Sermons on Holy Hands:

Spirit-Control Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 20, 2004

Jesus calls the Holy Spirit (depending on your translation) a “Helper”, “Comforter”, or “Counselor” (vs 16). This title literally means one who comes alongside to assist us, working in and through us, encouraging us along life’s way.

“I Believe” -Sermon Series on the Apostles Creed “Spirit-Control” John 14:16-27 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts One phrase we hear a lot in church is a way of either introducing worship or ending a prayer: “In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-27

Denomination: Congregational

Before God's Throne Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 1, 2010

Isaiah receives a vision of the sacred Temple and blazing holiness of God and is forever changed and fully equipped to stand his ground.

The year Israel’s king died, Isaiah received a vision of the undying King of kings. Uzziah had reigned for 52 years, and his rule brought prosperity and national security. Uzziah’s death spelled the end of an era; his death weakened the nation, but the greatest King remained seated ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

Be Filled With The Spirit

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 21, 2013

the key to entire Christian life! Link inc. to audio.

Be Filled with the Spirit Ephesians 5:18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130821.mp3 This subseries on walking in purity has challenged us to do hard things. Walk differently than the world, and avoid their hardness, darkness, and lewdness. The only way to obey that is to obey today's challenge ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Letting God Have Control

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 22, 2006

Realizing, when we give God full control we are in safe hands.

Psalms 24:1-4 & 25:4,5,20 Ps 24:1 The earth is the LORD’S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. Ps 24:2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. Ps 24:3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Beatitudes

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jan 21, 2013

This message is about the challenge that Jesus gave to the multitude, saying the koingdom of heaven is at hand.

The Beatitudes Matthew 5: 1/11 Before Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount, Isaiah the prophet proclaims, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” He was speaking concerning the ministry of John the Baptist who was baptizer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: *other

The Power Of A Godly Man Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 23, 2009

Stephen set us a good example of a committed, Spirit-filled evangelist who has a unwavering trust in God.

True life examples are inspiring because they are real and they show us what is achievable; it is not something fake and unreal. • So we are going to look at Stephen today. He was chosen as one of the first deacons of the Church, and given the responsibility of overseeing the “daily distribution ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led David

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

As the Lord’s return draws near, godlessness is increasing. Standards that have stood for decades are falling all around us. David has good news for you. There is hope! There is a positive way to look at life.

Let the Holy Spirit Lead You as He Led David Illustration: As the Lord’s return draws near, godlessness is increasing. Standards that have stood for decades are falling all around us. Crime, lawlessness, and disrespect all seem to be growing. If that’s the way you’ve been looking at things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Of The Tongue

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 18, 2011

I. EXORDIUM: Who can control his tongue? Please raise your hands. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya/Villa Luisa Homes 1, Arcontica and Cardinal III. OBJECTIVES: To prove once tongue is submitted to the Holy Spirit will yield good results.

I. EXORDIUM: Who can control his tongue? Please raise your hands. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya/Villa Luisa Homes 1, Arcontica and Cardinal III. OBJECTIVES: To prove once tongue is submitted to the Holy Spirit will yield good results. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Patience: Overcoming The Frenzied Life Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 5, 2023

By a show of hands, are you by nature a patient person? If you were to assign a percentage to your level of patience, what would it be? Is anyone at 100% on the patience level? Let me encourage you today by saying this no one is born patient. For patience is a work of the Holy Spirit.

When you see a patient person, you’ve seen something rare. For it takes supernatural power to be patient. We live in a world obsessed with speed. We become angry if the video doesn’t download immediately or the fast food lines take too long. And who likes waiting in a doctor’s office, or waiting ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-11, Colossians 1:11, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 2:7, 1 Corinthians 13:4, Luke 18:7, Romans 8:28, Romans 12:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Light And Fire Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 21, 2016

Assyria pridefully thinks it is the great power, but God will demonstrate that it is but a tool in his hands.

Isaiah 10:5-19 Light and Fire 3/11/01e D. Marion Clark Assyria the tool of God. 5 “Woe to the Assyrian, the rod of my anger, in whose hand is the club of my wrath! God’s purpose for his tool. 6 I send him against a godless nation, I dispatch him against a people who anger me, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:5-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Blessing Of The Ascension Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 15, 2010

Why did Jesus bear the burden of the cross, why the resurrection the breakthrough? So that we coud experience the blessing of God. The best definition of the Holy Spirit is Christ in us. Easter is over but the word and work of Jesus are still ongoing.

Intro: Thus far we have examined the burden of the cross, the breakthrough of the resurrection, now we come to the blessing of the ascension. How can it be that I would say that Jesus, the embodiment of God leaving this planet would be a blessing? Because the bodily incarnation of God cannot ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Planning Your Future

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Mar 27, 2012

You want to face your future? Face your future by giving your heart to Jesus Christ and letting and Holy Spirit of God be in you to guide you.

Turn to the Book of James. We’re going to be talking about your future so you ought to be interested. James, Chapter 4, and in a moment we’re going to begin reading in verse 13. We’re interested in the future. We want to know what the year is going to bring to us. People have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, Psalm 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Before And After

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 20, 2004

Petecost Sunday message that describes the difference the Holy Spirit makes in our lives

Before and After Pastor Glenn Newton June 11, 2000 Text Acts 9:1-22 How many of you have seen the pictures in the paper, in the graphic, or probably any paper, in the Weight Loss Ads, we are shown the Before picture, and then so many weeks, years later, We see the After Picture. Of coarse the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Justice Meets Mercy

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 27, 2025

At the cross, God’s perfect justice and infinite mercy meet as Jesus bears our sin and gives us His own righteousness.

1. Our Built-In Passion for Justice Author Gary Haugen captures something we’ve all observed: > “If I wanted to teach math to a classroom of six-year-olds, I would begin each day by distributing a delicious snack—unevenly. Then I would simply wait. Within minutes the kids who got less would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Isaiah 6:1-7, Isaiah 53:4-6, John 1:29, Luke 23:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Jonathan

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helped Jonathan by encouraging him to believe God for great victories with his valiant faith.

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Jonathan Illustration:Faith has to do with things that are not seen and hope with things that are not at hand. Thomas Aquinas. Quote:Faith and works should travel side by side, step answering to step, like the legs of men walking. First faith, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational