk about peace? We are a world at war... war with terrorists... war between Jews and Palestinians... animosity between blacks and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, John 14:27

Denomination: Nazarene

The Spirit-Filled Christian

Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 11, 2004

. We want to be a Spirit-filled church. Since this church, like every church, is made up of people, the only way that we can be a Spirit-filled church is if we have Spirit-filled people. But what exactly does that mean?

January 18, 2004 Ephesians 5:18 ¡§The Spirit-filled Christian¡¨ INTRODUCTION Let¡¦s try a little experiment. I¡¦m going to mention some events or players in past and present day history, and you see what comes to mind as I say these things. Here we go: „X the death of Princess Diana „X ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit-Filled Life

Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 11, 2004

This begins a study of the fruit of the Spirit examining the first three portions of the fruit.

January 25, 2004 Galatians 5:22-23 “The Spirit-filled Life” INTRODUCTION  Every person is going to produce fruit.  If a person doesn’t produce the expected kind of fruit, it’s because: - he’s not the right kind of tree OR... “...A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit-Filled Life

Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 11, 2004

This is the third in a series on the fruit of the Spirit. It examines faithfulness and gentleness.

February 8, 2004 Galatians 5:22-23 “The Spirit-filled Life” INTRODUCTION An old couple was sitting by the fireside. He looked over at her, had a romantic thought, and said, “After fifty years, I’ve found you tried and true.” The wife’s hearing wasn’t very good, so she said, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Ongoing Work Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Feb 19, 2004

The Holy Spirit works in an orderly manner in our lives.

PAUL’S EPISTLE TO THE EPHESIANS This letter has so many great truths in it. We are going to spend some time studying it. I trust that as we look at it together, we will learn much. Whenever you read the Word of God you should always try to see to whom it is addressed. Is it to an individual or ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 29, 2004

Ash Wednesday: Christ’s name elicits jeers and rejection from those who don’t know Him. But for the poor in spirit, Christ is Savior, Son of the Living God.

Why the outcry? Why the outcry when the name or the work of Jesus is mentioned in public? The reaction to the mention of the name is like splashing ice water on people. We see it in our own lives as the name of Jesus offends – sometimes family members; sometimes friends or neighbors. We see it in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Lutheran

Hearing The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 1, 2003

How to identify when the Holy Spirit is speaking to you. Knowing the difference between the Holy Spirit and the flesh speaking.

Knowing the Voice of the Holy Spirit Rev. Sean Lester November 30, 2003 morning service Text: Galatians 5: 13-26 Introduction: A. Jesus Christ sets people free from having to perform religious acts in order to become righteous before God. 1. Many times in Scripture such acts are referred to as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith & The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

To be full of faith, we must be full of the Holy Spirit.

Faith & The Holy Spirit Ephesians 3:16-19 Many years ago, A. W. Tozer said, "If the Holy Spirit were taken away from the New Testament Church, 90% of what they did would have come to a halt. But if the Holy Spirit were taken away from today’s Church, only 10% of what it does would cease." Acts ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational