Sermons on Pentecost Holy Spirit Filling:

The Advocate Within: Embracing The Power Of The Spirit

Contributed by Mark Zorn on Sep 16, 2025

When Jesus promised His disciples an Advocate, He gave them—and us—the assurance that His presence would never leave.

Introduction: A Transformative Promise Pentecost is more than a commemoration of the Spirit descending on the disciples in Jerusalem; it is the celebration of a living promise that continues to shape our lives. When Jesus promised His disciples an Advocate, He gave them—and us—the assurance that ...read more

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

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on May 25, 2007

God calls us today to go out in the power of his Spirit and preach the Gospel

In 1926, a wealthy Toronto lawyer named Charles Vance Millar died, leaving behind him a will that amused and electrified the citizens of his Canadian province. Millar, a bachelor with a wicked sense of humour, stated clearly that he intended his last will and testament to be an “uncommon and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Expect Chaos (Pentecost)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a Pentecost sermon that focuses on the power of the Holy Spirit to make things happen.

“Expect Chaos!” In the spirit of Mother’s day, I would like to tell the tale of four-year-old Little Johnny… Johnny asked, "Mommy, where do babies come from? "The stork, dear." replied Johnny’s Mom. "Mommy, who keeps bad people from robbing our house?" Asked Little Johnny. Johnny’s mother ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Harness Heaven's Wind!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 8, 2014

A confirmation sermon encouraging continued use of the means of grace.

The forecast today is calling for 10 km-an-hour winds. That’s just a light breeze – enough to feel the wind on your face but not enough to blow leaves across the yard. Not bad if you’re planning a picnic this afternoon. Current conditions inside this building, however, are not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Characteristics Of A Spirit-Filled Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 23, 2024

Acts 2:42-47 gives us the characteristics of a Spirit-filled church.

Introduction We live in deeply troubling times. We have two major wars—in Ukraine and Israel—going on at present that are significant for our country in different ways. Thousands of people are being killed. Billions of dollars are being spent. No end is in sight. Our country is facing a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Filled With Good Things Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 25, 2010

We need to fill our spiritual lives with good things that bring life, the presence of God, and offer opportunities for the Holy Spirit to produce fruit in us.

Filled With Good Things: A Life of Discipline Lent Week 5 March 21, 2010 Intro: I hope this morning that I am not going to confuse those of you who have been following closely on our journey through this Lenten season, our time of preparation for Easter. While my main point this morning may seem ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 26, 2007

In this sermon, the following doctrine is discussed: the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, the filling of the Holy Spirit, and the grieving of the Holy Spirit.

The Power of the Spirit Life in the Spirit, Part 3 There was a mental hospital that devised a very unusual test to determine whether their patients were ready to go back into the real world. They took the mental patients who looked like they were making progress into a room where they had a water ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Spirit-Filled Life Series

Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Oct 18, 2009

This sermon highlights how God’s power is manifested in the life of a spirit-filled believer. It also shows difference the Spirit of God makes when He is operating within the church.

SALUTATION INTRODUCTION - SET THE TONE SAY: TODAY IS PENTECOST SUNDAY - THE CHURCH’S BIRTHDAY. BACKGROUND: DEUT. 16:16 – PENTECOST WAS ONE OF 3 FEASTS CELEBRATED ANNUALLY BY THE JEWS – IT WAS A FEAST OF THANKSGIVING – FIRSTFRUIT – WEEKS - CITY WAS CROWDED. CELEBRATED 50 DAYS AFTER THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Set Us On Fire Series

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on May 21, 2011

When the Holy Spirit was given to the church, that gave us the power to change the world- not with fear or being timid- but with boldness and power.

Lord, Set Us on Fire! Acts 2: 1-4 A Sound Like a Strong Wind 1-4 When the Feast of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Without warning there was a sound like a strong wind, gale force—no one could tell where it came from. It filled the whole building. Then, like a wildfire, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Come, Kamikaze. Come!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 25, 2010

Why do we want to pray for the Holy Spirit to come?

When you hear the word kamikaze what comes to mind? Allied sailors who served in the Pacific during World War II would probably think of Japanese airplanes deliberately slamming into Allied ships. Although kamikaze pilots didn’t stop the advance on Japan, they did manage to sink about 50 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004

The sermon examines the concept of holiness and the work of the Spirit of God in producing holiness in the life of the believer.

The HOLY Spirit. John 14:23-27 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO We are considering seven different names or descriptive terms for the Holy Spirit in the New Testament. So far we have examined two of the seven. (1) The Spirit of God---the personal, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Apr 11, 2003

A keyword sermon describing the Holy Spirit as the Paraclete.

Every Monday our evangelism team goes out to call on people who have visited the church or to parents of the children who attend our school. Last Monday we finished our scheduled call with Darryl and Sharon who are very strong believers in the Lord. Before we left their home we circled for a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Trexler on Apr 27, 2008

The Spirit is God who calls, gathers, enlighten, and santifies!

Sermon for John 14: 15-21 Sixth Sunday of Easter May 1st 2005 Say Amen! Say Hallelujah! Say Praise the Lord! What’s up with these strange looks? What is it about the Holy Spirit that makes us squirm in our seats? I mean we all believe in God right? And I probably preach about Jesus 90% of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 5, 2009

Who is He? What does He do with us? The Holy Spirit’s work and person are everywhere in Scripture and in our lives. This lesson surveys select Old and New Testament passages that inform and challenge us regarding the Holy Spirit.

On the one hand, our Bibles begin with these words: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth and the earth was without form and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep, and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters… Gen. 1:1-2 Who moved upon the face of the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 14, 2012

We have an AWESOME gift we should praise God for everyday.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What are you hoping to receive for Christmas? The time is almost at hand. • Remember the movie, “A Christmas Story”? Ralphie always wanted his Red Ryder BB gun. • SLIDE #2 • Ralphie got what he had always wanted. • There are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ