Sermons on Gracious Spirit:

Precautions About The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 1, 2008

I’m warned about "grieving" the Spirit of God. How would I do that, and how do I make sure I don’t do it?

OPEN: Back in the 15th century, bakers would bake their rolls, buns and cakes etc. in 3 rows of four --- and then they sold them batches of a dozen. Now, these days we have machines that measure the dough and run it through ovens. It’s all pretty standardized. But back then, baked goods were all ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Capturing The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 3, 2008

A devotional about re-capturing the real "Spirit of Christmas."

Capturing the ’Spirit of Christmas’ Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Wed. 12/3/2008 INTRODUCTION: This is the time of the year in which we hear endlessly about ’the Spirit of Christmas.” Everyone, from believers to unbelievers, the devout and the rebellious, the faithful and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-38

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 14, 2008

In Mark 16:17 Jesus said, And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; NKJV According to this scripture they will speak with new tongues.

BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT “Scriptural Answers to Common Objections” All Scripture is taken from NKJV unless otherwise marked “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17

Being Spirit Filled

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 19, 2008

What does the Bible say about getting your fill of the Holy Spirit? He yearns to live within us - do we yearn to be his host?

Understanding the Spirit – Being Filled October 26, 2008 Text for today is Ephesians 5:15-21 Part of a much larger context – open your Bibles to see Pew Bibles p. 828 – the context goes back to 4:17 Paul is addressing Christians expressing the need to walk in the light, goodness, as opposed to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008

The real Jesus does not need to be stolen.

Born of the Holy Spirit December 21, 2008 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A All over America, many churches have a life-size nativity scene in front of their building. 1 Several figures, life-size (Mary, Joseph, angel, shepherds, etc....and of course baby Jesus). a In recent years, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 1, 2009

Living the Christ-like life is humanly impossible but He has given us His very Spirit, empowering us to live the lives He desires!

The Power of the Holy Spirit. It is impossible for anyone to experience a victorious Christian life or fulfill their God-given purpose in life without the direction and empowering of the Holy Spirit. Example: Peter was cowardly and often very ignorant before being filled with the Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 23, 2009

The outpouring of the Holy Spirit is not a ritual but real; it is the coming of a Person. It is not about a program but a power. It is not about propaganda but witnessing.

Jesus gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem…” • They need to wait. No time frame was given but they were called to wait. • Apparently this is really important. They need to receive the gift the Father has promised – the baptism of the Holy Spirit. • They are not to leave the city until ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Progressive Holy Spirit

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

A look at three separate works of Holy Spirit in our lives.

If you love me, you will obey what I command. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever – the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. John ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Remaining Holy Spirit

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

Just as Holy Spirit remained on Jesus throughout His life and ministry, Holy Spirit desires to remain on us as well.

Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. I would not have known him, except that the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is he who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ I ...read more

Scripture: John 1:32-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 20, 2009

God wants us to discover and develop our spiritual gifts. This teaching is an overview of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in 1 Cor. 12 with a focus on prophecy and tongues.

DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS #2: THE SUPERNATURAL GIFTS KEY TEXT: “God has given gifts to each of you from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Manage them well so that God’s generosity can flow through you.” (1 Peter 4:10) • EVERY Christian receives at least ONE spiritual gift. THE BIG ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: *other

The Holy Spirit Of Love

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Feb 20, 2009

The outpouring of the Spirit is an outpouring of love over the believers who are then empowered.

Illustration of receiving power I. Jesus promises his disciples that they will receive power (Acts 1:8) a. They would receive this power when the Holy Spirit would fall on them b. The question this morning is, what was that power? c. I have thought a lot about that question i. Is that power some ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Holy Spirit Power

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jun 20, 2008

Are you struggling with day to day life?

Before we read the Word this evening, I want to ask you all a question. Whenever you recieved first Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, what instructions were you given? How did you understand the basic principle of a christian life? We looked at some things this morning that define christians, but I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beware Of Seducing Spirits

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jun 20, 2008

Paul is writing here about a "last day" condition.

1 TIM. 4:1 “BEWARE OF SEDUCING SPIRITS” A) Paul here was writing about a “last day” condition … “The Spirit speaketh expressly …” * The Greek word for “expressly” is “rhetos” and means: “In specific terms, in plain words, or distinctly, so that there can be no question about what is being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Supportive Ministry

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 20, 2008

Exploring how we should operate in the ministry of helps

The Spirit of Supportive Ministry Diversities of Ministries - 1 Cor. 12:4-7; Rom. 12:1-5. No ministry can succeed alone, we all need help, hence the ministry of helps. The Ministry of Helps - 1 Cor. 12:28-31. It is a ministry to bring help not hell. We are all "technically" called to this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:28-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fruit Of The Spirit- Patience. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 25, 2008

Patience is a virtue!

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • You are in a hurry; the alarm did not go off this morning. Everything you do seems to go wrong. • You get dressed and as you eat breakfast, you find that you spilled some food on your outfit. More time lost. • You get in the car, it will not start, a dead battery. • More ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ