Sermons on Work Of Spirit:

The Gifts Of The Spirit

Contributed by William Baeta on May 10, 2002

“When the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.”Acts 2:1, 4

Theme: The gifts of the Spirit Text: Acts 2:1-11; I Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23 The “coming” of the Holy Spirit is a key event at the beginning of the Book of Acts and sets the stage for what is to follow. Just as the ministry of Jesus in the Book of Luke begins with His birth, so ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23, Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spirit Of Infirmity

Contributed by Martin Scarce on Dec 3, 2002

What hinders God’s church and God’s people from serving God? In Luke 13:10-17 we will consider the Proper Interpretation, the Prophetic Interpretation and the Personal Interpretation.

The Spirit of Infirmity Introduction – Luke 13:10-17 This passage can be interpreted three ways: 1) The Proper Interpretation 2) The Prophetic Interpretation 3) The Personal Interpretation I. The Proper Interpretation By the proper interpretation I am referring to what really happened in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Praying In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

When we realize how fully present God is with us through His Holy Spirit, our prayers can take on a new dimension of power and effectiveness.

Praying in the Spirit Ephesians 6:13-18 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit Of Conversion Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2015

Our Inner Self, Holy Spirit, Life

HOLY ISN’T HIS FIRST NAME – The Spirit of Conversion Romans 8:5-17 (p. 786) April 19, 2015 Introduction: What does “conversion” mean? Well, if you’re a van it means you probably have a seat that makes a bed, and some captain seats with a table. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wait Of The Spirit

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 11, 2013

If only we could all learn the way of the Spirit, the supernatural way of listening and waiting, what a wonderful world this could be.

I am a fan of science fiction and fantasy. I watch Syfy, qualify as at least a light-weight Trekkie, and have seen all of the Stars Wars movies multiple times… “I’m not the chaplain you were looking for.” (If you don’t get it, don’t worry. It’s not that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In The Spirit

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

Living by the dictates of the flesh are only going to get us to death row. If and when our lives are dictated by Christ, it becomes evident to all that we are walking in the Spirit. Are you?

Opening Illustration: A radical change is expected and required when a person comes to faith in Jesus Christ. When no change becomes apparent, we begin to wonder if there has been a genuine conversion or if the one who was truly saved understands God’s Word concerning sanctification and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Burning

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

God is speaking to a people who had become disassociated and disconnected. He is inviting us to participate in what He is about to do in our day.

The Spirit of Burning - Malachi 3:1-4 Intro.: God, through the prophet Malachi, is speaking to a people who had become disassociated and disconnected. These verses are God’s thunderous response and, in essence, they are saying, “Get Ready!” It’s the message of preparation. Did you notice where the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 19, 2007

Insiprational

"Fruit of the Spirit" is a biblical term that sums up the nine visible attributes of a true Christian life. Using the King James Version of Galatians 5:22-23, these attributes are: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and temperance. We learn from scripture that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Jezebel

Contributed by Joel Israel Shashikumar on Jan 20, 2015

For All Servants of God

Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So may the gods do to me and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by this time tomorrow.” 3 Then he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking In The Spirit

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 30, 2019

Sowing to the flesh versus sowing to the Spirit.

WALKING IN THE SPIRIT. Galatians 6:1-16. ‘If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit,’ said Paul towards the end of the previous chapter (Galatians 5:25). The Greek word translated here as ‘walk’ speaks of our deliberately ‘getting in line with’ the Holy Spirit’s leading in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow The Spirit Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

Follow the Leading of the Spirit

Lesson 03 of the Followers Me Lead by The Spirit Grady Henley Gen. 24:1-22. Key Verse: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Baptist

Test The Spirits Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 3, 2015

You cannot believe everything you hear. John gives us some tests we can apply with listening to others.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Truth is becoming a lost art in our country these days. • When a person decides to go on a search for truth, a search to find God where do they turn? • If you are trying to grow in your relationship with Christ, where do you turn, who do you listen ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 6, 2020

Pray that we would understand our place in God’s order and obediently take our place. Pray for humility to understand our sinfulness and what Jesus has done for us. Pray that we stay in step with the Holy Spirit and ask the Holy Spirit to mold our hearts to understand who we are.

BEATITUDES SERIES: POOR IN SPIRIT MATTHEW 5:3 #Beatitudes WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE TO BE “POOR IN SPIRIT?” EXAMPLE IN ISAIAH 6 READ Isaiah 6:1-5 “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above Him were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3, Isaiah 6:1-5, Luke 5:1-8, Luke 18:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of Deception

Contributed by Chad Prather on Sep 28, 2002

The Old Testament nation of the Hivites represent the spirit of deception and present a major obstacle to our destiny as the people of God.

The Spirit of Deception (Hivites) Josh 3:10; Genesis 3:1-5 Hivite: To live a lie openly shown; a serpent. Deception: To mislead by giving a distorted impression or false sense of reality. To trick; to cheat; to beguile. The ancient Greeks used the word to describe the pleasure that comes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5, Joshua 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit's Ministry Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 9, 2009

Jesus does not leave us alone when he ascends to the Father. He sends us his spirit to enlighten us, sanctify us,and enable us to minister.

John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15 “The Spirit’s Ministry” INTRODUCTION Between the first Easter and his ascension, Jesus appeared to his disciples and to over five hundred others who became eye-witnesses to his resurrection. We do not know much of what Jesus said or did during those forty days. We ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran