Sermons on Holy Dissatisfaction:

The Holy Spirit In The Gospels

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 9, 2015

He filled a fetus, conceived Christ, fulfilled Messianic expectation, descended like a Dove, led to be tested, helps us worship, makes us born from above, teaches & reminds us, and fills us with power to witness & validate the Gospel.

THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE GOSPELS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Bill Gates died and went to heaven where Peter gave him a nice house with a pool. 2. One day, he bumped into another man and saw that the other guy had a lot nicer things than he had. 3. So Gates asked him, "Were you a minister or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Frankincense For A Holy Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 22, 2016

Uses the frankincense that the wise men brought to point out some of the sacrifices that Jesus made in coming to earth.

WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM, PART 2 FRANKINCENSE FOR A HOLY SACRIFICE MATTHEW 2:1-12 DECEMBER 4, 2016 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Dave Barry, the well-known humorist, has this take on the wise men and Christmas: “Although this is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Holy Family Flight

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 31, 2016

The story of the three wise men and the Holy Family's flight to Egypt shows God's tender care for every detail of our lives. We need to stay under God’s protection, count on God’s provision. and watch for God’s plan.

Matthew 2:1-15 Holy Family Flight Have you ever wondered what God was up to? Or whether he would help you? Or when he would answer your prayers? If so, then today’s story is for you. I love the wise men of Christmas. Don’t you? These mysterious travelers from afar, representing a whole world in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

And The Holy Spirit Said

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 6, 2017

The Holy Spirit leads us, not we the Holy Spirit.

And the Holy Spirit Said Acts 13:1-4 Everything was going well at the church at Antioch. The leadership team presided over a growing and vibrant cross-cultural church. This new church plant already was held in high repute and had reached the ears of the Apostles and leaders of the parent church at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mark Stevens on Jan 8, 2017

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit are just that GIFTS, like salvation everything we receive from God is a GIFT, not earned....given as God WILLS!

I Corinthians 12:4 “Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.” “Diversities”, here, means distinction, variety, difference. Then, this is saying, there are many different gifts, but all gifts come by the same Spirit. James 1:17 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called To Holiness In Christ Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 14, 2017

Are you living up to the life God gives you? You’re endeared and endowed; now what?

In the eleventh century, King Henry III of Bavaria grew tired of court life and the pressures of being a monarch. He made application to Prior Richard at a local monastery, asking to spend the rest of his life as a contemplative (i.e., monk). "Your Majesty," said Prior Richard, "do you understand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Other

The Light Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 29, 2016

When the Holy Spirit helps us to understand the Bible and to have faith in Jesus, we have a peace that nothing can take from us. In the light of the Holy Spirit we can grow in our understanding of Jesus’ teachings and love for us.

Good morning, boys and girls. What am I holding? A flashlight is an important tool to have around. When could you use a flashlight? At home when the lights go out. Maybe when you are trying to read something and there just isn’t enough light. A flashlight is helpful if you are looking ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Anglican

Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Nick S Panico on May 20, 2016

This message gives a scriptural perspective on the Spirit's Baptism, it's work in believers lives today, and how to receive it. It can be shared in one session or broken up into a series of messages.

“What Are You Doing With The Lazarus At Your Gate?” Luke 16:19 through Luke 16:31 (NIV) 19“There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21and longing to eat what ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live Holy Lives Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016

The effectiveness of the church is not based on the worship service. It's based on what happens in the lives of its people throughout the week

Take your Bibles this morning and turn to Titus 2:9-15. We’re continuing on this morning in our series from Paul’s letter to his protégé, Titus, called “Grow Church, Grow!” It’s basketball season. We all have our favorite teams. We get excited about ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Life Of Holiness

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 7, 2016

Many of us here have struggled and continue to struggle with a holiness-deficiency. Holiness demands our separation from the world and sin to live a life of purity before and for our Creator.

Opening illustration: A California driver’s license examiner told about a teenager who had just driven an almost perfect test. “He made his only mistake,” said the examiner, “when he stopped to let me out of the car. After breathing a sigh of relief, the boy exclaimed, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Reigns In Holiness

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 29, 2016

Psalm 93 can be broken down as follows: The establishment of the reign of God as King of creation. Vs.1-2 The celebration of the stability of God as King of creation. Vs.3-4 The acknowledgement of the excellent nature of God. Vs.5.

God Reigns In Holiness Psalm 93:1-5NASB A group of scientists who got together one day and decided that man had come a long way and no longer needed God. So they picked one scientist to go and tell God that they were done with Him. The scientist walked up to God and said, "God, we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 93:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Emblems Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Radcliff on Jul 1, 2016

THE BIBLE CONTAINS SIMILITUDES (Resemblances, Likeness, Images)

THE EMBLEMS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Isaiah 11:2-4 I. THE BIBLE CONTAINS SIMILITUDES (Resemblances, Likeness, Images) a. The Bible is a book of similes, metaphors, allegories, parables, emblems, and symbols. To better understand Scripture, we must understand these similitudes: Simile is a figure of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Fire Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jul 22, 2016

Nobody remains the same after the fire of God comes upon the person. Your life will never be the same again after this message.

On the day of Pentecost, the day God fulfilled His promise to pour out His Spirit on all flesh, fire from heaven came down (Acts 2: 1-4). The fire that rested on the disciples was not just fire to speak in tongues. Speaking in tongues is good, it has so many wonderful benefits (1 Corinthians 14:2, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 1:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holiness Without Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 23, 2016

Legalistic list makers focus on having clean hands; the Lord gives us clean hearts.

Holiness Without Hypocrisy Mark 7:1-13 Rev. Brian Bill July 23-24, 2016 More than 200 years ago, Edward Gibbon wrote a six-volume series called, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. He spent 20 years studying the Roman Empire to find out how a nation that was so great suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Feb 25, 2017

Gift of the Holy Spirit differs from spiritual gifts. God's Word and God's Spirit work in tandem in our lives. The Spirit touches the heart - the inner life. The same Spirit that indwelt 3,000 on Pentecost is the same Spirt that indwells us today.

THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Just about everyone knows just how important the signs are that are placed along our highways are. These official highways signs give us direction and warn us of certain dangers. These signs are easily read in the daytime and also at night because they reflect headlamp ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ