Sermons on Indwelling Holy Spirit:

Holiness

Contributed by Robert Cox on Apr 21, 2007

We are called to live holy lives

1 PETER 1:13Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15But just as he who called you is holy, so be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holiness

Contributed by Jerry Eckhart on Dec 15, 2003

An unusual application of Matthew 5:13 to the Christmas season

Sunday, November 30, 2003 Holiness Matthew 5: 13-16 “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Treasure Hunt (Part 4) -The Power Of His Spirit Series

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Jan 9, 2001

Discover the power of His Holy Spirit in your life!

Part IV – The Power of His Spirit I. The Promise of Power A. Text: Acts 1:4-8 B. First of all, this book is called “The Acts” because it lists the “acts” of the apostles. You’ll notice in reading this book that the only act the Jesus performs is that of ascending unto heaven. Therefore, this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Holiness

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 26, 2002

Because God is Holy, we must hold onto His gift of holiness which he gave us through His Son Jesus Christ.

HOLINESS? Thesis: Because God is Holy, we must hold onto His gift of holiness which he gave us through His Son Jesus Christ. Text: Lev. 19:2 2 "Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: `Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy. Lev. 20: 7,8 7 "`Consecrate ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:2, Leviticus 20:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit Of The Spirit - Patience

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Aug 18, 2008

Discovering through the story of Naaman, how we can allow the Holy Spirit to produce the fruit of patience in us.

Fruit of the Spirit - Patience Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19 Today we’re going to talk about the fruit of the Spirit - patience. And we’re going to look at this story of Naaman. This great Syrian commander of the Aramean army who, because of the Lord - OUR Lord - had give the king of Aram great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spirit-Filled Evangelization Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 20, 2017

'A spirit-filled evangelization is one guided by the Holy Spirit, for he is the soul of the Church called to proclaim the Gospel.'

Thursday of 6th Week of Easter 2017 Joy of the Gospel Today’s reading from Acts is one of those gems of the Bible that gives evidence for its historicity. Aquila and Priscilla were probably already Christians when they came to Corinth, about AD 49. They were caught up in the dragnet Emperor ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Worshiping God In Spirit Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 26, 2011

We worship God in spirit when the Holy Spirit burns away our impurities and washes us clean.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas February 27, 2011 WORSHIPING GOD IN SPIRIT The Glory Due His Name: Part 3 Isaac Butterworth John 4:21a, 23-24 (NIV) ‘Jesus declared..., “...A time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love, Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jun 30, 2023

Fruit of the Spirit The fruit of the Spirit is all about growing more like Jesus. When you become a Christian, God gives you the Holy Spirit to help you and change you. The Holy Spirit works to develop the character of Christ within you. The fruit of the Spirit is a beautiful

LOVE Fruit of the Spirit (25-06-2023) INTRODUCTION: Our message series is on the fruit of the Spirit. The fruit of the Spirit is all about growing more like Jesus. When you become a Christian, God gives you the Holy Spirit to help you and change you. The Holy Spirit works to develop ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:2, Philemon 1:8-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holiness Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 12, 2003

Holiness is the gift of an identity, appearing to be too good to be true, but received by accepting forgiveness.

Today’s message is framed by incidents provided by two church members. I will not be naming the players, but they have given me both the beginning and the ending of this message on holiness. The beginning: a few days ago one of you told me that you came to worship each Sunday so that you could ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Be Holy Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 19, 2011

To be Holy is to be set apart. And how are we set apart? By loving one another, by pursuing peace and by truly striving to be Holy.

Isaiah was a man of God, a Prophet to the people of Judah during the reign of four kings. We often read his prophetic words at Christmas time regarding the birth of Christ, “Therefore the Lord will give you a sign, behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son and shall call His name ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Christian Church

The Battle’s On: The Spirit Vs. The Flesh Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 21, 2011

This message is the third in a series designed to be a journey of discovery. The goal of the series is to help each of us gain a better understanding of the Holy Spirit. This message examines the Spirit’s role in our ongoing battle with flesh.

How many of you have ever felt hopeless about your spiritual life improving? Paul’s words in Romans 8 should provide us with some hope. We often look at our spiritual lives and feel like we are failing to make any progress. Paul speaks of the reality of this struggle that is going on in each of our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Who Groans With Us

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 16, 2018

The Spirit encourages us to march onward to victory through our struggles.

The Spirit Who Groans With Us Romans 8:22-27 When Yahweh comes to Moses at the burning bush in Exodus 3, He relates that he had heard the groaning of the Children of Israel in their cruel bondage under Egyptian taskmasters. He proceeded to send Moses as the means of delivering them. Yahweh felt ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-25, Romans 8:22-27, Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Never Alone Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006

8th in the Series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Looks at the promise of the Holy Spirit, includes a brief mention of the Pentecostal Doctrine of Tongues as initial evidence of Spirit Baptism.

John 14:16-26 Awhile back my son had a saying that became famous in our house “I’m scared when I’m alone.” My wife and I even would Text message it to one another. In the passage we read today, Jesus was addressing disciples who were scared because they were about to be alone, but He promised to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit In You Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 10, 2011

Christians have the most powerful force in the Universe inside of them. We get this power when we become Christians. But is it possible ot access MORE of this Spirit... and is it possible to diminish His power in our lives?

About 20 years ago, a delivery truck was taking a special shipment to the San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau in California… and it got lost. The delivery truck driver stopped at a gas station and asked for directions. Now ordinarily this wouldn’t have been unusual. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Baptism Of The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Jul 25, 2025

The baptism of the Holy Ghost is not only to dwell within us but to empower us. Scripture clearly shows that while the Holy Spirit baptizes us into the Body of Christ at conversion, Jesus Himself baptizes us with the Holy Ghost for power and service.

The Baptism of the Holy Ghost: God’s Progressive Revelation Introduction The baptism of the Holy Ghost represents one of the most significant promises in Scripture—God's plan to dwell within His people and empower them for service. From Old Testament prophecy to New Testament fulfillment, we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:33, Ezekiel 36:26, Joel 2:28, Acts 2:2

Denomination: Pentecostal