Sermons on Holy Spirit Gifts:

Come, Kamikaze. Come!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 25, 2010

Why do we want to pray for the Holy Spirit to come?

When you hear the word kamikaze what comes to mind? Allied sailors who served in the Pacific during World War II would probably think of Japanese airplanes deliberately slamming into Allied ships. Although kamikaze pilots didn’t stop the advance on Japan, they did manage to sink about 50 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gift Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011

This message looks at the greatest gift Christ can give us: salvation

INTRODUCTION * “Gifts You Won’t Find Under the Tree* * The gift of salvation is unique because of its source: God himself * Salvation is the greatest of all gifts: it is the greatest theme in Scripture (both OT and NT) * Salvation is referred to as a gift for many reasons: our text ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

02 Life In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on May 5, 2025

The Spirit gives us a new identity, a new vitality, and a new destiny.

Have you ever gotten into your car, ready to roll, turned the key — or pressed the button — and all you get is *click*? Or maybe a weak turnover. Or maybe nothing at all. No engine. No movement. Just silence. This happened just a few weeks ago out in the church parking lot. I noticed a vehicle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Final Gift Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 27, 2014

Looks at the gift of the tomb that Jesus was buried in

When our daughter, Deborah, was preparing to depart for Odessa in Ukraine in 2008 she had to sign a form stating how she wished to have her remains disposed of if anything happened to her while she was overseas. Pretty heavy stuff for a twenty-one year old. But practical. But what do you do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Wesleyan

Indescribable Gift

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jun 26, 2006

We should be thankful for God’s indescribable gift.

Indescribable! 2 Corinthians 9:15 “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift.” (NIV) How do you describe the indescribable? How can you tell someone about an indescribable gift? How do you describe to someone the gift that God has given us? First let’s realize ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Service Is Useless And Fruitless Without The Empowering Of The Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001

Our service is useless and fruitless with the empowering ministry of the Holy Spirit

Isa 61:1-4 Theme - Our service is useless, hopeless, and fruitless without the Spirit of God’s facilitation. Why are some people so unfulfilled with their work, study, or relationships? Unless you are willing to admit your helplessness you will miss out on the Spirit’s blessings. Stop being ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Spirit Uses The Word To Teach, Reprove, Correct And Train

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001

How the Spirit uses the word to teach, reprove, correct and train in righteousness

Acts 8:4-8 Theme - The Spirit shows His power through the reproof, correction, teaching, and training with the scriptures. Why does the preaching of the scriptures continue to produce changes in people’s hearts? There are many issues in the Bible people say they do not understand. But, there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost: Experience The Rest

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006

Inspiration for those who want a life changing encounter/experience with the Almighty.

ILLUSTRATION: My grandfather Ken is sitting with us in the church today. For years, he’s been involved in one form of ministry or another at several churches. One day, he waited at the altar in a church to pray with anyone who needed prayer when a little boy came forward. The young man asked for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Speaking In Tongues: Frequently Asked Questions Series

Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 24, 2003

From James & Dave’s Bible Page: A detailed, question and answer study of a vitally imporatant topic to the Christian life today.

As we begin our study, I encourage you to ask yourself this question: How intimate with Jesus do you want to be? Consider for a moment the wonderful possibility that we can communicate with our Heavenly Father in a way that is totally unlimited by our finite minds. A way that we can receive from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 14:2-4

Denomination: Charismatic

Gifted For Ministry

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 10, 2007

We are a gifted church, with diversely gifted members, and we need to turn that into creative expressions of love for our community.

I don’t get to watch the Miss America pageant any more. Used to be, every September I would hunker down in front of a TV set and prepare to ogle. Gorgeous gals, we called them, in those Neanderthal days, before our language had to become politically correct. Beauty contest, we called it, before ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Five Important Questions About Speaking In Tongues

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 12, 2006

This sermon addresses the big picture of the issue of speaking in tongues. The author is not a Pentecostal.

Q1: What is the speaking in tongues that Paul is discussing here? - In Acts, the gift of tongues was the gift of being able to speak in a foreign language. The disciples were miraculously given the ability to communicate in languages that they didn’t understand. This was a mighty sign for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Indescribable Gift

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jul 5, 2011

This lesson looks at the single most perfect gift ever given or received in the history of the world, a gift which Paul called “indescribable!”

The Indescribable Gift 03/21/10 AM Text: 2 Corinthians 9:15 “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” Introduction: I happened to be flipping channels the other evening and came across one of those “reality” shows (I don’t really know which one it was) and in this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have I Got Something For You!

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 1, 2007

Many think that the laying on of hands was for the early church only. I believe that God is still working through ministers to impart His blessing on His people

June 3, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Acts 19:1-7 Subject: The Anointing of God By the Laying on of Hands Title: Have I Got Something for You! I’ve shared with you before from one of my favorite book series – The Chronicles of Narnia – and I want to begin today by telling a story from the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

And Jesus Said To Them...

Contributed by David E. Watters on May 12, 2016

The inheritance that Jesus has given to his followers.

Good Morning… You know, Sue and I are getting to the age now that we can honestly say that we are part of the ‘graying of America.’ In other words, we’re getting older. We are what we used to refer to, only a mere 20 years ago…as ‘the old geezers’. And ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-31

Denomination: Methodist

God's Gifts For The New Year! Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 22, 2004

Part 1 of FACING THE FUTURE! God says, I will give you: 1. A new heart 2. A new spirit 3. A new covenant. I want to briefly reflect on what these three gifts of newness mean.

GOD’S GIFTS FOR THE NEW YEAR Ezekiel 36:22-28 Jeremiah 31:31-34 A new heart I will give you, and a new spirit I will put within you. Ezekiel 36.26 I will make a new covenant…I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. Jeremiah 31. 31, 33 Humor Illustration There was a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-28, Ezekiel 36:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational