Sermons on Holy Spirits Power:

Have You Crossed The Jordan? Series

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 16, 2019

The Lord has personally invited you to enter His rest and discover His strength. But you will have to “cross over the Jordan” in your spiritual life to experience the reality of that truth.

HAVE YOU CROSSED THE JORDAN? Text: Joshua 3 Dr. Larry Petton _______________________________________________________________________ SCRIPTURE TEXT – JOSHUA 3:5-17 5 Joshua told the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” 6 Joshua said to the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5-17, Acts 10:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Battle Within Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 18, 2021

Paul shared the reality of his struggle with sin to prepare his readers for Romans 8, the work of the indwelling Holy Spirit in our lives. It will not be our ability or willpower that enables us to obey God.

Paul affirms in the previous section that the Law is not useless. It is not sinful or bad. • No doubt the Law can only point out our weakness and makes us conscious of our sin; it is powerless to save us but it is not useless. • It shows us the will of God, the righteous standards of God for our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Paraclete

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 20, 2024

A sermon for Pentecost Sunday, Year B

May 19, 2024 - Pentecost Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Acts 2:1-21; Romans 8:22-27; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 The Paraclete Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Pentecost Sunday. We mark this as the day that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Romans 8:22-27, John 15:26-27, John 16:4-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fullness Of Him.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 18, 2024

We are very unique, because we were not called, but God changed His mind. I’m so glad God changed His mind, aren’t you? John 15.16

The Fullness Of Him. Ephesians 1:15-23. Did you know that we are Jesus’ body- the Church. The Bride Of Christ. Ephesians 1:23, We are the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.“ We are very unique, because we were not called, but God changed His mind. I’m so glad God changed His mind, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, Isaiah 62:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cure- The Comforter Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 14, 2023

This is the 132nd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 12th sermon from Romans.

Series: Action [#132] THE CURE- THE COMFORTER Romans 8:1-17 Introduction: This has been a challenging week. Last week I spoke about how weak we are on our own, and I was challenged most every day of this week. As we start Chapter 8, we find encouragement. At the end of Jesus earthly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Promises Another Comforter.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 19, 2023

Another Comforter, filling the void when Jesus is gone.

JESUS PROMISES ANOTHER COMFORTER. John 14:15-17. *Notice how closely our love and our obedience are bound together (John 14:15; cf. John 14:21; 1 John 2:3-5). 4. He has given us the Holy Spirit (John 14:16-17). Jesus said, “I will pray the Father, and He will send another Comforter that He ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Of Pentecost

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 30, 2025

1. FEAST OF PASSOVER 2. THE LAW WAS GIVEN ON MOUNT SINAI ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST 3. FEAST OF PENTECOST 4. PROPHECY OF JOEL 5. CRUCIFIXION AT PASSOVER 6. RESURRECTION AT FIRST FRUIT OFFERING 7. THE HOLY SPIRIT WAS GIVEN ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST

THE DAY OF PENTECOST OUTLINE 1. FEAST OF PASSOVER 2. THE LAW WAS GIVEN ON MOUNT SINAI ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST 3. FEAST OF PENTECOST 4. PROPHECY OF JOEL 5. CRUCIFIXION AT PASSOVER 6. RESURRECTION AT FIRST FRUIT OFFERING 7. THE HOLY SPIRIT WAS GIVEN ON THE DAY OF ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 2: "The God Who Establishes Us” Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 12, 2025

This second sermon explores Paul’s explanation of his integrity, his ministry under accusation, and how God’s faithfulness steadies us when plans change and people misunderstand. It moves from comfort to credibility — from grace received to grace lived out.

Introduction Sometimes the greatest challenge in ministry is not persecution, but misunderstanding. Paul faced criticism from those who thought his change of travel plans meant he was fickle or untrustworthy. Yet, in this passage, Paul reminds us that God is faithful — and it is He who establishes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Now? (Continued)

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Sep 9, 2024

Now, I don’t know if you’ve ever hooked a water moccasin...

I would like to ride piggy-back on Pastor Jeff’s message last week, so you may hear a couple of similar thoughts. Pentecost is one of 7 seasonal feasts the Hebrew people observe. Also called “Feast of Weeks” Pentecost begins on the 50th day after Passover Believers rendered thanks to YHWH for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 1:4-5, Joel 2:28-32

May The Force Be With You

Contributed by Patty Groot on May 5, 2025

Comparison between the "Force" in the movie Star Wars and the power of Spirit living in Christians.

Good morning, church! How many of you have ever seen Star Wars? (Pause for a show of hands.) Even if you haven't, I bet you've heard one of its most famous lines: "May the Force be with you." It's a blessing, a word of encouragement. It's a way to say, "You're not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-17

A Prayer Partner Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

An unlocked door can keep you out if you don’t know it is unlocked. What did Jesus unlock for us?

Unlocked Pt. 2 - A Prayer Partner I. Introduction If you have ever been in a blazing hot parking lot with an undone clothes hanger clutched in your hands as you try to pull up the lock on a car door that is locked with your keys laying on the seat of the car, then you will whole heartedly agree ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27, 1 Corinthians 14:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Broken Record - Miracle Service Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

An unlocked door can keep you out if you don’t know it is unlocked. What did Jesus unlock for us?

Unlocked Pt. 4 - A Broken Record I. Introduction An unlocked door is just as strong and restrictive as a locked door if you don’t know that the door is unlocked. So, we have been talking about the fact that the Holy Spirit has been given to us and in this gift, things have been unlocked for us. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Mark 16:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Free Hugs

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 4, 2025

Other than the computer, I can’t think of any invention that has impacted our lives more than the cell phone. This device I hold in my hand goes with us everywhere.

“Free Hugs” “8 I baptize you with[e] water, but he will baptize you with[f] the Holy Spirit. 9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Pentecost The Rest Of The Story”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 28, 2025

Pentecost the church learns to listen to the voice of Jesus. quotes from Max Lucado and Leonard Sweet

In Jesus Holy Name June 8,2025 Text: John 14:15 Pentecost Redeemer “Pentecost The Rest of the Story” Pentecost is one of the busiest days in Jerusalem. people have come together from all over the ancient world to Jerusalem, the city of God. Speech ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15, John 16:5-9, Acts 4:8-11, Romans 8:15

Denomination: Lutheran

Stuck Upstairs When I Should Be Downstairs

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 7, 2025

Today is Pentecost Sunday - it’s one of the most important days in history. We’re going to see why, see the reasons we need the Holy Spirit, and think about our need to be refilled.

STUCK UPSTAIRS WHEN I SHOULD BE DOWNSTAIRS Acts 2:1-4; 3:1-2,6-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the man who had emergency surgery on his hand and lost 3 fingers? The man asked the doctor if he could still write. 2. The doctor answered, “Maybe, but don’t count on it.” B. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God