Sermons on Gifts Of Spirit:

"Waiting For Pentecost"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 18, 2012

Three things the Apostles did while they were waiting between ascension day and pentecost

“Waiting for Pentecost” 5/20/12 Acts 1:1-14; 2:1-13 I don’t think it was easy to be one of the twelve disciples. We see being around Jesus and taking part in miracles and the sensationalism of being a follower as getting the ‘Easy Button’ in religion. We forget ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Come And Behold Him

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

The gift of the Maji.

This morning I want to invite you to join me in reflecting upon the timeless invitation that lies beneath all the activity of this season;…the invitation to COME AND BEHOLD HIM. As one of the great Christmas anthems declares so beautifully “O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant O come ye, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Nick Of Time

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Mar 17, 2005

The gift of Salvation!

Looking at this story, there were many things that came to mind. The first thing that I did was thanked God that it was Jesus who hung on the cross. When I think of the torment and torture He endured without mumbling or whining, I have to chuckle. Because if it were one of us, we would have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Methodist

Ask What I Shall Give Thee

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 18, 2021

The gift of wisdom.

ASK WHAT I SHALL GIVE THEE 1 Kings 2:10-12; 1 Kings 3:3-14 After his sordid affair with Bathsheba - and his engineering of her husband’s murder - David had taken Bathsheba as his wife: but the child of their infidelity had died. Now, upon the death of David, one born within the bounds of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:10-12, 1 Kings 3:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will You Let The Holy Spirit Warm Your Heart? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012

Perhaps you have reached a stage in your life where you feel like you are just going through the motions. Sunday comes, and Sunday goes, and you have traveled through it on auto pilot. It’s time to let the Holy Spirit warm your heart

Will you let the Holy Spirit warm your heart? Do you remember what it was like to be a new Christian? Do you still feel the same way? Were you more excited and full of joy than you are now? Did you spend more time reading your Bible than you do now? Did you pray more than you do now? Did ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bridges And Ditches: The Wind Of The Spirit (Sermon #5 Of 5) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 31, 2015

The essential and non-negotiable role (need) for the Holy Spirit in the church's mission.

WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP Good morning. I am so honored that you have chosen to worship with us today. I believe God has a orchestrated this appointment and we take it very seriously. Today we will conclude our emphasis from the Book of Acts on evangelism. And we will wrap it up by looking at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Ministering In Power

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

Holy Spirit comes upon believers to empower them for service; to do the works that Jesus Himself performed.

“Ministering in Power” Luke 4:1-2, 14-19 • This temptation of Jesus in the wilderness took place prior to any of His earthly ministry. • Jesus was full of the Spirit when He went into the wilderness. • Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. • While in the wilderness, Jesus faced heavy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Guide Me Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Feb 11, 2009

This sermon is the first in a series on the Holy Spirit’s Guidance in our lives. This message specifically touches on our candidacy for His guidance.

Opening Set: (E) All to You (Lincoln Brewster) (E) You are the One (Baloche/Brewster) (B) God is Great (Hillsongs) GUIDE ME My Unseen Guide—Part 1 It was just hours before his arrest when Jesus and his most trusted friends gathered to share the Passover meal. Jesus knew it would b their last ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: *other

Grow Spiritually In 2010

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 21, 2010

Keys to growing Spiritually in 2010. Key factors that will make you a better Christian in 2010

Introduction • We discussed last week that this is the year of God’s completeness of order. Today we need to make the 1st steps to ensure we meet our God Goals we set last week. Our goals can be met when we grow spiritually. • Salvation is just the beginning of a relationship ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduciendo Al Espiritu Santo

Contributed by J. Martin on May 22, 2010

Antes de regresar a Jerusalén para ser entregado a muerte, Jesús habló con Sus discípulos para anunciarles los eventos futuros que lo llevarían a la cruz. Aun así, los discípulos no debían alarmarse ya que se les prometió otro Consolador (en griego Parak

“Y yo le pediré al Padre, y él les dará otro Consolador para que los acompañe siempre: El Espíritu de verdad, a quien el mundo no puede aceptar porque no lo ve ni lo conoce. Pero ustedes sí lo conocen, porque vive con ustedes y estará en ustedes. No los voy a dejar huérfanos; volveré a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Can I Hide?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 1, 2011

I believe there are many misconceptions about the identity of the Holy Spirit. Some view the Holy Spirit as some mystical force.

Where Can I Hide? Psalm 139:7 Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? 8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. I believe there are many misconceptions about the identity of the Holy Spirit. Some view the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Was It Really Just A Coincidence? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 7, 2011

This is the fifth message in a series that will be a journey of discovery to gain a better understanding of the Holy Spirit's power, presence and role....This message looks at they ways the Holy Spirit works in the lives of different individuals.

Is it intuition or the direct guidance of the Holy Spirit? This subject is extremely important but by the same token it can be extremely risky. Risky? We can go too far and read the Holy Spirit into every whim or hair brain idea that passes through our minds. To reduce these risks, many have gone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Gives Instructions

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 14, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have Divine instructions from GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show how to get Divine instructions from GOD. IV. TEXT: Nehemiah 4:9 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But we prayed

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have Divine instructions from GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show how to get Divine instructions from GOD. IV. TEXT: Nehemiah 4:9 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But we prayed to our God and guarded the city day and night to protect ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 17, 2014

What kind of power does God have? How is that power given to those that belong to Jesus? The answers may surprise you but in the end they will encourage you to give your life even more to the most powerful person who ever lived.

Paul has been telling the Ephesians about his prayers for them. Though he uses many words to say it, his real prayer is that they would be able to perceive in their minds three things: The hope of their calling The riches of their inheritance The “immeasurable greatness of His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:20-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Fire Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 20, 2024

The fire of God must be kept burning in our lives because that is what helps to sustain our body, soul and spirit. His fire enables us to live a life of blessings but if we let the fire go out, we will not be able to survive. We must guard our hearts and tend to the fire of God in our lives.

The Fire of God 101 Thesis: The fire of God must be kept burning in our lives because that is what helps to sustain our body, soul and spirit. His fire enables us to live a life of blessings but if we let the fire go out, we will not be able to survive. We must guard our hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:8-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Deuteronomy 4:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational