Sermons on Received The Holy Ghost:

Eight Things The Holy Spirit Does

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jan 3, 2022

To understand how the Holy Spirit influences our lives.

Pentecost ---------------- Today is Pentecost, the day when we celebrate the birth of the church. Pentecost means 50th day, this is the seventh Sunday after Easter Sunday, and the 50th day of Easter. We didn’t hear that story today, so it’s worth a quick re-cap. Re-Cap of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, John 15:26-27, John 16:4-15

Denomination: Anglican

Don't Quench The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 17, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of not quenching the Holy Spirit, the consequences of doing so, and how to maintain a vibrant relationship with the Spirit.

Good morning, Church family. I am so pleased to see all of you here today. We gather in this place of worship. We gather in the name of our Lord. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to a piece of Scripture. It's a small verse. Yet, it holds a big message. A message that can transform our lives. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Topics: Quenching, Holy Spirit

My Name Is ....holy Spirit (Hagios Pneuma) Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 14, 2024

Last of a fun little series looking at five different names of God - God as Provider, God as Healer, God as Father, God as Yeshua (God in Flesh) and God as Holy Spirit

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26–28; John 14:15-17; Acts 2:38 Series: Names of God My name is ….. Ruah Qodesh – Hagios Pneuma – Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and peace this morning in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We are only a few weeks away from celebrating Halloween. About 50 years ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-28, John 14:15-17, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Nazarene

Symbols Of The Holy Spirit Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 29, 2012

We need the Holy Spirit within us today so that we can be powerful witnesses for the Kingdom of Heaven. To understand more of who the Holy Spirit is today we will look at three biblical symbols of the Holy Spirit --- fire, water and wind.

Series: Holy Spirit Rises Opening video illustration: Jim Cymbala Session 4 intro – The Holy Spirit as Water, Wind and Fire. The clip talks about the Brooklyn Bridge and what it symbolizes to New York. Sermon: Symbols of the Holy Spirit – fire, wind and water Visuals on table: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wholeness & Holiness: Guarding The Avenues

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 31, 2025

The gospel restores body, mind, and spirit—inviting us to guard the soul’s avenues and live as God’s holy, whole temples.

In the beginning, God formed humanity from the dust of the ground and breathed into that dust the breath of life. The Bible’s first portrait of us is not of a ghostly spirit floating toward heaven but of a living, breathing unity — flesh animated by divine breath. Body and spirit, dust and glory. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Matthew 6:22-23, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How To Keep In Step With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 14, 2026

The promise connected to walking by the Spirit is amazing: you will not gratify the desires of the flesh! So what does it mean to walk by the Spirit?

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. We come this morning to the final message in our series on loving God. The greatest command is to love God, and the way to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16, Galatians 5:25

Knowing God - #6 - God Is Holy Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001

Last in a series about attributes of God and how we can reflect them to others.

KNOWING GOD - #6 God is Holy 1 Peter 1:15-16 Introduction I like white shirts. I like them a lot. Part of the reason is that they go with everything. No matter what color of pants you are wearing, no matter what color tie, no matter what color shoes (I go for black most of the time), a white ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:15

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Holy Spirit Is Christ's Gift To The Church

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 29, 2005

“He who has my commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him” Jn. 14:21.

Theme: The Holy Spirit is Christ’s gift to the Church Text: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; 1 Pet. 3:15-18; John 14:15-21 The word Church does not refer to a physical building composed of wood and stone. It refers to the building of God composed of believers as living stones. It is the Holy Spirit who makes ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Holy Spirit Is The Strong, Silent Type Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Apr 4, 2004

On Pentecost Sunday, we learn that the Holy Spirit is the Strong, Silent Type. He is sent by Jesus and God the Father, he is sent here to teach us, and he is sent to proclaim the Lord’s peace.

Pentecost Sunday John 14:25-27 One of the summer jobs that I had as I was going to school was being a stadium usher at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, MN. I’d work some concerts, and at the end of the summer I might work a preseason football game or two, but for the most part I was there during ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Becoming A Holy Versus Healthy Church

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 27, 2003

The dangers of evangelistic outreach and church growth that are driven by purpose rather than God's presence are explored.

"Consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am the LORD your God. Keep my decrees and follow them. I am the LORD, who makes you holy." (Leviticus 20:7-8 NIV) Multiplied numbers of books on church growth have been written that try to explain the characteristics of so called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Holy Angels (Pt.1)

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Dec 27, 2001

What does the Bible say about angels? Join Pastor Steve for this insightful study of "God’s Holy Angels."

This morning we are continuing our look at the angelic world. Having completed a study of "Our Greatest Enemy: Satan," we are now looking at "God’s Holy Angels." Billy Graham, in his book Angels: God’s Secret Agents, tells of several accounts where people received help from angels. He writes: Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 7: Holiness Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 15, 2003

Seventh in a series on the Wisdom found in Proverbs. The idea for this Series came from "Everyday Light" a daily devotional by Selwyn Hughes. Pillar #7 - Holiness.

7, December 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week Seven: Holiness Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her maids, and she calls from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:7-9, Proverbs 9:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

The Works Of The Holy Spirit In Our Lives

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 29, 2010

Appreciate the works of the Holy Spirit in our lives. He regenerates, renews and revives us.

Acts 2:1-4, 14-21 The Works of the Holy Spirit Pentecost was an act of God. No one dictated it or commanded it, God Himself did. • No disciple asked for it, and no one understood the significance of it until it happened. • Jesus said the Father will send the Holy Spirit after he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Take Time To Be Holy – Part 2

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 7, 2023

Be Holy, for I AM HOLY. How can we, who are of a sinful nature, be holy? GOD calls you to grow in Holiness and equips you to do so through HIS SPIRIT in every believer.

2023.08.06. SERMON NOTES_TAKE TIME TO BE HOLY – PART 2 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Be Holy, for I AM HOLY. How can we, who are of a sinful nature, be holy? GOD calls you to grow in Holiness and equips you to do so through HIS SPIRIT in every believer. Scriptures: Colossians 3:1-17, Titus ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17, Titus 3:5-7, Romans 12:1-2, Leviticus 11:44-45, 1 Peter 1:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Work Of The Holy Spirit In Jesus' Ministry Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on Dec 11, 2001

An examination of the work of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ life and ministry

Islington Baptist Church December 9, 2001 Isaiah 11:1-9 Scriptures: Luke 10, Jeremiah 33, Psalm 89, Isaiah 10, I Corinthians 12:1-11 Jesus in the book of Isaiah As you know, Isaiah is filled with references and allusions to Jesus Christ. 700 years before Jesus came down to the earth from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist