Sermons on Baptismal:

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

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

Transformation Of A Fisherman Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jul 16, 2006

Is this the same Peter that denied the Lord three times?

THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON # 3 “THE TRANSFORMATION OF A FISHERMAN” Acts 2:14-37 THE TRANSFORMATION BEGINS Vs. 14 - Is this the same Peter that denied knowing the Lord three times? His boldness is evident by his standing and also lifting up his voice. The eleven stood with him. He is speaking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Vicar Of Christ

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 22, 2007

What is the work of the Holy Spirit for us today? What does the Holy Spirit mean to you personally?

March, 2007 “The Vicar of Christ” John 14:16-26 Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION: While Jesus was here on earth the disciples would call Him aside at any time to answer a question or solve a problem. In the Upper Room, He wanted to prepare them for the time when He no longer would be personally ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Need For More!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 19, 2007

After these 12 men received the Holy Spirit the Bible say’s, “they spoke in tongues and prophesied; do you think these men were changed? These men were walking without salvation and the Infilling of the Holy Spirit.

The Need for More! Text: Acts19:1-7 1 And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 2 he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” So they said to him, “We have not so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 26, 2007

In this sermon, the following doctrine is discussed: the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, the filling of the Holy Spirit, and the grieving of the Holy Spirit.

The Power of the Spirit Life in the Spirit, Part 3 There was a mental hospital that devised a very unusual test to determine whether their patients were ready to go back into the real world. They took the mental patients who looked like they were making progress into a room where they had a water ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 28, 2007

Pentecost is an experience every child of God can receive according to Peter’s sermon on the day of Pentecost.

PENTECOST Now when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like a violent wind blowing came from heaven and filled the entire house where they were sitting. And tongues spreading out like a fire appeared to them and came to rest on each one of them. All ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Tongues And The Fullness Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2007

this is a topical exposition of speaking in tongues and the filling of the Spirit from Acts 2:4, from a non-cessasionist, but non-charismatic position

Text: Acts 2:4, Title: Tongues and the Fullness, Subject: Tongues and filling, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/3/07, AM A. Opening illustration: as a brand new Christian, I was in my first year of college when I saw a sign for a bible study. So, I went and met with Cliff, and they challenged me about the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Have I Got Something For You!

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 1, 2007

Many think that the laying on of hands was for the early church only. I believe that God is still working through ministers to impart His blessing on His people

June 3, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Acts 19:1-7 Subject: The Anointing of God By the Laying on of Hands Title: Have I Got Something for You! I’ve shared with you before from one of my favorite book series – The Chronicles of Narnia – and I want to begin today by telling a story from the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Fear & The Holy Spirit At Pentecost

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 1, 2008

Jesus told us to wait for the Holy Spirit because He knew that faith alone would not be enough.

Acts 2:1-13 Acts 1:1-17, 21-26 Like Easter or Christmas we know exactly what will hear today don’t we?! Pentecost is the pivotal point in history of Church; it is the birthday of the Church, the day when the powerful Spirit of God was infused into early Church. Today I want us to think about the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

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