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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
To discuss the Holy Ghost Baptism in light of today’s many controversies and the holy scriptures.
INTRODUCTION: A. Aim: To discuss the Holy Ghost Baptism in light of today’s many controversies and the scriptures. B. Pro: To establish that only Peter and the eleven received the Holy Ghost Baptism on the day of Pentecost. C. Text: Acts 2:1-4, 5-14 D. Outline: 1. Promise of the Holy ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-14
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Although the Bible can produce spriritual growth, Christians may interfere with the Bible’s ability to help us grow.
1. Illus. of Mutiny on the Bounty • The true story of the Mutiny on the Bounty has often been retold. Nine mutineers with six native men and twelve native (Tahitian) women put ashore on Pitcairn Island in 1790. • One sailor soon began distilling alcohol, and the little colony was plunged into ...read more
Scripture: James 1:18-25
Denomination: Baptist
Just like Peter, we will be enabled, or "powered" by the Holy Spirit once we receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance.
Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:8
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Why did Jesus believe the early church needed the power of the Holy Spirit - and what can that power mean to us today?
A few years ago, the power went out on the north side of town. I first noticed it when I saw that the traffic lights weren’t working but I didn’t think much about it until I tried to stop into CVS to pick up some batteries. One of the clerks met me at the door and explained: “I’m sorry we have no ...read more
In the brief record of Luke made about the Holy Spirit’s activities in the Antioch church we find out about the power of the Holy Spirit.
One of the most fascinating stories in the Bible is Ezekiel’s account of the valley of dry bones (Ezekiel 37:1-14). Ezekiel says the hand of the Lord is upon him and the Lord sets Ezekiel in a valley of dry bones. The Lord told Ezekiel to preach to the dry bones and tell them God says, “I will ...read more
Scripture: Acts 11:20-21, Acts 13:4, Acts 15:28, Acts 11:24, Acts 11:28, Acts 13:2, Acts 13:9 (view more) (view less)
The Holy Spirit is not a feeling, a ghost or an evil spirit. Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit and had a radiant and balanced personality. The Holy Spirit will make you like Jesus.
The Ministry of the Holy Spirit Acts 13:52 “And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” There’s something significant about Luke writing that the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Paul and Barnabas were sent out as missionaries by the church in ...read more
Scripture: Acts 13:52
Denomination: Free Methodist
Series called: What we beleive Part one ’ God’s Holiness and Justice God’s is holy and in a class all by himself. God’s justice is integrately tied to his holiness. God is 100% holy and %100 just %100 of the time
God’s Holiness and Justice Acknowledgments: Insights from message by Dr. Henry Schorr, Centre St. Church, Calgary AB Canada Dr. R. C. Sproul - book - ’The Holiness of God’ Today were going to speak about God’s justice and holiness. In order to worship God correctly we need the Bibles perspective ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-6
What happens when you wrestle with God?
A Holy Wrestling Match Have you ever wrestled with someone bigger and stronger than yourself? Needless to say, it isn’t a pleasant experience, since you are generally destined to lose. All of the tricks in the book, including trying to curl up and keep the other person from flipping you over and ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 32:3-30
God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle.
Spiritual Disciplines Yielding to the Holy Spirit One day God was looking down at Earth and saw all of the evil that was going on. He decided to send an angel down to Earth to check it out. So he called one of His best angels and sent the angel to Earth for a time. When she returned she told God, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
Denomination: Foursquare
Because God is Holy, we must hold onto His gift of holiness which he gave us through His Son Jesus Christ. We must perceive it and understand what it is then believe on it and receive it! Once we have it we need to make sure that we hold onto it.
Illustration: Give out the gifts to the staff before preaching. Make a big deal about then 5-10 minutes into sermon have them come back to the front at different times and say they don’t want my gift and throw it at me. This illustration is what some people do with the gift of holiness that ...read more
Scripture: Leviticus 19:2
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This sermon encourages embracing the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, understanding God's grace, and deepening our relationship with our Heavenly Father.
Good morning, beloved. As we gather here today, hearts aflame with a yearning for the divine, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound revelation. A revelation that will illuminate our path, and guide us ever closer to the divine embrace of our Heavenly Father. Today, we set our ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:37-42
Topics: Holy Spirit, Grace
It was C.S. Lewis who said, “How little people know who think holiness is dull. When one meets the real thing, it is irresistible.”
As a young boy I was really bored in church. My mom would give us pep talks every Sunday morning in an effort to remind us to pay attention and not goof around. Unfortunately, I often disregarded her instruction. I was either yawning out loud, poking my sisters, making faces at the minister, or ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13
The Ministry of the Holy Spirit in both Old and New Testaments
The Holy Spirit I. He is God a. He is called God Acts 5:3-4 (NIV) 3 Then Peter said, "Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? 4 Didn’t it belong to you before it was sold? ...read more
What can we expect from the Holy Spirit in return for our trust? There are great possibilities in what we can do with help from the Holy Ghost.
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Isaiah 11:1-5 When I began this week’s study, I have to admit that I went, “Yeah! This is week is going to be good!” because this idea has underpinnings that tell us of vast and great discernment about this world that we can tap in to. The ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-5
Denomination: Methodist
Israel's obedience of Yahweh's instructions; the offering of the materials and the recognition of the artisans (c/o Word Biblical Commentary)
The Tabernacle Underwritten 36 “Now Bezalel, Oholiab, and every [a]skillful person in whom the Lord has put [b]skill and understanding to know how to perform all the work [c]in the construction of the sanctuary, shall perform in accordance with everything that the Lord has commanded.” 2 Then Moses ...read more
Denomination: Vineyard
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