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Who Is This Holy Spirit? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 14, 2007

Second in a series of teachings on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The Helper that Jesus said was to our "advantage" that He leave so that the Holy Spirit might come.

The following was written in “Christian Life” magazine: “In many Christian circles the Holy Spirit is either neglected, forgotten, or misunderstood. The One given to unite the body of Christ is the center of controversy. So often Christian work is so rigidly programmed that it seems we need no ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 16, 2007

A short homily given at a mid-week communion service. We need to be ready in advance for the changes which will come our way. Jesus prepared the disciples for his departure with the promise of the Spirit. The same Holy Spirit lives in us.

John 14: 23 to 29 What follows is not a party political broadcast on behalf of the Labour Party! Tony Blair has now announced that he is leaving his post as Prime Minister. Now I am no expert but I guess that within the Labour Party there will be a mixture of concern, excitement, nervousness and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Anglican

The Explosion Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 22, 2007

Exposition of Acts 2:1-13 about the moving of the Spirit of God on Pentecost

Text: Acts 2:1-13, Title: The Explosion of the Spirit, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/27/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Read portions of the accounts of the Great Awakenings in the 1730’s from Edwards B. Background to passage: As you know the disciples have been waiting and praying for 10 days on the promise ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Homecoming Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 27, 2007

A day where faith is confirmed!

A Homecoming Feast of Pentecost - May 27th John 14:23-31 † In the Name of Christ † Rejoice – for grace and peace are yours, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ! The joy of a homecoming! As the convoy made it’s way up the grade, the call would go out. People would stop their ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Holy Spirit Is Our Holy Helper

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 29, 2007

The Holy Spirit Is Our Holy Helper 1) Sent by the Father and the Son 2) Sent to help us see the truth

How many of you remember watching the TV show “The Lone Ranger”? The Lone Ranger and his trustee horse Silver were my favourite “superheroes” growing up. I thought the Lone Ranger cool, not only because he could ride a horse, but because he was somewhat mysterious. He would appear out of nowhere to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26

Denomination: Lutheran

You Can Do It!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jun 9, 2007

Be transformed...by HIS Spirit!

ROM 7:14We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. 15I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Divine Fire

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

It is clear from our Jewish roots and the early church that Pentecost is about a new spiritual experience. It is about a promise and it is about how we are changed when we receive this promise of the Holy Spirit. It is also about a harvest.

The Divine Fire We look back today at the first evidence of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the early days of the Christian Church. This movement by the Holy Spirit is a promise fulfilled by Jesus and a promise fulfilled by prophecy as St. Peter tells us from Joel Chapter 2 . Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Putting A Gift Of Christmas To Work

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 13, 2003

This Sermon describes the need for the Holy Spirit in our lives and describes why many Chrisitians don experience more of the Holy Spirit.

Putting a Gift of Christmas to Work Acts 1:4, Psa 51:11, Isa 63:10-11, Exo 14:21, Gen 1:2, 8:1, Luke 1:15, 35, John 7:39, Luke 24:49, Acts: 1:8, Luke 12:12, Matt 10:20, John 14:26-28, Rom 8:26, John 16:8 December 8, 2003 I. Well, the Christmas season has begun, and there are several things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

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

Is Your Spirit Alive?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 17, 2005

The effect of the comforter on Christians!

IS YOUR SPIRIT ALIVE? ROMANS CHAPTER 8:1-18 The Church today is One Body of Believers Which is the Body of Christ We have one spirit! –Which is the Holy Spirit We have one hope!!! Which is Salvation We have one Lord! – Which is Jesus Christ We have one Faith! – Which is Christianity And I ain’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Unexpected Saviour Series

Contributed by James Jack on Mar 3, 2005

Jesus brings a new age in the way people relate to God: he gives us living water and spiritual renewal that transcends place and race so that all the true worshippers may worship in spirit and in truth.

John 4:4-42 Main point: Jesus brings a new age in the way people relate to God: he gives us living water and spiritual renewal that transcends place and race so that all the true worshippers may worship in spirit and in truth. Unexpected Conversations When I inherited my classroom at school, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Anglican

One Prophetic Word From God Can Change Your Dry Life Forever!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 14, 2005

We are often looking for something that will bring a positive change to our life. The latest diet, the latest fad, Or even a new car or a new career. But only the word of God has the power to bring a real sence of direction and to carry us thru the trials

"The Lord took hold of me, and I was carried away by the Spirit of the Lord to a valley filled with bones. 2 He led me around among the old, dry bones that covered the valley floor. They were scattered everywhere across the ground. 3 Then he asked me, "Son of man, can these bones become living ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Feast Of Pentecost Or Weeks Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 15, 2005

Pentecost foreshadows the truth that during the church age, a new phase in God’s program has emerged: Jewish and Gentile believers are united in one body through the Holy Spirit -- and God uses them to labor for a harvest of people.

Pentecost or Weeks (Shavuot) (Leviticus 23:15-23) 1. Many Christians are surprised to find out that Pentecost is a Jewish Old Testament holiday. 2. A Jewish man was confronting a Christian man: “You know, you people borrowed the 10 Commandments from us.” 3. “Well,” responded the Christian, “we ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting The Help We Need

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 21, 2005

God is an unfailing constant.

GETTING THE HELP WE NEED John 14:15-31 S: Jesus and the Holy Spirit C: God with us Pr: GOD IS AN UNFAILING CONSTANT. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Live in the assurance that God does not fail • Rest in Him, for He resides in us. Version: ESV RMBC 20 March 05 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Need A Helper

Contributed by Robert Rose on Mar 21, 2005

What is the function of the Holy Spirit

John 14:15-21. “If you love Me, keep My commandments.16 “And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—17 “the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Holiness