Sermons on Presence Of The Spirit:

The Second Work Of Christ

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 19, 2012

When you get saved, new birth by the Spirit, you have experienced the first work of God in your life. Many people teach that you that you have all that God has for you. There is a second work, Baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Introduction A B When you get saved, new birth by the Spirit, you have experienced the first work of God in your life. 1 Many people teach that you that you have all that God has for you. a There is a second work, Baptism of the Holy Spirit. aa The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is part of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

El EspÍritu Del Entendimiento

Contributed by James Dina on Oct 23, 2020

Conocer la voluntad de Dios y tener comunión con Dios requiere comprensión espiritual. Oh Señor, dame entendimiento según tu palabra, y viviré. Tu entendimiento es inescrutable.

EL ESPÍRITU DEL ENTENDIMIENTO "Porque el Espíritu todo lo escudriña, sí, las cosas profundas de Dios. Porque ¿qué hombre conoce las cosas de un hombre sino el espíritu del hombre que está en él? Así tampoco nadie conoce las cosas de Dios, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:34, Luke 18:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ang Diwa Ng Pang-Unawa

Contributed by James Dina on Oct 23, 2020

Ang malaman ang kalooban ng Diyos at pakikipagkaibigan sa Diyos ay nangangailangan ng espirituwal na pang-unawa. O Panginoon, bigyan ninyo ako ng pang-unawa alinsunod sa inyong salita, at ako ay mabubuhay. Ang iyong pang-unawa ay hindi maaring maunawaan.

ANG DIWA NG PANG-UNAWA "Sapagka't sinasaliksik ng Espiritu ang lahat ng mga bagay, oo, ang malalalim na bagay ng Diyos. Sapagkat anong tao ang nakaaalam ng mga bagay ng tao maliban sa espiritu ng tao na nasa kanya? Gayon pa man walang nakaaalam ng mga bagay ng Diyos maliban sa Espiritu ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:34, Luke 18:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fear Factor

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Apr 27, 2016

Overcoming Fears

FEAR FACTOR Scriptures: II Timothy 1:1-12, Psalm 27 INTRODUCTION Fobia= from Greek phobos =fear Definition: a persistent, irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation that leads to a compelling desire to avoid it. Many types of fobias/ fears: a. Normal/ healthy fears: For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Law In Our Hearts Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 29, 2021

A 2,000 year long discussion still continues among Christians. The discussion centers around the question, how much of the Old Testament, the Hebrew Scriptures, applies in the New Testament, and how much is discontinued?

Let's begin a study on the spirit of the law. A 2,000 year long discussion still continues among Christians. The discussion centers around the question, how much of the Old Testament, the Hebrew Scriptures, applies in the New Testament, and how much is discontinued? The argument between ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:6, Romans 2:29

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit That’s Always In Season: Love Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 23, 2017

Sermon series on Fruit of the Spirit. (Sermon Series idea from John Maxwell)

What’s your favorite fruit? Strawberries? Mangos? Peaches? I think I’ve shared with you before that my favorite fruit is the Asian pear which the Japanese call nashi. They are available in stores here but they never taste very good. That’s because nashi don’t grow in this part of the world. They’re ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Shows Up Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024

We live in both a physical realm and a spiritual realm. So, depend on the Spirit to empower and lead you in all aspects of your life.

WHEN GOD SHOWS UP Text: Acts 14:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Early in my ministry, my mentor was a Pastor named John McEwen. At the time, Tina and I were attending his church, and there had been some trouble in the church. One day, I went and sat in his office and told him that I was dumb ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Fire Of The Contentious

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 27, 2022

A contentious spirit is like fire which burns up all that is good, and puts families, friends and co-workers at odds. This spirit finds a small fire of strife, kindles it and keeps feeding the issues which cause distrust, hatred or malice.

Fire Of the Contentious The Negative Influences of a Person Who Seeks Strife The King James Bible tells us “As coals are to burning coals, and wood to a fire; So is a contentious man to kindle strife.” (Proverbs 26:21) “Contentious” (?????? ma?ôn) means to be argumentative, a person who is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do We Have Pigeon Religion?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 3, 2022

The Bible does NOT say, "the Spirit came on Jesus as a pigeon." Doves have 8 character differences from pigeons. Just as the dove is the symbol of the Holy Spirit, so "pigeon religion" is a counterfeit of the Holy Spirit. Let's seek the Dove!

DO WE HAVE PIGEON RELIGION? John 1:29-33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A doctor went out and bought a brand new Ferrari GTO, that can top out at 250 mph. He took it out for a spin and stopped at a red light. 2. An old man on a moped pulled up next to him. He asked, “What kind of car ya got there, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Well, Have You?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 24, 2024

The Holy Spirit is omnipotent-All powerful. The Holy Spirit is omniscient. All Knowing. The Holy Spirit is omnipresent. forever present!

Well, Have You? Acts 19. The latter part of, Acts 18 and 19 is the document of Paul's three-year stay in Ephesus during his third missionary journey. Paul had visited Ephesus for a very short time at the end of his second missionary journey. The apostle Paul entered the synagogue, as usual, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking Barriers

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 8, 2021

What prejudices do we hold? This message deals with the conversion of Cornelius to Christ - and the "conversion" of Peter to evangelize gentiles.

Text: Acts 10 Title: Building Bridges... Breaking Barriers... Subject: How did God overcome barriers to reach the gentiles? Complement: by extraordinary means – including the “conversion” of Peter! Big idea: “God calls us to partner with him in breaking barriers and building bridges.” I want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Things That A Spirit-Filled Church Does Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 21, 2000

How a Spirit-filled church conducts itself.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 6 “Five Things that the Spirit-Filled Church Does!” Acts 3:1-10 Luke has described the early church by saying, “Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles.” (Acts 2:43). In Acts 2 Luke does not give us any ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Lie To The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 5, 2022

God calls his people to live lives of integrity, being honest and genuine in all we do.

Don’t Lie to the Holy Spirit Text: Acts 4:36-5:11 Introduction 1. Illustration: “You can fool some of the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time, but you can’t fool Mom.” (Captain Penny). 2. You can take this wisdom from Captain Penny and appropriate into our spiritual ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

What To Do After Christmas

Contributed by David Zachrich on Dec 17, 2024

It has been several days since Christmas and ... we want to keep the spirit of Christ's presence alive and with us always. How can we do that?

It has been several days since Christmas and the sparking tree lights, the happy, excited faces of our children and grandchildren, the simple wonderment of being with families and friends, the joy of singing “Silent Night” together in church as we lit our personal candles and listened again to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Go To The Mountain

Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 17, 2006

In God’s Presence.....

Exodus 19:4 ‘You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself. 5 Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine. 6 And you shall be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:4-9

Denomination: Pentecostal