Sermons on Christian Attributes:

The Holy Spirit - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 19, 2006

This message explores the power and work of the Spirit.

The Holy Spirit Gives Power I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” Luke 24:49 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 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Reclaiming The Truth Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 14, 2007

This series explores the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, based on Jesus words that it was to our "advantage" that He go away so that the Helper could come.

Reading of the article that initiated thoughts towards this series: “If you want to declare your beliefs to the world, you probably won’t find a more effective public forum than YouTube. Is everyone familiar with YouTube? Describe – a global media outlet for the common man “If you want to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:4-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Wonderful Trade-Off

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 14, 2007

The Holy Spirit is our friend.

A WONDERFUL TRADE-OFF John 16.5-15 S: Holy Spirit C: Jesus will send the Holy Spirit Pr: THE HOLY SPIRIT IS OUR FRIEND. ?: How? How does He act as our friend? KW: Responsibility TS: We will find in our study of John 16.5-15 three responsibilities taken up by the Holy Spirit that shows us He is ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In The Spirit

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Feb 24, 2007

God created the law to expose sin, but it brought guilt and condemnation. When you were born again, you are to walk in the Spirit and not by the law. Jesus Christ set free from the law. Living a life according to the Word is walking in the Spirit. When y

Introduction · Last week we discussed that we must be filled to the brim with the Word and the Holy Spirit. · This week I want to impart to you the Word as it relates to walking in the Spirit. · God created the law to expose sin, but it brought guilt and condemnation. · When you were born again, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:5-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Asking For Directions Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 9, 2007

The Spirit of God, the Holy Spirit, can direct our life as clearly as a GSP system, if we will listen.

Asking for Directions March 11, 2007 “Directed by the Holy Spirit” This last Tuesday, Tim Birkeland, Roy Jameson, and I went to visit with Jim Griffin, a church consultant in Columbus. As we were driving up Tim used his GPS locater and mapping program. I was amazed at how it not only tracked ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Methodist

Relationship With God Through The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 3, 2007

The role of the Spirit in our relationship With God

How to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ Pentecost 2007 Relationship through the Spirit Romans 8:1-17 Intro – Acts 1:1-5, 2:1-13 Jesus says, “Don’t do a thing until the Spirit comes.” Why is the Spirit so important? What does the Spirit have to do with our relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: *other

One Prophetic Word From God Can Change Your Dry Life Forever!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 14, 2005

We are often looking for something that will bring a positive change to our life. The latest diet, the latest fad, Or even a new car or a new career. But only the word of God has the power to bring a real sence of direction and to carry us thru the trials

"The Lord took hold of me, and I was carried away by the Spirit of the Lord to a valley filled with bones. 2 He led me around among the old, dry bones that covered the valley floor. They were scattered everywhere across the ground. 3 Then he asked me, "Son of man, can these bones become living ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting The Help We Need

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 21, 2005

God is an unfailing constant.

GETTING THE HELP WE NEED John 14:15-31 S: Jesus and the Holy Spirit C: God with us Pr: GOD IS AN UNFAILING CONSTANT. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Live in the assurance that God does not fail • Rest in Him, for He resides in us. Version: ESV RMBC 20 March 05 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Need A Helper

Contributed by Robert Rose on Mar 21, 2005

What is the function of the Holy Spirit

John 14:15-21. “If you love Me, keep My commandments.16 “And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—17 “the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Holiness

From The Blessing Of Bethany, To The Promise Of Pentecost

Contributed by C.a. Mccracken on Mar 22, 2005

This sermon challenges individuals to not be satisfied with their current spiritual status, but to go beyond Bethany to their own personal Pentecost.

“From The Blessing Of Bethany, to The Promise Of Pentecost" Luke 24:44-53 44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Help We Need Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Expository Sermon dealing with the promise of the Holy Spirit and the call to obedience.

The Help We Need Fortifying the Foundations #33 John 14:15-31[1] I came across a web site last week that had this phrase across the top, “The emotional rollarcoaster has hit bottom.” That’s a pretty good description of where the disciples were in our text. Jesus has told them in John 13 that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Charismatic

The Pre-Persecution: Withstanding Challenges To The Gospel By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

The Spirit fills His People to give a bold witness to Christ, in accordance with the promise (Acts 1:8_9; John 14_16, Comforter). In that the Spirit testifies to the uniqueness of Christ no other name! (John 14:6)

INTRODUCTION: In the modern world is was the German Schleiermacher who first argued that because of the love of God and because heaven would be spoiled if its inhabitants knew of a place of eternal torment, that all individuals must ultimately be saved; Bruner, and Barth followed suit, as did Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Focus On God's Promises

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 20, 2003

The Holy Spirit helps us consciously and subconsciously to turn our focus away from pain and on to God’s promises for deliverance. Many people tend to surrender to feelings of rejection, suffering and negative thoughts when they experience problems. The H

Illustration: Dr. Henry Pope tells a story of one his students who learned how to change her perspective. It seems that one young girl while attending college spotted a young man who seemed very handsome and someone she would like to get to know. One day she was sitting in the library and spotted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-98

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit And Identity Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 12, 2005

The Spirit reminds us who we are in Christ.

Knowing The Holy Spirit May 8, 2005 The Spirit and Identity Matthew 3:13-4:11 Donald Miller writes in “Blue Like Jazz,” “everybody wants to be fancy and new. Nobody wants to be themselves. I mean, maybe people want to be themselves, but they want to be different, with different clothes or ...read more

Denomination: *other

Why We're Not Afraid Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Beirne on May 17, 2005

Too many of us non-Pentecostal type churches seem to fear the Holy Spirit. Let us embrace Him!

Why We’re Not Afraid Of The Holy Spirit John 14:16-18 1. We Are Not Afraid Because We Understand His Origin *We have Him as an _answer to the prayer_ of Christ. 14:16 *We receive Him as a _fulfillment to a promise_ 14:17 *We realize His indwelling is a _relationship_ and not an ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-18

Denomination: Baptist