Sermons on Baptismal:

Receiving The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jun 6, 2006

Wouldn’t it be great to sit in on one of the first conversations of the early church? We can. Check it out...

Receiving the Gift of the Spirit Acts 1:1-7 Jesus died, buried, rose again, and for 40 days appeared to his disciples. Wouldn’t it be intriguing to sit in on those conversations of the early church? We can! However . . . Like the disciples, we often focus on the details of Christ return ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 5 - Thomas And The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jun 12, 2006

Part 5 - Thomas and the Holy Spirit

40 Days with the Lord Part 5 – Thomas and the Holy Spirit Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Let us review where we began a few weeks ago. It was Sunday evening, and Jesus had appeared to the disciples. They thought ...read more

Scripture: John 24:20-25

Denomination: Bible Church

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

How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit In Worship

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 6, 2005

What are some of the key truths that can make us people filled with the Spirit regularly?

An Initial Fear: Letting the Holy Spirit fill you and lead you is not about being out of control but under God’s control. - v. 18a - “drunk” - cf. Pentecostal services that are “crazy” or chaotic, like someone who has drunk too much. - Being under God’s control does mean yielding ourselves to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit And The Believer

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Sep 9, 2005

The believe needs to be aware that the Holy Spirit is an empowerment for doing the work of the Lord Jesus Christ

The Holy Spirit and Church Acts 1:8-1:8 The Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyers Journal printed the following questions actually asked of witnesses during trial lawyers: • The youngest son, the 20-year-old, how old is he? • Was it you or your younger brother who was killed in the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Oh, To Be Filled

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 13, 2005

Tired of trying it in your own strength? Received the Holy Ghost since you have believed? Why not?

OH, TO BE FILLED Acts 19:2 Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? Why is it so important to be filled with the Holy Ghost? Why is it so important for God’s Spirit to be in you? Several reasons and we may discuss them this morning, but the main reason is that: People are won to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Sustain Spiritual Momentum

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 27, 2005

Good sermon to follow up to Easter, or another big evangelism day, launching an emphasis on spiritual growth, fellowship and discipleship. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. Mark 4:3 "Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow. 4 "And it happened, as he sowed, that some seed fell by the path; and the birds of the air came and devoured it. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-20

Denomination: Holiness

Walking The Right Path

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 12, 2006

The story of Lydia gives us direction for the new believer.

She was a successful business woman, actually she was a successful business owner and that was virtually unheard of in the time and society she lived in. Remember this was 2000 years ago in a culture that was slightly male centered; actually it was very male centered. Females weren’t exactly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Fruit Of Repentance

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 12, 2004

Message discussing the meaning of repentance and how it should affect our lives.

The ¡§Fruit of Repentance¡¨ Matthew 3:1-12 January 11, 2004 Introduction What do you think of when you hear the word ¡§repent?¡¨ Two images come to my mind right away. The first is the street preacher with a Bible as big as your Aunt Martha¡¦s Buick, screaming at people to repent to escape the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Don't Have To Go It Alone Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 18, 2004

Living With Power #1

Introducing Your Helper Have you ever disagreed with your parents? What child hasn’t at one time or another said, “That’s not fair!” In other words, “I’m sorry mom and dad, but in my opinion you are handling this all wrong; here’s what I would suggest you do instead. . .” One time kids are sure ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Incredible Partnership Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 18, 2004

Living With Power #5

Americans are people full of hyperbole; do you know what that is? We are people who will amplify, enlarge, exaggerate, and overstate just about everything. We’re like fishermen with a better story about a bigger fish. We don’t want to be outdone by anyone. I want you to understand right from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Is The Horn Of Oil?

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006

Without the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit, we would be nothing more than a social gathering of friendly people. We have not come here today to only be entertained with good music and a speaker telling us all how to live.

WHERE IS THE HORN OF OIL? Text: I Samuel 16:1, 13 – 14 In the recent weeks we have had many services in which we have looked closely at the importance of being in the presence of the Holy Spirit. This emphasis on the Holy Spirit is very important for us to consider as individuals and as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Empowerment Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 14, 2006

This sermons shows how much we need the Holy Spirit in our lives. Without the Holy Spirit, we are literally powerless to do to God’s work.

EMPOWERMENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT By Ng Wah Lok Introduction. What in the world is Pentecost??? The word “ Pentecost” designates the 50th day after Passover, which was a Feast Day. Also known as the Feast of Weeks or Feast of Harvest. It was on this day, in the Book of Acts, that the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

The Power Of Pentecost

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 28, 2006

Many Christians are not experiencing Pentecost for a number of reasons, but perhaps the greatest reason is because they are unaware of how rich and powerful it would make their lives.

THE POWER OF PENTECOST Last week we looked at THE PURPOSE OF PENTECOST and we found that it is much more than exciting music and a motivational message. Pentecost will certainly: • Bring to us more of God’s power to live our daily lives, • Take us to a higher place of worship, • Cause us to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:19-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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