Sermons on Holy Thoughts:

The Amazing Holy Spirit

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 4, 2017

A sermon based on all three Year A lectionary pericopes for the Day of Pentecost: Numbers 11:24-30; Acts 2:1-21; John 7:37-39.

Day of Pentecost Yr A, 4/06/2017 Num 11:24-30; Acts 2:1-21; Jn 7:37-39 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The amazing Holy Spirit” Today we celebrate the third major festival of the church year, the Day of Pentecost. Pentecost means fifty, and so it is an appropriate name, since Pentecost Sunday falls ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Numbers 11:24-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Works Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Jun 11, 2017

The Holy Spirit has been designated as our Helper until we see our Lord and Master. But who is He? What does He want of us? How can He help?

Who is the Holy Spirit; Is He a “He”; Is He an “It”; Is He some “Force”; and why is He here? These are some of the questions that I personally or others have asked me over the years. “He” is real; “He” is the Spirit of God and of Jesus Christ and “He” is not the “Force”, as in Star Wars. “He” is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-26, John 16:7-15

Denomination: *other

Holy Like Jesus Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014

The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

SIMPLY JESUS HOLY LIKE JESUS HEBREWS 10:1-19 INTRODUCTION -I learned a big fancy word a while back that I want to share with you. It’s the word “metanarrative.” Impress your friends at party -The idea of the metanarrative is that there are overarching stories that people share in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Counselor The Holy Spirit

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the Perfect Teacher? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the HOLY SPIRIT is our Perfect Teacher and not experience or circumstances. IV. TEXT: John 14:26 (Amplified Bible) But the

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the Perfect Teacher? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the HOLY SPIRIT is our Perfect Teacher and not experience or circumstances. IV. TEXT: John 14:26 (Amplified Bible) But the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

O Holy Night

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

O HOLY NIGHT

O HOLY NIGHT Luke 2:1-20 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1

Denomination: Foursquare

A Call To Holy Obedience

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 30, 2017

You were purchased with Christ’s blood; your life’s purpose is to glorify him in holy obedience.

Arabian horses go through rigorous training in the deserts of the Middle East. The trainers require absolute obedience from the horses, and test them to see if their training is complete. The final test is nearly beyond the endurance of any living thing. The trainers force the horses to do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-23

Denomination: Other

Who Is The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on May 20, 2017

Who is the Holy Spirit and what role does He play in my life?

Many of us seem to neglect the Holy Spirit and don’t really think of Him as a real person or being, but He is. He has been forgotten by this nation or totally misunderstood, or both. Jesus gave of himself, by sending us His Spirit, in the hopes that He would unite us. But, instead of being ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26, John 16:13, John 16:5-15

Denomination: *other

Be Holy... Mission Impossible?

Contributed by Paul Davidson on May 22, 2017

Be Holy… How is this even possible? I have a difficult time just being a decent husband and father. How am I supposed to be as holy as God Himself? I’m just human. I make mistakes. Why am I being commanded to do something that seems to be impossible?

Please turn in your Bibles to 1 Peter 1:13-22… [READ] Our key verses this morning are verses 15-16… “15 but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; 16 because it is written, ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy.’” Be Holy… How is this even possible? I have a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 1 Timothy 4:7, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, Romans 10:13-14, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 10:10, Galatians 3:1-3, Isaiah 64:6, Psalm 14:2-3, Ephesians 5:1, 1 Peter 1:13-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 18, 2014

Summary: In the same way that Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit, He wants to fill us with the Spirit so we can transform people¡¦s lives today. Scripture: Acts 1:8-2:4

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit OPENING: DO YOU NEED FRESH FIRE FROM HEAVEN? “And the fire on the altar shall be kept burning on it; it shall not be put out.” (Lev. 6:12). INTRO TO TOPIC: The Bible tells us “how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Facing A Holy Satisfaction

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

Sometimes we face a HOLY DISSATISFACTION drive us to change and move forward. The Father's plan is to be a fruit tree, not fire wood.

WHY DO PEOPLE FACE A HOLY DISSATISFACTION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Dissatisfaction... make discontented, lacking contentment, restlessness, lack of ease, distress, Finding no rest or peace, uneasy, agitated, tense, nervous. I. MY FRIEND WE NEED THE HOLY SPIRIT TO BEGIN A NEW ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Pilgrimage To A Holy Place”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 11, 2021

Transfiguration Sunday, The Mountain top experience was a moment of Intimacy with God. Jesus restores our friendship by his death and resurrection. We have the Holy Spirit as a gift, who still creates mountaintop moments.

In Jesus Holy Name February 13, 2021 Text: Mark 9:2-4 Transfiguration Redeemer “Pilgrimage to a Holy Place” God speaks loudest on mountains. Think Mount Moriah, Mount Sinai, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Holy Spirit And The Trinity

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 18, 2021

The God head is our ride to Heaven praise the Lord.

THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE TRNITY 1. Eternal Hebrews 9: 14How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? 2. He has always existed. Psalms 139: 7Whither shall I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit And Kairos.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 2, 2021

Go ahead follow Kairos; Go ahead follow God. Let the wind of God blow, Encourage the fire of God to burn, Lift up your life (body) and offer it to God.

The Holy Spirit And Kairos. Numbers 9:15-18NKJV Are you willing to keep your eyes and the motives of your heart upon the perfect Guide? The children of Israel had finally left Egypt, with over 400 years of bondage. However, upon Israel’s departure, Egypt hadn’t left Israel’s heart. God has a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:15-18, Luke 24:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on May 15, 2021

PENTECOST SUNDAY

Come Holy Spirit Scripture: Acts 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 5:16-25, John 20:19-23, John 15:26-27, John 16:12-15. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, Today, let us take the gospel according to Saint John (John 20:19-23) on the day of the Pentecost ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 5:16-25, John 20:19-23, John 15:26-27, John 16:12-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Halika Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on May 15, 2021

PENTECOSTING Linggo

Halika Holy Spirit Banal na kasulatan: Gawa 2:1-11, 1 Corinto 12:3-7, 1 Corinto 12:12-13, Gal atians 5:16-25, John 20:19-23, John 15:26-27, Juan 16:12-15. Pagninilay Mahal kong mga kapatid na babae, Ngayon, kunin natin ang ebanghelyo ayon kay Saint John (Juan 20:19-23) sa araw ng ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 5:16-25, John 20:19-23, John 15:26-27, John 16:12-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other