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Meet The Real Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 11, 2008

Perhaps you think you understand the Holy Spirit. Maybe you think you’ve seen His work on Christian TV. To fully understand the Spirit’s role in the church and in your life you need to listen to this message.

Why is this significant? In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit came upon individuals for a prescribed period of time. Here the Spirit is being poured out on everyone who believes in Jesus permanently. The Spirit’s purpose is to bring truth to the world about Jesus Christ. To the believer He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Preparing To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Feb 14, 2008

Continuing with the Holy Spirit theme this sermon looks at the Rich Young Ruler (Mark 10:17-27). Jesus asks us to dethrone the gods in our lives so our hearts are prepared to be directed by the Spirit.

What we Believe Series Preparing to be filled with the Holy Spirit – February 17, 2008 Acknowledge Dr. Henry Schorr (Mark 10:17-27 NIV) o Were in series called what Christians believe about God the Father, Jesus the Son, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, Baptism and Spiritual gifts o Were focusing on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Who And What Is The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mike Salman on Feb 21, 2008

How do you explain who and what is the Holy Spirit? These outline sermon helps bring this explaination to the simplest of all people.

WHO OR WHAT IS THE HOLY SPIRIT? THE HOLY SPIRIT IS GOD Luke 1:30-35 And the angel said to her, Do not fear, Mary, for you have found favor with God. (31) And behold! You shall conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call His name JESUS. (32) He shall be great and shall be called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Feb 21, 2008

Sermon looks at a daily filling of the Spirit and the steps necessary to become Spirit filled

What we believe series How to be filled with the Holy Spirit (Acknowledgement - Dr. Henry Schorr, Centre Street Calary AB) February 24, 2008 Part 8 Matthew 3:11-17 o Were in a series about what Christians believe. What do Christians believe about God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit? o I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-17

Holy Spirit Is Like A Flashlight

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 1, 2008

This is a sermon outline illustrating the Holy Spirit with a flashlight

What kind of help does a flashlight give us? A flashlight can help us learn about the Holy Spirit. John 14:23-26 I Corinthians 2:12 When Jesus went back to Heaven, God sent the Holy Spirit From these verses what do we know about the Holy Spirit? (God will send, & helps us understand salvation) 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice In The Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Mar 5, 2009

There is room for everyone in the Spirit!

Rejoice in the Power of the Holy Spirit Matthew 28:16-20 and Various Verses from the Epistles The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, February 15, 2009 Introduction: Our passage today is made up of phrases from Paul’s letters to the early churches. It is an inspiring array of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Following The Leading Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 21, 2008

Following God’s lead to obey whatever it takes

Following the Leading of the Spirit Acts 8:26-40 - Have you ever felt that you failed as a witness for Christ? Ever felt that God was calling you to do something but you chose to not listen to His voice? - This morning, let us discuss the importance of following the Spirit of God - Let us be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is The Holy Spirit To You?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 3, 2009

Using the story of the transformation of Walter Lewis Wilson, this short sermon challenges people to want to be full of the Holy Spirit in order to impact our town for Jesus!

John 15: 26-27 and 16: 4b-15 Walter Lewis Wilson was an American doctor born towards the end of the 19th century. He was a faithful Christian who often hosted visiting missionaries to his church. One visitor from France didn’t mince words, asking him, “Who is the Holy Spirit to you?” Wilson’s ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Love, Obedience And The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 23, 2009

John’s gospel reveals that love, obedience and the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives are all connected. Jesus claims and promises great things. We must believe to receive these.

Have you ever been on a spiral staircase? When we lived in Lancaster we would often visit Prospect Mountain where there was a stone tower about 45-50 feet high. You could go in a door at the bottom of the tower and climb up a spiral stair to the top and look out on a panoramic view of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Relationship With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Nov 24, 2009

Exploring how to be filled with the Spirit of God to live everyday.

Well, if you’ve got a Bible, now is a good time to get it out. If you don’t have a Bible, there should be one in the pew in front of you. If you don’t have one in front of you, look down the row and see if you can get your hands on a copy of God’s Word. It’s going to help us today because we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is The Baptiser In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 10, 2011

In the same way that Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit, He wants to baptize us with the Spirit so we can transform people’s lives today.

VISITATION #10: JESUS IS THE BAPTISER IN THE HOLY SPIRIT (March 2011 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: “how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16

Denomination: *other

Works Of ’the Holy Spirit’ Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 15, 2011

"If the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from the church today, 95 percent of what we do would go on and no one would know the difference. If the Holy Spirit had been withdrawn from the New Testament church, 95 percent of what they did would stop, and everybody

Opening illustration: In many Christian circles the Holy Spirit is neglected, forgotten, or misunderstood. The One given to unite the body of Christ is the center of controversy … So often Christian work is so rigidly programmed that it seems we need no longer depend on Him - yet Jesus said, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empowered By ’the Holy Spirit’ Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 29, 2011

Among Christians there is also a genuine diversity of experience of the Holy Spirit’s empowering work. Some Christians have a clear initiatory experience of the power of the Holy Spirit that launches them into effective empowered ministry. Others have mor

Opening illustration: A few believers say, "Draw me," but resist running with the Lord as a partner with Him in His work in the earth. The Holy Spirit does not draw us so we can hang up a "Do Not Disturb" sign and sit in our little comfort zone, only singing love songs to Jesus the rest of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mark Berry on Apr 1, 2011

The scriptures are clear that the believer has a need to be FILLED with the Holy Spirit. This message gives you the scriptural guidelines for your hearer in a Wesleyan/Armenian perspective.

"HOW TO BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT." Ephesians 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Acts 2:1-18 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. [2] Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Receiving The Infilling Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 1, 2011

The reason why many in the body of Christ are complacent and don’t pursue to seek to receive the Holy Spirit knowing that He is going to shake them up and even rattle them so hard ... they miss out on the unbelievable empowerment and joy of the Lord.

Opening illustration: The story is told of an elderly woman named Norena, who lived in southern Florida. When a hurricane hit that area, her home was one of many that was severely damaged. Norena received an insurance settlement, and the repair work began. However, when the money ran out, so did ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational