Sermons on Being Led By The Holy Spirit:

Who Is The Holy Spirit? Series

Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Nov 24, 2009

Exploring the third person of the Trinity.

Here is where we are going today. We came out of a sermon series (four sermons) the last four weeks where we examined the topics that you had voted on – that you had chosen and then voted on. The top four topics each got a Sunday and then last Sunday, the #1 topic that was over 6,000 votes that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001

Baptism in the Holy Spirit and why it allows us to have a close relationship to God.

Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:5) “For John truly Baptized with water: but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.” I have to admit that several years ago I was ignorant of the fact, concerning the Biblical aspects of being Baptized in the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Empowered With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 13, 2010

Pursue to build and have ‘unity in the body of Christ’ for the Holy Spirit to be work in and through our lives effectively by the operation of the ’Gifts of the Holy Spirit’ which have a profound impact on the lives of others around us.

Opening illustration: During our ministry in the Middle-East at one of the underground churches a gentleman used to walk around 5 miles to attend that worship and fellowship. He had a lowly job at a remote construction site in the wilderness and could not afford to buy a conveyance for himself. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 11, 2015

We are baptized for action. We are baptized to go out into the world and be the hands, voice and presence of Christ. We are baptized for the sake of others and for the sake of the world.

If the reading we heard from Mark’s Gospel a few minutes ago sounds familiar, it’s because we heard part of the same reading a few weeks ago on the Second Sunday of Advent. On that Sunday, we heard John the Baptist talk about the coming of Jesus and the baptism that he would provide-the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Anglican

Anointing Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Sep 4, 2023

"What is the anointing of the Spirit of God? What does it mean to be anointed?" Is it necessary to be anointed by the Spirit of God in the Post Modern Culture such as today?

I want to trace back briefly into history of the practise of anointing and then come to its relevance for us today. The origin of ‘anointing’ was from a practice of shepherds. Lice and other insects would often get into the wool of sheep, and when they got near the sheep's head, they could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-38

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Though our knowledge of the Holy Spirit is limited, we know enough from Scripture to clear up many misconceptions about Him.

Thesis: Though our knowledge of the Holy Spirit is limited, we know enough from Scripture to clear up many misconceptions about Him. Intro.: 1. There is a general uneasiness and hesitancy in many Churches of Christ in talking about the Holy Spirit. a. Because of the Pentecostal/Charismatic ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

By The Aid Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002

Part 3 in a study on the Church Covenant

A COVENANT WITH GOD PART 3 “THE CHURCH COVENANT” Date: June 2, 2002 A.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Ephesians 5: 8-14 Introduction We have for the last several weeks we have studying through the church covenant. I gave a definition of the word covenant as a binding agreement ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Receive The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 6, 2012

In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke.. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

Acts Part 6- Receive the Holy Spirit Review/Recap Continue our series on the book of Acts. Scott Wilson wrote a book called- Act Normal. To paraphrase Scott Wilson- We will stand out in the world as we fit into God’s pattern for the normal Christian life. Stories of- lives of men/women we see in ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Oct 27, 2024

Beloved in Christ, today we gather to explore the profound and transformative concept of the "Fellowship of the Holy Spirit."

Sermon Outline: The Fellowship of the Holy Spirit Text: 2 Corinthians 13:14 "...May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all". I. Introduction - Beloved in Christ, today we gather to explore the profound and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, John 14:16-17, Romans 8:26

Denomination: Charismatic

Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Alan Peary on Jan 25, 2006

This is the sixth in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

Changing the Climate – Part 6 of 8 INTRODUCTION TO THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Over the past couple of months I have been talking about the need for us to change the climate we are surrounded by. The key portion of scripture I have been using is from Acts 1:8 "But you shall receive power when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Interaction With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009

Sins of omission/comission against the Holy Spirit analyzed w/works of the flesh/Spirit

The Believer’s Interaction with the Holy Spirit As the Mighty River of God moving through us, as long as we do not Grieve the Holy Spirit, through Sins of Comisson, or Quench Him (literally putting out the fire), through Sins of Omission, but instead remain fully yielded, He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Remaining Holy Spirit

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

Just as Holy Spirit remained on Jesus throughout His life and ministry, Holy Spirit desires to remain on us as well.

Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. I would not have known him, except that the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is he who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ I ...read more

Scripture: John 1:32-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Holy Spirit, The Comforter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 7, 2013

Another Comforter = another of the same - who re-presents Jesus. He is the One who stands beside us to strengthen and empower.

THE HOLY SPIRIT, THE COMFORTER. John 14:8-17; John 14:25-27. This reading is an excerpt from the ‘Upper Room Discourse’ (John 13:31-16:33). John 14 is one of the most well-known, and best loved, chapters in the Bible. It is our purpose here to concentrate on just one, or perhaps two, of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27, John 14:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Nov 24, 2009

Every believer receives at least one gift from the Holy Spirit to use in the body of Christ.

I want to tell you about our cat. Our cat is named Roger – our female cat, Roger. Trey named her. It’s weird, but you get used to it. It’s funny. But Roger…she’s a nice cat. She was so cute. She actually showed up at Jason and Erica Carlson’s house a little over a year ago. A little kitten ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 4, 2006

When we purposely do not grieve the Holy Spirit, we are acting within the confines of a disciple, and we shall find revival in our souls. EPH. 4:30

I want to share one verse with you tonight. It is a short verse, but I think it might be among the most important verses found in the New Testament. EPHESIANS 4:30 – ‘And don’t grieve God’s Holy Spirit, who sealed you for the day of redemption.’ We are told in the Word of God not to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30

Denomination: *other