Sermons on Gospel Believe:

Life In The Spirit

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 19, 2004

Paul describes what life in the Spirit means.

INTRO.- ILL.- The captain’s voice came over the PA system of the airplane. He said, "There’s no cause for alarm but we felt you passengers should know that for the last three hours we’ve been flying without the benefit of radio, compass, radar, or navigational beam due to the breakdown of some ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Helps Us Communicate

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 31, 2004

We all know how difficult life becomes when there is a breakdown in our communication abilities. Without good communication we not only feel isolated, but we sense a lack of belonging, acceptance and meaningfulness that good communication brings. The foll

The Holy Spirit Helps us Communicate ( 2 Cor. 3:1-18) We all know how difficult life becomes when there is a breakdown in our communication abilities. Without good communication we not only feel isolated, but we sense a lack of belonging, acceptance and meaningfulness that good communication ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Search Of The Spirit

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 6, 2004

Paul shows us what is most important when searching for a deeper relationship with Christ and the gifts of the Spirit.

February 8, 2004 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church. For this reason anyone who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret what he says. For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Have What It Takes?

Contributed by Greg Newton on Feb 25, 2004

This is a message about having the anointing of the Holy Spirit to do the work that God has called you to do. What is the anointing? Four ingredients in the anointing oil.

“Do you have what it takes?” Intro: There are many jobs and various of things that have certain requirements for it to be done. You have to have what it takes in order to see the job completed and finished. Suppose that all around me are people with needs: a woman over here has cancer and is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27, Acts 10:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Whole Lot Of Shaking Going On

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Mar 5, 2004

The Christian church needs to realize we are the Movers & Shakers that are responsible for World Evangelization.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1 – 12 Title: “A Whole Lot of Shaking Going On” Introduction: All we’ve had to do in the past few weeks is listen to the news to realize the very foundations of everything we believe in as Christians is being shaken.  Marriage – Family Values – Decency (morals) – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Guest, Pt. 2

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2005

You can also see part 1 under "My Sermons" by clicking my name at right. You will find a link to Free Formatted Text and Powerpoint template for both sermons.

This is the continuation from part 1, which contains the link to our website where both sermons are in Formatted Text Layout, along w/ Powerpoint template. Paste this link into your browser to go to part 1: ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Baptist

New Wineskins

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 15, 2005

1. Wineskins were made to be filled with wine. 2. New wine calls for new wineskins. 3. Wineskins were made for pouring.

Blaise Pascal was a French mathematician and philosopher. In his writings, which were entitled Pensees, he traces the logical progression of his thought on many subjects. But something happened to Pascal which was beyond logic and rational thought. After his death, his servant found a piece of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Power To Be Perfect

Contributed by Kevin White on May 16, 2005

This is a Pentecost Sermon focussing on the Wesleyan idea of Christian Perfection

The Power to Be Perfect Acts2:1-12 Today is Pentecost Sunday. What comes to mind when you hear the word Pentecost? Pentecostal? Do you think of strange other-worldly languages, dancing in the aisles and jumping over pews? Often the day of Pentecost that we just read ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Celebrate Jesus' Powerful Pentecost Promises

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 17, 2005

PENTECOST(B) - We celebrate Jesus powerful Pentectost promises which include the Holy Spirit, the gift of faith and God’s peace, the gift of the forgiveness of sins.

CELEBRATE JESUS’ POWERFUL PENTECOST PROMISES (Outline) JOHN 14:25-27 - May 15, 2005 - PENTECOST INTRO: Today is a festival day of celebration. We are reminded of the importance and value of the very first Pentecost and the many promises the Lord made concerning the outpouring of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Make Room For The Camels

Contributed by David Smith on May 28, 2005

A message from Genesis Chapters 22,23,24 that shows the parrallel of Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob to God the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. It is also a message to validate the need for the Gifts of the Spirit.

Title: “Make Room For The Camels” Text: Genesis 24:10 “The history of what will happen in the future, is hidden in the book of Genesis” Ecclesiastes 1:9-10 – “The thing that has been, is that which shall be. There is nothing new under the son.” Ecclesiastes 3:15 – “If you want to know what will ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

What Does This Mean?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

This sermon leads the congregation to an understanding of the meaning of the Pentecost experience.

What Does This Mean? - Acts 2: 1 - 21 Intro: What does it mean when: 1) You are given your10 year service pin by your boss and it comes with& resume writing kit 2) The love of life give ticket to Paris because they know you’ve always wanted to go there but the ticket is one way. 3) You have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Under The Influence

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Jun 13, 2004

There are a lot of people under the influence in the world. the question is what are you under the influence of?

UNDER THE INFLUENCE Text: Acts 2: 12-13 Tell story to this point beginning Acts 1: 5 Then 10 days later Pentecost. These men thought the 120 were drunk, under the influence. We know that they weren’t. They were acting strangely. It wasn’t normal for people to be that happy, that early. As we look ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

The Presence Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004

This morning I want you to know that the Presence of the Holy Spirit in One’s Life Changes Everything.

The Presence of the Holy Spirit Pastor Glenn Newton June 13, 2004 GAL 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25, Romans 8:5-11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Meekness Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 19, 2004

This is the nineth sermon in the series on "The Fruit of the Sprit" from Galatians 5:22-23.

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS MEEKNESS—GALATIANS 5:22-26; PSALM 10:17-18, PSALM 37:10-11; MATTHEW 11:25-30 The great African American Contralto Marian Anderson died of congestive heart failure on April 8, 1993, at the age of ninety-six. She retired from singing in 1965. Once in an interview Miss ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Selfcontrol Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 28, 2004

This is the final sermon in the Series on "The Fruit of the Spirit" from Galatians 5:22-23."

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS SELFCONTROL—GALATIANS 5:22-26; LUKE 9:23-27 The date as I can best recall was Saturday, June 4, 1977. It was about mid afternoon, and Liz and I were returning from Annual Conference at McKendree College in Lebanon, Illinois, to Marissa, to begin our fifth year in my ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Methodist