Sermons on Pursuing Holiness:

The New Society

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jun 4, 2007

The living church community is a learning church - a sharing church - a worshipping church and a witnessing church

The New Society Acts 2: 42-47 Margaret Thatcher is famously credited with having said ’there is no such thing as society’. And even though we remember the phrase, I think most of us have long forgotten the context in which it was said. No doubt it has been often taken out of context and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Battle Within Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 7, 2007

Exposition of Galatians 5:16-18 about walking in under the control of the Spirit of God

Text: Galatians 5:16-18, Title: The Battle Within, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/10/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell about the woman who was an impulsive shopper. Husband confronts. She repents and is really trying to make a change. He tells her to tell Satan to get behind me. She buys another dress ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Do It!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jun 9, 2007

Be transformed...by HIS Spirit!

ROM 7:14We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. 15I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day Of Pentecost - What Is It All About?

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007

Giving a background to the events of the Day of Pentecost, and ending with a challenge for us today.

THE DAY OF PENTECOST WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT? Everyone loves to celebrate Christmas, they may not know the true meaning, or even care about it, but even the most pagan of people celebrates Christmas - it is an occasion for ‘a good time’! When it comes to Easter, the world recognises it as having ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bronze Laver (Or Bronze Washbasin) Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 10, 2007

In a continuing series about the different furnishings of the wilderness tabernacle; we now come to the bronze laver. This sermon looks at its use in the day of Moses, and what it means metaphorically for us today.

Introduction The Tabernacle was a beautiful place... many of the furnishings adorned with gold...some with bronze... The beautiful colorful fabrics... I’m sure it must have been a sight to behold... however, the beauty of the tabernacle is not found in the precious metals or the colorful ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:17-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Waiting...waiting...waiting

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 11, 2007

Pentecost 2007 Sermon and Communion Meditation

(1) Last week I shared a quote from Rueben Job that began, ‘Most of us do not wait well.’ He went on to say, ‘Jesus asked the disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they received the promised power to meet all that lay ahead of them as well as an advocate to teach them all that they needed to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

The Divine Fire

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

It is clear from our Jewish roots and the early church that Pentecost is about a new spiritual experience. It is about a promise and it is about how we are changed when we receive this promise of the Holy Spirit. It is also about a harvest.

The Divine Fire We look back today at the first evidence of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the early days of the Christian Church. This movement by the Holy Spirit is a promise fulfilled by Jesus and a promise fulfilled by prophecy as St. Peter tells us from Joel Chapter 2 . Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

La Flama Del Espiritu Santo

Contributed by Leopoldo Aguilar on Jun 25, 2007

El Espíritu Santo es como el fuego del altar en los tiempos del pueblo Hebreo; purifica, consume una vida para dar vida, y da libertad. El fuego del Espíritu Santo debe ser avivado cada mañana con la leña de nuestras debilidades y carnalidades para que co

LA FLAMA DEL ESPIRITU SANTO 1ª Tes. 5:12-24 Texto Base: No apaguéis al Espíritu (RV); No apaguen el fuego del Espíritu (Dios H. Hoy) Introducción Frase de apertura: El Espíritu Santo no abandona al creyente pero si se puede apagar en la vida del creyente, no es vencido por la carnalidad sino deja ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Fresh Wind Of The Spirit

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

Life can get tough at times. The enemy is always trying to destroy us. Sometimes we need a fresh filling of Gods spirit. It empowers for life and mininstry. We can be overcomers.

The fresh wind of the Spirit Acts 1 says: Acts 1:1 - 26 (NASB) 1The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the Holy Spirit given orders to the apostles whom He had chosen. 3To these He also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Nazarene

What Satan Witnessed At Pentecost

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 3, 2007

It is impossible for Satan to contend with any success, against Heaven and it’s host. He knows that, and don’t you know that Hell must have trembled when God’s people were indwelled by, were filled with, the Holy Ghost of God.

“WHAT SATAN WITNESSED AT PENTECOST” Acts 1:4-5 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. 5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Relationship With God Through The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 3, 2007

The role of the Spirit in our relationship With God

How to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ Pentecost 2007 Relationship through the Spirit Romans 8:1-17 Intro – Acts 1:1-5, 2:1-13 Jesus says, “Don’t do a thing until the Spirit comes.” Why is the Spirit so important? What does the Spirit have to do with our relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: *other

The Fire Within

Contributed by Paul Stewart on Jul 7, 2007

Fire is mentioned many times in the Bible and with various purposes. A look at how fire relates to God, us, our lives, how we live for God, and why Holy Spirit is associated with fire.

The Fire Within For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 2 Tim 1:7 Fire… -…is spoken of as being inside of a person. -Can be for bad --Urge to do wrong Hosea 7:4, Isa 9:18 --The Tongue is like a fire -Can be Godly Fire and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pentecost Series

Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 11, 2007

New Testament Pentecost – Its meaning and fulfilment of the Old Testament festival.

New Testament Pentecost – Its meaning and fulfilment of the Old Testament festival. Deuteronomy 16:9-12 I would like to talk about the festival of Pentecost and its meaning seen from the Old Testament perspective. I have already pointed to you in the past, that everything that we find in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:9-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Shavuot - Pentecost In The Old And New Testaments

Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 11, 2007

How the Old Testament Pentecost festival was fulfilled in the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

Shavuot – e.g. Pentecost in the Old and Net Testaments Last Sunday we have spoken about the festival of Pentecost as it is commanded by the Lord to be observed to the Israelites. We have spoken about the order of the Jewish festivals. In Leviticus chapter 23 we have the list of 6 or 7 (depends how ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mystery Unveiled

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 1, 2007

Does any one denomination, organization, or religion hold the key to everlasting life? Is it the Jews? The Muslims? The Catholics? The Protestants? What does the scriptures say about salvation?

The Mystery Unveiled Ephesians 3:1-5 Monte T. Brown September 30, 2007 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills [Introduction Does any one denomination, organization, or religion hold the key to everlasting life? Is it the Jews? The Muslims? The Catholics? The Protestants? What ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist