Sermons on Holy Spirit And Social Change:

Change

Contributed by Greg Carr on May 5, 2009

You have been preparing for change for 13 years. From the time you started kindergarten to now you have been preparing for high school graduation and the life that lies ahead.

Students of the class of 2009, it is an honor to speak to you today. The prophet Daniel writes these words, 20 and said: "Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. 21 He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Changed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 12, 2020

This is a sermon for Transfiguration Sunday, February 23, 2020. In it we can come to the realization that we are called by God to listen to Jesus and be changed into the people God wants us to be.

Changed Matthew 17: 1 – 9 Intro: A husband and wife were watching a football game together. As usual there was a coin toss to decide which team will kick off and who will receive. When the game was over the wife looked at the husband and said that she thought the whole thing was just stupid. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Change"

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 24, 2015

The world is constantly changing. It is good to serve a God who NEVER changes.

Hold up: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 Most of you probably know what this is. It is a kaleidoscope. When you hold a kaleidoscope up to the light, you see beautiful colors and designs. When you twist the end of the kaleidoscope, the designs are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

All New

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jan 14, 2008

When we live in ways consistent with our old sinful nature we’re like an old car that no longer exhibits the beauty and functions of its original design. That all changes when we receive a new life, a new nature, a new heart and a new spirit.

Prayer: Lord, please renew your church. Let her beauty be seen as she reflects your radiance. Empower her to serve the purposes for which you made her. Lord, please renew each of us that our lives will reflect your image, glory and beauty. Renew us to accomplish the work for which you designed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Mennonite

Prayer Keys - In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Aug 24, 2011

We sometimes pray with the Spirit’s intercession. We should always pray as the Spirit leads.

Prayer Keys - In the Spirit “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” Ephesians 6:18 Much of this verse is easy to understand. “On all occasions” refers to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

7 Spirits Of God

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 7, 2011

I picked this up somewhere along the way and thought others could use it as a study help or resources.

The Sevenfold Spirit of God Where does this concept come from? Revelation 1:4-5 (NLT) "This letter is from John to the seven churches in the province of Asia.  Grace and peace from the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come; from thesevenfold Spirit before his throne; and from ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#4 We Believe In God The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 5, 2022

Today we look at the third person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

As we have been looking at the basics, the things we believe as Christians, what tops the list are the things of God. Who is God? And how do we know Him? We have been considering the Holy Trinity. We have looked at God the Father, and last week we looked at God the Son, Jesus. Now the third ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17, John 14:26, John 15:26-27, John 16:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Action: "When The Spirit Takes Over”

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

My success and your success depend on how much you and I let the Holy Spirit take the reign of our lives. When the Holy Spirit takes over, He changes everything. Nothing stays the same.

Last week was a challenge; today is encouragement. This year, you will face tons of mountain-like challenges, and you will be tempted to draw strength and strategies on your human force and intellect, and social connection that are readily available at your disposal. But it's an encouragement ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10, Ezra 3:2-8, 1 Corinthians 12:7-10, John 18:37

Denomination: Foursquare

The Empowering Spirit Within And Confronting The External World Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2023

To Christians, power is the means to fulfil a divine mission. We are meant to be salt and light, agents of change in the world, guided by the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Empowering Spirit Within and Confronting the External World Introduction What is the essence of power? Is it the relentless force of a river, at once life-giving and potentially destructive? Or the formidable energy of atoms, capable of both creation and devastation? Power may manifest in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, 1 John 4:4, 1 John 3:23-24, 1 John 4:2, 1 John 4:3, 1 John 4:1, 1 John 5:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Spirit Filled Person Is A Thankful Person

Contributed by W. Alderman on Nov 19, 2007

A study on what it means to be filled with the Spirit

“THE SPIRIT FILLED PERSON IS A THANKFUL PERSON” TEXT: Ephesians 5:18-21 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: There is much confusion regarding what it means to be Spirit filled. Even leaders of great denominations struggle with what it really means to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

When The Spirit Reigns Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 16, 2000

What happens in the church when the Holy Spirit is in control.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 5 “WHEN THE SPIRIT REIGNED” Acts 2:40-47 There seems to be some confusion today as to why the church exists. Win Arn , a church consultant, once surveyed members in about a 1,000 churches asking this question, “Why does the church exist?” Ø 89% said, “The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of New Life- The Spirit Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jun 2, 2008

Series in Romans

Text: Romans 8:1-17 Title: The Benefits of New Life- The Spirit Romans 8:1-17 Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. 3 For what the Law could not do, weak ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Choices, Chances, And Changes

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2019

Is it possible to live a holy Life? Can you be set apart for God? Yes, it goes by our choices, chances, changes we make and allow to be made in our lives.

Choices, chances, and changes Introduction- Good Morning Romans Chapter 12:1-2 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God- this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-20, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

Unity Of Mind And Spirit

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024

The church is called the body of Christ. Have you ever thought about what it would be like if the members of our physical bodies behaved like the members of the spiritual body sometimes do?

Opening illustration: The church is called the body of Christ. Have you ever thought about what it would be like if the members of our physical bodies behaved like the members of the spiritual body sometimes do? HEART - "You know, I’m just stuck in a rut. For the last 45 years all I do is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Nov 20, 2009

An intoduction to the gifts of the Spirit.

The Gifts of the Spirit 1 Corinthians 12 & 14 part 1 Introduction to the work and gifts of the Spirit PowerPoint Slide 1 1 Cor 12:1-=11 One of the greatest ignorance’s today is in the area of spiritual gifts, and their operation within the church The power of the Church is the Holy ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God