Sermons on Blaspheming The Holy Spirit:

The Power Behind The Man David Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Jun 3, 2004

Part 6 of a series on the life of David. Preached on Pentecost Sunday

As a child my wife and her sister would often accompany their grandmother on outings to cemeteries since their grandmother did a lot of research in the area of genealogy. They would take a picnic lunch and pick out a cemetery to go and walk through and spend hours there. I can think of many places ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:9-24, Acts 2:1-38

Denomination: Methodist

Is Somebody Trying To Tell You Something?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 3, 2004

The promise of the Holy spirit happens, but most people becom experts in Quenching it. We have to learn t listen, Learn to hear. Here is how. Spirit 101

Have you ever been around someone that you just don’t quite understand what they are saying? Maybe you think you know, but you are afraid you might not have it right? Back in High school, there was this girl I liked. We went bowling a couple of times with a group. I was not old enough to ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

The Trinity

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 4, 2004

Why the Trinity is so important to us today.

Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches Trinity Sunday June 6, 2004 “The Trinity” John 16:5-16 INTRODUCTION: Today is Trinity Sunday, however, the word “trinity” is not mentioned in the Bible. We say, “I believe in the “Trinity” but what does that mean? Have you ever thought about it? The “Trinity” is ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Price Of Pentecost, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

Acts Series, 4th sermon--PAYING THE PRICE OF OBEDIENCE..."Spiritual ATM"= Attendance/Tithing/Ministry

The Price of Pentecost, pt. 1 Acts 1:12-14; 2:41 10 days they waited for the promised Spirit to come. We read in that last verse about the day of Pentecost…when the fire of God fell on those believers/the wind of God blew across their hearts/the spirit of God came down and inhabited His new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

A River Runs Through It

Contributed by Mark Jones on Jun 8, 2004

Essence of the Lesson: Ezekiels’ River of Life is the River of God running through Holy History and its life-giving waters grow deeper and deeper as we are invited to immerse ourselves in its refreshing!

A River Runs Through It Ezekiel 47:1-12 Copyright John Mark Jones 2004 All Rights Reserved All scripture quotes: Holy Bible, New King James Version Then he brought me back to the door of the temple; and there was water, flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east, for the front ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12, Revelation 22:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

What Does God Want Series

Contributed by Dan Steadman on Jun 11, 2004

The gifts give an indication of what God has in mind for you.

1 Cor 12:1,4-20 WHAT DOES GOD WANT? 6/6/04S&C What does God want? Have you ever wondered? I remember agonizing in prayer one day, and suddenly God appeared in the clouds. I remember it well. It was a blazing sunny day—the only sunny day of my childhood. He spoke to me directly, and told me in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Under The Influence

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Jun 13, 2004

There are a lot of people under the influence in the world. the question is what are you under the influence of?

UNDER THE INFLUENCE Text: Acts 2: 12-13 Tell story to this point beginning Acts 1: 5 Then 10 days later Pentecost. These men thought the 120 were drunk, under the influence. We know that they weren’t. They were acting strangely. It wasn’t normal for people to be that happy, that early. As we look ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is Christian Joy All About? Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 18, 2004

This second of a sermon series on the Fruits of the Spirit covers what makes God happy and what makes Christians happy.

June 20, 2004 What is Christian Joy All About? There are two kinds of people that want to be happy in this world. Christians and unbelievers. There are two forces that want happiness. God and Satan. Within these two realms of good and evil, both experience joy and both experience sorrow. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Lutheran

Anointed For Freedom

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 3, 2004

The anointing of the Holy Spirit brings freedom to answer the call God places on the lives of believers.

July 4, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Luke 4:14-21 Subject: Operating in the Spirit Title: Independence Day – Anointed For Freedom Happy Fourth of July to all. We send out a sincere thanks to all those who have served their country in order to keep us free. We look at the United States and can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spirt Led Helps In Managing Conflicts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 4, 2004

Wearing a mask that shows everything’s fine Says that life’s struggles are not God’s design; But when we’re open, transparent, and true, People will trust God to meet their needs too

Spirt Led Helps In Managing Conflicts I Cor 2:7-10 - "We speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began...but God has revealed it to us by His Spirit." Illustration: We were troubled on every side. Outside were conflicts, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thirteen Ways The Spirit Helps Us Exhibit Self-Control

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 15, 2004

The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices.

Thirteen Ways the Spirit Helps us Exhibit Self-Control Gal 5:23 - "The fruit of the Spirit is self-control." Illustration: A man from Michigan had an idea for removing a tree stump from the yard of a friend. He decided to use some dynamite he had stored away in his house. It did the trick. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Groaning Universe Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 16, 2004

When our future glory is revealed in the fullest sense, the universe will be changed radically. God has a plan for His New Creation, and our new life in Christ is the first installment of that plan.

A Groaning Universe (Romans 8:18-25 with 2 Corinthians 4:17-5:2, 17) 1. Odor May Be Clue to Missing Airport Fish ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A strong odor led airline officials to what they believe is the 40 pounds of halibut a traveler reported missing from his checked bags two weeks ago. Brenee ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sanctifying Grace Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 28, 2005

This is a clergy talk I prepared for a Men’s Walk to Emmaus but with slight modification a sermon I preached on Sanctifying Grace from a Wesleyan-Armenian perspective.

Sanctifying Grace --I Thessalonians 5:22-24 Seth Cook Rees tells of sending his little boy to the store for five items. In a little while, he hurried in, his face aglow with expectancy, and carrying four items instead of five! Rees said he gathered him in his arms and hugged him because of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

Wait On The Lord Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This sermon is an introduction to the book of Acts and an encouragement that through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit we can be Great Commission Christians.

Wait on the Lord – Acts 1:1-8, The Holy Spirit gave them the power to: I. Share it personally (“it” being the gospel) (Acts 2:14 Peter’s sermon and then all that follow) II. Spread it widely a. Jerusalem (Acts 2:14) b. Judea and Samaria (Acts 8) c. The uttermost parts of the earth (Acts 9 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Recapturing God's Power Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

Some things about the Day of Pentecost weren’t meant to be duplicated. But what part of this mighty show of God’s power can we recapture today? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

This is one of the most amazing days in the history of man. ****TELL THE STORY, like a narrative!****** There are some things about this day I don’t really care if I ever see duplicated. * the “tongues of fire” * Rushing, mighty wind * languages that were spoken (in America, we don’t have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Holiness