Sermons on Holy Spirits Work:

The Baptism And Infilling Of The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jun 9, 2014

There is a difference between the baptism and the infilling of the Holy Spirit.

The Baptism and Infilling of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:1-4) When one accepts Christ as Savior, the he is immediately baptized by the Holy Spirit. However, one does not have the fullness of the Spirit until he undergoes the infilling of the Holy Spirit. When one speaks in tongues, it is an overflow of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Ghost Baptism

Contributed by Evangelist Ron Freeman on Sep 5, 2003

To discuss the Holy Ghost Baptism in light of today’s many controversies and the holy scriptures.

INTRODUCTION: A. Aim: To discuss the Holy Ghost Baptism in light of today’s many controversies and the scriptures. B. Pro: To establish that only Peter and the eleven received the Holy Ghost Baptism on the day of Pentecost. C. Text: Acts 2:1-4, 5-14 D. Outline: 1. Promise of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holiness: A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Steve Greene on May 11, 2007

This message uncovers some of the myths that have surrounded the holiness tradition and offers some basic, practical, biblical direction for holy living.

Holiness: A Matter of the Heart A father told his young son that it was time to get ready for Sunday School. They would be leaving in just a few minutes. You know how little boys can be. They are inquisitive. The boy asked his dad, "Did you go to Sunday School when you were a boy?" The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Nazarene

What Jesus Said The Holy Spirit’s Job Was Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 23, 2022

In this passage Jesus teaches us several key truths about what the Holy Spirit will do for us after Jesus leaves.

- While this is not an exhaustive study of the role of the Holy Spirit, this is a key moment. Jesus will soon be leaving, as He reminds His disciples within the passage. In this larger passage, He has several big subjects He wants to cover with His disciples before He leaves. One of those is who He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Ghost Power!!!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Oct 25, 2007

We must have the Holy Ghost in order to live as we should

2 COR 6:14Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? 15What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? 16What agreement is there between ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace At Work 10 - Prophetic Ministry Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 14, 2012

Answering questions about prophetic ministry in the church today.

Dakota Community Church November 11, 2012 Grace at Work - 10 The Ministry Gifts: Ephesians 4:11-12 - some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers Prophet - One called to speak forth the message of God to His people (Greek Word: prophetes - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Model The Faith Of A Former Leper

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Oct 4, 2025

In these verses we have an example of an unnamed person that models "great faith" for us. May God the Holy Spirit work great faith in us through the Gospel Lesson for this Sunday from Luke 17:11-19.

Canton, Ohio. Cleveland, Ohio. Cooperstown, Pennsylvania. Eveleth, Minnesota. What do those four cities have in common? They all have a “Hall of Fame” located in them. Canton, Ohio is the home of the Football Hall of Fame. You will find the Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Baseball ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Know The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 1, 2005

A sermon showing that God’s Spirit is holy; an attribute we so often fail to remember. We discuss the absolute need to rely upon the Spirit or we will be powerless as Christians.

A man who was raised in the city bought a farm and moved to the country. He soon bought a cow. When he went to buy the feed for the cow, he was told the best way to use it for maximum milk. Several weeks later, the man came back to the store and said there was something wrong with the feed ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5-6

Denomination: *other

Dead Mules Don't Work

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 12, 2007

Too many Christians settle for being forgiven and fail to recognize that dead sinners do not disobey God. We can live in obedience because we are alive to God and dead to sin.

My purpose is to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to surrender their lives to Jesus and to live in obedience to him. Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will surrender their lives to God in prayer – at the altar rail if they want to prayer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Twelve Ways The Holy Spirit Benefits You

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 7, 2004

O let God’s Spirit fill your soul And cast out every sin, Then shall you love both friend and foe And know His peace within

Twelve Ways the Holy Spirit Benefits You (Rom 8:26,27) - "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express." Illustration: Henry Bosch tells a humorous story about a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Which Payday Are You Working For! Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sturdivant on Jan 28, 2001

Is heaven the payday you want.

Which payday are you working for? A lot of people are working for the wrong pay day anymore. They worry more about making a dollar than they worry about seeking God.(Matt.6:33 But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.) So instead ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Holy Ghost Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

The Holy Ghost

Acts 19 v 1-7 The Holy Ghost 1. His Resources - The Ministry of The Holy Ghost - The Ministry to - The Preacher - 1 it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth The Pastor - 1 Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, he said ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

The Presence Of God Within, Through The Power Of The Holy Spirit.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jun 1, 2017

The Holy Spirit is given to all who love Jesus Christ. This is a complex reading, but in a simplified form. How does God teach and empower us for his work with a real and lasting peace?

Acts 17:22-31 1 Peter 3:13-22 John 14:15-21 Psalm 66:7-18 This sermon was delivered to the congregation in Holy Trinity, in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 21st May 2017: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Please join me in my prayer. Let ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Episcopal

The Power Of Pentecost

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 28, 2004

The place of the Holy Spirit is in the life of Christian believers to carry on the work that Jesus started.

Scripture: Acts 2:41 – Title: “THE POWER OF PENTECOST” Introduction: There could have been 50,000 people in Jerusalem during Pentecost. Some would say that was the reason for 3,000 people getting saved that day. But the great number present didn’t all come from Jerusalem, but many traveled for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41

Denomination: Pentecostal

3d

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jan 19, 2008

LOOK AT THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, AND WHAT HE DOES FOR OUR EVERYDAY LIVES.

3D VIEW OF THE HOLY SPIRIT DISAPPOINT- TO FAIL TO MEET THE EXPECTATION OF HOPE, DEFEATED IN EXPECTATION OR HOPE. DISCOURAGE- THE TENDANCY TO PREVENT SOMETHING FROM HAPPENING BY MAKING IT MORE DIFFICULT OR UNPLEASANT. DEFEAT- VICTORY OVER AN OPPONENT, OR TO CAUSE SOMETHING TO FAIL OR FALL SHORT ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-33

Denomination: Other