Sermons on Applying The Holy Spirit:

The Ascension Of Jesus

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 16, 2014

A drama for children: The ascension of Jesus.

Ascension (Luke 24: 45-53, to celebrate the ascension of Jesus into heaven.) Theme: The ascension of Jesus. Objective: 1. To teach that Jesus ascended into heaven. 2. To teach that through the ascension of Jesus, he comes to us. 3. To teach that Jesus continues to give us joy, peace and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:45-53

Denomination: Lutheran

Comeback Words

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jan 5, 2015

Words that have gone out of style in the church but need to make a return as "Comeback Words."

Comeback Words “For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear.” 2 Timothy 4:3 Intro: There are certain words in the life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3, Luke 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Am I (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 10, 2015

The bible refers to Christians in certain ways which are important to understand so we know what we are in this newness of life. Last week I talked about how we are a child of God. Today, we’ll see that we are a temple of God and we are a slave of God.

WHAT AM I? (part two) INTRODUCTION: The bible refers to Christians in certain ways which are important for us to understand so we know all of what we are in this newness of life. Last week I talked about how we are a child of God. We are born again-we are entering a new world- the spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Passion And Failure - 2nd Chances!

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Mar 28, 2015

Peter denies Christ, experiences a great failure, but it is not the end of the story....we serve a God of 2nd Chances!

Passion and Failure – 2nd Chances! Pastor Glenn Newton, March 29th, 2015 Mark 14:27-31; 66-72 Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial 27 “You will all fall away,” Jesus told them, “for it is written: “‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31, Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Nazarene

Speaking In Tongues Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 2, 2015

What is the miracle of Pentecost all about?

Speaking in Tongues Acts 2:2-11 When the topic of speaking in tongues is brought up in churches, a storm of questions are asked. Were these tongues at Pentecost known languages or unknown tongues? Is speaking in tongues the initial evidence and proof of Spirit baptism? Does one need to speak in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Will Not Be Forgiven!

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 8, 2015

Our message today will answer 3 questions. I. WHAT IS THE HOLY SPIRIT DOING TODAY? II. WHAT IS THE UNPARDONABLE SIN OF WHICH JESUS WARNS? III. WHY SHOULD THAT SIN BE UNFORGIVABLE?

27 February 2000 IT WILL NOT BE FORGIVEN! Matthew 12:31-12:32 I am going to read two verses which are probably among the most questioned & misunderstood scriptures in the Bible. We love John 3:16, the 23rd Psalm, & others, but these two verses really bother many people. Listen as I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfill All Righteousness Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 18, 2013

Why did the Perfect Son of God need to be baptized and what relevance did that event have for sinners?

Jesus: The Fulfillment ALL of Righteousness Matthew 3:13-17 I. Jesus was baptized “To Fulfill ALL Righteousness.” A. He identified with sinners although He was sinless B. He kept the law perfectly. C. He had to perfectly live as well as die. D. He initiated the sacrament of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Who Is Our 'man From Macedonia'?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 15, 2015

A sermon about mission.

"Who is Our 'Man from Macedonia'?" Acts 16:6-15 Our Scripture passage from Acts starts out with a series of experiences which must have been extremely disheartening and discouraging for Paul and "his companions." They had made huge commitments and sacrifices in order to go out on this long and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Advent Gospels: Luke Series

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Feb 27, 2011

This message looks at what it means to "carry Christ into Christmas" by looking at the oft-neglected story of Mary’s visit to Elizabeth in Luke’s Gospel.

“Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” So cries an exasperated Charlie Brown in the classic A Charlie Brown Christmas. Amid the commercialism, the materialism and the general confusion of the holiday, Charlie Brown seeks merely to understand. Understanding has been our goal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When You Can't Help Remembering Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 28, 2011

Is it possible to alter our memory cycles? When you can't hep remembering, what can you do?

“Xtreme Faith: When You Can’t Help Remembering” 1 Sam. 7:2-13 Why is it that the things I want to forget I remember and the things I want to remember I forget? It has something to do with the fact that the negative and painful are often more powerful than the positive and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of One

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011

Each of us is important to God and God can use one person to make a difference.

One Sunday morning, a priest wakes up and decides to go golfing. He calls his boss and says that he feels very sick, and won't be able to go to work. Way up in heaven, Saint Peter sees all this and asks God, ''Are you really going to let him get away with this?'' ''No, I guess not,'' says God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

No Glory

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 8, 2011

What happens when we try to do things under our own power rather than God's power? God gets no glory.

No Glory October 10, 2010 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: What happens when we try to do things under our own power rather than God's power? God gets no glory. Focus Passage: I Samuel 4:12-22 (Pew Bible page 315) Supplemental Passage: But I say, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Satans Best Weapons Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 27, 2011

Thi slesson will show how we can get a foot hold on fear and not be paralyzed in our life.

Yesterday we talked about “Worry” as a tactic Satan can use to keep us off balance and steal our joy. Today we will be talking about fear. Worry can take away our joy but fear can paralyze us. I have a horrible fear of heights or should I say being on top of a high building. “I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:25

Don’t Just Sit There

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 13, 2011

Larry Walters got tired of sitting around doing nothing. So on July 2,1982, he rigged 42 helium-filled weather balloons to a lawn chair, and lifted off. Armed with a pellet gun to shoot down a few balloons should he fly too high, he was shocked when he qu

Show Church video Luke 15: 17-18a Don’t Just Sit there “But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him... The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mission Possible: Remote Controlled Bmw's And Other Cool Stuff (2 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 27, 2008

Second in a series: It is the TOOLS that make our action heroes believable. This message encourages people to use God’s gifts to accomplish great things!

Intro to the Series And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15 (NKJV) In this series, we are illustrating some life principles with scenes from our favorite stories. We are possibly the most entertained culture in history. If we are not ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal