Sermons on Holy And Godly Lives:

Holy Spirit, Where Are You?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 27, 2011

There has been many times I have heard folks say, "I don't feel the Holy Spirits presences, it seems He has left me" Am I suppose to feel Him all the time?....If not, am I really saved?....Why don't I have that joy I used to have?

Speaking to a large audience, D.L. Moody held up a glass and asked, "How can I get the air out of this glass?" One man shouted, "Suck it out with a pump!" Moody replied, "That would create a vacuum and shatter the glass." After numerous other suggestions Moody smiled, picked up a pitcher of water, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit, Fall On Me

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 15, 2015

While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.

Holy Spirit, Fall on Me Acts 10:34-48 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. 36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44

Denomination: Foursquare

How The Holy Spirit Moves

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

How the Holy Spirit moves in the church.

How the Holy Spirit Moves By Pastor Fernando Cabrera Acts 1 The first mentioned of the Holy Spirit of the bible says, “The Spirit of God moved” 1. The Spirit of God moves where there is unity a. Acts 1:4 “Gathering them together…” b. Acts 1:14 “These all with one mind …” c. Acts 2:1 “When the day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is In His Holy Place

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 13, 2014

Jesus gives us the power and strength to grow in virtue and spread the word of His salvation.

The Introit of today’s Holy Sacrifice affirms that “God is in His holy place, the God who makes those of one mind to dwell in a house: He will give virtue and fortitude to His people.” Where is this holy place in which God dwells? Is it the same as the place where those who are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Catholic

Holy Innocents And Child Protection Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 15, 2023

The Feast of the Holy Innocents has gained additional significance in today's culture as a day to consider the safety and welfare of children.

Holy Innocents and Child Protection Christianity's Feast of the Holy Innocents, which is celebrated on December 28, has a rich religious and historical tradition. On this day, people celebrate the biblical story of King Herod's brutal order to kill newborn Jesus in order to get rid of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5, 1 John 2:2, Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Other

Preparing To Be Holy (Exodus 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 25, 2024

What do we consider holy today? Let's look at Exodus 19.

How did God prepare Israel to receive the covenant? Would this covenant make them a holy nation? Do we treat some things as holy today, our marriages, our honesty, our prayer time? Let’s look at Exodus 19. Did Israel approach the mountain and camp there? In the third month after the sons of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Lenten Catechesis: Holy Baptism Series

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 13, 2013

This is a sermon preached as part of a midweek Lenten series on the 6 chief parts of the Small Catechism on March 6th, 2013 at Emmons Lutheran Church, Emmons, Minnesota.

Tonight as we continue our “Lenten Catechesis”, our journey is going to begin in a place where our Scripture lessons don’t take us: to the banks of the Jordan River. There, we see a man dressed in camel’s hair and a leather belt, who’s diet is locusts and wild honey. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Redeemed To Receive The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 28, 2017

Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the Law that we might receive the Holy Spirit.

January 29, 2017 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 3:14 Subject: The Blessing of Abraham Title: Redeemed to Receive the Holy Spirit WE have spent the last eight weeks in a series that we called “Redeemed” and the focus of the series has been to raise your faith level to the point where ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does Holy Mean? Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 13, 2021

There are several words in our “Holy vocabulary” that even Christians don’t fully understand. Taking a closer look at some of these Holy words to make sure that we fully understand them before we use them.

As I was praying over what direction God would have me to go, God brought my attention to the fact that, as Christians, we have a unique vocabulary. We tend to use words that a non-Christian might not understand. So, when trying to witness to someone, we should be careful to use words they can ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31, Psalm 19:1

Denomination: Baptist

Silent Night, Holy Night

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

A look at the holiness and simplicity of Christmas

…Thanks for those special songs. What a joy it is to gather on this Christmas Eve night. It’s a night in which I always find myself touched by songs like these and filled with the wonder of it all. One song that particularly struck me recently was “Silent Night, Holy Night.” THOSE VERY WORDS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Basics – Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 1, 2012

The 3rd person of the Trinity convicts us to salvation, seals us unto redemption, and is our ever-present comforter.

Back to the Basics – Holy Spirit April 29, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The 3rd person of the Trinity convicts us to salvation, seals us unto redemption, and is our ever-present comforter. Focus Passage: Acts 2:1-13 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Samaritan Woman PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 28, 2023

Explores the transformative encounter of the Samaritan woman with Jesus, emphasizing the eternal satisfaction found in the living water He offers.

Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, I stand before you today with a heart brimming with joy, and a spirit eager to share the Word of God. We gather here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in this glorious symphony of faith. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-36

Topics: Living Water

The Gentiles Receive The Holy Spirit

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2017

Peter and the three messengers set out the next morning accompanied by several of the Jewish Christians from Joppa. According to Peter’s report in Jerusalem there were six from Joppa. The company that journeyed those thirty miles from Joppa to Caesa....

May 1, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: The Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit (10:23-48) Scripture (Acts 10:23-48) 23 Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:23-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit In The Book Of Acts

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 16, 2015

This is the 6th installment on a series on the Holy Spirit. In this study, we move into the Book of the Acts of the Apostles, but which more appropriately could be called, “The Acts of the Holy Spirit,” & observe the Spirit in this epoch.

THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE BOOK OF ACTS Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MY COMPUTER GUY 1. I was having trouble with my computer. So I called Harold the computer guy, to come over. Harold clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem. He gave me a bill for a minimum service call. As ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Holy Spirit In The Book Of Acts

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 17, 2015

The 6th installment of a series on the Holy Spirit. Tonight we’re moving into the Book of the Acts of the Apostles, but which more appropriately could be called, “The Acts of the Holy Spirit.”

THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE BOOK OF ACTS Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MY COMPUTER GUY 1. I was having trouble with my computer. So I called Harold the computer guy, to come over. Harold clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem. He gave me a bill for a minimum service call. As ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God