Sermons on Believers Authority:

The Life Changing Effects Of The Wind Of God

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jul 19, 2001

A MESSAGE BASED ON THE WORDS OF JESUS IN JOHN 3:8 "THE WIND BLOWETH WHERE EVER IT WILLS....SO IS EVERYONE WHO IS BORN OF THE SPIRIT"

THE LIFE CHANGING EFFECTS OF THE WIND OF GOD JOHN 3:1-8 (8) “The wind bloweth where it wills....so is everyone who is born of the Spirit” I. THE WIND OF GOD A. In these verses Jesus refers to the work of the Holy Spirit in the “Born Again” experience B. The word Spirit means breath or wind, so ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Role Of The Holy Spirit In Preaching

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

The Role of the Holy Spirit in Preaching

THE ROLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN PREACHING A. Jn. 16:13 tells us that the Holy Spirit will guide us into all truth. He will help illuminate, interpret, and reveal things about Christ to us and to our congregation. Help the people know that the Holy Spirit is the chief teacher! B. Jn. ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-16, John 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experience The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Phillip Davis on Mar 23, 2001

Learning how exciting life can be when we experience the Holy Spirit.

EXPERIENCE THE HOLY SPIRIT I CORINTHIANS 2:9 – 13 Allow me to begin this series of teachings about the Holy Spirit by saying right up front – this is a teaching for the heart much more than for the head. Now I am not asking you or saying to you that you won’t need to think or to leave your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-13, Acts 2:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Christians Think About The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

Four freedoms the Holy Spirit brings explained for people investigating the Christian faith.

Robert Duvall wanted to make a movie called The Apostle back in 1983 (Newsweek 4/13/98, 60). He wanted to make The Apostle because he felt that the motion picture industry had mostly ignored the work of the Holy Spirit in American religion. According to Duvall, "Filmmakers hardly ever depict ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14, John 16:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise Of The Spirit - New Relationships Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 25, 2001

Jesus Promised the Holy Spirit to his disciples to come and bring them into a whole new relationship with himself and the father

I was talking to someone this week about prayer and in the course of the conversation we got around to the subject of praying for ourselves. The trouble was, this person had great difficulty with the thought of praying for themselves, because there were so many more worthy people in the world to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Anglican

Understanding The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Brandon Boyd on Apr 30, 2001

A doctrinal sermon that is a basic outline of the Holy Spirit’s work in the life of the Christian

4-29-2001 Loami BUILDING CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION “Understanding the Holy Spirit” Theme: The Holy Spirit is the Person of God that Transforms Our Lives Today Text: Various: John 14-16 Aim: The congregation will better understand the spirit and then allow Him to work in their lives by giving ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Comforter Has Come

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 2, 2001

A deductive exposition of Acts 2 focusing on the changes produced in our lives by the Holy Spirit’s presence.

Text: Acts 2 Title: The Comforter Has Come Topic: Holy Spirit / Christian Living Theme: Presence of Holy Spirit / Changed Lives Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to seek the Holy Spirit’s presence in their lives in order to be changed. Response: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Wesleyan

Principles Of Apostolic Revival!!!

Contributed by Matthew Drake on Jun 4, 2001

One of my best sermons on Revival in the true living church of Jesus Christ.

- Several years ago my Pastor preached a message entitled, “ A World in Trouble Needs a Church in Revival”, although very true; I say to you tonight that a “Church in Revival Needs a World in Trouble”!!! - I also say that this Revival Church needs to be ready for this Troublesome World!! We need ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:2, Psalm 51:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Sound, A Wind, And A Fire

Contributed by Danny Thomas on Jun 5, 2001

The events on the day of Pentecost.

A Sound, A Wind, A Fire Acts 2:1-4 A Sound The Sound of Abundance 41And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain. 1 Kings 18:41 The Sound of War 4 As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry trees, move quickly, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Invisible Friend

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jun 9, 2001

The Holy Spirit in our lives.

Like most everyone else, I think that television commercials are mostly to give us an opportunity to get up and get something to drink or to go the restroom or something without interrupting the actual show we are watching. For the most part, I am not a big fan of commercials. I can tolerate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Unexpected Doors

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 11, 2001

There are times when the Holy Spirit opens unexpected doors in our lives when we follow God

Unexpected Doors Acts 16:6-11 June 10, 2001 Morning Service Introduction I. Acts 1:8 - But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." II. The Roles of the Spirit  He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Helper

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 16, 2001

This sermon shows the Holy Spirit in His best role, as a Helper.

Scripture: John 14:15-21 Title: “The Helper” Introduction: Have any of you heard it said, “It sure is hard to find good help now days?” (Try “The Helper” – The Holy Spirit, one who walks along side of you)  D.L. Moody said, “You might as well try to hear without ears, or breathe without ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Makes A Comforting Promise

Contributed by Edward Frey on May 4, 2002

The presence of the Holy Spirit is a promised blessing based on God’s grace.

Imagine you were one of the twelve disciples. You just heard Jesus – your best friend – tell you that he was leaving soon. You’d be perplexed to say the least. How could Jesus say that he would leave when he promised to always be with you? The disciples must have wondered what all of this ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Lose The Sensitivity

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 11, 2002

Message on the importance of relying on the Spirit for power to live and knowledge to know the will of God.

DON’T LOSE THE SENSITIVITY! GAL 3:1-3 Sunpm 1/13/02 “You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Your Tank Full? Series

Contributed by Ronald Degraw on May 13, 2002

The Holy Spirit is what gives us our power as Christians. Are we "filled" with the spirit to do God’s Work?

IS YOUR TANK FULL? There are 2 important events that take place in the bible concerning the life of a Christian. The first, of course is the death of Christ for our sins and His resurrection after 3 days in the grave. But many people may not realize what the second event is. We concentrate so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Methodist