Sermons on Gifts Of The Spirit:

Secrets Of 1 Corinthians 13

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010

A historical look at the Temple and how believers may enter beyond the veil today.

Introduction: A IL B In 70 AD the Jewish Temple (Herrod’s Temple) was utterly destroyed by the Roman Army but it wasn’t the first destroyed by a foreign army. (Picture from page 110 in Complete Guide) 1 Solomon’s temple built around 960 BC was one of the wonders of the ancient ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of The Ascension Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 15, 2010

Why did Jesus bear the burden of the cross, why the resurrection the breakthrough? So that we coud experience the blessing of God. The best definition of the Holy Spirit is Christ in us. Easter is over but the word and work of Jesus are still ongoing.

Intro: Thus far we have examined the burden of the cross, the breakthrough of the resurrection, now we come to the blessing of the ascension. How can it be that I would say that Jesus, the embodiment of God leaving this planet would be a blessing? Because the bodily incarnation of God cannot ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost, Going For More!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 2, 2006

The Holy Spirit is the fulfilment unto the church until Jesus comes!

Pentecost, Going for More! Text: Acts 19:1-6 The NKJ Bible 1 And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 2 he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

All For One And One For All

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Jun 2, 2020

There are four essential elements to being a healthy and effective church. This sermon can be heard at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MWq-cbFXYs

Today’s scripture tells the account of God establishing His church, but much happened to lead up to this point. >Back to the beginning – God made man male & female. >God’s command, “Be fruitful and fill the earth.” Then sin entered the world and corrupted man & God got fed up so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-42, 1 Corinthians 12:4-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Give More Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 13, 2009

Because God gave the gift of His Son at Christmas, we should give good gifts and we should also give God-gifts.

Advent Conspiracy: Give More John 1:14; Matthew 2:1-12 Rev. Brian Bill 12/13/09 Note: The idea for this series and some content comes from a book by Rick McKinley, Chris Seay, and Greg Holder called, “Advent Conspiracy: Can Christmas Still Change the World?” I’m thankful to our Advent readers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

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

Waiting For The Promise Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008

God’s plan to save this world requires the fulfillment of His promise to believers.

Waiting for the Promise Acts 1:1-8 Intro: Some people say that promises were made to be broken. That might be reality in some relationships, but with God, this is not the case. When He makes a promise, He keeps it! When people make promises to Him, He expects them to keep those promises, with His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Prayer For Spirit-Empowerment (Ephesians 3:14-21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 22, 2025

God will help his people live faithfully, by empowering them through his Holy Spirit, if they ask. So ask, for yourselves, and for your church. Empowerment isn't just about "charismatic" things. It's empowerment for faithfulness also-- and probably faithfulness first.

Over the past few weeks, we've read about how God is now revealing to his church something that was a closely guarded secret for centuries. God had this hidden, master plan to bring all things together, in heaven and on earth. And what that looks like on earth, is that God is making one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

How The Holy Spirit Helps You Share Jesus

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007

When the Holy Spirit speaks to you about a person, He will reveal to you the person whom you need to share Jesus.

How the Holy Spirit Helps You Share Jesus Acts 11:5-18 Have you ever wanted to say something to someone, or thought that God wanted you to share something with someone, but then you changed your mind? Who do you think prompted you to share Jesus? When the Holy Spirit speaks to you about a person, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Before And After

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 20, 2004

Petecost Sunday message that describes the difference the Holy Spirit makes in our lives

Before and After Pastor Glenn Newton June 11, 2000 Text Acts 9:1-22 How many of you have seen the pictures in the paper, in the graphic, or probably any paper, in the Weight Loss Ads, we are shown the Before picture, and then so many weeks, years later, We see the After Picture. Of coarse the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Envisioning A Legacy Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

life is a gift from God and we are to accomplish things with this gift. In other words, life is God’s gift to us but what we do with This life is our gift to God. That is your legacy. Now to maximize this gift which I been have given, it’s absolutely crit

Envisioning a Legacy Proverbs 6: 1-11 Steven Cook tells of reading an account of a missionary from India: "The Lord must have desired to teach me something through the "ants" because He allowed me to come in contact with enough of them! The encyclopedia says there are more ants than any other ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

A Crucial Concept Of Christianity

Contributed by Jeremiah Stingl on Dec 8, 2004

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is essential to maximizing the Christian Life.

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is essential to maximizing the Christian life. I. Relationship with God is always the main thing. Acts 1:6-8 A. You were created to be in relationship with God and that is what He wants most. B. The baptism in the Holy Spirit is a crucial part of your relationship ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ride

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

The power of the Holy Spirit is not just for salvation, but transformation,

THE RIDE PENTECOST SUNDAY Galatians 5:16-25 May 27, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee When you go to a theme park what kind of ride do you choose? Maybe you like those rides that spin you all around. Maybe you like the roller coasters. Many only like the monorail. Do you choose to ride at all? I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Tongues And The Fullness Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2007

this is a topical exposition of speaking in tongues and the filling of the Spirit from Acts 2:4, from a non-cessasionist, but non-charismatic position

Text: Acts 2:4, Title: Tongues and the Fullness, Subject: Tongues and filling, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/3/07, AM A. Opening illustration: as a brand new Christian, I was in my first year of college when I saw a sign for a bible study. So, I went and met with Cliff, and they challenged me about the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Urgent And The Important Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 6, 2013

The Gift of our Time

James 4:13-17 (p. 849) December 1, 2013 Introduction: Mike Yaconelli writes in his book Messy Spirituality “When my children were young, track meets filled a part of each week during the spring. One particular hot spring day I attended a Jr. High track meet, arriving in the middle ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ