Sermons on Holy Sprit:

Holiness: The Answer To Doing What Comes Naturally Series

Contributed by George Mansfield on Apr 20, 2007

Christians are constantly tempted to live by the standard of the world. God repeatedly reminds us that the answer to this call is live in Holiness.

HOLINESS: THE ANSWER TO DOING WHAT COMES NATURALLY INTRODUCTION The longer I live and the more I read and hear, the more concerned Ii have become regarding Christians living according to the sinful nature. This is variously called, living according to the desires of the flesh, carnal nature and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is The Baptism Of The Holy Ghost Necessary To Have The Gifts? Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007

Question: Is the baptism of the Holy Ghost necessary to have the Gifts of the Spirit? The answer: YES

Question: Is the baptism of the Holy Ghost necessary to have the Gifts of the Spirit? There is not one scripture that says so, but the Principle is there. Let’s go to the disciples before Pentecost. Luke 10:1 After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Problems Within God's Holy Community

Contributed by David Houchin on Mar 2, 2007

In Ezra’s day there was an issue, a problem, that needed resolution; Ezra dealt with it through confession and a covenant.

HOW WE SHOULD DEAL WITH PROBLEMS WITHIN GOD’S HOLY COMMUNITY (The Church) Ezra chapters 9 & 10 Pastor David E. Houchin Delivered 2/25/07 at Church on the Esplanade Chico, California Last Sunday, as we entered Lent, Pastor Ed exhorted us to learn about three specific spiritual disciplines: Bible ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Got To Know The Ghost Named Holy Series

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Mar 12, 2007

Three part series of being prepared by God

You Got to Know the Ghost Named Holy! John 14:1-4 & 16-18 Acts 1:8 In the opening of the 14th chapter of the dissertation rendered by John, he is painting a vivid picture of the moments of preparation of the disciples by Jesus Christ during His final hours with them. The opening statement of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

God's Treasure -The Gift Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 20, 2007

A sermon on the unique gift of the Holy Spirt in the life of the believer

Children have a way of controlling our life do they not – I heard about a young boy who received a harmonica for Christmas from his uncle. After the first of the year he saw his uncle for the first time since receiving the harmonica. With a large smile he said, “Thanks for the harmonica you gave me ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can We Really Be Holy? Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006

A study in First Peter

1 Peter 1:13-16 Suffering from Happiness - Can we really be Holy? I. What are the truths that require action A. You are loved by God! vs. 2 B. You are sanctified by the Spirit of God! vs. 2 C. You are born again! vs. 3 D. You have a living hope! vs. 3 E. You have an inheritance! vs. 4 F. You will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Four Factors That Promote Genuine Holiness #1 Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 11, 2006

Series No. 1: Because we are redeemed children of God, we are to live holy lives.

LIVE HOLY LIVES Four Factors that Promote Genuine Holiness 1 Peter 1:13-25 Late one evening an interesting conversation took place in a college dormitory room. One student posed the question, "What do you want to be?" Several different responses were thrown out by various students. Some thought it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit: What Does He Do? Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on Sep 26, 2006

The work of the Holy Spirit

Yates Pool is a famous oil field in West Texas. During the Great Depression of the 1930’s, this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Ira Yates. Because of Yates’ inability to make enough money on his ranching operation to make his mortgage payment, he was in danger of losing his ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Stephen, A Man Full Of Faith And Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 2, 2006

This a sermon given to a group of mainly over 60’s, challenging us to think about Stephen. In particular the way he copied Jesus by praying for his persecutors.

Acts 6: 7-15 At the time of Jesus there was a group of very faithful worshippers. This group of faithful worshippers were utterly dedicated to preserving the ways of God in their community. They loved their Bible (our Old Testament) and they were very vocal in their defence of the faith which had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7-15

Denomination: Anglican

Conceived By The Holy Spirit, Born Of The Virgin Mary

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 8, 2005

Why do we hold to the Virgin Birth and what difference does it make?

In the TV show Thirtysomething Hope, a Christian, argues with her Jewish husband, Michael, about the holidays. Michael exploded…. “Do you really believe an angel appeared to some teenage girl who then got pregnant without ever having sex and traveled on horseback to Bethlehem where she spent the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Holy Spirit, I Want To Know Him

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jan 15, 2003

The Lord Uses Lessons For His Truth

The Holy Spirit, I want to know HHM 1-12-03 Scripture: Mark 1: 9, 10: 9 It came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And immediately, coming up from the water, He saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending upon Him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receiving The Holy Spirit: Home Sweet Home

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

also, many other scriptures referenced in the sermon. Surrender to the Holy Spirit.

Paradigm Of Receiving The Holy Spirit. Gal. 3:3 Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort? This speaks directly to all of us in this room, not only the Galatians Paul is writing to. In essence Paul is telling us this: If your ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Gives Us Resiliency

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to bounce back from defeats, discouragements or difficulties.

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to bounce back from defeats, discouragements or difficulties. Paul wrote, "As servants of God we commend ourselves in every way; in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; in beatings, imprisonments and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Can Be Affected As A Person

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit can be grieved in a way that He feels intense disappointment.

1. The Holy Spirit can be grieved in a way that He feels intense disappointment. Isaiah wrote, "Yet they rebelled and grieved the Holy Spirit. So he turned and became their enemy and he himself fought against them." (Isa. 63:10) Ask the Lord to help you to avoid grieving the Spirit in anyway so as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Utilizes Kindness In A Leader

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit uses kindness in a leader to enhance trust.

1. The Holy Spirit uses kindness in a leader to enhance trust. Most people do not care how much a teacher knows until they know how much they care. Paul wrote, "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational