Sermons on Christian Baptism:

Results Of Being Baptized In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007

What it means to be Baptized in the Holy Spirit

Results of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit Begin by asking everyone to change places in the church Acts 1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. Last Sunday I preached on the Requirements to receiving the Baptism of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5-8

Denomination: Church Of God

I Have The Holy Spirit, Now What Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007

Simple outline on the results of being filled with the Holy Spirit. Just a starter much can be added.

Title: We have the Holy Ghost, What now? Theme: Text: Acts 4:31 The question we must ask ourselves is does it make a difference for us to receive the Holy Ghost? Is there or should there be a noticeable difference that make us different in this world? Introduction Illustration of being ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Church Of God

Thirsty For God

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Feb 3, 2006

Our desire should primarily be for the Holy Spirit Himself, not his gifts.

Are you thirsty? Are you looking forward to your cup of tea after the meeting? When we are physically thirsty, our bodies need one thing – water. All our drinks, our tea, our coffee, our coca-cola, our orange juice, are basically just coloured and flavoured water. It is the water that our bodies ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Salvation Army

Pentecost Was God's Big Move

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Feb 6, 2006

and when the day of Pentecost was come...

Pentecost Was God’s Big Move by Gerald Van Horn Text. Act 2:1-4 “and when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Empty Vessels

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

How desperate for God are you this morning? How much of God’s Holy Spirit do you want? How desperate are you to drink in all that God has for you?

Empty Vessels There is a tale of a young man who was desperately seeking God. He went to a well-known and wise old man for help. He asked him how he could find God. The old man took the young man to a nearby river and there they waded out into the deep water. Deeper and deeper they went and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

We live with the promise of success through the Holy Spirit, given by Jesus.

Power of the Holy Spirit Cornwall/Montreal April 23, 2005 How does Jesus do His work today? Since He’s in heaven, how does He go about accomplishing what He wants to accomplish in our lives and around the lives of His people? The NT shows, plainly, that Jesus had a plan for the continuation of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit In Worship

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 6, 2005

What are some of the key truths that can make us people filled with the Spirit regularly?

An Initial Fear: Letting the Holy Spirit fill you and lead you is not about being out of control but under God’s control. - v. 18a - “drunk” - cf. Pentecostal services that are “crazy” or chaotic, like someone who has drunk too much. - Being under God’s control does mean yielding ourselves to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Oh, To Be Filled

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 13, 2005

Tired of trying it in your own strength? Received the Holy Ghost since you have believed? Why not?

OH, TO BE FILLED Acts 19:2 Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? Why is it so important to be filled with the Holy Ghost? Why is it so important for God’s Spirit to be in you? Several reasons and we may discuss them this morning, but the main reason is that: People are won to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Saying 'grace' And 'the Second Blessing' Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 28, 2005

Intriguing look at some OT Saints saved in NT days...still looking forward for their Messiah until they realized He was behind them! Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint template.

Saying ‘Grace’ and ‘The Second Blessing’ Acts 19:1-7 It’s very important to understand that the book of Acts is a book of “transition.” It’s a bridge, so to speak, between the OT and the NT. Bridges are a good thing…they help connect things…make new journeys possible. But one thing you never ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Five Important Questions About Speaking In Tongues

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 12, 2006

This sermon addresses the big picture of the issue of speaking in tongues. The author is not a Pentecostal.

Q1: What is the speaking in tongues that Paul is discussing here? - In Acts, the gift of tongues was the gift of being able to speak in a foreign language. The disciples were miraculously given the ability to communicate in languages that they didn’t understand. This was a mighty sign for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

New Fire, New Power Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

If you’ve been baptized in the Holy Spirit and you think you’ve experienced it all, you’re mistaken. God has more fore every individual here today.

KEY SCRIPTURE: Job 33:4, “The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” I hope you are enthusiastic about your salvation this morning. I hope you’re excited about your personal relationship with Jesus. Do you feel as though you’re reaching your full spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transformation Of A Fisherman Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jul 16, 2006

Is this the same Peter that denied the Lord three times?

THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON # 3 “THE TRANSFORMATION OF A FISHERMAN” Acts 2:14-37 THE TRANSFORMATION BEGINS Vs. 14 - Is this the same Peter that denied knowing the Lord three times? His boldness is evident by his standing and also lifting up his voice. The eleven stood with him. He is speaking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Which Spirit Will I Let Live Within Me???

Contributed by Charles Banks on Jul 19, 2006

This sermon poses an overall thought-provoking and soul-searching question that we all need to ask ourselves!

“Which Spirit Will I Let Live Within Me???” Overall text: I John 4:4 Momentary text: Matthew 12:43-45 2 things that are apparent in the Bible: 1. Unclean spirits (occurs 21 times in entire Bible; 20 times in NT) 2. Foul spirits (2 times entire Bible) The Bible never makes a reference to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Christian Church

The Wheat And The Tares Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Aug 11, 2006

The Devil saw the church was growing too fast and he was on the warpath.

THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #9 “The Wheat and the Tares” Acts 5:1-11 The devil saw the church was growing too fast and he got on the warpath. The judgment that came upon Ananias and Sapphira may seem harsh but the life of the church and souls were in the balance. Vs. 1 & 2 This couple did not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pentecost The Breath Of God

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 8, 2005

The Spirit of God, as the breath of God, brings us to life, empowers us for the works of ministry, and points to Jesus as the Son of God.

"The Breath of God" Jn. 20:19-23 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" 20 After He said this, He showed them His hands and side. The disciples were ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Pentecostal