Sermons on holy days:

Introducing The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 3, 2001

The Holy Spirit comes to take up permanent residence in a believer’s heart and life. Thus the body of the believer becomes the temple of the Holy Spirit, a truth of immense importance.

The background for today’s sermon is the Lord’s devastating announcement that he is going away. The disciples are not to be alarmed. Another comforter is coming. The comforter is promised. The Greek word for comforter is (Parakleton) and is rendered “advocate” in 1 John 2:1. The word means “one ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-24, John 14:16

Denomination: Baptist

David & The Holy Spirit

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 18, 2015

The Holy Spirit wants to be active in our lives if we’ll let Him. He wants to make us Christ-like and help us do the work of the Kingdom right now. We’re going to look at the Holy Spirit as revealed during the life of David.

DAVID & THE HOLY SPIRIT 1 Sam. 16:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are a lot of weddings going on. A bride was very unset after her honeymoon so her mother asked her why. 2. "Oh, mother," she began, "The honeymoon was wonderful! But on our way back, Andy started using really horrible language ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grieving The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 12, 2018

35th in a series from Ephesians addressing the possibility of grieving the Holy Spirit.

“Grieving the Holy Spirit” Ephesians 4:30 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 1. Speak truth not falsehood 4:25 2. Be angry without sinning 4:26-27 ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Holy Spirit Then And Now Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 30, 2014

The New Testament, church history and personal experience each declare the Holy Spirit’s desire to manifest Himself in your life and our church.

ENCOUNTERING THE HOLY SPIRIT: What Does This Mean? 3 Joel 2:28-32; Acts 26:26; Various The Holy Spirit Then and Now INTRODUCTION Last October, a church in California hosted a national conference entitled STRANGE FIRE. The focus of the conference was to identify the spurious and aberrant teachings ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Importance Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jan 25, 2004

Why were Peter, John and Paul so eager to pray for people to receive the Holy Spirit? This answer the Question: Why is the Spirit so important.

The importance of the Holy Spirit A. Background: Acts 8:9-13 Here we found the working of the Holy Spirit through a man that was full of FAITH and the HOLY Spirit Acts 6:5 · God is using him mightily. · Multitudes listen to him. · Miracles were done and then even the GREAT POWER V10 , Simon, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:14-25, Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rediscovering The Holiness Of God Series

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on May 16, 2007

Sermon #1 Using Steve Deneff’s book entitled "Whatever became of Holiness" as a guideline, this sermon talks about rediscovering a Holy God is the first step in the journey of Holiness.

Rediscovering the Holiness of God Isaiah 6:1-9a Over the next few weeks, I want to take the time to look at holiness. The Nazarene church is founded upon the Holiness traditions of the Wesley’s. In a nutshell, they taught there was more to this Christian experience than just salvation. John ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 9, 2014

The Holy Spirit, Who He is and how to receive.

The Baptism In The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is God the Spirit, the third person of the Trinity. He is co-equal and co-eternal with God the Father and God the Son (the Lord Jesus Christ). (Acts 5:3-4 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hosts Of The Holy Ghost Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

We as Christians have the blessed experience of hosting God’s Holy Ghost within us. Since God is present within us, we might remember to walk in a manner that is pleasing and glorifying to HIM.

Hosts of the Holy Ghost Who is HE? What does HE do? Who is HE? But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his [Rom. 8:9]. Who is the Holy Spirit and is HE in your life? We learn that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 8, 2014

The Holy Spirit is at work producing fruit in the life of believers.

(NOTE: This series is based on the book Living in the Spirit by Dr. George Wood, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God). Introduction As we get to know the person, presence and power of the Holy Spirit there will be a natural by-product: fruit. What does that mean? Simply this: as you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Oct 26, 2020

In Acts 2, the disciples were baptized by the Holy Spirit. And these are some things that we must know about the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit Part 2 Acts 2:1-13 (From Steve Meenho Kang, Live by the Spirit (Bloomington, IN: Westbow Press, 2022) Currently we are going through the message series, “The Holy Spirit.” During this series, we are examining things that are related to the work of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing The Holy One Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 5, 2003

This series will assist you in developing and deepening your relationship with God.

SPIRITUAL INTIMACY – KNOWING THE HOLY ONE 1 Cor. 2:9-13; Prov. 9:10 Americans talk about the pursuit of happiness - we think it’s a God given right. In reality, as believers it is not happiness that we are to pursue, but holiness. From God’s perspective, we can only be happy, when we respond ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-13, Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Spirit - The Purpose Of Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Aug 19, 2006

To see the Biblical purpose of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit – Part 2 1. The Purpose of the Holy Spirit We have already looked at the person of the Holy Spirit (the tape is available). Today we’ll look at His purpose or role, as described in the Scriptures. 2. Took Part in Creation Everyone thinks that God as Father was the one ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Filling Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2021

Being controlled by the Spirit is not a dramatic or decisive one-time experience but it’s a daily, ongoing habit. There’s a kind of fullness of the Spirit that comes just simply obeying God and using the means of grace: Bible study, and prayer, and fellowship, obeying his will, etc.

Today, I want to answer this question, “How can I tell if the Holy Spirit is controlling me?” We are not alone in asking this question as the renowned theologian Jonathan Edwards addressed the questions in his work, Religious Affections. In the book, Edwards moves through twelve “uncertain signs” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 6, 2020

In our passage Peter gives the correct answer to the questions how to be saved and how to receive the Holy Spirit, for both have the same answer.

ACTS 2: 36-41 PETER'S SERMON AT PENTECOST [Part 3] THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT [John 16:8-11] A Sunday School teacher had just finished teaching a lesson on the Prodical Son. “Now Billy,” she asked, “tell me what we must do before we can expect to be forgiven for our sin?” Without ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jun 18, 2003

Very practical and balanced sermon on the baptism in the Holy Spirit.

The Spirit Filled Life (part 3)—The Baptism of the Holy Spirit Acts 1:4,5,8 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, Acts 8:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God