Sermons on Holy Spirit Encounter:

Pentecostal Results Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Peter didn’t even give an invitation. There does not appear to be an invitation given anywhere in the early church. People were so moved by the Holy Spirit that they cried out for conversion.

A pastor was telling his visiting grandchildren a fascinating bedtime story. They listened to him breathlessly, but when he was finished one of them took a deep breath and said, “Grandpa, was that a true story, or were you just preaching?” This attitude could be learned by a child in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37

Descent Of The Dove Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

Jesus was baptized to fulfill all righteousness. It was fitting that He take this step of obedience and become an illustration of what all believers are to do.

What a surprise it would be to see a fish climbing a tree. Yet such a sight is possible because of the climbing perch of India. These three to eight inch fish have movable spines on their gills, and by thrusting with their tails and front fins they can scoot up a slanting tree by the water and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Expecting Miracles

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 8, 2023

We are not unsuspecting people who came to Jerusalem and walked into a miracle. We are already part of an ongoing miracle - and don’t want to miss a minute of it!

Three times a year, every Jewish man was supposed to come to Jerusalem to give thanks. Their Thanksgiving, like ours, was in the fall. They called it the Feast of Tabernacles, or Booths, though, because people built temporary shelters out in the fields to sleep in overnight, that is if they slept ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Ezekiel 37:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let The Fire Burn Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Paul recognizes that God has given man this power, and that is why he urges them not to lose it, but says quench not the Spirit. Let the fire burn he pleads. We need the heat, the light, and the power that only can be ours as we yield to the fire of the Spirit.

An embarrassing situation marked the passing of a well known fire chief. None of the family has spoken to any member of his engine company since the funeral. With the best of intentions these fire men sent what they felt was a high tribute. It was a floral arrangement with gold letters saying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Our Faith Is On Collision Course With A Defiled Conscience Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 23, 2021

Our warning about the conscience's impact on our faith is found in 1 Timothy 1:18-19.

Introduction • Luke 17 ends with Jesus telling his disciples what signs to look for as the end times approach. Let me let you in on a secret: this world isn't going to last forever. And so, as Jesus is concluding His comments to His disciples, He makes this statement in Luke 18:8 (NKJV) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline For Acts 2

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 29, 2021

This outline of Acts 2 comments on four aspects of the Day of Pentecost. The Lord Jesus Christ had promised the disciples in Acts 1 that they would receive power to be His witnesses, and on Pentecost, it happened!

Outline for Acts 2, The Church-Its Foundation and Mission Introduction: The Church began on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2) after Peter delivered his message about Jesus and the Resurrection. After he finished, 3000 people repented and were baptized—and the story continues to this day. (Note: this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Some Like It Hot!”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

The Body of Christ has found itself crying out for an awakening, shaken, for Revival, but in order to experience Revival we must dismiss that it only comes as an arranged event.

Intro: I like to call this message “Some Like it Hot!” It is from these passages that I find instruction for Revival. These instructions themselves are not direct, but form in a type or an allegory. The Body of Christ has found itself crying out for an awakening, shaken, for Revival, but in order ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6, Acts 27:9-14

Ministering And Operating In God’s Overflow

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 12, 2021

When we operate from God’s overflow, there is no limit to what God can do in us and through us as we allow His Spirit to work in us. We can do ministry from God's Overflow!

Subject: Ministering and Operating in God’s Overflow Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 Introduction: In this portion of Scripture, the apostle Paul prays for his friends. His primary prayer and concern were for their spiritual blessings, which are the best blessings. Really, every time we pray, we should ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Ven, Espíritu Santo

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on May 15, 2021

Domingo de Pentecostés

Ven, espíritu santo Sagrada Escritura: Hechos 2:1-1, 1 Corintios 12:3-7, 1 Corintios 12:12-13, Gal atians 5:16-25, J oh n 20:19-23, J oh n 15:26-27, Juan 16:12-15. Reflexión Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas, Hoy, tomemos el evangelio según San Juan (Juan 20:19-23) en ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 5:16-25, John 20:19-23, John 15:26-27, John 16:12-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Can I Get A Witness? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 18, 2022

Being a witness for Jesus is not something I do; It is someone I become

ENGAGE A man died, and the attorney said to his wife, "He did not leave a will. So we need to know the last words he ever said to you." She said, "I don't want to tell you." He said, "Look, he did not leave a will. We need to know the last words he ever said to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fuego Contra Paz

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 19, 2022

Fuego contra paz

Fuego contra paz   Sagrada Escritura Lucas 12:49-53   Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, ¿Cómo nos sentimos cuando escuchamos el texto de las Escrituras de la lectura del evangelio de hoy? De hecho, nos perturba. Creemos que Jesús es sinónimo de paz, amor, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Other

Sunog Laban Sa Kapayapaan

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 19, 2022

Sunog laban sa Kapayapaan

Sunog laban sa Kapayapaan   Banal na Kasulatan Lucas 12:49-53   Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid, Ano ang nadarama natin kapag naririnig natin ang teksto ng banal na kasulatan mula sa pagbabasa ng ebanghelyo ngayon? Nakakaistorbo talaga sa amin. Naniniwala kami na si Hesus ay ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Other

Praying Our Way To Pentecost

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 27, 2022

Praying that the Holy Spirit would lead and guide us as we journey here for Him.

Praying our way to Pentecost Introduction- Good morning Church I think if we took the time to look at the church: We would see that the church is more than brick and mortar, a building. It is more than what happens inside that building. The church is the body of Christ (physical) and it is each ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Nazarene

Giving Miracle Birth.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 16, 2021

Mary was engaged to Joseph usually this engagement lasted 1 year. Engagement can be a very exciting thing. Love between two, Long conversations about the future. Plans about the Honeymoon, Where will we live, etc?

Giving Miracle Birth. Matthew 1:18-25TPT Do you sometimes wake up tired because of vivid dreams? I imagine Joseph had that problem. Matthew records four dreams through which an angel of the Lord spoke to him. The first dream was to assure him that he could take Mary as his wife and that the child ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Romans 5:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Christian Behavior

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2022

This passage of scripture is talking about the Christian’s wardrobe.

Illus: For example, Princess Diana, Jacqueline Kennedy and Nancy Reagan were known for the beautiful clothes they wore. When Barbara Bush came along, she was a wonderful First Lady, but she was different. In fact, she was so different that many times it looked like she bought her complete ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist