Sermons on Holy Spirit The Restrainer:

Pentecost - The If Only's

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008

A simple message about Pentecost used at Women’s fellowship’s & shorter Holy Communion services.

If only one of us could win the lottery! Imagine how much better your life would be. You would have the power to control your own destiny, at least that’s what the nice people at the National Lottery believe. If only because just think of all the things you could buy – new house, car - & I hope ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Waiting For The Promise Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008

God’s plan to save this world requires the fulfillment of His promise to believers.

Waiting for the Promise Acts 1:1-8 Intro: Some people say that promises were made to be broken. That might be reality in some relationships, but with God, this is not the case. When He makes a promise, He keeps it! When people make promises to Him, He expects them to keep those promises, with His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In This Thing Together Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008

God wants us to live an empowered life in unity with other believers.

In This Thing Together Acts 2:1-13 Intro: Isn’t it nice to know that you are not alone? I’m sure there have been times when you’ve felt alone, but if you have a relationship with Jesus, you are never alone. He promised never to leave us or forsake us. His plan for the church is that no believer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Under The Influence Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008

Peter’s Pentecost sermon shows us that we need to be under the influence of the HS in order to boldly speak the truth.

Under the Influence: Sipping Saints or Holy Boldness? Acts 2:14-36 Intro: The believers who were gathered on the Day of Pentecost had all just been filled with the HS and had spoken in other tongues. People from various language groups understood what they were saying. Part of the reason these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fire, Light And Power!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 18, 2006

Fire, light and power should be alive, shining and working in every believers live. God wants us to be His living witness in this world. To do so we must be seen by the world reflecting the Love of God. This message deals with the Fire, Light and Power of

FIRE, LIGHT AND POWER Fire, light and power should be alive, shining and working in every believers live. God wants us to be His living witness in this world. To do so we must be seen by the world reflecting the Love of God. This message deals with the Fire, Light and Power ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Living Under The Influence

Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006

How The Influence of The Holy Spirit Changes A Christian

Intro. · Recently, a well-known Oklahoman was charged with DUI: Driving Under the Influence. · According to law, this means that an officer determined that this person was not in control of their faculties, due to the consumption of alcoholic beverages. o In Oklahoma, if you have a Blood Alcohol ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Latter Rain

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jan 7, 2007

We need the rain, Lord!

JOEL 2:28 "And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. 29 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days.30 I will show wonders in the heavens and on ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's Your Lawyer

Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Apr 30, 2008

THe Holy spirit advocates for us in relation to the world.

The Olympic Games are going to be in China this summer. and as you may have heard there are some people who have difficulty with the Olympic Games being held in China because they see the Chinese government behaving in a manner that violates human rights of Justice Equality and Freedom. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:8-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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

New Fire, New Power Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

If you’ve been baptized in the Holy Spirit and you think you’ve experienced it all, you’re mistaken. God has more fore every individual here today.

KEY SCRIPTURE: Job 33:4, “The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” I hope you are enthusiastic about your salvation this morning. I hope you’re excited about your personal relationship with Jesus. Do you feel as though you’re reaching your full spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part 1 - To Be Filled Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 3, 2006

This sermon is the first in a series that will examine each of the aspects of the fruits of the spirit beginning with the indwelling and what it means to live by the flesh or the spirit.

The Fruit of the Spirit Part 1 – To Be Filled Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION The most important thing in the life of a Christian is to be filled with the Holy Spirit! We hear all the time that we should be filled ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Bible Church

Plug Into The Power

Contributed by James May on Jul 5, 2006

If we are going to have the power of the Holy Spirit in operation in our lives, we must first get "plugged in", "turned on" and "fired up" with Jesus.

Plug into the Power By Pastor Jim May (This sermon references a video that was purchased from Sermonspice.com that depicts a young man using a chainsaw without starting it.) Acts 1:8, “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Came A Sound From Heaven

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006

Talking about putting the clamps on Satan,Pentecost sure made his work more difficult.

“THERE CAME A SOUND FROM HEAVEN” Acts 1:4-5 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. 5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transformation Of A Fisherman Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jul 16, 2006

Is this the same Peter that denied the Lord three times?

THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON # 3 “THE TRANSFORMATION OF A FISHERMAN” Acts 2:14-37 THE TRANSFORMATION BEGINS Vs. 14 - Is this the same Peter that denied knowing the Lord three times? His boldness is evident by his standing and also lifting up his voice. The eleven stood with him. He is speaking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Kiss Of Life

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 19, 2006

The Bible provides at least 5 examples of when God breathed out His best on humanity. His kiss of life imparts purity and power.

The Kiss of Life John 20:19-22 Several years ago, an article appeared in the newspapers, describing a series of events that were astonishing. It seems that several people were rescued from the jaws of death because someone performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on them, e.g., a boy who was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Wesleyan