Sermons on Desecration Of The Holy:

Holy Ghost Power

Contributed by John Gaston on May 23, 2021

There's only one power that can deliver, transform, and empower: the Holy Spirit! If we would win this nation, we must go back to God's original plan. The church will never be the church without this power!

HOLY GHOST POWER INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE MECHANIC’S AMAZING DOG 1. A mechanic owned a dog named “Mace.” Mace had a bad habit of eating all the grass in the mechanic’s lawn, so the mechanic had to keep Mace inside. 2. The grass eventually became overgrown. One day the mechanic was working ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Holy Spirit Is Given! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 30, 2021

‘The Holy Spirit is Given’ Acts chapter 2 verses 1-13 – sermon by Gordon Curley – sermon by Gordon Curley (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 Coming of the Spirit (vs 2-4) (3). The Reaction of the Crowd (vs 5-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Many of you know I like to drink the black nectar. • A good cup of coffee is one of life’s pleasurers! • And I agree with the person who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

The Filling Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2021

Being controlled by the Spirit is not a dramatic or decisive one-time experience but it’s a daily, ongoing habit. There’s a kind of fullness of the Spirit that comes just simply obeying God and using the means of grace: Bible study, and prayer, and fellowship, obeying his will, etc.

Today, I want to answer this question, “How can I tell if the Holy Spirit is controlling me?” We are not alone in asking this question as the renowned theologian Jonathan Edwards addressed the questions in his work, Religious Affections. In the book, Edwards moves through twelve “uncertain signs” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

O Holy Night Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 23, 2022

This is a message for Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. It intertwines the Birth Narrative from Luke with a soloist singing various Christmas carols to help convey the blessing of Immanuel.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org It is Christmas Eve, and families like us are gathered to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. I can remember going to Christmas Eve Candlelight Services growing up and it was among my favorite times to go to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Brethren

Holy Spirit Baptism Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 7, 2021

This sermon examines Holy Spirit baptism from a Baptist's perspective, asking, "Is it really a second work of grace?" and "Must it be evidenced by speaking in tongues?" Also, "Is being filled with the Spirit the same thing?"

This morning, I’m going to have us look at something called “Holy Spirit baptism.” This is a subject that when mishandled can lead to a lot of confusion; not to mention, feelings of condemnation. The very first time I encountered this term was when I was in college and I attended an Assemblies of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, Acts 2:1-4, Mark 16:17-18, Acts 4:31, Colossians 2:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God The Holy Spirit

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 18, 2022

Let’s explore who is the Holy Spirit.

A study of the third Person of the Trinity is called Pneumatology, from the Greek word pneuma (p?e?µa) meaning Spirit, wind or breath. Let’s explore who is the Holy Spirit. Was the Holy Spirit involved in creation? “Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness covered the surface of the watery ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27, Acts 2:17-18, Acts 5:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 27, 2024

Jesus made an important promise to His followers regarding spiritual power: And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. (Luke 24:49).

SERIES: UNDERSTANDING POWER PRINCIPLES THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - POWER PRINCIPLE TWO OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: • Give a Biblical reference which reveals the relation of the Holy Spirit to power. • Identify the main purpose of the power of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Encountering The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

Being that today is Pentecost Sunday, we are going to be looking at several characters from the bible that had an encounter with the Holy Spirit

Opener: Good morning everyone, so nice to see everyone here this morning. This morning we are joining Christians all around the world in celebrating Pentecost Sunday. This morning the title of our message is “Encounters with the Holy Spirit”. Last week, we talked about two people that encountered ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Living And Holy Sacrifice

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 26, 2021

God wants you to offer yourself as a living and holy sacrifice to him. He wants the whole of you not parts and pieces.

TEXT: Romans 12:1-2 (NLT) "And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Hebrews 10:12, Hebrews 10:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Filling Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jun 30, 2020

We have all heard the phrase---you are what you eat. I believe this also true for our minds and spirits, we are what we take in.....as for me and my house---I desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

What Fills You Controls You Hello, I’m pastor Greg of Calvary Reformed Church and I’m here in one of the portage parks Celery flats. It is a beautiful park; I chose this place with the fountain behind me because of the idea what we're going to look at today. Last week was Pentecost Sunday, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gift Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 6, 2020

In our passage Peter gives the correct answer to the questions how to be saved and how to receive the Holy Spirit, for both have the same answer.

ACTS 2: 36-41 PETER'S SERMON AT PENTECOST [Part 3] THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT [John 16:8-11] A Sunday School teacher had just finished teaching a lesson on the Prodical Son. “Now Billy,” she asked, “tell me what we must do before we can expect to be forgiven for our sin?” Without ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

Church And The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 4, 2020

Know about the seekers, speakers, and mockers of the Holy Spirit. Who are you? How do you approach the Spirit of God?

Acts 2: 01-13 Church and the Holy Spirit 2: 1-3 Seekers of the Holy Spirit 2: 4-12 Speakers of the Holy Spirit 2: 13 Mockers of the Holy Spirit This passage talks about the approach of the people to the Holy Spirit. The early Church had to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Holy Ghost Extraction

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 13, 2020

This world is becoming hostile territory for believers. When the Man of Sin has comes, the time will have come where WE need an extraction. Are you prepared and looking for the extraction?

HOLY GHOST EXTRACTION INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: QUALIFICATIONS 1. A man went to Washington D.C. to interview for a job at a bureaucracy. “What can you do?” asked the Human Resources interviewer. “Actually, nothing,” said the man. 2. “That’s wonderful,” said the bureaucrat, “then we won’t have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:21, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Acts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 8, 2020

The Holy Spirit initiates, guides, empowers and saves. He is always in our lives to direct us. Are we hearing Him well?

Hello everyone! May the Lord bless you and be gracious to you. Let us continue to enjoy all that God has given us, and that includes the Bible, His holy Word. • Let us pray and ask God to bless us as we feed on His Word. Speak, O Lord, as we come to You to receive the food of your holy Word. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Person Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Oct 26, 2020

During this series, we will examine topics that are related to the Holy Spirit. Today we will talk about the person of the Holy Spirit.

The Person of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit Part 1 2 Corinthians 13:14 (From Steve Meenho Kang, Live by the Spirit (Bloomington, IN: Westbow Press, 2022) Today we are starting a new message series, “The Holy Spirit.” During this series, we will examine topics that are related to the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed