Sermons on Filling Of The Spirit:

Lesson 5: How Inner Leading Of The Spirit Works

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 9, 2007

10 things God uses to lead us.

Lesson 5: How Inner Leading of the Spirit Works A. INTRODUCTION 1. OTHER NAMES: a. Inner voice. b. The Lord told me. c. The Lord led me. d. God spoke to me. e. Internal leading. f. Forbidden of the spirit (Acts 16:6-7). g. Inner light (Quaker). 2. BIBLICAL BASIS: “Led by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: Baptist

21 Thoughts On What The Holy Spirit Is Saying To The Churches

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 10, 2014

LOVE IS THE FIRST EVIDENCE OF OUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH .THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS LOVE. BEAR ONE ANOTHERS BURDENS AND SO FULFILL THE LAW OF CHRIST.GIVE GENEROUSLY AND RECEIVE A BOUNTIFUL REWARD. GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER.GOD GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.

21 THOUGHTS ON WHAT THE HOLY SPIRIT IS SAYING TO THE CHURCHES ********************************************************************************************* Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. REVELATION 2:1-29 , 3:1-22 ACTS 2: ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lampstand Of Character Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Sep 26, 2007

The six branches of the Lampstand are a representation of these six characteristics of the Holy Spirit. The ¡§Spirit of Wisdom¡¨, ¡§Spirit of Understanding¡¨, ¡§Spirit of Counsel¡¨, ¡§Spirit of Might¡¨, ¡§Spirit of Knowledge¡¨, & ¡§Spirit of the Fear of t

Pastor Larry Stockstill made a statement the other day in the daily devotional that triggered this message. "Like the six branches of the lampstand in the tabernacle, there are six facets of the Holy Spirit’s character." That is what we are going to dive into for a few minutes this morning in our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mission Opposition Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020

As we SURRENDER our will to the Spirit of God, He will EMBOLDEN us to faithful testimony for Christ, even in the face of opposition.

Mission Opposition Acts 4:1-22 As we continue our study this morning through the book of Acts we have seen the fledgling congregation in Jerusalem experience tremendous gains. The Holy Spirit descended upon them in power on Pentecost Sunday which resulted in the mighty wonders of God being ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Empty Vessels

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

How desperate for God are you this morning? How much of God’s Holy Spirit do you want? How desperate are you to drink in all that God has for you?

Empty Vessels There is a tale of a young man who was desperately seeking God. He went to a well-known and wise old man for help. He asked him how he could find God. The old man took the young man to a nearby river and there they waded out into the deep water. Deeper and deeper they went and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wind And Fire

Contributed by James May on Feb 19, 2006

We need the Baptism in the Holy Ghost, the wind and fire, with the evidence of Speaking in other Tongues, to really be what God wants us to be.

Wind and Fire By Pastor James May The Passover Feast was over, Jesus had risen from the grave, and after appearing to many of his disciples for 40 days after Passover and the resurrection, He led a few of them out to the Mount of Olives near Bethany. At the exact place where his feet left the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Gives Us Greater Authority

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006

The Holy Spirit makes us authoritatively competent to minister to His people. Paul wrote, "He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant - not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life."

How The Holy Spirit Gives Us Greater Authority John 7:38 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) Where Can We Find Greater Authority? Ills. [Everyone] born of God overcomes the world. --1 John 5:4 Most celebrations of national independence mark the day of final victory in the struggle for freedom. ...read more

Scripture: John 7:38-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Inner Leading Of The Spirit Works Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

Nine things God uses to lead us.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. OTHER NAMES: a. Inner voice. b. The Lord told me. c. The Lord led me. d. God spoke to me. e. Internal leading. f. Forbidden of the spirit (Acts 16:6-7). g. Inner light (Quaker). 2. BIBLICAL BASIS: “Led by the Spirit of God” (Rom. 8:14). “The Spirit Himself bears witness with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14, Galatians 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Latter Rain

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jan 7, 2007

We need the rain, Lord!

JOEL 2:28 "And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. 29 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days.30 I will show wonders in the heavens and on ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pattern Of An Unlimited Life Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 23, 2006

The apostle Paul prays a wonderful prayer for the Colossians in Colossians chapter 1. In this prayer we see the pattern for living life unlimited. It is a life that is filled, faithful, fruitful, fearful, and forceful for the Lord Jesus Christ.

Intro: As the pastor’s wife lets out the dog: “Remember, Beauregard, you’re the pastor’s dog; all the other dogs will be watching you.” —Cartoonist Rob Suggs The pastor’s dog will impact the way people see the pastor today and relate to him tomorrow. God’s church will impact the way people see ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Part 4 - The Confessing Pillar Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jan 4, 2005

In this sermon we examine the confession part of our Christian life and how it fits into the House of Faith.

The House of Faith Part 4 – The Confession Pillar † SCRIPTURE READING Proverbs 18:21 21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” PRAYER † We’ve talked about spiritual warfare. We understand that God hasn’t left us without means here on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Bible Church

The Day Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006

The manifestations of the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, God’s timeing of the event, and the crowds response are explored. With the outpouring of the Spirit the church is becoming a prophetic community. The whole church is to be a prophetic community th

The Day of Pentecost Series: Book of Acts #9 Acts 2:1-14[1] Intro Show text from “The Visual Bible: Acts Volume I” In our study of Acts, the Day of Pentecost has come. The Promise that Jesus had told His followers to prayerfully wait for has arrived. I. notice with me the perfect Timing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Avoid Being Blinded To The Truth Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001

How to avoid being blinded to the truth of the Holy Spirit

Gal. 3:1-5 Theme - Avoid being blinded to the Spirit by relying on works of the flesh. What happens to people who prefer to live by the letter of the law rather than by the Spirit of grace? While the Bible urges us to perfection, you do not become holy through the keeping of the law. Paul saw ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empowered For Ministry Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2011

Called to continue his ministry, Jesus empowers his disciples with his Holy Spirit so that they can accomplish his will.

Acts 2:1-21 “Empowered for Ministry” INTRODUCTION There has been a lot of talk lately about the end times. In May we had the group that thought that Judgment Day would come on May 21st, and plastered the country with billboards with that message. (I now understand that because of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Life Changing Effects Of The Wind Of God

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jul 19, 2001

A MESSAGE BASED ON THE WORDS OF JESUS IN JOHN 3:8 "THE WIND BLOWETH WHERE EVER IT WILLS....SO IS EVERYONE WHO IS BORN OF THE SPIRIT"

THE LIFE CHANGING EFFECTS OF THE WIND OF GOD JOHN 3:1-8 (8) “The wind bloweth where it wills....so is everyone who is born of the Spirit” I. THE WIND OF GOD A. In these verses Jesus refers to the work of the Holy Spirit in the “Born Again” experience B. The word Spirit means breath or wind, so ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God