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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
A look at the foundational truths of the Christian faith which must be wholly understood before believers can move on to maturity in Christ. This one focuses on "Holy Spirit baptism".
Dakota Community Church November 2, 2008 Foundational Truth 3 (Week 4) Introduction and review: To date in this series we have covered: Christians are to grow up spiritually. Repentance from acts that lead to death. Faith in God. Water baptism Let’s resume our study of foundational truth by ...read more
Denomination: Mennonite
The baptism in the Holy Spirit / energizes in the believer / a power driven experience / that is expressed / in a daily walk in Christ / that is vibrantly full of life.
NEED FOR THE HOLY GHOST Text: John 14:15-17 Intro: Spiritually fatigued? Has the OOMPH disappeared? Need energized? Has the fire been reduced to only smoldering embers? Delayed Spiritual Stress Syndrome? Experiencing HSBDD (Holy Spirit Baptism Deficiency Disorder)? Can we make a ...read more
Scripture: John 14:15-17
Denomination: Church Of God
Explores the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, its manifestation in speaking in tongues, and its role in connecting us to God.
Good morning, my dear friends, my family in Christ. We are gathered here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Isn't it wonderful how the Lord orchestrates our steps, guiding us to this shared moment of fellowship and spiritual nourishment? Today, we find ourselves standing at the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-4
Topics: Baptism, Holy Spirit
Just as the 120 disciples did, we need to embrace the power of the Holy Spirit.
Four Signs of the Spirit Text: Acts 2:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: Without Pentecost the Christ even – life, death, and the resurrection of Jesus - remains imprisoned in history as something to remember, think about and reflect on. The Spirit of Jesus comes to dwell within us, so that we can ...read more
Denomination: Methodist
There is more than one Baptism Jesus received at the river Jordan. Water and Spirit Baptism are distinct and normative for the believer.
Believers are Baptized and Receive the Holy Spirit Acts 19:1-7 This Sunday is known as Baptism of the Lord Sunday in which we remember that Jesus was baptized by John in the River Jordan, even though Jesus had no sin to repent of. When this happened, there was an enrichment of what Baptism means. ...read more
Scripture: Acts 19:1-7
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Many think that the laying on of hands was for the early church only. I believe that God is still working through ministers to impart His blessing on His people
June 3, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Acts 19:1-7 Subject: The Anointing of God By the Laying on of Hands Title: Have I Got Something for You! I’ve shared with you before from one of my favorite book series – The Chronicles of Narnia – and I want to begin today by telling a story from the first ...read more
Denomination: Assembly Of God
How do we know it is really the Holy Spirit? Why doesn’t God always answer? Did Jesus promise the Baptism? This study looks at these questions and the evidence that a person has been filled.
I highly recommend first reading, ’What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?’ This is Part 2 of the message is builds upon what was covered in part 1. How do I get filled? Ephesians 5: 17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in ...read more
Scripture: Luke 11:5-13, Matthew 6:6-7
Denomination: Baptist
God wants us to live an empowered life in unity with other believers.
In This Thing Together Acts 2:1-13 Intro: Isn’t it nice to know that you are not alone? I’m sure there have been times when you’ve felt alone, but if you have a relationship with Jesus, you are never alone. He promised never to leave us or forsake us. His plan for the church is that no believer ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-13
How does the baptism of Jesus relate to ours?
The Baptism of Jesus Luke 3:15-22 The people had heard the apocalyptic message of John the Baptist. He had called the people to radical repentance, with baptism being a sign of that repentance. But more than an outward sign was needed. A sign is supposed to point to an inward reality. Repentance ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:15-22, Luke 3:15-17, Luke 3:21-22
To discuss the Holy Ghost Baptism in light of today’s many controversies and the holy scriptures.
INTRODUCTION: A. Aim: To discuss the Holy Ghost Baptism in light of today’s many controversies and the scriptures. B. Pro: To establish that only Peter and the eleven received the Holy Ghost Baptism on the day of Pentecost. C. Text: Acts 2:1-4, 5-14 D. Outline: 1. Promise of the Holy ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-14
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
We want to see that God wants to give to us the complete infilling of His Spirit.
HOLY GHOST BAPTISM TEXT: Acts 2.1-4 INTRODUCTION: Many people see the Holy Ghost as and influence or energy, and not a person. “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 ...read more
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit releases supernatural enabling for practical service.Through out history (OT promise, NT fulfillment, Modern Era) the BOTHS has empowered the church impact the culture.
God’s Endowment for Ministry June 3, 2012 A The Baptism of the Holy Spirit releases supernatural enabling for practical service. 1 Through out history (OT promise, NT fulfillment, Modern Era) the BOTHS has empowered the church impact the culture. a Dr. Larry Hart, professor of theology at ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:8
We Pentecostals have made a mistake in the past, looking for sensationalism in our church experience. The true Pentecostal experience is that, plus a whole lot more.
October 26, 2003 Morning Worship Text: Acts 4:23-31 Subject: The Pentecostal Experience Title: Living the Pentecostal Experience 103 years ago on New Years Day 1900, a group of Bible students led by Charles Parham assembled in a house in Topeka Kansas. They were seeking an “Apostolic” ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:23-31
Why did Jesus, the sinless Son of God have to be baptised, when baptism identifies the baptised with sin
Luke 3:21-23 Story: In her famous book and film, “The Hiding Place” Corrie ten Boom tells the story of a Dutch Christian family, her family, who had a heart for the Jewish people Her grandfather Wilhelm started a weekly prayer group in 1844 in the city of Haarlem, near Amsterdam for the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:21-23
Denomination: Anglican
The outpouring of the Holy Spirit is not a ritual but real; it is the coming of a Person. It is not about a program but a power. It is not about propaganda but witnessing.
Jesus gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem…” • They need to wait. No time frame was given but they were called to wait. • Apparently this is really important. They need to receive the gift the Father has promised – the baptism of the Holy Spirit. • They are not to leave the city until ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:1-9
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