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Message 21 - 1thessalonians Chapter 5:26 - Greet One Another With A Holy Kiss But What Is A Holy Kiss? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 15, 2023

Paul’s command was to greet one another with a holy kiss. We are going to look at that and try to discover what the holy kiss means. Underlying it all is love and support. Christians must be closely connected.

MESSAGE 21 - 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:26 - GREET ONE ANOTHER WITH A HOLY KISS BUT WHAT IS A HOLY KISS? [B]. WHAT IS A HOLY KISS? {{1Thessalonians 5:26 “Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.”}} There are three other places in the New Testament where Paul asks that the saints greet one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:26, Romans 16:16, 2 Corinthians 13:12, 1 Peter 5:14, Song of Songs 1:2, Genesis 27:26-27, Genesis 29:9-12, Genesis 33:4, Genesis 45:13-15, 2 Samuel 20:9-10, 1 Kings 19:18, Psalm 85:10, Proverbs 27:6, Matthew 26:48, Luke 7:44-45, Romans 9:12-13, 1 John 1:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking For Something More?

Contributed by Charles Newman on Dec 11, 2003

Are you looking for something more for Christmas this year? As you see the little girl looking up the chimney, you can imagine her emotion of what else can there be for me?

Looking for Something More for Christmas? by Charles R. Newman Luke 2:14 – 3rd Sunday of Advent Dec. 14th, 2003 We all “expect” certain things for Christmas. Presents/gifts are most likely one of the most expected. Next I believe would be the food. Turkey, ham, dressing, yams, anybody hungry yet? ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Weeping Woman

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 3, 2015

God's grace is much bigger than we will ever understand, and God's love reaches out to the very ends of the earth. That includes people and nations that we have written off. God has not written them off.

A certain young woman was nervous about meeting her boyfriend's parents for the first time. As she checked her appearance one last time, she noticed that her shoes looked dingy, so she gave them a fast swipe with the paper towel she had used to blot the bacon she had for breakfast. When she arrived ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Divine Mercy: "It's Been Real The Whole Time.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 1, 2019

April 28, 2019 is the Second Sunday of Easter (Or Sunday of Divine Mercy)

A young woman for years kept house for her father and mother. Morning, noon, and night she got their tea out of a can which had a picture of the rock of Gibraltar on the lid. After her parents died, she took a trip to the Mediterranean Sea, and suddenly, as she looked through the porthole of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

The Holy Spirit: What He Gives To Every Christian

Contributed by James Dunn on Jan 26, 2002

Many Christians today are asking the question, "What can I do to have more of God?" when the real question should be, "How much of me does God really have?

The Holy Spirit: What He Gives To Every Christian Introduction: D. L. Moody was to have a campaign in England. An elderly pastor protested, "Why do we need this ’Mr. Moody’? He’s uneducated, inexperienced, etc. Who does he think he is anyway? Does he think he has a monopoly on the Holy Spirit?" A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

Has The Holy Spirit Shown Up At Your Place

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jun 7, 2003

Much is made of how the Holy Spirit shows up at baptism, but it that as important as what He does in your life after He has shown up

Pentecost 2003 ¡V ¡§Has the Holy Spirit shown up at your place?¡¨ Acts 2:1-4 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3They saw what seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-43

Denomination: Christian Church

The Holy Spirit Stuck His Hand In The Disciples' Mouths

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 26, 2002

how the holy spirit enabled the disciples and us to speak words in ways we’ve never spoken before

May 19, 2002 Acts 2:1-21 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Holy Spirit Decision Analysis - Part 2 Marriage Series

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Aug 5, 2003

In Part 2 decision making in the arena of marriage is considered; important factors are:- " What Does the Bible say?", fasting, prayer and the art of waiting.

In Part 1 of this subject some important criteria to consider in making the right choices in the Spirit were touched upon. Once again for review they were:- 1. Search the Scriptures 2. Don’t be impatient 3. Persist in prayer 4. Fast 5. Wait for peace. As illustrations of Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:32-33, 2 Corinthians 6:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Uses Discernment To Protect Us

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 10, 2003

The Holy Spirit gives us a discerning mind to help us distinguish between truth and partial truths. Hebrews 5:14 says, "Solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil."

How the Holy Spirit Protects Us From People Who Would Use the Scriptures for Their Selfish Ambitions (Mark 7:11,12) Illustration:Get the right perspective. When Goliath came against the Israelites, the soldiers all thought, "He’s so big we can never kill him." David looked at the same giant and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Spirit – My Ever-Present Hope And Helper Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jan 16, 2005

Christians overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Rom 15:13),who is our Helper, the one who is always with us!!

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Opening Heaven Thru Prayer And The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 28, 2005

Part two of a three part series on praying in the Spirit and tongues.

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. As you make your requests, plead for God?s mercy upon them, and give thanks. 2 Pray this way for kings and all others who are in authority, so that we can live in peace and quietness, in godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and pleases God our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Protects Us From Manipulation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 7, 2004

Regardless of how much abuse the world may heap on us or how small we may seem compared to others, we are precious in the sight of God. Because of Christ, we have immeasurable worth.

How the Holy Spirit Protects us From Manipulation Illustration: One day, educator and comedian Sam Levinson was standing with a group of men who seemed to tower above him. Someone asked, "Sam, don’t you feel strange surrounded by so many tall people?" He replied, "Yes, I do. I feel like a dime ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:2-10, 1 John 4:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thirteen Ways The Holy Spirit Helps Resolve Conflicts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2004

The Holy Spirit gives us God’s secret wisdom to handle any conflict in our personal lives or ministries. Paul wrote, "We speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began...but God has reveal

Thirteen Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Resolve Conflicts (I Cor. 2:1-16) Illustration: Many years ago a speech research unit at Kenyon College conducted a test in cooperation with the US Navy. The purpose was to discover how the tone quality of the voice affected sailors when they were given orders. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is The Holy Spirit And What Does He Do?

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 28, 2003

This is an attempt to understand who is the Holy Spirit and what does He do?

Text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Title: Who is the Holy Spirit and what does he do? Let me begin by saying it is not easy being the Holy Spirit! It is not easy being the Holy Spirit because verse 14 tells us so. “The man without the spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why It Is Important To Minister In The Divine Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why It Is Important to Minister in the Divine Power of the Holy Spirit

Why It Is Important to Minister in the Divine Power of the Holy Spirit (Luke 4:18-20) Illustration: Author Jamie Buckingham once visited a dam on the Columbia River. He’d always thought that the water spilling over the top provided the power, not realizing that it was just froth, that deep within ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational