Sermons on Pray In Holy Spirit:

Reasons For Speaking In Tongues

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012

Speaking and praying in the spirit builds up our spirit, soul and body.

1Cor.14:4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself… Many Charismatics believe that when you speak in tongues, you edify or build up your spirit man. Well, that is only one-third true. The Bible does not say that the speaker edifies his spirit, it says that the speaker “edifies ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Work Of The Spirit

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 18, 2000

The Spirit works in the lives of believers

The Work of the Spirit Acts 2:1-41 I. The Holy Spirit Empowers A. The Spirit gives us strength 1. Our human weakness is replaced with divine strength 2. We are given strength to overcome life’s difficulties B. The Spirit gives us power 1. The Spirit creates new spiritual energy within us 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Church Of God

The Flesh Or The Spirit

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 2, 2003

There is a war going on between our flesh and the Holy Spirit. And our behavior shows which of the two is winning.

Passage: I Corinthians 3:1-9 Intro: It’s sad to watch someone who has deceived themselves. 1. people who talk the talk, but can’t walk the walk. 2. the Taliban and Iraqi fighters, so full of bravado one week, lining up to hand over their weapons the next. 3. some football teams, staking their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Crippling Spirit

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Aug 16, 2001

When we allow them, there are spirits that can cripple us.

THE CRIPPLING SPIRIT Luke 13:10-17 For eighteen years this woman came to church bent over. Crippled. She had been faithful, loved the Lord, a “daughter of Abraham.” I guess you could say she was “saved.” Eighteen years is a long time. Everybody had accepted her condition. I suppose in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, John 5:5-16, Romans 8:26, Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Life By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

This sermon compares the the lust of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit.

LIFE BY THE SPIRIT (Works of the Flesh -vs- Fruit of the Spirit) TEXT: Galatians 5:16-26 INTRODUCTION: A. LIVE BY THE SPIRIT 1. Paul urges us to live by the Spirit. 2. Living by the spirit brings freedom. 3. However, freedom is not a license to sin. 4. Paul gives us 15 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

How To Maintain The Holy Spirit’s Presence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 24, 2025

The presence of the Holy Spirit in a believer’s life is precious, but it must be cultivated, honoured, and maintained through obedience, holiness, and fellowship with God.

HOW TO MAINTAIN THE HOLY SPIRIT’S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 4:30 Key Verse: “And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.” (Ephesians 4:30, KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 51:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, John 14:16-17, Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

On Fire Praying

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Feb 8, 2005

Mt. 6:5-6 describes "closet" praying, this is "on fire" praying, prayer in the "Holy of Holies." Just us and God in Glory.

We’re in the Gospel of Matthew and we’re talking about Prayer. We’ll be in Mat. 6:5-15, but especially, vss 5-6. I wonder if you’ve heard about the big Fire at a chemical factory in Kansas? 10 Fire companies were called, but the fire was too intense to do more than spray the edges. The owner ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Biblical Holiness

Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 23, 2005

God expects His church to be Holy.

BIBLICAL HOLINESS by George Crumbly I Peter 1: 13-16 4/24/2005 Sunday AM Sheridan, Arkansas INTRO: The bible tells us in Ephesians 5:27; “That He might present it to Himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but rather it should be holy and without blemish.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

When The Holy Spirit Comes (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by J. Martin on May 30, 2005

Last week we learned there was a thunderous sound that filled the place where the 120 were praying. The noise was similar to that caused by a violent wind. We learned that the thunder was there to make God’s presence known to His people, to defeat His e

We had established that the feast of Pentecost was one of several solemn Jewish celebrations. Jesus became the Lamb of God that took away our sin on the day of Passover. But 50 days later, the Bible declares there were 120 people praying in the upper room when the Holy Spirit came upon them. Out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Holy Spirit And Physical Healing Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Oct 26, 2020

James said that in order to experience the healing of the Holy Spirit, we must follow these things.

The Holy Spirit and Physical Healing The Holy Spirit Part 6 James 5:14-16 (From Steve Meenho Kang, Live by the Spirit (Bloomington, IN: Westbow Press, 2022) Currently we are going through the message series, “The Holy Spirit.” During this series, we are examining the work of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In The Spirit -

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 30, 2008

How the spirit of a man and the flesh are working in conjunction to bring God’s will.

August 31, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 5:22-23 Subject: The Spirit and the Flesh Title: In the Spirit I want to talk to you today about Revival. That’s one of my favorite subjects. I want to tell you something; there is no true revival unless it is Holy Ghost revival. I mean there is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Holy Spirit Of Witness And Division Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 21, 2018

The Spirit empowers, but the Spirit also divides. Because the Holy Spirit causes us to change our lives, and to summon our family and friends to the Christian way of life, conflict often emerges in relationships.

Thursday of the 29th Week in Course 2018 The phrase, “fire that Our Lord came to cast down upon the earth” is reminiscent of an encounter Jesus had in his earthly life with James and John, sons of Zebedee. Some town had refused hospitality to Jesus and the disciples, so those two asked Jesus for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Catholic

What Is The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit? Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jul 17, 2001

What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and how is it different than being indwelled by the Holy Spirit? This study looks at how God transforms lives and ministries when we allow Him to pour His power into our lives.

Baptism of the Holy Spirit One of the least understood principles of scripture is the infilling and baptism of the Holy Spirit. Many miss the greater blessing of experiencing God because they believe that salvation is the baptism and what you get is all there is. This is not what the Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 20:20-22, Acts 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing To Recieve The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 8, 2000

How the disciples prepared to recieve the promised coming of the Holy Spirit.

“Preparing to Receive the Holy Spirit.” Acts 1:12-26 Last week we began a study of the Book of Acts by noting five foundational principles on which Christ wanted to build his church. 1.) The Believers Message – Christ is Risen, 2.) The Believers Might – the power of the Holy Spirit, 3.) The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Series

Contributed by Timothy Grayless on Feb 15, 2003

Forth sermon in a five part series on Holy Spirit assisted Evangelism.

Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Part 4 Last Session we looked at: Christ promised the disciples the Holy Spirit. (John 14:15-21) Pentecost - The Holy Spirit as Jesus promised: (Acts 2:1-4) 4 things happened to them. They were anointed: They were inspired: They become effective witnesses: They became ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Methodist