Sermons on worship in spirit and truth: showing 541-555 of 178,005

Empowered By The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

God equips us with His Holy Spirit to empower us to live a righteous and faithful life, and we should always remember and appreciate this powerful truth.

Good morning, family. We're diving into the book of Acts today, specifically, Acts 1:8. It says, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Isn't that powerful? God doesn't ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Topics: Holy Spirit, Empowerment, Successful Living

The Holy Spirit: A Living Gift

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 16, 2014

I want to show you first that the Holy Spirit is a living gift. Then we will see from God’s Word that the Holy Spirit is a divine person.

Title: The Holy Spirit: A Living Gift Text: “Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. (John 14:17) Bible Reading: (John 14:15-20) 15 If ye love me, keep my ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Myths About Worship Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 8, 2009

This sermon looks at seven myths that we can hold about worship.

Seven Myths About Worship Mr. Smith went to church on Sunday morning. He heard the organist miss a note during the prelude, and he winced. He saw a teenager talking when everybody was supposed to be bowed in silent prayer. He felt like the usher was watching to see what he put in the offering ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Commandments: Tell The Truth Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 9, 2019

WHY: Lying harms individuals and society, and us even more. HOW: It is a spiritual issue, and we need the help of the Holy Spirit.

TELL THE TRUTH—Exodus 20:16, Exodus 23:1-2 ***In Boston, a minister noticed a group of boys standing around a small stray dog. “What are you doing, boys? “Telling lies,” said one of the boys. “The one who tells the biggest lie gets the dog.” “Well, when I was your age,” the shocked minister said, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16, Exodus 23:1-2, Psalm 31:10-18, Proverbs 27:5-6, Colossians 3:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walking In The Spirit: Transformed By Truth Galatians 5:16-18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 16, 2024

Galatians 5:16. This verse invites us to walk in the Spirit, embracing a life led by the transformative truth of God's Word. As we delve into the Bible, may our hearts be open to the guidance and empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

Walking in the Spirit: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, let us explore the transformative power of God's truth found in Galatians 5:16. This verse invites us to walk in the Spirit, embracing a life led by the transformative truth of God's Word. As we delve into the New Living ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16, Romans 8:14, Galatians 5:17, Galatians 5:24, Galatians 5:18, Romans 8:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Pentecost--United In Understanding, Truth, & Love"

Contributed by John Donnelly on Jun 5, 2008

The Holy Spirit ;11) empowers us to understand one another; (2) thereby exposing us to the truth of Christ; which units ther Body in Love.

Pentecost Sermon May, 2008 Únited in Understanding, Truth, and Love By the Rev. John Donnelly There is an old joke that says,” God so loved the world—THAT HE DID NOT SEND A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Sweet, Sweet Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 28, 2008

Why does a successful church do what it does? Is it because they do everything right... or is it something else?

OPEN: Sesame Street has been a popular children’s educational show for years. With the exception of a few “human” actors, the show revolved around the learning experiences taught by hand puppets called “Muppets”. Kermit the Frog, The Cookie Monster and Bert and Ernie have all been favorite ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 17, 2023

Believers are commanded to walk in the Spirit, but what does that mean? This message explores how the human spirit is to operate in relationship to the believer's soul. With instruction from Galatians 5 the difference between walking in the Spirit versus the flesh is examined.

Intro We are investigating the function or operation of the human spirit in relationship to God and the person’s soul. In Proverbs 20:27 we are told: “The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, Searching all the inner depths of his heart.” i What is this saying about the human spirit? It is the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23, Proverbs 20:27, John 1:1-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, 1 Corinthians 6:17, Hebrews 12:14, Luke 6:43-44, Matthew 16:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

In The Spirit

Contributed by Buddy Baird on Apr 30, 2007

We want to have an encounter with God just as John did on the Isle of Patmos.

IN THE SPIRIT ON THE LORD’S DAY TEXT: Revelation 1.9-11 INTRODUCTION: John knew who Jesus was. He had walked with Him for 3 years. He had seen Him heal, save and raise the dead. Many miracles were performed while John was watching. John is around 90 years old at this time. He was the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-11

Denomination: Church Of God

You In Us, And We In You

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 16, 2023

Jesus resides in us, and asks us to reside in Him

John 14:15-21 Let us pray: O God, you have prepared such good things for us than we can understand: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises. Amen. Today is the sixth Sunday of the season of Eastertide; next ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, John 16:13, John 3:8, Romans 8:4, Galatians 5:16, Mark 1:10, Acts 2:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

An Example Of Genuine Worship Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 14, 2017

In Luke 7 two people are in the presence of Jesus, an unnamed woman and Simon the Pharisee. Message compares their worship experience and draws key concepts for meaningful worship.

01.29.17 Intro We are pursuing a heart of worship. We are desiring to go deeper in our worship experience with God. Last week we saw that achieving this is not so much a matter of methods and techniques, as it is the condition of the heart. In His conversation with the Woman at the Well Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Charismatic

The Six Elements Of The Spirit-Filled Life Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 21, 2022

This sermon is an introduction to a 6 Part Series providing a brief overview of each element: First, Jesus was God attentive. Second, he was compassion oriented. Third, he was sacramentally minded. Fourth, he was word centered. Fifth, he was spirit empowered. And Sixth, he was sin resistant.

Some of you know that last week I graduated with my doctorate. Thank you very much for the cards. But you may not know that I had to learn about the periodic table of the elements. In fact, I had to memorize the entire table. I don’t want that information to go to waste, so I thought I would ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Getting The Spirit Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 16, 2006

The essence of Christianity is this remarkable truth: Christ came from heaven and died for us on the cross and rose again so that, in the person of the Holy Spirit, he might dwell in our lives.

Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will join me in starting each day by saying, “Behold, the servant of the Lord. Be it unto me according to your word. Fill me with your Holy Spirit. More than anything else, I want Jesus to show up in my life. I’m available to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Adopted Family #3 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 20, 2008

We are indwelt by His Spirit

God’s Adopted Family. 3 We are indwelt by His Spirit. Reading: Galatians 3:26 - 4:6 When we come to this part of our adoption, we find that the analogy fails, when we use it to compare with that of earthly adoption. The reason for this is that earthly parents may wholly and without reserve love ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fire Of Glory, Fire Of Drought

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 8, 2003

We have experienced the warm glow of God’s blessings, but the fire of judgment is also at hand, for worship becomes ritual, there is a critical spirit, and pessimism spreads. Diligence and integrity bring vitality in worship.

In all the annals of human history, there is one item which has held out more hope and yet offered more terror than any other. Wherever human beings gathered, in the infancy of our race, there this one item, this one element, both attracted them and repelled them; it drew them close and yet it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-22

Denomination: Baptist