Sermons on Baptism Of The Holy Ghost:

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 29, 2019

The Christian faith focuses on what God did long ago and will do in the future. But an experience of the Holy Spirit is a taste of what God means to us here and now, deep in our hearts.

Today we’ll finish up with the first chapter of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Because of holidays and our communion schedule we haven’t done the chapter in order. Some weeks ago we started looking at the trinitarian opening of the letter, with Paul’s introduction of God the Father, God the Son, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Holy Family

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 2, 2018

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph: Don't Lose Your Footing

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph: Our First Reading says, “a mother’s authority he confirms over her sons.” I read recently a humorous story about a young man who on his graduation from high school was chosen to give the commencement speech. He began by reading from his prepared ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Catholic

Holy Change

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 25, 2018

When God makes changes, they are quick and dramatic. Never give up on people.

Galatians 1:23  But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed.  24  And they glorified God in me.  What can happen in a few months.. Feb 6, 1975 The Holy Nightmare The cataclysmic Evolution of The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Families Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 28, 2018

When families stay together, and pray together, and sing together and learn together, all of society is enriched and strengthened.

Feast of the Holy Family 2018 The wisdom writer Jesus ben Sira is the author of the Book of Sirach, where we get our first reading today. I recall early in my life reading the ten commandments, and also remember that my early sacramental confessions were headlined pretty much the same every couple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Colossians 3:12-21

Denomination: Catholic

The Holy Miracle Series

Contributed by Randy Shepard on Jan 5, 2019

The miracle of Christmas is the God became flesh so that every one of His Children would know that he or she is valued and highly favored by God.

Christmas eve is my favorite day of the year. Some of you may find that odd especially if you know that I love everything about Christmas. And, I do love everything about Christmas. I love the lights, the decorations, the eggnog, the cookies, and my grandma’s homemade banana pudding that my mom ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Holy . . . Spirit!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2014

A look at the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.

HOLY . . . SPIRIT! June 8, 2014 Acts 2 The last book by Henri Nouwen was called Sabbatical Journeys. In it, he wrote about some friends who were trapeze artists, called the Flying Rodleighs. The head of the family, Rodleigh told Nouwen, “As a flyer, I must have complete trust in my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness In Trials Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Having holiness during trials

Facing Your Trials in Hope - 1 Peter 1b June 22, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the end of your Bibles, to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 1. We want to review briefly what we looked at three weeks ago. Remember that Peter is writing to give practical help to Christians dealing with daily ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

The Bible Contains Similitudes (Resemblances, Likeness, Images)

THE HOLY SPIRIT THE EMBLEMS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 1. The Bible Contains Similitudes (Resemblances, Likeness, Images) a. The Bible is a book of similes, metaphors, allegories, parables, types, symbols, and emblems. To better understand Scripture, we must understand these similitudes: Simile is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:2

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Ground Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 29, 2016

where is holy ground

As we heard from the children this morning, “Joshua fought the Battle of Jericho and the walls came a tumbling down!” Did Joshua actually just do it all alone by himself? God was with Joshua and won the Battle of Jericho! It was actually the Lord Jesus Christ who was with Joshua! How ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 26, 2016

God has given you the Holy Spirit, which is the Spirit of power. When you set out to do something for Him, know that His Spirit is in you to empower you to do way more than you would ever be able to do on your own.

Holy Spirit September 13, 2015 A Last Sunday we learned how the Holy Spirit is 1/3 of the Holy Trinity; The Spirit is not an “it”, the Spirit is a person; He was present at creation, empowered Jesus’ ministry, birthed the Church at Pentecost, convicted you when you were lost & ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Be Holy

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 1, 2016

As Christians we've all been called to be Holy, but what does that calling entail?

For those of you who have kids, do you remember when your children were little, and you envisioned all they could be? You never pictured them as being average, normal yes, average no. You had high expectations for what your child could be and would be. If they played hockey they’d be the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Holy Women

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 10, 2016

A Mother's Day message for those Christian women who struggle with the doctrine of submission.

The Holy Women 1 Peter 3:1-6 1 Peter 3:5 For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands: ILL - TEN DOLLARS IS TEN DOLLARS A man named Stumpy and his wife Martha went to the state fair every year ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Jun 2, 2016

The Articles of Faith of the Church of the Nazarene: IV The Holy Spirit

A young Luke Skywalker and an aging Obi-Wan Kenobi were in a Chinese restaurant having a meal. Skillfully using his chopsticks, Obi-Wan deftly dished himself a large portion of noodles into his bowl, then topped it off with some chicken and cashew nuts. All this was done with the consummate ease ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17, John 14:8-17

Denomination: Nazarene

A Holy Calling Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 19, 2015

Examining God's purpose and work in redeeming a people for His glory.

“Do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Scriptures Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Jun 8, 2016

The 4th Article of Faith for the Church of the Nazarene.

I believe that it is important to state what we believe up front and with full disclosure. Watch out for places of worship where they are unwilling to tell you what they actually believe. If they are hiding something, they are likely a cult. Cults are religions that are at least somewhat related ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-47

Denomination: Nazarene