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  • Conceived By The Holy Spirit, Born Of The Virgin Mary

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,059 views

    Why do we hold to the Virgin Birth and what difference does it make?

    In the TV show Thirtysomething Hope, a Christian, argues with her Jewish husband, Michael, about the holidays. Michael exploded…. “Do you really believe an angel appeared to some teenage girl who then got pregnant without ever having sex and traveled on horseback to Bethlehem where she spent the ...read more

  • Utilize The Spirit's Power To Overcome Hidden Faults

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,502 views

    "The mind set on the flesh is death but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace." Without the leading, help and encouragement from the Holy Spirit no one can overcome their hidden faults.

    Utilize the Spirit’s Power to Overcome Hidden Faults Romans 8:6-31 "The mind set on the flesh is death but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace." 1. Without the leading, help and encouragement from the Holy Spirit no one can overcome their hidden faults. David prayed, " Who can ...read more

  • Let The Spirit Move Us To True Discipleship

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,953 views

    We should not be amazed at the Amish response of forgivness. To know the power of Christ’s death and reusrrection calls us to live our lives in forgiveness.

    20th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 24) October 22, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for the gift of your Son, who came among us to reveal your Word for our lives, and to ...read more

  • Receiving The Holy Spirit: Home Sweet Home

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,156 views

    also, many other scriptures referenced in the sermon. Surrender to the Holy Spirit.

    Paradigm Of Receiving The Holy Spirit. Gal. 3:3 Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort? This speaks directly to all of us in this room, not only the Galatians Paul is writing to. In essence Paul is telling us this: If your ...read more

  • Living The Spirit-Filled Life - Back To School Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 19, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 18,342 views

    Sixth and final message in the Back to SCHOOL series – Living the Spirit-filled Life - Galatians 5:25

    INTRODUCTION: We live in a world of high-tech communication. Many of us carry a cell phone with us everywhere we go. How many of you have ever found that as you drove down the highway you had inadvertently set your phone down, but you had either not ended the previous call or the phone made a ...read more

  • 10 Ways The Holyspirit Helps Us

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,813 views

    The HolySpirit is alive, and He desires to help every believer who will acknowledge Him!

    10 Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Us Text: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 1:8 Charles Haden Spurgen pastored the Metropolitan Tabernacle in England in 1854 to 1891 his first Sunday he preached to 37 people, but soon after, they packed out that great church to over 5,000 weekly. He said, “you ...read more

  • When The Holy Spirit Comes (Part Ii) Series

    Contributed by J. Martin on May 30, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 3,450 views

    Last week we learned there was a thunderous sound that filled the place where the 120 were praying. The noise was similar to that caused by a violent wind. We learned that the thunder was there to make God’s presence known to His people, to defeat His e

    We had established that the feast of Pentecost was one of several solemn Jewish celebrations. Jesus became the Lamb of God that took away our sin on the day of Passover. But 50 days later, the Bible declares there were 120 people praying in the upper room when the Holy Spirit came upon them. Out ...read more

  • Enjoy The Synergistic Blessings Of Being United In Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 31, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,136 views

    Too often in the western world, we minimalize connections thinking that teaching principles is enough but 90% of the people who come to church do so on the basis of their friendly connections.

    Enjoy the Synergistic Blessings of Being United in Spirit (Phil. 2:1,2) "Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in Spirit, intent on one purpose." (Phil. 2:2) "Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another and ...read more

  • B-Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 5, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,681 views

    Part 2 of a 5-part sermon. Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God.

    B-Setting the Stage for the Spirit-II—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of Jesus earthly acts/ministry as well as an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in His absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 8 ways in which the Stage ...read more

  • When The Holy Spirit Comes (Part I) Series

    Contributed by J. Martin on May 7, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 4,986 views

    The event related in today’s text is not something that can be repeated. It’s an historical event and nothing else. Yet, the Bible says, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you wi

    The feast of Pentecost was one of several solemn Jewish celebrations. Others included Passover, the Feast of Trumpets and the Feast of Tabernacles. But today I want to speak to you about the Feast of Pentecost which occurred 50 days after Passover and it had to do with the harvest. Jews from all ...read more

  • God's Spirit Moves Us Witness To The Resurrection

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 5, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,297 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sudnay of Easter, Series C

    5th Sunday of Easter, May 6, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, push us out beyond the safe confines of our congregation. Restore us to the great ...read more

  • A Man Of The Spirit, A Man Of The Word, A Man Of God

    Contributed by Leonard Cook on May 26, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,069 views

    The importance of this narrative to the individual Christian is quite clear. Christ being the example for the church today, we as the body should exemplify similar characteristics. We need to be people of the Spirit, people of the Word and people of the

    Mathew 4:1-11 This is a powerfully written story, where Matthew creates an atmosphere of suspense, irony, artistry, and realism. It is an ideal romantic narrative, which unfolds in the center of a character foil and temptation plot motif as its primary literary construction. The suspense unfolds ...read more

  • What God's Spirit Can Do For You

    Contributed by W F on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,131 views

    What would happen if the Holy Spirit withdrew from your church and your life? What are the benefits of a Spirit filled life?

    INTRODUCTION What difference do you think it would make if the Holy Spirit were withdrawn from your life and your church? Well, considering that the Holy Spirit carries out the work of God the Father – I guess we could safely assume that it would make an enormous difference. But in what way? 1) ...read more

  • Why We're Not Afraid Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by David Beirne on May 17, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,539 views

    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

  • B-Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,890 views

    Part 3 of a 5-part sermon. Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God.

    B-Setting the Stage for the Spirit-III—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are... 1. ...read more