Sermons on Holy Times:

The Holy Spirit And The Wind

Contributed by Madai Holdsworth on Jan 21, 2012

An outline comparing the Holy Spirit with the Wind

The Holy Spirit and the wind-Ezekiel 37:8-10 The wind is a basic element needed to live. The Holy Spirit is a basic necessity for every Christian to live. Spirit: breath/wind Hebrew: RUACH= breath/wind/spirit I. Wind is air with movement, its indispensable to live. It spreads seeds and pollen to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Why The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 6, 2010

We must have the spirit to serve.

WHYTHE HOLY SPIRIT Ephesians 3:5 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 1 Peter 2:5 Ye also, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 20, 2011

For those who fear an encounter with the Holy Spirit we have reassurrance from Jesus that the coming of the Holy Spirit is a good thing.

Topic: Encountering the Holy Spirit Text: John 16:5-16 Introduction This entire month we are going through a series titled “Encountering the Holy Spirit.” Today we are going to look at John 16:5-16 1.Jesus talks about “The coming of the Holy Spirit” 2. The coming of the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 21, 2007

When coming across scriptures that cannot be rationalized man has a tendency to NOT accept what the Bible explicitly reveals. Note the contrast of wisdom between God and man when dealing with the personal indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit Theme: Knowing whether the Holy Spirit personally dwells within the believer. INTRODUCTION A. Because Christians live in the flesh it is no wonder that we have difficulty understanding the things of the spirit. 1. The Bible teaches that the natural man cannot ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Motivation For Holy Living

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 10, 2007

Grace teaches us about godliness

The motivation and tools for holy living Titus 2:11-14 (NIV) 11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Nazarene

The Proof Is In The Holyspirit

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 19, 2012

The wind blows wherever it wants. Just as you can hear the wind but can’t tell where it comes from or where it is going, so you can’t explain how people are born of the Spirit.” Is there a difference in a person that follows God and the Holy Spirt? Whe

The Proof is in the HolySpirit John 3:8NLT The wind blows wherever it wants. Just as you can hear the wind but can’t tell where it comes from or where it is going, so you can’t explain how people are born of the Spirit.” Is there a difference in a person that follows God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Spirit, The Comforter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 7, 2013

Another Comforter = another of the same - who re-presents Jesus. He is the One who stands beside us to strengthen and empower.

THE HOLY SPIRIT, THE COMFORTER. John 14:8-17; John 14:25-27. This reading is an excerpt from the ‘Upper Room Discourse’ (John 13:31-16:33). John 14 is one of the most well-known, and best loved, chapters in the Bible. It is our purpose here to concentrate on just one, or perhaps two, of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27, John 14:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Oct 4, 2014

This study examines the Scriptural identity of the Gift of the Holy Spirit and, also, how to receive the Gift and why we receive this precious Gift.

When one obeys the Gospel of Jesus Christ, they receive the Holy Spirit. Paul asked the Galatian brethren (3:2): "This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit from the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?" The Spirit was not received through their observing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Practical Life Of Holiness

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 15, 2012

God has called us to a life of practical holiness which we have to demonstrate in our thoughts, words and actions or deeds. No alternative to this demand would be accepted.

THE PRACTICAL LIFE OF HOLINESS Study Texts: Ps.15: 1-5, Ps.24: 3-4, Heb.12: 14 -The single, unchanging demand of God for all His children in all ages is that we should be holy. -He commands us to “Follow (pursue, practice) peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 30, 2012

A friend of mine I haven't talk to in a while called one night this week with a question. The question was about the role of the Holy Spirit in our life. Who is He? He began to say that he was really confused with , in his own words: "the Father, the Son,

Who Is The Holy Spirit? Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Holy Lifestyle

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 23, 2017

Five points concerning living a holy lifestyle

Living A Holy Lifestyle What does it mean to live a holy lifestyle? Here are five points to consider in doing so. "Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it." John 2:5. Jesus’ mother gave this command to servants at the wedding at Cana. To be holy, we must OBEY the Word of God. II. "Do as Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Coming Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on May 24, 2015

The Holy Spirit comes through both invitation and preparation.

THE COMING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: Acts 2:1-4 (Scriptures are from the God's Word translation) Pentecost Sunday is the day we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the Apostles & in the life of the Church. • But what we need to remember is that it didn’t just happen! ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Excellence - God's Holiness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 2, 2016

God is Holy. Leads to our call to be excellent!

Our Holy God February 28, 2016 We’ve been looking at excellence for about 7 weeks now, and for the past 2-3 weeks we’ve talked about Spiritual Gifts. Please, fill out those Spiritual Gift inventories. I’ve received a few back, and it’s great going through them and seeing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy One Of God

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 27, 2018

Another look at the authority of Jesus and the authority of Holy Scripture

Weekend Message/Devotion January 28, 2018 Reading: Mark 1:21-28 The Holy One of God We don’t get very far in this reading until we are met with Jesus;’ encounter with a demon possessed man in the synagogue, there in Capernaum, right along with all the worshippers. Jesus was there teaching. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 29, 2016

When the Holy Spirit helps us to understand the Bible and to have faith in Jesus, we have a peace that nothing can take from us. In the light of the Holy Spirit we can grow in our understanding of Jesus’ teachings and love for us.

Good morning, boys and girls. What am I holding? A flashlight is an important tool to have around. When could you use a flashlight? At home when the lights go out. Maybe when you are trying to read something and there just isn’t enough light. A flashlight is helpful if you are looking ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Anglican