Sermons on Growth In Holiness:

The Anointing Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 14, 2013

This sermon will show the value of having the anointing, "It's the aninting that breaks the yoke."

The anointing of the Holy Spirit 2 Corinthians 1:21/22 It is God who anoints His people, He anointed Jesus His son, He anointed King David, He anointed the Apostle Paul, He anointed us and millions more that call upon the name of the Lord. The origin of the word anointing came from the shepherds ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:21-22

Denomination: *other

The Blessing Of Holy Hunger Series

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Jul 28, 2013

God feeds the one who starves for this which only He supplies

In the Antarctic summer of 1908-9, Sir Ernest Shackleton and three companions attempted to travel to the South Pole from their winter quarters. They set off with four ponies to help carry the load. Weeks later, their ponies dead, rations all but exhausted, they turned back toward their base, their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is The Holy Spirit? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 29, 2013

Jesus reveals that that Holy Spirit is God and that He is a person.

Do you ever feel like there ought to be more to life? Do you read the accounts of supernatural events in the Bible and think to yourself, “Why isn’t my life more like that?” Do you read about Moses parting the Red Sea or Elijah calling down fire from heaven or the eyes of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 21, 2013

When Jesus told his disciples that he would send the Holy spirit after his ascension, he revealed the work that the Holy Spirit would be doing. The Holy Spirit would convict, convince, reveal, guide and bring glory to Jesus.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT John 16:8-15 1) The Holy Spirit convinces and convicts (Vs. 8-11). The word that John uses in verse 8 to describe the work of the Spirit is variously translated—reprove, convict, convince. The Greek word is elegchein which is used for the cross-examination of a ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 6, 2013

Acts is a continuation of the Gospel of Luke. Luke's 1st letter describes the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. This being his 2nd letter, he describes the beginnings of the church after Jesus ascends to heaven and sends the Holy Spirit

Why do we need the Holy Spirit? Do we have the Holy Spirit living in us? Do we want the Holy Spirit living in us? You are not saved unless you do you know. Romans 8:9 “But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in ...read more

Who Is The Holy Spirit? Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 14, 2013

There are many different views in the religious world about who/what the Holy Spirit is. Some believe the Holy Spirit is an impersonal force while others believe He is a personal being and God. What do the scriptures say?

These lessons on the Holy Spirit of God are meant to just “whet your appetite.” I am attempting to condense a good bit of what we see mentioned about the Holy Spirit into 4 lessons. This series could very easily be expanded into 15-20 lessons, if not more. I pray that these lessons will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holiness - A Simple Overview

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 17, 2013

One of the distinctive doctrines of the Church of The Nazarene is Holiness, entire sanctification. What does this look like in our daily, spiritual walk with God? Is it perfection? Is it simply that God no longer sees our sins? Let's take a look ...

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 “May God Himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The One who calls you is faithful and He will do it.” What a wonderful Scripture! Today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Be Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 17, 2013

How much more will your Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him. D L Moody was once asked why he urged Christians to be filled constantly with the Holy Spirit. Well, he said "I need a continual infilling because I leak. Updated May 2018.

For Those Not Familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings before the Message. On This date they were: Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104:25-35,37; Romans 8:14-17 and John 14:8-27. This is Pentecost Sunday...... Today the liturgical color is red .... The color representing ......the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-6, Acts 2:1-39

Denomination: Anglican

Embracing The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 19, 2013

Understanding who the Holy Spirit is and His role in our life.

Title: Embracing the Holy Spirit Theme: To show the importance of embracing the Holy Spirit not just as an emotional experience but as a helper, counselor, intercessor, friend Text: John 14:1 - 18 Offering: Matthew 6:19-20 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Hold On To The Holy Bible

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 25, 2013

Keep holding on to the Word of God! 1. Because it is the surest source of truth (vs. 16-19). 2. Because it will be a shining light for your life (vs. 19). 3. Because it came from God's Spirit (vs. 20-21).

Hold on to the Holy Bible 2 Peter 1:19-21 (Initial reading: vs. 16-21) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 24, 2013 *Robert Leroe asks a good question: "Has the bookmark in your Bible moved lately?" (1) *Verse 19 tells us that we would do well to "take heed" to God's Word. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

They Believed In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ralph Jenkins on May 28, 2013

The disciples and the first church believed in the Holy Spirit. They may not have understood completely at this point the great importance of the Holy Spirit and just why they needed to wait for Him as the Father had promised but they knew Jesus had prom

They Believed in the Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-4 John 14:15-26; John 16:5-14; Acts 1:4-8 Acts 2:1-4; And when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent, rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Counselor The Holy Spirit

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the Perfect Teacher? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the HOLY SPIRIT is our Perfect Teacher and not experience or circumstances. IV. TEXT: John 14:26 (Amplified Bible) But the

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the Perfect Teacher? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the HOLY SPIRIT is our Perfect Teacher and not experience or circumstances. IV. TEXT: John 14:26 (Amplified Bible) But the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lives Of Holy Branches Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 1, 2013

If we have been grafted into the Body of Christ through faith, how should Holy Branches live their lives?

“The Lives of Holy Branches” Romans 11:16-24 I’m sure we all know the proverb, “Experience is the best teacher.” In life, you often learn “lessons” from an experience, but everyone’s life “experience” is going to be different, so we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Life Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 12, 2015

The first 21 verses of 1 Peter could be summed this way (vs.3-12) living a life of Holiness and verses (vs.13-21) fear for God. Not a fear of bodily harm but a respect and concern as we struggle to live a life before the righteous God (1Pet 1:16)

Intro Illustration: David Kinnaman, president of the Barna Group, discusses some disheartening research concerning the failure of Christians in our day to remain distinct: "In virtually every study we conduct, representing thousands of interviews every year, born again Christians (talking about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

O Holy Night

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 23, 2015

Once each year, Christmas comes around again to remind us that God's Son has come to earth...and now we must do the singing! He came to earth to save us and reconcile us to the God who made us and loves us.

Well, it's all over with. The weeks of preparation, the four weeks of Advent, the pageants and concerts, the shopping, gift-wrapping, delivering, waiting for loved ones to come...it's all over, and the celebrations can begin. There's no better way to celebrate this joyous night than by singing. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican