Sermons on Empowering Spirit:

The Holy Spirit In The Process Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 13, 2013

How the Holy Spirit works in the process of salvation

I’d like to begin this morning by sharing my testimony about my walk with Jesus. And then when I finish, I want to ask you some questions about that testimony. My walk with Jesus began as an infant. Although I obviously don’t remember it, I was christened at Our Saviour’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost; The Spirit Has Arrived! Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 16, 2005

A four part series outlining the person and purpose of the Holy Spirit

Sermon Series: “God, The Holy Spirit” Sermon #1 “Pentecost; The Spirit Has Arrived!” Text: Acts 2:1-4 OPENING JOKE: “The Boy Who Believes in the Holy Spirit Isn’t Here” A children’s class was learning the Apostles Creed. Each child had been assigned a sentence to repeat. The first one said, “I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recreation: Spirit And Union Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 30, 2003

It is the Spirit who recreates us. Salvation is more than about being declared "not guilty", it is about new life brought by the Spirit

ReCreation: Spirit and Union. Series: The Holy Who? Jn 3:1-8 May 18, 2003 Intro: Yesterday I had the opportunity to officiate in the marriage ceremony of Lisa Thompson and David Nadon – to celebrate their love and witness the exchange of their vows. Genesis 2:21-24 tells us, “the LORD God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit / The Miracle Within

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 11, 2016

The Holy Spirit, the Miracle within guides us to be a miracle without. This is based off of my 2010 Message "Holy Spirit - The Miracle Within" with different Illustrations.

During the depression ... a man named Yates ...... owned a sheep ranch. Mr. Yates wasn't able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage, ... so he was in danger ... of losing his property. With little money for clothes or food, ... his family ... ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22, John 16:7-8, 1 Corinthians 2:3-5

Denomination: Anglican

The Coming Of The Spirit And Peace With God Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 12, 2024

Before Jesus' betrayal by Judas, He instructed the disciples, and explained that the Holy Spirit would be given, and that would bring peace with the Father.

The Coming of the Spirit Text: John 14:16-31 So if you remember from last time, Jesus has told His disciples that He was going away. He was going to go away and prepare a place for them, and that He would return later and they would all be together again… He also told them that while He was away, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Person And Purpose Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 11, 2007

A Pre-Pentecost Sermon

(Title Slide Up) This time twenty six years ago I was engaged in a search for a youth pastor position because I had a desire to spend a few years of my life serving God full-time. I did not realize or even expect to be a pastor 26 years later. I thought that I would be doing something else. Now, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Water Or The Spirit, Which Birth?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 25, 2002

"You must be born again," is a life or death statement. But What does it mean? We explore this in John 3.

Water or the Spirit, Which Birth? Text: John 3:1-17 When Johnny Foust and I were 16 years old, I spent the night at his house and we got out our Bibles and the Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance and looked up every verse that had the words saved, forgiven, redeemed, justified, sanctified, born ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Spirit - The Miracle Within

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 10, 2010

The Holy Spirit is "The Miracle Within" each Believer. Are we open to the leading of the Holy Spirit? Updated March 2021. .

One night... a wife found her husband .... standing over .... their infant's crib. As she watched him ...looking down at their very first child, ...... she saw on his face a mixture of emotions: .... disbelief, ... delight, ... amazement, skepticism, ... enchantment Touched by this unusual ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17, Hebrews 13:5, Isaiah 52:7, John 16:7-8, Luke 3:15-22, 1 Corinthians 2:3-5, Romans 10:15, Acts 4:29-31, Acts 1:8, Ephesians 1:13, Romans 10:14, Acts 2:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Dynamic Presence Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 28, 2011

What follows the Holy Spirit taking up residence in those that believe and follow the Lord Jesus Christ?

Intro: What follows the Holy Spirit taking up residence in those that believe and follow the Lord Jesus Christ? To find out we turn to the book of Acts. The Acts of the Holy Spirit show us the working of God’s holy Spirit in indwelling, empowering, enabling, and pressing the Apostles and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Be Filled With The Spirit -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 8, 2018

Ephesians 5:18b-21 teaches us what is involved in being filled with the Spirit.

Scripture Today we are concluding a sermon series in Ephesians 5:1-21 that I am calling, “Be Imitators of God.” Last time we began to examine what Paul meant by being filled with the Spirit. Today, we shall complete our examination of Paul’s teaching on being filled with the Spirit. Let’s read ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fruit Of The Spirit (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Last week I threw out 3 challenges. I accepted one of those challenges for you. Today is the 1st of 3 part series titled: Fruit of the Spirit

Last week we discussed being created in God’s image. His character. I went home and that message began to percolate inside me. That night, not long before we went to bed, I told Lisa “I’ve got nothing for next week”. The next morning, my prayer was about Walking by the Fruit of the Spirit. About 5 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Healing And Wholeness: Embracing The Transformative Power Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 24, 2024

Today, we delve into a profound theme that speaks to the very heart of Jesus' mission and ministry: healing and wholeness.

Healing and Wholeness: Embracing the Transformative Power of the Gospel Today, we delve into a profound theme that speaks to the very heart of Jesus' mission and ministry: healing and wholeness. Our scripture foundation comes from two key passages: Luke 4:18-19 and Psalm 147:3. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Psalm 147:3, Acts 10:38, Isaiah 61:1, Matthew 11:5, John 8:36, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Ephesians 2:8-9, Matthew 9:22, Hebrews 11:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Surprising Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004

The sermon examines the suprising and often overlooked work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

Holy Spirit Series 2000 The Surprising Power of the Holy Spirit Ephesians 3:14-21 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO On August 6, 1945, at precisely 8:15 AM, a uranium bomb exploded over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Within seconds, the entire city lay ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Changes Worked By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 26, 2003

The Holy Spirit catalyzes change in people, situations and organizations. A catalyst is someone that precipitates change without being altered in the process. The Spirit has a clear view of every person’s heart and mind so that He knows what changes are n

Changed by the Spirit Song: (To the tune of I sing the mighty power of God who made the mountains rise) 1. O Spirit of the living God, thou light and fire divine, descend upon thy church once more, and make it truly thine. Fill it with love and joy and power, with righteousness and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Freedom In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 27, 2009

The letter has changed emphasis from doctrine to practice. The first part of chapter 5 has promoted freedom from legalism. Since the restraints of the law are lifted I can now do what ever my inclinations, passions, & desires lead me to do. This is licen

GALATIANS 5: 13-15 CHRISTIAN FREEDOM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT [Romans 6:15-23] At the close of an important speech to congress on January 6, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt shared his vision of the kind of world he wanted to see after the war was over. He envisioned four basic freedoms enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist