Sermons on Holy Spirit Encounter:

The Table-Flipper Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus confronts anything that blocks true worship, clears space for outsiders to encounter God, and invites wholehearted praise that honors the Father.

INTRODUCTION Palm Sunday tends to paint a very specific picture in our minds. Children waving palm branches. A gentle Jesus seated on a humble donkey, smiling, receiving cheers like a beloved hometown hero. We imagine sunshine, hope in the air, families lining the streets. It feels like the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-18, Isaiah 56:7, Psalm 29:2, John 4:23-24, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Manifest Presence Of God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 18, 2025

The manifest presence of God is not merely the awareness of His omnipresence, but the tangible, undeniable experience of His glory.

THE MANIFEST PRESENCE OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 Supporting Texts: Exodus 33:14–16, Psalm 16:11, Acts 2:1-4, Isaiah 64:1-2, John 14:21 INTRODUCTION: The manifest presence of God is not merely the awareness of His omnipresence, but the tangible, undeniable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let The Spirit Of God Enable You To Effectively Communicate

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 7, 2007

Twenty ministries of the Holy Spirit found in Isaiah 61 that were evidenced in the life Jesus and Paul the Apostle.

Let the Spirit of God Enable You To Effectively Communicate (Isa 61:1-11) Contrary to certain assumptions you do not have to be perky and pretty like Katie Couric and receive a $20 million salary before you can be an effective communicator. Consider Howard Henricks who has taught at Dallas ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing The Power Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 4, 2015

We all desire to be used to affect the world in a positive way, but we feel like we can barely make changes in our own life let alone in the world around us. Why is this and how can any of us experience the power to change the world?

Experiencing the Power Acts 1-2 Well, here we are at the beginning of another year. The beginning of the New Year can be an exciting time and a scary time as well. It can be exciting because the New Year offers an opportunity for a fresh start. People start diets, they start working out, they ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Through Fire Baptism

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 24, 2009

When God passes you through fire, you will come out a better vessel to serve the water of life to people. God will use both cold and hot vessels. If you are in the house of God now and you are hot for the Lord, He will use you and if you are cold, He will

POWER THROUGH FIRE BAPTISM Dr. D. K. Olukoya I want to encourage you to read this chapter prayerfully especially if you are not satisfied with your present spiritual life and would want improvement. Exodus 3: 1-6: “Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro, his father in law, the priest of Midian: and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Autocorrect

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 17, 2015

The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to see things through eyes of faith.

Title: Autocorrect Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 Thesis: The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to see things through eyes of faith. Introduction In July of 2014 Wired printed an article about what we call autocorrection. Dean Hachamovitch, former vice president of Microsoft, is essentially the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do You Need The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit According To Acts 2:4? Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Mar 26, 2019

why do you need the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Why do you need the Baptism of the Holy Spirit according to Acts 2:4? Some make fun of it, others sat its not scriptural, or its not for today. Why do you need the baptism of the Holy Spirit according to Acts 2:4, (first, second, third): 1. Your Fighting A Spiritual Battle Everyday. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does It Mean That The Holy Spirit Has Been "poured Out"? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 10, 2025

God promised that He will "pour out" His Spirit upon the house of Israel. It's a rich and evocative phrase. What does that mean for Christians today?

A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM: Today in America we often see a powerless Christianity. - We see a church in America that is by many measures in decline. - The numbers attending have been decreasing for many years. - We have many churches that are closing and many more that are on life support. - The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 39:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Pour Out My Spirit Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 10, 2018

To establish that Joel’s prophecy that Jehovah “would pour out of His Spirit upon all flesh” was fulfilled on the Day of Pentecost upon all nations and for all generations. To clarify that there was only one "out pouring" of the Holy Spirit.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Announced Out Pouring 2. The Actual Out Pouring 3. The Alleged Out Pouring Remarks. 1. In this lesson today we will be discussing the theme: “I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh.” It will be clear at the conclusion that this prophesy was fulfilled on the Day ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29, Acts 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can See God Series

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 26, 2006

But now, because of Jesus, his heart is crying out loudly without ceasing, “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty”. This was and is and will be the first encounter of any human being in this world with the true God of Holiness.

Scripture portion: Matthew 5:8- “BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART: FOR THEY SHALL SEE GOD” Introduction: In the previous chapter, we have seen that mercy and holiness are the two qualities which prepare us for our ministry. We meditated deeply about being filled with mercy. We also learned that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Lot Can Happen When The Spirit Moves Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2024

Opposition confronted Paul everywhere, but when they left, they left a Spirit-filled, Christ-filled congregation.

Saturday of the Third Week of Easter 2024 Our readings this Paschal season from the Acts of the Apostles seem continuous, but there are many verses edited out for length. This week we have read about Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey into the area known as Asia Minor, and you may ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:44-52, John 14:7-14

Denomination: Catholic

Experiencing God In Times Of Silence

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 3, 2025

There are moments in every believer's journey when it seems as though God is silent. During such times, we may question whether He hears us, whether He is present, or whether He is working in our lives. However, silence does not mean absence.

EXPERIENCING GOD IN TIMES OF SILENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:11-13 “And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice.” Supporting Texts: Psalm 46:10 Habakkuk 2:20 Isaiah 30:15 Lamentations 3:25-26 Psalm 62:1-2 Exodus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-13, Psalm 46:10, Habakkuk 2:20, Isaiah 30:15, Lamentations 3:25-26, Psalm 62:1-2, Exodus 14:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Helper In Our Weakness Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 11, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on the Holy Spirit’s role in our lives, particularly in our moments of weakness.

As believers, we often face challenges and struggles that leave us feeling weak and powerless. However, the Bible teaches us that we are not alone in our weakness. The Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, is our helper and comforter, empowering us to overcome our weaknesses and live a life ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Return Of The Evil Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the reality of demonic activity, its impact on our lives, and the hope and deliverance we have through Christ.

Good morning, church family. Today we're going to delve into some of the more challenging aspects of the spiritual realm, the kind that may make us squirm a bit in our seats. We're going to speak about demons, their impact on our lives, and the hope we have in Christ. In the words of A.W. Tozer, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Topics: Biblical Demonology

What Is Your Spirit ? (Defeating The Jezebel Spirit)

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Aug 30, 2017

In this message we must understand that we are in a Spiritual Warfare that is trying to destroy the House of God. And in this spiritual fight we have to use the gift of discernment. There are 3 questions in this message that need to addressed.

What Is Your Spirit? Defeating the Spirit of Jezebel Church let me ask a few questions this morning. Do you remember your first love? Do you remember how our mind was always on that special one? Do you remember how you could not sleep without saying goodnight my love? Do you remember how your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational