Sermons on Baptism Of The Spirit:

Why Do I Need Holy Spirit - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Nov 29, 2019

Has anyone ever asked you, "Why do I need Holy Spirit?" If so, what did you tell them? Here is a study that may help us more thoroughly answer this question!

Holy Spirit is the third person of the triune Godhead. Often, when God makes Himself known, He will do it through a Holy Spirit manifestation. The three most common “known” forms of God’s presence are: 1. The Omnipresence – Ever present God (Whether we feel Him or not) 2. Indwelling Presence – The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, Ephesians 1:16-19, Matthew 7:15-16, Proverbs 4:7, Hebrews 7:25, Acts 1:8, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

I Must, I May, I Will, I Shall

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 2, 2006

The Filling of the Holy Spirit. What it is, and why we should seek it. The Christian is already indwelt, but is he filled yet? Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

I Must, I May, I Will, I Shall Ephesians 5:18 To maintain a vigorous, active life, one must be healthy. Good health comes from a particular and a planned program of physical care. If I follow this plan I can feel the benefit in many ways. Someone said, "If I had known I would live this long, I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Necessity Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 12, 2024

Message explores seven ways the church must be empowered by the Holy Spirit. The consequence of not having this empowerment is identified, and believers are called up to be filled with the Spirit in accordance with Ephesians 5:18.

Intro Have you ever felt like you did not have what it takes to live the Christian life? Have you ever felt overwhelmed with the challenges of life? What do you do when you feel like circumstances are pressing in on you with almost irresistible force? Perhaps you have never experienced those ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-17, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 17:6, 2 Timothy 3:1-6, Isaiah 12:3, Romans 8:26-28, Isaiah 55:1-2, James 1:5, Acts 15:1-28, Mark 16:15-18, Revelation 3:14-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus’ Baptism & The Eyes Of Faith - Mark 1:7-9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 15, 2023

From the angle of God’s Word Jesus is the spectacular Son of God and magnificent, authoritative Messiah. From the angle of natural, human observation he is a disappointing nobody from nowhere. Failing to see from the biblical angle will result in confusion and doubt.

For audio and video of this message go to https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=916172323550 Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way”— 3 “a voice of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:7-9

Jesus Is Baptised

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 9, 2002

Jesus identifies with us in Baptism

As we come to think about the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, we mustn’t make the mistake of forgetting what comes before it. Matthew has just finished describing John’s ministry of preparation for the coming of the Messiah. His message has been one of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Anglican

Going With The Spirit

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 24, 2008

The Spirit gives us all the gifts we uniquely need to share our faith.

Introduction: In his commentary, Matthew for Everyone, Tom Wright uses an excellent analogy to explain the baptism of Jesus. He writes: Imagine we are going to a huge concert hall, packed to the doors with eager and excited music-lovers. We all have our programs in hand, waiting for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Speaking In Tongues

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 29, 2014

A bried description of tongues-Where do tongues come from-The Baptist in the Holy Spirit.

SPEAKING IN TONGUES Speaking in tongues is the most talked about phenomena in Christianity. Pentecostalism and the Charismatic movement has brought speaking in tongues to the forefront, and these branches of Christianity are without doubt the fastest growing segments of Christianity. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"what God Called Clean" Fifth Sunday Of Easter, Year C Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 14, 2022

Change is all around us, even in the church. And change is never easy. Our text this week is about a whole new direction for the beginnings of the church.

Acts 11:1-18 The Jewish leaders in Judea, the circumcised, The Church Leaders rebuked Peter for sharing a meal, Breaking Bread, with the uncircumcised, the Gentiles (cf. Galatians 2:11-14). They gave him holy heck for doing what they felt went against the rules. Peter proceeds to tell how it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

An Open Heaven Thru Prayer Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2005

This is part one of a three part series on praying in the spirit and tongues. A church that experiences miracles signs and wonders is a praying church. It?s a spiritual church that is sensitive to spiritual things. You want to see miracles in your life

"They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles? teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. 44 And all those who had believed were together and had all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Holy Spirit Comes (Part I) Series

Contributed by J. Martin on May 7, 2005

The event related in today’s text is not something that can be repeated. It’s an historical event and nothing else. Yet, the Bible says, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you wi

The feast of Pentecost was one of several solemn Jewish celebrations. Others included Passover, the Feast of Trumpets and the Feast of Tabernacles. But today I want to speak to you about the Feast of Pentecost which occurred 50 days after Passover and it had to do with the harvest. Jews from all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Promise Is Still For You

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 14, 2005

Pentecost. The promise of Pentecost is for all who will receive it today.

"This Promise is Still for You" Acts 2:39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off – for all whom the Lord our God will call. Intro: The promise of the Holy Spirit is for today. Scripture presents the promise of a personal Pentecost, not only as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Experience The Spirit In The Word Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 25, 2011

Our first step toward spiritual maturity and to experiencing the Spirit starts with the Bible. It is the one resource breathed to life by God and then placed into our hands by God to follow.

Series: Experience the Spirit Theme: The Body of Christ needs to learn to experience the Spirit in their everyday lives so that they grow spiritually. We can learn to experience true spirituality as we see the Spirit at work in our daily lives and activities. As we learn to recognize the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit And Identity Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 12, 2005

The Spirit reminds us who we are in Christ.

Knowing The Holy Spirit May 8, 2005 The Spirit and Identity Matthew 3:13-4:11 Donald Miller writes in “Blue Like Jazz,” “everybody wants to be fancy and new. Nobody wants to be themselves. I mean, maybe people want to be themselves, but they want to be different, with different clothes or ...read more

Denomination: *other

Twice Baptized

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 8, 2009

As God lead the Israelites through the wilderness and the waters of the Red Sea to the promised land; so, God can lead us through the waters of baptism into life lived under the power of the Holy Spirit.

4 – 11 / Twice Baptized Intro: When I get my friendly little reminder from Betsy Cooper that it is time to do my article for the newsletter, I sometimes sit in front of the computer thinking, “What the heck am I going to write about this month?” --- Getting that first sentence typed is always ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Spirit Within, The Spirit Without

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 10, 2005

A sermon for The Day of Pentecost

The Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 John 20:19-23 "The Spirit Within, the Spirit Without"   "When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran