Sermons on depending on the spirit:

The Holy Spirit Is Given!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 28, 2013

The Holy Spirit is Given! at Pentecost - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Day of Pentecost (vs 1a) (2). The Believers Together (vs 1b) (3). The Coming of the Spirit (vs 2-4) (4). The Reaction of the Crowd (vs 5-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: One stormy night an elderly couple entered the lobby of a small hotel and asked for a room: • The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Signs The Spirit Is In Control Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013

This is the sixth message in a series over Romans 6-11. The series examines how we now live under God's grace. This message looks at what a life live in the Spirit looks like.

Introduction: A little girl who, on the way home from church, turned to her mother and said, "Mommy, the Preacher’s sermon this morning confused me." The mother said, "Oh! Why is that?” The girl replied, "Well, he said that God is bigger than we are. Is that true?" "Yes, that’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 6, 2013

Acts is a continuation of the Gospel of Luke. Luke's 1st letter describes the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. This being his 2nd letter, he describes the beginnings of the church after Jesus ascends to heaven and sends the Holy Spirit

Why do we need the Holy Spirit? Do we have the Holy Spirit living in us? Do we want the Holy Spirit living in us? You are not saved unless you do you know. Romans 8:9 “But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in ...read more

Who Is The Holy Spirit? Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 14, 2013

There are many different views in the religious world about who/what the Holy Spirit is. Some believe the Holy Spirit is an impersonal force while others believe He is a personal being and God. What do the scriptures say?

These lessons on the Holy Spirit of God are meant to just “whet your appetite.” I am attempting to condense a good bit of what we see mentioned about the Holy Spirit into 4 lessons. This series could very easily be expanded into 15-20 lessons, if not more. I pray that these lessons will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of The Mixed Multitude

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 24, 2013

Dealing with thoae who try to sabotage the church and the children of God

Psalm 89:1 I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. Exodus 12:38 And a mixed multitude went also with them, and very much livestock, both flocks and herds. Numbers 11:4 And the mixed multitude among them [the rabble who ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Man Without The Spirit

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 25, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's SPIRIT within you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have GOD's Spirit that's why we understand and receive from GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 2:14 (Amplified Bible) But

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's SPIRIT within you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have GOD's Spirit that's why we understand and receive from GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 2:14 (Amplified Bible) But the natural, nonspiritual man does not accept or welcome or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship In Spirit And Truth Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2016

As an outworking of the Second Commandment Jesus has come to bring a renewal to worship; in this way we will not make a substitute.

Message John 4:19-24 Worship In Spirit and Truth What is it about worship, and the issue of worship, which has the potential to create so much dissension among the people of God? I’m not saying that it is happening in our congregation but I am sure you have heard the stories. We know of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Worship In Spirit And In Truth Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 11, 2016

Is your testimony dry and dusty? Is your worship forced or restrained? Have we come to God as honest sinners in need of living water?

Worship in Spirit and in Truth John 4:19-26 19 “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. 20 Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.” 21 “Woman,” Jesus replied, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Holy Spirit Is A Witness Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 21, 2014

To show that the HOLY SPIRIT's time is now in our dispensation of grace, don't ignore, neglect His moves, gifts and signs.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you neglecting the HOLY SPIRIT? Are you involved in a church where there is no move or voice of the HOLY SPIRIT? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the HOLY SPIRIT's time is now in our dispensation of grace, don't ignore, neglect His moves, gifts ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Spirit Then And Now Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 30, 2014

The New Testament, church history and personal experience each declare the Holy Spirit’s desire to manifest Himself in your life and our church.

ENCOUNTERING THE HOLY SPIRIT: What Does This Mean? 3 Joel 2:28-32; Acts 26:26; Various The Holy Spirit Then and Now INTRODUCTION Last October, a church in California hosted a national conference entitled STRANGE FIRE. The focus of the conference was to identify the spurious and aberrant teachings ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spirit-Filled Warfare Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 4, 2014

Today, we will begin to consider the resources the Lord has given to us to help us “stand” for Him, and to enjoy victory in the spiritual battles of life.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Ephesians 6:13-18 SPIRIT-FILLED WARFARE We rejoice when/experience small victories here/there. • Make it through/month/enough money • We count that a spiritual victory. • When/no conflict in our lives, we think/victory as well. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Gift Of Discerning Of Spirits

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Oct 6, 2015

The Lord’s coming is getting closer with each passing day. Even as the end time prophecies of the Bible are unfolding themselves, earnestly seek the gift of discerning of spirits so that we will not fall into the wiles of the enemy.

We are living in the last days. The Lord’s coming is getting closer with each passing day. Even as the end time prophecies of the Bible are unfolding themselves, it is essential to remember the caution that Jesus gave us. “Watch out that no one deceives you” (Matthew 24:4) and ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Saints, Blessed In Spirit Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2015

Here are some practical suggestions for becoming a saint.

What does it mean to be a saint? And why are we celebrating each year the Solemnity of All Saints? One simple reason–God wants us to be happy. God wants us, therefore, to be saints ourselves. Holy on earth; holy in heaven. To be saints, to be holy, we need to live and die in charity, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Catholic

The Amazing Holy Spirit

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 4, 2017

A sermon based on all three Year A lectionary pericopes for the Day of Pentecost: Numbers 11:24-30; Acts 2:1-21; John 7:37-39.

Day of Pentecost Yr A, 4/06/2017 Num 11:24-30; Acts 2:1-21; Jn 7:37-39 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The amazing Holy Spirit” Today we celebrate the third major festival of the church year, the Day of Pentecost. Pentecost means fifty, and so it is an appropriate name, since Pentecost Sunday falls ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Numbers 11:24-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Works Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Jun 11, 2017

The Holy Spirit has been designated as our Helper until we see our Lord and Master. But who is He? What does He want of us? How can He help?

Who is the Holy Spirit; Is He a “He”; Is He an “It”; Is He some “Force”; and why is He here? These are some of the questions that I personally or others have asked me over the years. “He” is real; “He” is the Spirit of God and of Jesus Christ and “He” is not the “Force”, as in Star Wars. “He” is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-26, John 16:7-15

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