Sermons on Believing Thomas:

Preparing To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Feb 14, 2008

Continuing with the Holy Spirit theme this sermon looks at the Rich Young Ruler (Mark 10:17-27). Jesus asks us to dethrone the gods in our lives so our hearts are prepared to be directed by the Spirit.

What we Believe Series Preparing to be filled with the Holy Spirit – February 17, 2008 Acknowledge Dr. Henry Schorr (Mark 10:17-27 NIV) o Were in series called what Christians believe about God the Father, Jesus the Son, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, Baptism and Spiritual gifts o Were focusing on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

The Holy Spirit At Home In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

Is the Spirit of God at home in you?

1. In the Battlefield of our minds, what’s in control? Who’s? • Is our fleshly tendencies and unspiritual habits? • Or is the Holy Spirit of God controlling our mind? WELL PASTOR ED, I don’t know? How do I tell the difference? • Look back at Romans 8:5ff • When the Spirit of God is ruling, life ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are The Temple Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 3, 2008

We are God’s Temple in more than one sense, we do what took place at the Temple, and we are participating in building God’s Temple.

We Are the Temple Part Two in the Temples of the Holy Spirit series (topical) 1. The WWII generation was a special generation, sometimes called "builders." 2. This is the generation that built or purchased our facilities. 3. It began in early 1949, 1954, 1956. 4. After all the sacrifices, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Authority To Excercise Your Faith

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 7, 2008

It’s time for the church to stand up in its God-given authority to stand against the power of the enemy.

March 9, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 8:5-13 Subject: Faith in Action Title: You Have The Authority to Exercise Your Faith Max Lucado, In the Eye of the Storm, Word Publishing, 1991, p. 153. In U.S. Navel Institute Proceedings, the magazine of the Naval Institute, Frank Koch illustrates ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ressurection Within

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008

EASTER SEASON

THE RESURRECTION WITHIN 4/16/2006 John 11:25-26 25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: 26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? (KJV) Matt 22:23 23 The same day came to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seven Deadly Sins And The Nine Noble Virtues

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

We see how no virtue is ultimately pleasing to God outside of the Spirit of Christ working in us.

Ecclesiastes 4:1-5:7 Beulah 5 August 2001 Also read: Galatians 5:16-26 A. Intro Topsy turvy, confusing: Should we pursue pleasure? Work? Wisdom? Madness? The Mesopotamian story End of chapter 3, Qoheleth is despairing, putting man on level with beasts, forcing us to accept that, with the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Inspires You?

Contributed by Rich Middleton on Mar 13, 2008

The Holy Spirit Wants To Inspire Us To Be The Best We Can Be.

Who Inspires You? There are a lot of things that inspire us. You probably have memories from your past that inspire you. I have a little video highlight clip for you, Michael Jordon has inspired millions of people with his basketball talent. So much so that they have made advertising campaigns ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Under The Influence

Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 22, 2008

Being under the influence of the Holy Spirit

Under the Influence Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. Influence: the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 24, 2008

The verse says: do not get drunk with wine. Wine is okay – gladdens the heart, a little recommended by Paul to Timothy for his health. Drunkenness with wine leads to ‘asotia’ or opposite of ‘sozo’ which is excess, dissipation, being profligate, prodigal

Introduction: Last Sunday we considered ‘signs of faith’ exploring the signs that Jesus said would follow those who believe. We realize that the signs began on the day of Pentecost after the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit. Today we look at being filled with the HS so that the signs ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Charismatic

The Comforter

Contributed by Ed Wood on Aug 27, 2008

A message on the role of the Holy Spirit as comforter in our lives.

THE COMFORTER John 15:26 INTRO: We all have need at various times for the Comforting power that only God can give to us. This power can help us in so many ways, and it can be ours if we will just ask for it. I. HE COMES FROM GOD. A. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26

Denomination: Baptist

Grace, Love, And Fellowship Of The Spirit

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 18, 2008

Message examining the blessing Paul speaks to the church at Corinth.

Grace, Love, and Fellowship of the Spirit 2 Corinthians 13:14 Introduction - Sometimes, each of us needs a little something in our lives to hold onto; a promise from God - Every day, we are faced with difficult issues in life that challenge or stretch us to be different - Tonight, let’s look at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Genesis 5:1-4, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Spirit - The People Of Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 3, 2007

A look at our relationship with the Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirit - The People of the 1. The People Of The Holy Spirit So far in our series, we’ve looked at the: * Person of the Holy Spirit * Purpose of the Holy Spirit * Provision of the Holy Spirit Today, we’ll look, in our final session, at the ’People of the Holy Spirit’. 2. Introduction So, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Two Words To Count On

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 10, 2008

This message explores the promise of the Holy Spirit to bring power and a witness to our lives.

Any “Wheel of Fortune” fans here today? “Wheel of Fortune” is very different than when I was, well, let’s just say younger. How many of you remember that when a person used to win a puzzle, they would go shopping? Remember that? They don’t do that anymore. And now they have some different ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who's The Boss? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2008

48th in a series from Ephesians. Being filled with the Holy Spirit means giving Him control of my life.

A henpecked husband was advised by a psychiatrist to assert himself. "You don’t have to let your wife bully you," she said. "Go home and show her you’re the boss." The husband decided to take the doctor’s advice. He went home, slammed the door, shook his fist in his wife’s face, and growled, "From ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18, Ephesians 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

First Response Part 2

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 1, 2014

This message focuses on the first responses of Zaccheus and the woman with the issue of blood.

First Response Part 2 Scriptures: Proverbs 3:5-6; Luke 8: 43-48; 19:1-10; Introduction: When I last stood before you, I spoke to you about first responses. I am continuing this series this morning with part two. I will not conclude the message today as next week I will be focusing on ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational