Sermons on Holy Men:

Spiritual Enlightenment

Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 8, 2004

First in a series of Lectures on the Gifts of the Spirit. This lectures treats that Main Thing in Spiritual Matters.

The Church must maintain its Distinctiveness amid a Corinthianizing Culture! A distinction God-made, not man-made. That was the fundamental failure of the Church at Corinth. It had failed to maintain its distinctiveness amid the corrosive culture of Corinth. The Maintenance of Distinctiveness is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Spiritual Solutions From Romans Eight

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 12, 2004

Few seem to appreciate or appropriate the rich reservoir of spiritual solutions provided in Romans chapter eight. Here are ten solutions to some of life’s most perplexing problems.

Ten Spiritual Solutions from Romans Eight Illustration: "Here’s the scenario," the instructor announced to his class of novice truck drivers. "You’re in an 18-wheeler with a heavy load, barreling down a mountainous two-lane highway. Ed, your co-driver, is asleep. There are six trucks behind ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Filled With The Spirit Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Brewster on May 14, 2004

Filled with the Spirit walks you through the truth of receiving the Holy Spirit of God. It was a promise from Jesus and is still for believers today.

FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT PART 1 ACTS 1:1-8 GROWING UP — I was taught at my home church that the miracles and gifts of the Holy Ghost died out with the Last Apostle — No more signs — No more miracles — No more wonders CAN YOU IMAGINE BEING THE LAST APOSTLE ALIVE .... · People waiting outside ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Yes We Can"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 15, 2004

God opens and closes doors so that we can do His will.

Acts 16:9-15 “Yes We Can” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org What were the chances that Jeanne and I would ever meet each other? Jeanne was born in Arkansas. I was born in Ohio. Jeanne grew up in Georgia and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Patience Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 16, 2004

This is the fifth sermon in the series on "THE Fruit of the Spirit"

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS PATIENCE—GALATIANS 5:22-26; MATTHEW 18:21-32 It was May of 2004 when the Holy Spirit taught me a valuable lesson in patience thanks to Sheila. Liz was on the leadership Team of a Walk to Emmaus, and I was left for 72 hours to be Sheila’s sole care giver. It seems so ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Believers Anointing Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

The anointing of the believer is the same anointing that was upon Jesus Christ, It is the mighty Power of the Holy Spirit. To do the works of Jesus we must have the same power he had, and we do through the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

(Eph 6:10) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. (This discourse begins almost with this premise accepted as common knowledge) (Our strength is found in our relationship with God through the power of his Spirit) From the apostles perspective everything ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Power Filled Church

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

Gods will for his church corporately and individually is that we be filled with his power, from a new testament perspective this is the only way to live

A church filled with Power,is a church living in the power and the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost marked the introduction of the new testament of the Lord Jesus Christ. The New Testament = Life lived in the power of the spirit. = Having the inner power to live the life that pleases ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Desire Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

In general the church has made little progress as pertains to spiritual gifts, This problem could be cured if we would once again allow the Holy Spirit to birth divine desire in our hearts.

1Co 14:1 “DESIRE SPIRITUAL GIFTS” Every thing Jesus did from a supernatural standpoint was an operation and manifestation of at least one, or a combination of the gifts of the spirit in his life. Why teach on the gifts of the spirit? (1) If there is to be any manifestation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-12, 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Normal Christian Life Is A Spirit Filled Life Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 1, 2002

The Life Jesus came to give according to John 10:10 is an abundant life, This overflowing life is only found in the Spirit. If this is the life Jesus came to give we must conclude that it is the normal christian life.

Eph 5:17-21 The Normal Christian Life: #1 Having been Spirit Filled & #2 Being Full of the Spirit. Jesus First Miracle was that of Turning The Water Into Wine First Full of Water = Salvation Then Full of Wine = The Spirit. The progression is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Father's Fingerprint

Contributed by Greg Adams on Aug 6, 2002

We are sealed with the Holy Spirit and NO ONE can take His seal away.

The Father’s Fingerprint Ephesians 1:13-14 I. The Seal Of A King (v. 13b) “..having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise....” What kind of seal is Paul talking about? An official mark of identification placed on a letter, contract, or document. * When royal business ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Joy - Busters

Contributed by David Carter on Aug 19, 2002

Things that rob us of our joy

THE THINGS THAT ROB US OF OUR JOY Phil. 4: 4-7 I believe if there is anything that God wants His Children to have is Joy! John 15:11 -- "that my joy might remain in you and that your joy might be full! Neh. 8:10 - The joy of the Lord is our strength! Luke 10:20 - Rejoice because your name is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suddenly From Heaven Came...

Contributed by Andrew Clark on Aug 23, 2002

Impact of Pentecost

“SUDDENLY, FROM HEAVEN CAME…” Acts, 2: 1-8; 12-21 I don’t know about you, but when I am looking forward to something really exciting, I get all sorts of things going through my mind. In the weeks and months that we have known we were coming here, many thoughts raced through my mind. What was it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8, Acts 2:12-21

Denomination: Holiness

The Most Excellent Way Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 20, 2004

Paul teaches about spiritual gifts and shows us The Most Excellent Way.

INTRODUCTION In one Corinthians 12, Paul writes concerning spiritual gifts. The miraculous gifts present as a result of the laying on of the hands of the Apostles. There were many different kinds of spiritual gifts and Paul makes it clear that all of these gifts came from God. It is evident ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Compulsive Preaching Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 22, 2004

The Holy Spirit has been poured out. The disciples proclaim God’s word with clarity and boldness. Their proclamation is centred on Jesus Christ as the only way to God. They face opposition, but they’re enabled to stand up against that opposition as the Ho

One of the things I’ve noticed since our last holidays is how often someone will say to us, "What were the highlights of your trip." You do lots of things on a four week holiday but only some of them are highlights. That’s one of the things you realise as you get your photos back from processing. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

Do You Have What It Takes?

Contributed by Greg Newton on Feb 25, 2004

This is a message about having the anointing of the Holy Spirit to do the work that God has called you to do. What is the anointing? Four ingredients in the anointing oil.

“Do you have what it takes?” Intro: There are many jobs and various of things that have certain requirements for it to be done. You have to have what it takes in order to see the job completed and finished. Suppose that all around me are people with needs: a woman over here has cancer and is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27, Acts 10:38

Denomination: Pentecostal