Sermons on Holy Spirit:

At One Time We Were Foolish Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 7, 2011

1- We were once slaves to sin but now we are saved 2- We were once lacking mercy but now we are recipients 3- We were once ignorant of grace but now we are heirs

INTRO. - At one time we were foolish. We all have a past. And sometimes our past is not the best. Haven’t we all done some foolish things? ILL.- The running of the bulls. Did you ever want to run with the bulls in PAMPLONA, Spain? Thousands of daredevils dashed through the narrow streets of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And America Thinks The Energizer Bunny Is Something! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

God is the real source of all energy.

Intro: THE REAL SOURCE OF ENERGY! 1. The scientists were all excited about what is called "dark engergy" but lately articles have brought the idea into doubt. One such article notes: "It was only a few years ago that astronomers shook up current models of the Universe with the theory of dark ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecostal Power

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 29, 2008

Pentecost is the inauguration of a new era: the era of the Spirit.

Pentecostal Power Acts 2:1-13 1. Does your walk with God get old? Are you spiritually tired? 2. If you have been faithfully serving God and God’s people, the church, year after year, it is easy to feel burned out or lose your creative enthusiasm. 3. Yet I have found that God can revive my soul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

# 4~ Trinity Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 27, 2012

One God manefest in three Person's

# 4~ TRINITY BIBLE DOCTRINE 7-28-12 Today we'll continue with our study on Bible Doctrine and talk for a little while about "The Trinity". * THE TRIUNE GODHEAD PRESENTED IN the SCRIPTURES. >The FATHER is called Creator ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

What Happened In The Upper Room? Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Aug 15, 2012

This message talks about the day the church was birthed.

What Happened In the Upper Room? Acts 2: 1/4 Let us take a trip back to the Day of Pentecost where in the Upper Room one hundred and twenty men and women had gathered to wait for the promise of the Father, where the church was birthed with power and great glory. Everything had been prepared, with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: *other

When The Time Had Fully Come Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 14, 2010

When the time of God had fully come, what happened? 1- When the time had come God sent His Son 2- When the time had come God sent His Spirit

INTRO.- ILL.- A time management expert at a conference was to give a speech about her success in business and how time management plays a huge part of business success. She engaged the crowd and they seemed to love her. She was giving tips and sharing success stories. Suddenly, she realized she ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Keep Crying Kids You're Almost There"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 12, 2010

There is a meanness stalking about, an evil; the devil himself who is devouring souls. And these are the souls of people who live next door to us, work with us, shop beside us, go to school with us or our children. The world is filled with tears, and the

Acts 1:1-11 “Keep Crying Kids You’re Almost There” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN If you have ever driven on Interstate 95 between South Carolina and North Carolina you are most likely familiar with a strange and funny kind of place ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Caminando En Libertad

Contributed by Javier Buelna on Sep 23, 2010

algunas veces hay cosas en nuestros corazones que son obstáculos para abrirnos completamente a Dios. • Uno de los factores que nos limitan para recibir de Dios es el temor. • Muchos de nosotros luchamos contra miedos que nos controlan y nos impide

Caminando en Libertad Romanos 8:15, Gálatas 5:1, Cuando venimos a Dios con un corazón de niño, rendido, abierto, y le pedimos el Espíritu Santo, lo recibiremos, • algunas veces hay cosas en nuestros corazones que son obstáculos ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Now?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 25, 2012

The Bible explains Jesus’ mission as He would leave every believer. John 14:16-17NASB I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; 17 that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it do

What Now? John 14:1-3NASB Here’s the greatest news ever, to every believer, Jesus settled heaven through His life, death, burial and resurrection. He doesn’t mix words about eternity. He commands just one thing- believe. However on this earth, there’s even more ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Listen And Follow

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 25, 2012

What does it mean to listen to and follow the voice of the Good Shepherd?

Thursday chapel PASTORS DAY John 10: "My sheep listen to my voice. I know them, and they follow me." Do you remember that image you saw on Monday, of all of those sheep following behind the shepherd? The shepherd would make a noise, and the sheep would recognize that noise, and they would follow ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27

Denomination: Lutheran

New Wine In 09

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 7, 2009

Today we are entering into a new era of ministry at Christian Hills – we have a new year and the promise from the Lord of a new start – a new focus – a new theme – our new theme is “New Wine in 09.

“New Wine in 09” Youth are ushering today. They will hand out corks to everyone when they come in today. Opening Video Illustration– old to new! The world is changing and we need to change and adapt with it. We cannot dig our heals in and refuse to change and to grow. Clip compares: TV then and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your Calling? Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 9, 2009

Not only does God give to each of us spiritual gifts by which the body of Christ is supported and sustained, He also gives us all that is needed to carry out those functions vital to the health and ministry of His body, the church. With those gifts, God g

Opening illustration: In September 2001, Lisa Jefferson had an unexpected opportunity to be used by God. Her now well-known 15-minute conversation with a passenger on United Flight 93 forever changed the direction of her life. In her book Called, she emphasizes that her listening skills and her ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Different Life

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 8, 2008

Expanded outline. Deals with being filled with the Spirit.

LIVING A DIFFERENT LIFE These are trying times. These are trying times for many of you. There are those these days that are having family struggles. Some are praying over wayward children. Some are having financial difficulties. Some of you, like Jene, are dealing with health issues and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Unlikely Candidate Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 23, 2009

See the remarkable workings of God in reaching one lost man.

No one is beyond God’s reach, unless he chooses to walk away from Him. • We are going to see today the extent to which the Holy Spirit works in order to reach someone and save him. • You can never tell what the Spirit of God can do, because He can surprise you and save the most unlikely candidate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ingredients Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Last week I shared my vision for this church..and that vision centered on a belief in the supernatural power of God. I shared how the early church was comprised of believers who not only heard about...but actually experienced the full gospel...with signs

THE INGREDIENTS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH ACTS 2:1; AMOS 3:3 Last week I shared my vision for this church..and that vision centered on a belief in the supernatural power of God. I shared how the early church was comprised of believers who not only heard about...but actually experienced the full ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3