Sermons on Holy Sprit:

Empowered By ’the Holy Spirit’ Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 29, 2011

Among Christians there is also a genuine diversity of experience of the Holy Spirit’s empowering work. Some Christians have a clear initiatory experience of the power of the Holy Spirit that launches them into effective empowered ministry. Others have mor

Opening illustration: A few believers say, "Draw me," but resist running with the Lord as a partner with Him in His work in the earth. The Holy Spirit does not draw us so we can hang up a "Do Not Disturb" sign and sit in our little comfort zone, only singing love songs to Jesus the rest of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mark Berry on Apr 1, 2011

The scriptures are clear that the believer has a need to be FILLED with the Holy Spirit. This message gives you the scriptural guidelines for your hearer in a Wesleyan/Armenian perspective.

"HOW TO BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT." Ephesians 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Acts 2:1-18 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. [2] Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Receiving The Infilling Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 1, 2011

The reason why many in the body of Christ are complacent and don’t pursue to seek to receive the Holy Spirit knowing that He is going to shake them up and even rattle them so hard ... they miss out on the unbelievable empowerment and joy of the Lord.

Opening illustration: The story is told of an elderly woman named Norena, who lived in southern Florida. When a hurricane hit that area, her home was one of many that was severely damaged. Norena received an insurance settlement, and the repair work began. However, when the money ran out, so did ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Is Holiness So Important?

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

The question is asked today by many people, “Why is holiness so important?” Why do we talk about holiness and sanctification and John Wesley all of the time? Many have become disillusioned by all of the talk of John Wesley and have begun to think that t

IMayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army ntroduction: The question is asked today by many people, “Why is holiness so important?” Why do we talk about holiness and sanctification and John Wesley all of the time? Many have become disillusioned by all of the talk of John Wesley and have begun to ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Lenten Catechesis: Holy Baptism Series

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 13, 2013

This is a sermon preached as part of a midweek Lenten series on the 6 chief parts of the Small Catechism on March 6th, 2013 at Emmons Lutheran Church, Emmons, Minnesota.

Tonight as we continue our “Lenten Catechesis”, our journey is going to begin in a place where our Scripture lessons don’t take us: to the banks of the Jordan River. There, we see a man dressed in camel’s hair and a leather belt, who’s diet is locusts and wild honey. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Grace Called Us Into Holiness

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 15, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: It's not based on what we can do or not but it's based on GOD's Grace II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: GOD's Grace Made Us Holy IV. TEXT: Numbers 15:40 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) The tasse

I. EXORDIUM: It's not based on what we can do or not but it's based on GOD's Grace II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: GOD's Grace Made Us Holy IV. TEXT: Numbers 15:40 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) The tassels will help you remember that you must obey all my ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 15:40

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Spirit And The Origin Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 13, 2012

A sermon on the role of the Holy Spirit in the Bible (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's boo, Power From On High, and The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study)

HoHum: Three sons left home, went out on their own and prospered. Getting back together, they discussed the gifts they were able to give their elderly mother. The first said, "I built a big house for our mother." The second said, "I sent her a Mercedes with a driver." The third smiled and said, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Spirit And The Understanding Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 5, 2012

A sermon on the doctrine of illumination (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's books, Power From On High, Chapter 2, and The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study, Chapter 2)

HoHum: Before we get too reactionary or begin to ask about this or that, this extreme episode is what Dr. Cottrell is teaching against. “I was teaching an adult Bible class at a local church some years ago when the subject of the need and use of the Bible was raised. A man in the class- a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Spirit And The New Age Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 5, 2012

A sermon on the Holy Spirit in the age of the church, the new Christian age (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's books, Power From On High, Chapter 5, and The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study, Chapter 3)

HoHum: James Candlish says of the Old Testament era, "The general bestowal of the spirit as the source of holiness is spoken of as a thing of the future, one of the blessings of the promised reign of God over His people. In the theocracy in Israel, the spirit of God had been given to certain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Tom Feola on Mar 21, 2012

There is Power in the indwelling of the Holy Spirit with the gift of speaking in tongues.

Why The Baptism of the Holy Spirit? This is part of the Great Commission. Mark 16:14-20 (NKJV) 14 Later He appeared to the eleven as they sat at the table; and He rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. 15 And He said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Lenten Catechesis-Holy Communion Series

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 22, 2013

The last sermon in the Lenten Catechesis series, this sermon focuses on the sacrament of Holy Communion.

One of the things I discovered very quickly in my earlier years as a parish pastor is the joy that Pastors have, and the special relationship that they develop with homebound members of the congregation. In many cases, these dear older saints are people who because of their advanced age and lack ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Holy Dough, Roots And Branches Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 24, 2013

Paul uses some parabolic language to describe God's dealings with Israel while challenging Gentile believers to holiness.

Holy Dough, Roots and Branches Romans 11:16-21 Israel is often in the news today and the Church speaks and wonders about the future of Israel. Evidently ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Praise Brings Victory

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 25, 2013

True praise does not need volume nor jumping energy. If it is holy, it is enough.

2 Chron 20:21-22 21 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever. 22 And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Through The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 26, 2013

Are you spending quality time with your Creator and having an intimate walk with Him? Considerable time in the presence of God will facilitate us not only to be spirit filled but have the mind of Christ.

Opening illustration: It has been said, “Any idiot can be complicated; but it takes genius to be simple.” Indeed, the most effective oral and written communicators are those who take profound truths and make them simple. This has bearing on every area of our lives. When we communicate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit? What's That? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 12, 2011

A sermon on the Holy Spirit and sanctification from Romans 8:5-13 (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, Set Free, the last chapter of the book)

HoHum: What a tragedy if Clark Kent never knew that he was Superman? Can we imagine Clark Kent on his deathbed, looking down and muttering, “What’s that big ‘S’ on my T-shirt? Superman? What’s that?” How sad! All his life he could have been catching speeding ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ