Sermons on Holy Spirit As Catalyst:

The Wheat And The Tares Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Aug 11, 2006

The Devil saw the church was growing too fast and he was on the warpath.

THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #9 “The Wheat and the Tares” Acts 5:1-11 The devil saw the church was growing too fast and he got on the warpath. The judgment that came upon Ananias and Sapphira may seem harsh but the life of the church and souls were in the balance. Vs. 1 & 2 This couple did not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Empowered To Live To The Fullest

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Aug 14, 2006

The filling of the Spirit empowers us to live our lives to the fullest.

We love Superman. He seems to be so invincible... so powerful... except of course in front of a kryptonite. Still, we love superheroes. We know they’re not real. Yet how we wish we would become superheroes. For most of us, we only have the strength to barely pull us through the day. After a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Fly High - Acts Part 9 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 18, 2006

Acts chapter 10, 11 reveals to the world and to all generations that God will pour out His Holy Spirit on anyone who is devoted to God and His ways --whether they are Jewish, Italian, American or even Muslim. Peter showed that God is ready to pour out His

“Fly High” – Acts part 9 Thesis: Acts chapter 10, 11 reveals to the world and to all generations that God will pour out His Holy Spirit on anyone who is devoted to God and His ways --whether they are Jewish, Italian, American or even Muslim. Peter showed that God is ready to pour out His Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus In The Midst Of Our Storm

Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 23, 2006

Noah and his family were in the midst of a storm and the Lord was in control of the Ark. We must learn from Noah’s experience that God is in control on the midst of the storm.

Jesus in the Midst of Our Storm John 6:16-21 (Genesis. 6-9) Monte Brown September 14, 1997 Sunday Morning Noah and his family were in the midst of a storm and the Lord was in control of the Ark. We must learn from Noah’s experience that God is in control on the midst of the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Penecostal Jail Break Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Aug 25, 2006

The early church suffered much for ythe Gospel of Christ

THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #10 “A Pentecostal Prison Break” Acts 5:12-28 The first century Christians suffered much for the Gospel of Christ. They were persecuted, humiliated, imprisoned and beaten all because they were faithful to Christ. Vs. 12 - The revival of signs and wonders continue. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Energized For Victorious Living

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 5, 2006

Before Jesus ascended into heaven He gave His disciples the promise that He would send the Holy Spirit to fill them and empower them so they could continue His work and ministry on earth.

Energized for Victorious Living “Come Thirsty” John 7:37-39 As we celebrate this Labor Day weekend it’s a good time to reflect on our work. Whatever your work is you should be able to work and bring glory to God. If you’re retired your retirement should be lived to bring glory to God. When ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Free Methodist

Why Do We Do The Things We Do

Contributed by Dan Swan on Sep 7, 2006

Sermon deals with the original sin (carnal nature) that is in one’s life. Subsequent to salvation, the Holy Spirit empowers us to not make the same choices and mistakes we’ve made in the past by being entirely sanctified.

Why Do We Do the Things That We Do? Sept. 3, 2006 AM Romans 7:7—8:14 (NIV) Key verse 7:15 Why do we do the things that we do? That is a good question. There are guidelines, rules, policies, practices put into place all around us. And yet when the desire comes to break one of them, we succumb to ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Here's A Real Bargain

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 2, 2006

We should examine the reality of faith.

HERE’S A REAL BARGAIN Acts 8.9-25 S: Holy Spirit C: True faith Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE SHOULD EXAMINE THE REALITY OF FAITH. Type: Inductive, Narrative I. SIMON (9-11) II. SAVIOR (12-13) III. SALVATION (14-17) IV. SIMONY (18-19) V. SENTENCE (20-24) VI. SUCCESS (25) PA: How is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Good

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 2, 2006

All things work together for God’s glory!

1. The Connection to the Promise, “and” A. It is Not a Conclusion If the first word of this verse was “therefore,” we would look for a conclusion. B. It is Not a Contrast If it were, “but,” we would look for some kind of contrast to what had just been written. C. It is a Connection “And” tells ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

We Just Bought A Saloon

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2006

A sermon on choices from Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Sunday Evening Service Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Introduction: Several years ago, there was a temperance speaker who was lecturing on the evils of liquor. “Who has the most money to spend?” he yelled. “The saloon keeper! Who has the biggest house? The saloon keeper! Who has the finest furs and the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Empowered To Go!

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 10, 2006

God wants to empower the church today with the power of the Holy Spirit so we can become the Supernatural Church He intended us to be! We saw an amazing outpouring of God’s Spirit in this youth meeting.

THE SUPERNATURAL CHURCH #1: EMPOWERED TO GO! OPENING TEXTS: “The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former.” (Haggai 2:9). Discuss why this Scripture has been troubling me lately. “Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but wait…until you are endued with power from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: *other

A Much Needed Source Of Power

Contributed by David Mcgowin on Apr 27, 2006

Too many Christians are working without a Source of power in their lives and they are virtually useless because they don’t have the spiritual power necessary to do the work of God.

A Much Needed Source of Power John 20:19-31 04/23/06 I bought my vehicle in May of 2002, brand spanking new, and drove it proudly off the lot. As of today, that car has carried me 197,600 miles on the highways and byways of my life. I wonder how many gallons of gas I’ve used and how much money ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

¿que Puede Hacer El Espíritu Santo En Tu Vida?

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on May 1, 2006

Aunque existen muchos volúmenes escritos acerca del trabajo del Espíritu Santo en las vidas del creyente, pero hoy deseo enfocar su atención a cuatro cosas que tu puedes esperar que el haga en tu vida.

¿Que Puede Hacer El Espíritu Santo En Tu Vida? Juan 16:1-15 “1Todo esto les he dicho para que no flaquee su fe. 2Los expulsarán de las sinagogas; y hasta viene el día en que cualquiera que los mate pensará que le está prestando un servicio a Dios. 3Actuarán de este modo porque no nos han conocido ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thank God For Multi-Channel Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 12, 2005

The Holy Spirit may choose to use you in communicating Christ’s messages through large group, small group, TV, radio, family, institutional, literary, drama, music, interpersonal or private channels.

How The Holy Spirit Uses Various Channels to Communicate Christ’s Message Acts 2:1-2:38 1. The Holy Spirit is not limited to any channel in communicating Christ’s messages. Dr. Luke wrote, "When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Exposed

Contributed by William Lindsey on Dec 14, 2005

The work of the Holy Spirit as discribed by Jesus in john 16:8-11

Title: Grace Exposed MAIN TEXT: John 16: 8 And when he comes, he will prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: 9 about sin, because they do not believe in me; 10 about righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will see me no longer; 11 about judgment, because ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-11

Denomination: Methodist