Sermons on Baptism Of Repentance:

Blood And Water Series

Contributed by Eric Welch on Sep 3, 2001

God has joined the ’what’ of salvation (the blood of Jesus) with the ’when’ of salvation (at immersion in water).

What God Has Joined, Let No One Separate Blood and Water Ephesians 1.7; Acts 22.16 I. What God Has Joined… A. Blood (the what) 1. Atoning blood of the Old Testament a. Mosaic: blood was sprinkled from the atoning sacrifice (Lev. 16; 17.11). b. However, the blood of bulls and goats were only a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7, Acts 22:16

The Believers Anointing Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

The anointing of the believer is the same anointing that was upon Jesus Christ, It is the mighty Power of the Holy Spirit. To do the works of Jesus we must have the same power he had, and we do through the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

(Eph 6:10) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. (This discourse begins almost with this premise accepted as common knowledge) (Our strength is found in our relationship with God through the power of his Spirit) From the apostles perspective everything ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Promise Is Unto You

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 1, 2002

Warning: This message is only for those with Pentecostal tendencies.’

For Many years the Baptism of the Holy Ghost and the ministration thereof has been going through a process of disintegration, Certainly not from Gods perspective, but from mans perspective. In particular (Full Gospel churches). Disintegrate =break apart, dissolve, powderize, break up, crumble. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can I Survive In This World?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on May 14, 2002

What is it that will empower me for survival as I travel through this earthly existence?

Have you ever asked, How can I survive in this world? I have an answer for you, you can’t. The survival rate for people in this world is zero. Your thinking, thanks for sharing. Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 7:31 For this world in its present form is passing away. This means, there will ...read more

Scripture: John 15:19, Acts 8:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Experiencing The Spirit

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 20, 2002

Are we experiencing the Holy Spirit and unleashing the power He provides us with?

First Baptist Church May 19, 2002 Acts 1:4-8 & 2:1-4 Luke 8:4-8 Accepting the Spirit For many of us this started out as just another day in church. But, today is Pentecost. Pentecost is undeniably the most misunderstood and most often neglected special day on the religious calendar. Think of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 21, 2002

Pentecost: the people, the phenomena, the power (for praise and proclamation)

Pentecost WBC 19/5/2 am Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost is the middle of 3 annual Jewish ‘Harvest Festivals’ = the ‘grain harvest’ - called ‘Pentecost’ as is 7 weeks (or 50 days… hence ‘Pente’) after Passover - the previous Jewish Festival which commemorates their Exodus from Egypt, and the Passover lamb ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

E=mc2, But W.w.j.d.?

Contributed by John Beehler on May 30, 2001

Communication with God, as well as others, is important. God’s purpose must become our purpose.

E=mc2, but W.W.J.D.? The disciples, despite the presence of the Holy Spirit, were misunderstood. They were perceived, because of their exuberant behavior, as being loaded. Sauced. Drunk. How rare it is to experience real communication. The kind of communication where every word is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David's Cry For Holiness

Contributed by Jon Earls on Feb 13, 2003

David cry’s out for Holiness in these verses. He answers the all important question, "Who will make it to heaven?"

David’s Cry for Holiness I. The Prayer for Holiness. (v. 3) A. Shows that holiness is hunger. Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.” If any of us ever want to succeed in our Christian life we are going to have to hunger and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-5

Denomination: Holiness

What Is A Full Gospel Christian?

Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 17, 2003

Understanding the many benefits of a relationship with God

" One of the disturbing things about Christianity is that very few Christians ever advance beyond their first revelation." Lester Sumrall¹ Walking with God is (or at least, should be) an unfolding process in which we get to know Him better and better. As we discussed before, one of the exciting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, Acts 10:38

Denomination: Charismatic

Speaking In Tongues: Frequently Asked Questions Series

Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 24, 2003

From James & Dave’s Bible Page: A detailed, question and answer study of a vitally imporatant topic to the Christian life today.

As we begin our study, I encourage you to ask yourself this question: How intimate with Jesus do you want to be? Consider for a moment the wonderful possibility that we can communicate with our Heavenly Father in a way that is totally unlimited by our finite minds. A way that we can receive from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 14:2-4

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 8, 2003

50-DAYS TO PENTECOST Jesus offers "living water" to those who are thirsty. What prerquisites did Jesus say were necesary in order to be filled with the Holy Spirit?

✎ When was the last time you fed a baby oatmeal? Peaches or applesauce? How about my all time favorite green beans or peas? Regardless of what you may be serving when your baby does not want to eat his or her entire body gets engaged in the struggle. The jaws become cast iron letting ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Acts 2:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The 29th Chapter Of Acts!

Contributed by Michael Milton on Jun 6, 2003

A sermon for Pentecost, this message seeks to lift out the expository truths of Acts 2.1-21 and apply them for contemporary life.

Introduction to the Scripture I leave our series on Mark this week for a message on Pentecost and next week for a message on FatherÕs Day. FatherÕs Day is a holiday we know about, but many of us may have no idea what Pentecost is all about much less that it could be a holiday! Last week, one of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Did You Receive The Holy Spirit When You Believed?

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Apr 7, 2005

All Christians have the Holy Spirit dwelling within them. Paul’s question here is not referring to that. His question concerns whether or not the believers had been baptized in the Holy Spirit. This experience is subsequent to salvation.

“Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” Sunday 4/3/05 Ridgeway Assembly of God Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction Turn to Acts 19. Read verses 1-7. Who were these men? “Paul…at Ephesus. There he found some disciples…There were about twelve men in all.” Acts 19:1, 7 NIV While some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fragrance Of The Father V Series

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Apr 13, 2005

A.B. Simpson in his book: “A Larger Christian LifeIt is the completeness of the filling, which constitutes the very essence of the perfect blessing. A fountain half full will never become a spring. A river half full will never become a waterpower. A heart

Fragrance of the Father Part 5 Script. Ephesians 5:18 (NIV) be filled with the Spirit. John 14:9-21 10Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you are not just my own. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work. 16And I will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Cornelius Receives The Holy Spirit

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

We are fortunate that the Holy Spirit has been poured out on us. There are many people that want to know more about God, but don’t know where to begin.

We are fortunate that the Holy Spirit has been poured out on us. There are many people that want to know more about God, but don’t know where to begin. The Holy Spirit should be impacting our lives so dramatically that those who know us will want what we have. Regretfully, that may or may not be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God