Sermons on Critical Spirit:

Who Is The Holy Spirit? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 29, 2013

Jesus reveals that that Holy Spirit is God and that He is a person.

Do you ever feel like there ought to be more to life? Do you read the accounts of supernatural events in the Bible and think to yourself, “Why isn’t my life more like that?” Do you read about Moses parting the Red Sea or Elijah calling down fire from heaven or the eyes of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 21, 2013

When Jesus told his disciples that he would send the Holy spirit after his ascension, he revealed the work that the Holy Spirit would be doing. The Holy Spirit would convict, convince, reveal, guide and bring glory to Jesus.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT John 16:8-15 1) The Holy Spirit convinces and convicts (Vs. 8-11). The word that John uses in verse 8 to describe the work of the Spirit is variously translated—reprove, convict, convince. The Greek word is elegchein which is used for the cross-examination of a ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beware Of The Spirit Of Emptiness

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 28, 2013

BEWARE: THERE IS A SPIRIT OF EMPTINESS EMPTY IS DANGEROUS

Beware of the Spirit of Emptiness May 29, 2013 Deuteronomy 16:16:17 BEWARE: THERE IS A SPIRIT OF EMPTINESS EMPTY IS DANGEROUS 6 " Three times in a year all your males shall appear before the Lord your God in the place which He chooses, at the Feast of Unleavened Bread and at the Feast of Weeks ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit's Peace

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have genuine peace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize the work of the HOLY SPIRIT in our lives not our works of fake peace. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 12:18 (New Living Translation, Second

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have genuine peace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize the work of the HOLY SPIRIT in our lives not our works of fake peace. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 12:18 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the leader of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holy Spirit's Peace

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 28, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have genuine peace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize the work of the HOLY SPIRIT in our lives not our works of fake peace. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 12:18 (New Living Translation, Second

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have genuine peace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize the work of the HOLY SPIRIT in our lives not our works of fake peace. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 12:18 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the leader of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 23, 2013

15 "E" words

The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit Incorporates 15 ‘E’ words The baptism in the Holy Spirit helps us in so many ways which ensures a successful and effective Christian walk. 1. Enablement Ezekiel 36:33 - 'Thus says the Lord GOD: "On the day that I cleanse you from all your iniquities, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 23, 2013

all the spiritual gifts are given by the Holy Spirit and is the only source of all the spiritual gifts. This passage also teaches us that the Holy Spirit distributes different gifts to each believer. The gifts are distributed to individuals who are Sp

The Baptism In The Holy Spirit The source of the gifts 1 Corinthians 12:4 & 11 - There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills. Here Paul makes it clear that all the spiritual gifts are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4

Denomination: Charismatic

The Spirit Who Intercedes Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 25, 2013

Prayer, rescue, knowledge

THE SPIRIT WHO INTERCEEDS Romans 8: 26-27 (p800) February 17, 2013 INTRODUCTION: Anyone here ever have to depend on someone else for something? I know that’s almost a rhetorical question, because all of us have! But think about a time where you were sick…or injured…or had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jan 8, 2014

Everything God does is through or by the Holy Spirit. It is the active part God in time and space and is without a doubt the most misunderstood and undervalued member of the Trinity. Without the Holy Spirit we would not know God period.

“The Baptism of the Holy Spirit” Everything God does is through or by the Holy Spirit. It is the active part God in time and space and is without a doubt the most misunderstood and undervalued member of the Trinity. Without the Holy Spirit we would not know God period. Every time the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Introduction To The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 20, 2014

In introduction to a study on the fruit of the Spirit discussing the nature, source and development of the fruit of the Spirit in the life of a believer.

Introduction to the Fruit of the Spirit Series: Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh January 19, 2014 TEXT: Galatians 5:16-26 – “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Blasphemy Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014

What exactly is this sin? Can this sin be committed today? Is there really no hope of forgiveness for the one who commits this sin? Why can blaspheming Jesus be forgiven but not blaspheming the Spirit?

INTRO This topic is indeed an interesting one that leaves us with many questions. • What exactly is this sin? • Can this sin be committed today? • Is there really no hope of forgiveness for the one who commits this sin? • Why can blaspheming Jesus be forgiven but not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 17, 2014

God is the greatest giver of gifts. James declares, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning” (James 1:17). God only gives good gifts.

Title: The Gift of the Holy Spirit Text: “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Oct 4, 2014

This study examines the Scriptural identity of the Gift of the Holy Spirit and, also, how to receive the Gift and why we receive this precious Gift.

When one obeys the Gospel of Jesus Christ, they receive the Holy Spirit. Paul asked the Galatian brethren (3:2): "This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit from the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?" The Spirit was not received through their observing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Pray In The Spirit

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

We need to pray in the power of the Holy Ghost

Introduction: Ephesians 6:18; Jude 20 I. The Holy Ghost works in the activation of our wills in prayer. (Romans 8:5-8) - To pray in the flesh is to fail - To pray in the spirit is to succeed - We do not want to pray because we are carnally minded - We are in flesh rather than in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 24, 2015

The Fruit of the Spirit is Faithfulness - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The ‘fruit of the Spirit’ is a reflection of God’s character • (2). Question: What is faithfulness? • (3). Answer: "Faithfulness is love hanging on." It is love saying, "I will not quit." • (4). In Practice: (a). Faith in Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Brethren