Sermons on Depending On The Spirit:

The Baptism In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Aug 28, 2009

It all started in a small 2nd story room in Jerusalem on the Jewish feast of Pentecost. “They were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues.” In those few words, we find the unique emphasis of our church.

The Empowering Experience of the Spirit Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church, writes; “mention the power of the Holy Spirit and most people think of miraculous demonstrations and intense emotions. Most of the time the power of the Holy Spirit is released in your life in quiet, unassuming ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sword Of The Spirit

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Christians should always study and obey God’s word.

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT Ephesians 6.17 Read Ephesians 6.17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. The Roman soldier wore on his girdle a short sword which was used for close-in fighting. The bible says that the God’s Word is a weapon that we can ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Of Power

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 8, 2008

Faith in God expressed in the commitment of our life to the cause of Christ is the greatest antidote to fear.

Spirit of Power / 2 Timothy 1: 1 - 14 Intro: We live in a world of fear – fear of terrorism, inadequacy, what others think, disease, financial insecurity, unknown. Paul in prison / Timothy friend of one criminal and follower of another. Paul writes to help Tim with fear. !. Verse 7 – “For God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Outpouring Of The Spirit

Contributed by Einar Kristoffersen on Sep 9, 2008

The true Spirit

OUTPOURING OF THE SPIRIT Acts 2:1-11 1 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting 3 And there appeared to them tongues as of fire ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Spirit Of Slumber. Series

Contributed by Rev. Tim Thompson on Sep 21, 2008

THE DEVIL HAS PUT THE CHURCH SLEEP WHEN THE CHURCH NEED TO BE AWAKE AND ON THE JOB FOR GOD.

WE ARE LIVING IN A DAY THAT IS VERY DARK BUT WE KNOW THAT WHEN IT DARK THE GLORY WILL COME FORTH AS THE LORD PROMISE. BUT THE CHURCH AS A SPIRIT OF SLUMBER AND HAS FALLING ASLEEP 1.WE ARE SLUMBER AND SLEEPING CONERNING HELL. LUKE 19;19 REV.21;8 THEN WE SEE 2.WE ARE SLUMBER CONERNING THE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit Of Truth

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 23, 2009

The Holy Spirit is alive and well in His Church and available to every believer!

The Spirit of Truth, John 14:15-31 Introduction When Christina and I lived in Tarpon Springs, Florida, one of our favorite places to visit was the Greek Sponge Docks. We lived on a few blocks away, in fact, and we would often take evening walks past the boats, restaurants, and little shops that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Christian Church

Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 5, 2009

Stephen was a man who existed in the state of being filled with the Spirit. He preaches a powerful sermon and sees Jesus standing at the right hand of the throne of God. Why is Jesus standing?

6. The Book of Acts June 28th, 2009 Filled with the Spirit We first meet Stephen in Acts 6. The church has been growing substantially and as it grows so do its needs. Many of these new issues should not be taking up the Apostles’ time. Their time is to be dedicated to prayer and to the ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Critical Spirit

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2010

A critical spirit is An obsessive attitude of criticism and fault-finding, which seeks to tear others down The person with a critical spirit usually dwells on the negative, seeks for flaws rather than good

The Critical Spirit Luke 6:37-6:42 Illustration: Guilty as sin! It happened just a few years ago. The banks in New Jersey had been robbed systematically, one after the other. What made the robber stand out was his politeness. He just gave the tellers a note which said, "Please place your money ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Trexler on Apr 27, 2008

The Spirit is God who calls, gathers, enlighten, and santifies!

Sermon for John 14: 15-21 Sixth Sunday of Easter May 1st 2005 Say Amen! Say Hallelujah! Say Praise the Lord! What’s up with these strange looks? What is it about the Holy Spirit that makes us squirm in our seats? I mean we all believe in God right? And I probably preach about Jesus 90% of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Calling On The Spirit

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008

We need to experience the Holy Spirit.

Calling on the Spirit August 26, 2007 Acts 2:1-8 Have you ever received a gift you just weren’t sure you knew what to do with? Ties that make good presents for someone else. Perfumes and colognes that would rival a skunk for a worst smell contest. Maybe it was some picture or painting that would ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Going With The Spirit

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 24, 2008

The Spirit gives us all the gifts we uniquely need to share our faith.

Introduction: In his commentary, Matthew for Everyone, Tom Wright uses an excellent analogy to explain the baptism of Jesus. He writes: Imagine we are going to a huge concert hall, packed to the doors with eager and excited music-lovers. We all have our programs in hand, waiting for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Explosion Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 22, 2007

Exposition of Acts 2:1-13 about the moving of the Spirit of God on Pentecost

Text: Acts 2:1-13, Title: The Explosion of the Spirit, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/27/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Read portions of the accounts of the Great Awakenings in the 1730’s from Edwards B. Background to passage: As you know the disciples have been waiting and praying for 10 days on the promise ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 26, 2007

The Holy Spirit Gives us purpose in living our Christian Life.

The Purpose of the Spirit Life in the Spirit, Part 2 John 16 Jesus has been speaking to His disciples in the Upper Room Discourse (that is His last conversations and teachings with them before He died.) He carried them to a private gathering to explain to them how they were going to maneuver in ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Pray In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 9, 2007

What does it mean to pray "in the Spirit", and how do we start?

Pray “In The Spirit”: A Season of Prayer Eph 6:18 June 10, 2007 Intro: Some people pray in their car. Some people pray in their rooms. Some pray in their office, in their shower, or in their pj’s. Some people pray in their heads, others pray in spoken words, and some even pray in languages ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jun 29, 2007

A naval officer once described his ship and crew as having a spirit that made it a happy ship. St Paul, in the fruits of the spirit defines the characteristics of the Church and its members.

While I was flat on my back, sick and feeling sorry for myself last Sunday morning I turned the radio on for a VERY short time. Ian McNamara played an interview with Kylie and Wesley Herron who were special guests at the launching of a new Royal Australian Navy vessel the patrol boat HMAS ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Anglican