Sermons on Baptism Of The Holy Spirit:

From The Upper Room Onto The Streets

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Jun 5, 2006

A look at the challenge of Pentecost for us as Christians today

Introduction A few jokes to start us off! What’s the difference between a TV and a newspaper? Ever tried swatting a fly with a TV? What’s the difference between a new husband and a new dog? After a year, the dog is still excited to see you. What’s the difference between a “dead” Christian and a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Important Questions About Speaking In Tongues

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 12, 2006

This sermon addresses the big picture of the issue of speaking in tongues. The author is not a Pentecostal.

Q1: What is the speaking in tongues that Paul is discussing here? - In Acts, the gift of tongues was the gift of being able to speak in a foreign language. The disciples were miraculously given the ability to communicate in languages that they didn’t understand. This was a mighty sign for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost: Experience The Rest

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006

Inspiration for those who want a life changing encounter/experience with the Almighty.

ILLUSTRATION: My grandfather Ken is sitting with us in the church today. For years, he’s been involved in one form of ministry or another at several churches. One day, he waited at the altar in a church to pray with anyone who needed prayer when a little boy came forward. The young man asked for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

New Fire, New Power Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

If you’ve been baptized in the Holy Spirit and you think you’ve experienced it all, you’re mistaken. God has more fore every individual here today.

KEY SCRIPTURE: Job 33:4, “The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” I hope you are enthusiastic about your salvation this morning. I hope you’re excited about your personal relationship with Jesus. Do you feel as though you’re reaching your full spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Plug Into The Power

Contributed by James May on Jul 5, 2006

If we are going to have the power of the Holy Spirit in operation in our lives, we must first get "plugged in", "turned on" and "fired up" with Jesus.

Plug into the Power By Pastor Jim May (This sermon references a video that was purchased from Sermonspice.com that depicts a young man using a chainsaw without starting it.) Acts 1:8, “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From Azusa Street Series

Contributed by Chuck Hill on Oct 19, 2006

Let’s take a look at the roots of the pentecostal movement here in the US...

Lessons From Azusa Street Wednesday, April 19, 2006 Tonight I want to give you a brief overview of the beginnings of the Pentecostal movement within the United States. This month we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Azusa Street Revival. And though there were a few earlier expressions of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pentecost - Withdrawing

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 1, 2008

We sometimes picture the Holy Spirit as fire, chaos & activity, but the Spirit is about withdrawing & silence too.

Ezekiel 37: 1 – 14 Acts 2:1-13 Two very famous readings today. The Old Testament lesson from Ezekiel 37 tells of the powerful wonderful vision of the Holy Spirit bringing life to that which was dead, & of course how could we not have Acts 2, Luke’s account of the Spirit falling that first ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

In This Thing Together Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008

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

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Under The Influence Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008

Peter’s Pentecost sermon shows us that we need to be under the influence of the HS in order to boldly speak the truth.

Under the Influence: Sipping Saints or Holy Boldness? Acts 2:14-36 Intro: The believers who were gathered on the Day of Pentecost had all just been filled with the HS and had spoken in other tongues. People from various language groups understood what they were saying. Part of the reason these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Power To Work And To Win Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008

God wants to fill us with His Spirit so we can reach lost people and win spiritual battles.

Power to Work and to Win Acts 13:1-12 Intro: Someone shared a fictional story about the day that Jesus returned to Heaven. The Angel Gabriel asked Jesus to explain what had happened down there on earth. He asked, “Did they make you King?” Jesus answered, “No.” “Did they make you prince?” “No.” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pentecost Tongues

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 25, 2008

A message about why the Spirit gave those first Christians the ability to speak in other languages.

Pentecost #3 - Tongues Acts 2:1-21 Some people find the story of Pentecost quite difficult & disturbing - why? I think because the Bible says that the Holy Spirit (HS) came & the disciples heard saw & experienced the HS. They are all gathered on the day of Pentecost in prayer & HS came both ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Anointing

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008

THE IMPORTANCE AND COSTLINESS OF THE ANOINTING

ANOINTING Exodus 30:23-33 • In the history of Hanukkah, the Jews only had enough oil to burn in the temple for one day, however the oil miraculously burned seven days longer. • THE NUMERAL FIVE- the number of exercise and responsibility of weakness, • And of grace in spite of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:23-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Tongues

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 14, 2008

DESCRIBES THE THREE PURPOSES OF TONGUES IN THE SCRIPTURES

THE PURPOSE OF TONGUES 9/6/07 THREE PURPOSES 1. ONE OF THE NINE SPIRITUAL GIFTS OF ADRESSING THE CHURCH- 2. THE WITNESS OF ATONMENT OF SIN- EVIDENCE OF H.S. INFILLING. 3. PRAYER LANGUAGE- HAVE TONGUES CEASED? 1 Cor 13:8-10 8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Re:fuel Series

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Feb 4, 2008

Sermon 2 of 3 in a series. Once we have correct focus and Jesus is our focus. Now we need to be re:fueled for the assignment. I put gas in my tank but after the car has been driven so far it needs re:fueled. That is the way it is in our Christian walk

re: Sermon Series Part 2 re:Fuel Let’s Review- Jan 2008 Pastor cast a vision for this church. Date with Destiny a year of New Beginnings Last week we started our Re: Sermon series and we looked at re:Focusing We learned that our spiritual vision /focus was blurred Psalm 6:7 NLT We were taught ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecostal Dna

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Feb 17, 2008

What is your spiritual DNA?

Pentecostal DNA By: Pastor Donny Granberry Remembering Our Spiritual Roots: Our choice of text tonight is a letter Timothy received from Paul, who at the time of this letter was imprisoned and about to be executed by Nero, a psychotic tyrant who murdered his own mother, wife, step-brothers and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God