Sermons on Gevurot 2:38:

The Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 20, 2021

This sermon leans heavily upon and quotes directly from the book "More Power to You: Get Recharged and Empowered for Ministry" by T. F. Tenney, pgs. 113-129.

The Power of the Holy Spirit Introduction John 4:24 ESV "God is Spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth." John14:26 ESV But the Helper (KJV: Comforter), the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24, John 14:26, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wise Words From An Old Soldier

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 6, 2021

Veteran's Day Sermon inspired by this sermon https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/an-old-soldier-whose-words-never-faded-away-mitchell-leonard-sermon-on-veterans-day-205015.

Wise Words From An Old Soldier Introduction Today we celebrate and honor our veterans. We thank you for your service. 2 Timothy 2:1-4 NKJV 1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

"but Is It In The Bible?"

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 6, 2022

Many people teach and practice things that are not in the Bible. Here is a sample of my book, "But Is It In The Bible?"

At the outset, let me assure the reader that I believe that we are saved by grace through faith. We do not earn, merit, or work for salvation. It is a free gift, paid for and delivered by Jesus. But it is appropriated by faith. Faith is always more than mere head stuff. It is more than assent to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-13, Acts 2:36-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pentecost: The Arrival Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

Look inside today’s story for two items the Spirit does in your life: 1) The Spirit makes you bold ; and 2) He makes your conscience tender to His touch. My hope this morning is simple: I want you and I to hunger for life-changing power the Holy Spirit brings.

This morning I want look at what the Spirit does to transform us. Today, we are looking at a famous account inside the New Testament, called Pentecost. Let me set up our story for those of you who may have missed earlier messages. The miracle of “speaking in tongues” had worked liked shooting a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-41

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Right To Baptize Infants? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 8, 2023

What would be wrong with "baptizing" an infant? Is it Biblical and was it a practice of the early Church?

Raccoon John Smith was one of our brotherhood’s more colorful evangelists in the early 1800s. One day he was passing by a Methodist camp meeting and he watched as a young Methodist preacher sprinkled water (for baptism) on a baby who was kicking & screaming at the top of its lungs. When the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abc - The Building Blocks Of Faith - Belonging Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 8, 2024

Christian belonging is our witness to a world of superficial relationships and influencer networking. Connection to a group of individuals due to attraction, identification and cohesion

Today we continue our series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last week, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Romans 14:8, Acts 2:42-47, Acts 2:37-47, Luke 4:18-19, Micah 6:8, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 12:28-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jerusalem- Its All About Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 13, 2024

This is the 42nd Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#42] JERUSALEM- IT’S ALL ABOUT JESUS Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 Last week, we studied the beginning of Peter’s sermon. He began his sermon by preaching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Acts 2:22-41

Denomination: Baptist

Pattern Of Conversion 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 12, 2021

To establish that Peter's preaching of Christ on the Day of Pentecost was the beginning of the apostles’, preaching of the Great Commission, and the Holy Spirit’s revelation of the “pattern of conversion,” designed to save all believers by God’s grace through the faith in Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Hear of the faith. 2. Believe in the gospel. 3. Repent of sins. 4. Confess faith in Christ. 5. Be Baptized into Christ Introductory Remarks. 1. The "gift" of salvation is given to all by God's grace, not by our faith or works of merit. Salvation is not given ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-47, Acts 2:14-18, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sound The Alarm - Yom Teruah - Days Of Repentance

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 18, 2023

Friday began Rosh Hashanah, the day of repentance. This is your wake-up call sounding the alarm. Time is Short, JESUS is Coming! Have you changed? Have you turned your heart to GOD? There’s no better time than NOW.

2023.09.17.Sermon Notes – SOUND THE ALARM - Days of Repentance William Akehurst, HSWC Big Idea: Friday began Rosh Hashanah, the day of repentance. This is your wake-up call sounding the alarm. Time is Short, JESUS is Coming! Have you changed? Have you turned your heart to GOD? There’s no better ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:24-25, Joel 2:1, 1 Corinthians 15:52, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Revelation 22:12-14, Genesis 4:7, Ezekiel 12:1-2, Matthew 23:27-28, Luke 13:1-5, Lamentations 3:40-41, 2 Corinthians 13:5, 1 Peter 1:13-16, Acts 17:30-31, Micah 7:18-19, Hebrews 9:27, Revelation 3:5, Revelation 20:12-15, 2 Corinthians 7:8-10, Acts 3:19-21, Matthew 3:8, Titus 2:11-14, Mark 1:14-15, Acts 2:38-39, Acts 10:43, John 3:16, Romans 10:8-10, Romans 10:13, 1 Peter 1:13-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unhindered Forgiveness Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 17, 2024

This message looks at the forgiveness God offers to us, its power to transform our life, and our responsibility to forgive others.

Week 1: The Unhindered kingdom. Week 2 - Unhindered Forgiveness. Worldly forgiveness is often based on: How deep the hurt How worthy we see the other person Their relationship to us Their level of remorse One time or continual. A. God’s Unhindered Forgiveness is offered to everyone. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord’s Prayer 11: Forgiveness Of Sins Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Oct 30, 2024

Jesus died and suffered on the cross for us, to forgive us our sins and this is something we must never, ever take for granted. When we pray for forgiveness for the things we have done wrong to our neighbour or sinned in the sight of God our Father we must never forget the cost.

Lord’s Prayer 11: Forgiveness of Sins All his life, an old man had been a sceptic, especially about religion. Now he was dying and his friends asked him if he would like them to send for the parish priest to minister the last rites. 'No,' he said, 'God will forgive me - that's ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:5, Acts 2:38, Matthew 6:13

Save Yourselves From This Wicked Generation!

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 2, 2024

The greatest altar call in the Book of Acts ended with a plea for people to take immediate action to save themselves. 3,000 responded. It's time for modern preachers to go back to bringing people to a decision & telling them the alternative.

“SAVE YOURSELVES FROM THIS WICKED GENERATION!” Acts 2:36-41 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Louie and his wife were listening to the radio when they heard the weather report: "A snow emergency has been declared. You must park your cars on the odd-numbered side of the street." So Louie got up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy Spirit: The Spirit Gives Us Power Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 10, 2025

WE BELIEVE that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is given to believers who ask for it. This experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of new birth. Spirit baptism gives believers power to live and serve God and gifts to fulfill the mission of the Church...

Pentecost: The Spirit Gives us Power 1 After the death and resurrection of Jesus, he appeared over a period of 40 days to about 500 of his followers (Acts 1:3). At His last appearance, before He ascended to heaven, He gave the great promise of Spirit Baptism to His followers (Acts 1:4-8). Then, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4, Acts 8:14-17, Acts 9:17, Acts 10:44-47, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Equipped For Battle Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 7, 2024

Looking at the Person, the work, and ministry of the Holy Spirit. Tying this in with Veterans Day.

Equipped for Battle Text: John 16:5-15 Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day – and I always take some time to pause on that and think about what so many have given in service of their country. Let me just take a moment to give you a little glimpse into the experience of a veteran. You are a young man or ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15, Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Art Of Greek Parsing Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 22, 2025

To demonstrate the Art of Greek Parsing to determine the undisputed truth of the holy scriptures in one's search to learn what they "must do to be saved" through their faith and obedience to the gospel of Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Art of Greek Parsing Introductory Remarks. 1. We will conduct a Greek Parsing Exercise to discover who received the Holy Ghost Baptism with Empowerment on the Day of Pentecost. 2. Many claims have been made today regarding this subject. Besides the 12 apostles, 1) the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-49, Acts 1:1-8, Acts 1:26, Acts 2:1-14, Acts 2:36-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ