Sermons on Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit:

The Work And Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 23, 2002

God provides vindication for his people, the holy ones. The Holy Spirit aids in understanding the Gospel and movements that counter Christian teaching.

PENTECOST - THE WORK AND GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT WHITSUNDAY 2002 Use as Epistle - Cor. 12:4 - that is the text for the sermon. Use Gospel John 14:15-21Introduction 1. Origin of the Feast of Pentecost A feast of the universal Church which commemorates the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, Luke 12:4-11

Denomination: Anglican

Opposition And The Gift Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 12, 2001

Christians will meet opposition today justas they did in Jesus day. The Holy Spirit is given to help them meet that opposition.

There’s no doubt that for the early Christians, opposition and persecution were a fact of life. We only have to read a few chapters into the history of the early Church, as we find it in Acts and we discover Peter and John being arrested and brought before the Sanhedrin to explain why they’re ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

A Spirit-Filled Church Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the ninth in my series on the Book of Acts.

Acts 4:23-37 6.24.07 When we left Peter and John last week, they had just emerged from a face-to-face showdown with the religious authorities, having spent a night in prison and, upon their release, having been threatened never again to speak in the name of Jesus. But in an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Spirit-Filled Life

Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 11, 2004

Each of these characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit is a part of God’s character. They describe Him, and therefore, how He relates to us. Because it is our goal to become like God in His character, it becomes our responsibility to respond to people t

February 1, 2004 Galatians 5:22-23 “The Spirit-filled Life” INTRODUCTION  Spirit-filled people overcome temptation. “...live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify ... the sinful nature.” vs. 16  Spirit-filled people have to fight their natural desires. We ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Drive Happy With The Spirit

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 28, 2003

Only the Spirit’s continual work through the means of grace can dare keep us in faith and hope.

Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 February 2, 2003 – The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany DRIVE HAPPY WITH THE SPIRIT A rental car company has as recent sales pitch: Don’t Worry, Drive Happy. The slogan implies if you rent from this company, you’ll have no worries, and your business trip or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Intoxicated ...by The Spirit

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 11, 2003

On the Day of Pentecost, some thought that the disciples were intoxicated...and they WERE!! They were intoxicated by the Holy Spirit!

June 11, 2003 Title: The Intoxication of the Spirit Text: Acts 2:14-47 Introduction We’ve been studying through the book of Acts on these Wednesday evenings... last week we looked at the beginning of Acts chapter 2, We saw how the church was weak and ineffective... the disciples weren’t really ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-47

Denomination: Nazarene

The Church At Work With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Mar 1, 2005

In the healing of the lame man at the Temple gate, we see a model of how Christians can work with the Spirit to touch and transform lives.

The Church at Work with the Spirit Acts 3:1-26 A. A Miracle of Healing Some weeks – maybe up to 3 months – after Pentecost, Peter and John go up to the Temple for the 3 PM prayer time, and encounter a man born lame. Apparently his feet and ankles were twisted and deformed and he couldn’t walk ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Through The Spirit Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 11, 2005

Are Christians actually indwelled with the Holy Spirit? If we are, then how are we and why? The Apostle Paul explains in Romans.

Life Through the Spirit Text: Romans 8 Introduction. I want to read 2 scriptures of prophecy from the OT to you. The first is from the OT prophet, Isaiah. God is speaking— Isaiah 44:1-3 ---1---“But now listen, O Jacob, my servant…” ---2---“…Thus says the Lord who made you…” ---3---“…For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Walk In The Spirit Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 15, 2003

50 DAYS TO PENTECOST - Part 4

Imagine that we have set up an obstacle course; according to your imagination you can make it as easy or as difficult as you would like. Together we review what is required to successfully complete the course, and we are ready to go. As you stand at the starting line and are about to begin, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17, Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Walk In The Spirit

Contributed by Tunde Edu on Jan 15, 2008

This sermon helps us to understand one of the greatest struggles in the life of believer that will enable him to live a victorious Christian life, we have got to learn how to walk in the Spirit.

There once was a man in a state medium security prison who wanted freedom. He came with a fool-proof plan to break out of prison. He was working in the laundry room and had the idea to hide himself in the laundry cart under the clothes as they were taken out of the prison in a truck. After a while ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Peace Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 8, 2004

This is the fourth sermon in the Series "The Fruit of the Spirit."

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS PEACE—GALATIANS 5:22-26; ISAIAH 26:1-6; AND JOHN 14:22-31 What does peace mean to you? What comes to your mind when you read or hear the word? All of us can picture the five finalists in the Miss America Pageant being asked their final question which might be phrased ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Word, The Spirit, And The Cross Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004

The sermon begins a study of 1 Corinthians 12-14 with an overview of the book and the issues behind it.

Holy Spirit Series 2000 The World, The Spirit and the Cross Introduction to 1 Corinthians Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO What sank the Titanic? Most of you saw the movie. Many have seen the news reels. What took the gigantic ship to the ocean ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Guest, Pt. 2

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2005

You can also see part 1 under "My Sermons" by clicking my name at right. You will find a link to Free Formatted Text and Powerpoint template for both sermons.

This is the continuation from part 1, which contains the link to our website where both sermons are in Formatted Text Layout, along w/ Powerpoint template. Paste this link into your browser to go to part 1: ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit And The Witness Of The Word Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 29, 2004

The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost marks the birth of the new covenant people in Christ. The fullness of the Spirit inspires the witness of the Word.

Acts 2 The Spirit and Witness of the Word The event of the coming of the Holy Spirit & the message in all languages 1-13 The explanation of the Event of His coming & the message preached 14-40 The effects of His coming & the message received and new life given 41-47 1. Pentecost was for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Leads Us Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

Looking at the Spirit’s leading in our lives and how to live by the Spirit.

Intro – My wife and I are now ‘expecting the unexpected’… pregnant with our fourth child > Once again pondering the mystery and magnitude of such life being conceived within… I’m reminded that we all have a new life > “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational