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126. By God’s Spirit

Zechariah 4:1-14

Sermon

James McCormick

... do it!” But, remembering who we are, remembering whose we are, and remembering how far God’s grace and power have already brought us, as always the people of God will answer: “By God we can, too! By God - we can!” “Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord.” Prayer: For all that has been, we give you thanks, our Father. For all that will yet be by Your grace and power, we commit our lives to You anew. Work in us and through us to do Your will. In the name of Christ we pray ...

127. Living In The Spirit Of Gentleness and Self Control

Galatians 5:22-25, Colossians 3:12-17

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... to Be Forgiving. In the Science Lab we talked about how hard it is to forgive sometimes, and how when we don't forgive it erodes not only our friendship but our relationship with God. But when someone is forgiving it changes everything and lifts the spirits of everybody. Both the one who does the forgiving and the one who has been forgiven. I remember reading a story from another preacher who said, one night his dogs started barking furiously. They don't usually bark unless there's a prowler or something is ...

128. A Restless Spirit

1 Samuel 28:1-25

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... in Endor,” they said. So, Saul disguised himself, putting on other clothes, and at night he and two men went to the woman. “Consult a spirit for me,” he said, “and bring up for me the one I name.” But the woman said to him, “Surely you know what Saul has ... mission, En Dor for Saul is a place of illusion, a place away from God, in which his conflict plays out. Saul’s restless spirit is calmed oddly by the witch after he realizes what he has done. So is the irony of the story. Saul tries a “trick ...

129. The Spirit Blows Where It Will

John 3:1-10

Sermon

Will Willimon

... to the Kingdom, they often speak of this the way Nicodemus misunderstood it rather than the way Jesus depicted it. They say, “You must be born again.” Like a second time or something. No. Jesus said, “You must be born from above. Flesh is flesh. But Spirit is spirit." What God wants to do with you is a renovation involving an attic to basement overhaul. Top to bottom. Anothen. Well, how? You do it the same way you got born. What did you have to do to get born, Nick? “Well, I was just floating along ...

130. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

John 3:1-21

Bulletin Aid

Wayne H. Keller

... Children of All Ages I want to tell you about something that may happen when you leave home for the first time, and you think that you know everything. When you leave, you may want to reject what you learned in church school and worship about God, Jesus, Holy Spirit. On more than one occasion, college students say to their campus pastor, "I don't believe in God anymore." If the pastor knows what he/she is doing, he/she will say, "That's interesting, what kind of a god is it in which you no longer believe ...

131. Spirit and Life

John 6:25-59, John 6:60-71

Bulletin Aid

RobertT D. Ingram

... Lord, I See Thee Holy Is He; Holy Is the Lord Holy Is Your Name Humbly I Adore Thee, Verity Unseen I Am the Bread of Life I Know Whom I Have Believed Lamp of Our Feet, Whereby We Trace O Depth of Love Divine O Saving Victim, Opening Wide Spirit of Faith, Come Down We Believe in One True God When Jesus Died to Save Us Worthy, You Are Worthy; READING THE SCRIPTURE Recruit three people for reading this lesson. One should read Jesus' words, one the narration, and one the words of the disciples and of Peter. Ask ...

132. The Work Of The Holy Spirit

John 16:5-16

Bulletin Aid

H. Burnham Kirkland

... do not always show our love for Christ. We put aside his call to be peacemakers, and exercise our right to be troublemakers. Jesus showed us the way of compassion, but we prefer to get even with our oppressors. Forgive us, Lord, and fill us with your Holy Spirit that we may so live that people will be able to tell we are Christians by our deeds of love and mercy. Amen. Offertory Prayer Heavenly Father, accept these gifts, we pray, so that working in unity with your Church throughout the world, we may bear ...

133. Living In The Spirit Of Joy

Galatians 5:22-25, Romans 12:9-21

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads." [21] Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Last week we began our series Living In The Spirit and determined that Love is the key. I don't know who to attribute it to but someone put it this way: "Love is the key. Joy is love singing. Peace is love resting. Patience is love enduring. Kindness is love's touch. Generosity is love's character ...

134. A Crippling Spirit - Sermon Starter

Luke 13:10-17

Illustration

Brett Blair

... background. We know that she has had this condition for eighteen years. The implication is that she had not been born with it. Perhaps it was a calcium deficiency, a spinal injury, or genetic, or some extreme case of osteoporosis. We don't know. We are simply told that a spirit has crippled her. Jesus called her over and said, "Woman, you are set free from your infirmity." We are told that she suddenly stood erect, and began praising God. I am not quite sure what to make of this ...

135. Jesus Drives Out an Evil Spirit

Mark 1:21-28

Understanding Series

Larry W. Hurtado

... the authority claimed in his teaching represented a real authority, not simply an empty claim. We are to understand, then, that the news about Jesus spread so quickly (v. 28) particularly because of this kind of deed. The theme of Jesus’ expulsion of evil spirits, or demons, from people is certainly a major part of Mark’s story. We shall encounter numerous examples of this theme in subsequent episodes, and so the reader is here prepared to view Jesus’ ministry as an attack upon these evil powers. We ...

136. Spirit Signs

Luke 12:49-56

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... can be “unlocked” from the things we are “sure of,” we can never truly pay attention and understand the signs of God in our midst and the mission that God truly wants us to embark on in our world. We need to open our minds to the signs of the Spirit, to the places in our lives in which God comes to “mess us up” and “challenge our beliefs.” We need to re-evaluate our discipleship and the way we look at others. We need to look hard and close at what’s going on around us and ask where God ...

137. The Holy Spirit is a Battery

2 Peter 1:21

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... preaches for God has his own kind of battery that is even more special than the kind that is in cars. The battery that moves men to preach and teach about God is called the Holy Spirit. That's what St. Paul said. He said that it is the Holy Spirit that moves men to speak the truth about God. That's why I call the Holy Spirit a special battery, the most special battery in the world because he makes men move for God. The next time that you see a battery I want you to think about what you learned this ...

138. One Spirit, but Many Gifts

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Bulletin Aid

Carl Hoefler

... , rather than cause division and ineffectiveness. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession O Lord, we are quick to notice our differences, and because of them, we withdraw from one another, or find ourselves in conflict. Forgive us for resisting your Holy Spirit that would unite us as your church. Forgive us for not being more cooperative with one another in our different gifts, to conduct a more effective ministry. Unite us in our confession of Christ as Lord, that we may be united in our service ...

139. We Are Sent the Spirit of Truth

John 15:26-27,16:4b-15

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... just according to our ways but in God's infinite way. People: In God's love we have been sent the Spirit of Truth to be our guide. Leader: God's Spirit is with us always as an assurance of God's eternal love. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Almighty and merciful ... God, in Your infinite wisdom You knew we needed Your Spirit of Truth or we would always be led astray. We thank You, Lord, and ask You to give us the courage to follow ...

140. The Promise of the Holy Spirit

John 14:15-31

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

Call To Worship Leader: Let us gather together and give thanks for God's mercy and love! People: For while we were all yet sinners Jesus died for our sins. Leader: And in the resurrection we have been given victory over death. People: And God gave us the Holy Spirit so we would never again be alone. Leader: Indeed, let us raise our voices in song and praise to the living God! All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, in all we do You have promised to be with us through the presence of the Helper ...

141. Do You Have A Forgiving Spirit?

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... a lifestyle of obedience to the work of our Lord. Peter knew that forgiveness was both difficult and demanding to the human spirit. He wanted to know just what he was getting himself in for. Peter, never being bashful to open his mouth, asked straightforwardly, " ... help, because I also need help with this thing called forgiveness. May I ask again, do you have a forgiving spirit? I want to share today three exhortations for your consideration about this word called forgiveness. FORGIVENESS IS VERY DIFFICULT ...

142. How to Live the Good Life (Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness)

Galatians 5:22

Sermon

James Merritt

... treasure brings forth evil things." Goodness is not a matter of what you know, nor what you do. It is a matter of what you are. Goodness is not a deed that you do; it is fruit that you bear. It is the fruit of the Holy Spirit living in you. The fruit of the Spirit ripens, but it never rots. No matter how good you are, as you grow in the Lord and walk closer to the Lord, you will find that your goodness will get even better. Good, better, best; Never let it rest Till your good is better And ...

143. I Believe That Jesus Was Conceived By The Holy Spirit

Luke 1:26-38

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... and what I owe him in return.” So, when we declare in the Apostles’ Creed that we believe that Jesus “was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, “ we are affirming these truths at the very heart of the gospel: • God cared enough to send the ... became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” (John 1:14) How did Jesus come among us? He was “conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.” In the words of the late Adrian Rogers: “Jesus is our way to God and God’s ...

144. The Spirit Has Landed - Sermon Starter

Luke 3:1-20

Illustration

Brett Blair

... because he wants to participate with the people in their desires to be close to God. It's a small thing Jesus does but what a big influence. It forever marks baptism as the way we Christians publicly declare our repentance and dependence on God's grace. So the Spirit descends from the heavens, lands on Jesus and sends the following vivid snapshots: In the backdrop all the people are baptized. In the forefront Jesus stands out as the focus of God's love. Baptism is the framework by which ministry begins.

145. Second Nature through Spirit Nurture

Matthew 10:1-42

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... one,” being a “little one,” does not mean one must part the Red Sea or save the world from some Godzilla apocalypse. Embracing one’s God given “gift,” one’s “charism,” means adding your gift, your own special presence and perception of the Spirit into the world, into the PTA, into the supermarket, into the breakroom, into everywhere you go in your life. A “charism” is the Greek word for a spiritual gift. Each and every one of us receives a “charism,” a special gift, at our baptism ...

146. Jesus Inaugurates the Disciple Band and Conquers the Unclean Spirits

Mark 1:14-20, Mark 1:21-28

Teach the Text

Grant R. Osborne

... spiritual warfare, part of “an attempt to gain magical control over him through disclosure of his identity,”3 with the demon trying to gain power over Jesus by disclosing his true essence (see also 3:11; 5:7). Jesus is “the Holy One” in contrast to this unholy, “impure spirit.” God’s holy ones are those sent by the Holy God, like Aaron (Ps. 106:16) and Elisha (2 Kings 4:9); Jesus is the special Holy One as the Son of God (Luke 4:34; John 6:69). Thus begins the binding of Satan (Mark 3:27). 1 ...

147. Fruit of the Spirit

Galatians 5:16-26

Illustration

John R. Steward

In the introduction to his book Fruits of the Spirit, Charles Hembree remembers an ancient fable. The fable tells of three merchants who were crossing the Arabian Desert. Because of the heat of the ... absorbed much more." He goes on to say that this sentiment certainly applies to this verse in Galatians which describes the fruit of the Spirit. Perhaps we should also call these fruits the jewels of the Spirit. Adapted from Charles Hembree, Fruits of the Spirit (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House), p. 7.

148. Keep Your Mind On The Spirit

Romans 8:5

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... as much as Ervin did, boys and girls? (Let them answer.) It sure was. I told you this story today because it will help us to understand how we are to live as Christians. Paul says that we should always keep our minds and hearts on the Holy Spirit -- just like Ervin always kept his mind on this basketball. If we do that, then our lives will be happy and successful in God's eyes, just as Ervin's was successful in basketball. So the next time we see a basketball player, let's remember Ervin -- but more ...

149. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

Mark 7:24-30

Bulletin Aid

Wayne H. Keller

... congregation respond with these, or similar, words: "Praise God for healing (name of the person) from (name the healing). P: We rejoice in the God who brings healing to a broken world. M: We are glad to receive healing, and to be healers. Response "Holy Spirit, Lord of Love" Prayer of Adoration Focus on God the Healer. Avoid giving the impression that all healing is physical, and that it is only for the faithful who "pray hard, or harder." Hymn of Adoration "God Created Heaven and Earth" ACTS OF CONFESSION ...

150. Changing in the Spirit

2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... and how you would push the switch and you would never know when it got a little cooler or a little hotter but it just all of a sudden was not as hot or not as cold as it was before you moved the switch? That is the way the Spirit of God is working inside of you. Everyday that you learn and practice the things Jesus teaches you, you find that you are becoming more like Jesus. I think that is wonderful and I am sure that you think so too. The next time you take a look at your ...

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