Sermons on Renewing Of Holy Ghost:

An Inside Job Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 30, 2012

The Spirit anoints our witness, guides us in truth, and glorifies God the Father through us.

John 15:26-27, 16:4-15 INTRODUCTION Today is the day of Pentecost. We celebrate today as the birthday of the Church, when Jesus sent his Spirit upon his followers. In Luke’s account the Spirit came with the roar of a mighty wind, flames of fire, and the gift of language. John has Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Unrighteous Righteousness

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jun 2, 2012

When God works “in us” His cleansing, purifying work, then the truth of Jesus’ solutions for “unrighteous righteousness” will become reality. We must make sure the inner spiritual control center is fully complete – pure – and then the outer control cente

UNRIGHTEOUS RIGHTEOUSNESS Matthew 6:1-24 Text: Matthew 6:1 “Be careful not to practice your righteousness before people, to be seen by them; for if you do, you will have no reward from your Father Who is in heaven.” Unrighteous righteousness! This sounds like an oxymoron – two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-24

Denomination: Friends

Spiritual Discernment Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

Through a study of 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Paul will show us where to find the true secret wisdom and real spirituality.

Spiritual Discernment 1 Corinthians 2 Would you like to know the secret to true wisdom? Would you like to find the keys to deeper living, to higher-level spirituality? From ancient times people have sought some kind of deeper, hidden special knowledge or insight that offers the key to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Filled To Be Witnesses

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jun 10, 2012

God sends the Holy Spirit to fill us--gives us intimate knowledge of Him--in order that we may be His witnesses to the world.

It’s Memorial Day Weekend. And, to follow contemporary American traditions, I am about 7 hours from being filled with burgers and hotdogs and chips and pickles and macaroni salad; and I’ll do the same thing tomorrow. Do you have any idea what I mean by filled? Yes? We all know what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Setting The Table Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 17, 2012

God's commandments reveal his kindness.

Setting the Table Exodus 19:1-25 Rev. Brian Bill 6/17/12 [Thunder, Lightning and Trumpet] “On the morning of the third day there was thunder and lightning, with a thick cloud over the mountain, and a very loud trumpet blast. Everyone in the camp trembled. Then Moses led the people out of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Instructions For Living

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 9, 2012

Because we are no longer unregenerate, we must live according to God’s standard.

Instructions for Living August 3, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Because we are no longer unregenerate, we must live according to God’s standard. Focus Passage: Ephesians 4:25-32 Introduction: I. Our Speech (vs. 25, 29, 31) a. Our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Noise In My Belly

Contributed by Bishop Malcolm Coby, Ph. D. on Aug 20, 2016

There is a weapon in you that you must neither take for granted nor neglect. It is positioned to be released on the enemy of your soul. That weapon is a Noise in your Belly that will silence the devil and give God the glory. It is your praise to God.

I. Introduction 1. The Text: John 7:37-38 2. The Feast of Tabernacles was celebrated with certain festival rituals. 3. One was a solemn procession each day from the temple to the Gihon Spring. 4. A priest filled a gold pitcher with water while the choir sang Isaiah 12:3. –Therefore with ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: *other

Conquering Contrary Inclinations Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 1, 2016

"through such respectful and compassionate listening can we enter on the paths of true growth "

Thursday of the 26th Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel We know how to give good gifts to our children. So does our Father. After all, He has given us existence, life, forgiveness. He did not shrink from offering up His only Son, Jesus Christ, for our salvation. And as a last gift, He gives the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Catholic

Walking In The Spirit~ No Other Life

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 25, 2016

The consistent way to overcome the sinful desires of our human nature the flesh, is to live step by step in the power of the Holy Spirit as He works through our spirit. Walking each moment faith by faith in God's word under the spirits control assures...

Walking In the Spirit~ No Other Life Galatians 5:16-18NKJB I once read of a little boy who used to escape his bedroom after being punished. He would crawl out of his bedroom window down an old fruit tree to the ground. One day, his father told him that he was going to chop down the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Speaks The Believers Listens

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 5, 2015

To show that when the LORD GOD speaks and He always speaks, we listen and we are doers of His WORDS not hearers only. James 1:22 But be doers of the Word [obey the message], and not merely listeners to it, betraying yourselves [into deception by reasoni

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a listening disciple? Yes. Isaiah 50:4 Isaiah 50:4 [The Servant of God says] The Lord God has given Me the tongue of a disciple and of one who is taught, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him who is weary. He wakens Me morning by morning, He wakens My ear ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Awesome Power Of Good

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 21, 2015

When we allow the Holy Spirit in our lives, nothing can stop us. We have a power that can overcome everything the devil throws in our way-even the opposition of our earthly family. That power is the awesome power of God!

Have you ever done something that made other people wonder if you have lost your mind? If so, you can probably understand what is going on in Mark 3:20-35. This takes place early in Jesus’ ministry when word of hid teachings and miracles is starting to spread. Jesus’ earthly family and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-25

Denomination: Anglican

The Gift Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 21, 2015

Though more precious than gold, wisdom is not hidden like gold is. Wisdom is all around us and is easily accessible for all who seek it.

Proverbs 8:1-11, 22-26 “The Gift of Wisdom” INTRODUCTION Normally we think that wisdom comes with age, but not always. Sometimes it comes from the mouths of children. · Patrick, age 10, said, “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” · Michael, 14, said, “When ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-26

Denomination: Lutheran

What Our Lord Continued To Do

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

This is a three to four week Bible Study following our Lord from the time of the Resurrection to the time of the Ascencion

WHAT OUR LORD CONTINUED TO DO ACTS 1:1-11 THE FORTY DAYS FOLLOWING THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD PROVED TO BE VERY IMPORTANT FOR THE APOSTLES. THEY HAD BEEN TAUGHT BY JESUS FOR OVER THREE YEARS WHILE HE WAS ALIVE. NOW AFTER HIS RESURRECTION HE WAS GOING TO TEACH THEM ABOUT THE MISSION THAT HE WAS ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Going After God

Contributed by Charles Jones on Feb 24, 2018

We need God in us, on us and around us...we need His power and manifested presence to be in our lives and our worship.

GOING AFTER GOD 2 Samuel 6:1-19 David is now secure in his position as King of Israel. The nation had gathered themselves around him and anointed him to be their king. While David was certainly grateful for the peace that existed in Israel in those days; he knew that Israel was still far away ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Commissioned With The Power Of Jesus Resurrected

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 7, 2018

The resurrected Jesus appears to His disciples

Mid-week Message/Devotion April 8, 2018 Commissioned with the Power of Jesus Resurrected John 20:19-31 We begin reading today’s gospel message and immediately get a very vivid picture of fear and confusion. The disciples are gathered together behind locked doors. They are very afraid that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:5-6, John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational