Sermons on Renewing Spirits:

The Spirit Of R.i.p.p.e.r. Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jan 4, 2007

The Spirit of R.I.P.P.E.R. is in many of our churches and needs to be cast out.

The spirit of R.I.P.P.E.R Mark 16:17-16:18 R.I.P.P.E.R. Mark 16:17-16:18 The Spirit of R I P P E R ... acronym ... Religion = Luke 18:9-10, Mark 7:13, Matthew 23:4 Ignorance = Hebrews 10:26, John 5:3 Poverty = Deut. 8:18, 3 John 1:2 Prejudice = James 2:9, Mathew 27:21, Acts ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17-18

Denomination: Foursquare

What Does The Holy Spirit Have To To Do With It? Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 19, 2006

What is the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives?

Men’s Retreat 2005 Walking on Water What does the Holy Spirit have to do with it? (Galatians and assorted Scriptures) Phil 2:12-13 …continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. NIV Phil 2:12-13 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is The Holy Spirit And What Does He Do? Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Sep 10, 2007

In introducing the gifts we need to understand and desire the giver of the gifts more than the gifts themselves. This is a sermon about who the Spirit is (God) and some of what he does in us.

ILL: Jason was a friend who was one of those people who seemed good at everything. He was artistic, outgoing, smart, a good preacher. I was glad to call him my friend, but boy, did I feel inferior! Do you ever feel like that around others? We may not all be Jason’s, but the reality is every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Living Out The Vision Of God In The Spirit, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 20, 2007

The Spirit of God is desiring to show us what the father sees.

The vision of God manifested in the hearts of his people, Living Out (fleshing out) the Vision of God in the Spirit Part 2 Main thought: God will reveal to his people, that which he desires to carry out Text: "Where there is no vision, the people perish… (Proverbs 29:18, KJV) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Do Not Grieve (Make Very Sad) The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008

Pentecost 12(B) - Do not grieve the Holy Spirit. Believers can do this when they get rid of all rage and are imitators of God.

“DO NOT GRIEVE THE HOLY SPIRIT” (Outline) August 3, 2008 -- PENTECOST 12 -- Ephesians 4:30-5:2 INTRO: Hopefully there was never, never, ever a time in your life when you deliberately wanted to make someone sad. The reality is that in your lifetime you have probably made someone sad, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Liberty! The Holy Spirit Abides In Us, We Are Free! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 31, 2010

A look at our fallen nature, the decay of creation and how with the Holy Spirit abiding in us we have liberty / salvation from that decay.A challenge to believers to witness their freedom. A summery of the series!

We live in a beautiful country not that I have visited the rest of the world outside the South Pacific but I understand that we live in one of the best spots on the globe. Not being attached to a continent is a huge advantage that so many New Zealander’s forget about, thinking about it, we would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-22

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lesson 5: How Inner Leading Of The Spirit Works

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 9, 2007

10 things God uses to lead us.

Lesson 5: How Inner Leading of the Spirit Works A. INTRODUCTION 1. OTHER NAMES: a. Inner voice. b. The Lord told me. c. The Lord led me. d. God spoke to me. e. Internal leading. f. Forbidden of the spirit (Acts 16:6-7). g. Inner light (Quaker). 2. BIBLICAL BASIS: “Led by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: Baptist

God Encounters #3: Jesus The Baptiser In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 18, 2007

John the Baptist said that Jesus would "baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” (Luke 3:16). We need a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit and fire on the church today!

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS #3 – JESUS THE BAPTISER IN THE HOLY SPIRIT OPENING TEXT: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8). • For the past couple of weeks, we have been considering the Foursquare Gospel: The red cross - symbol of Jesus the Saviour The blue cup - symbol ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: *other

Father, Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Apr 11, 2009

A look at the last words of Christ from the cross

Lk. 23.46 From the Cross: Father, Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit 1. I know it may seem a little strange to still be considering the cross on Easter Sunday. I mean, after all, today is the day we are to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, not His death. But I think if we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Holiness

"Saints Fly High By The Spirit" Romans Pt. 10 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 9, 2007

Saints will fly high in life as they live in accordance with the Spirit’s nature. When they live by the Spirit’s nature their life is useful for the Kingdom of God.

“Saints Fly High by the Spirit.” Romans pt. 10 Opening Illustration on the lighter side of life: Video “Got Jesus?” from Impact Productions - Tape - “Video Impact” Evangelism Commercials Demo. Scripture Text: Romans 8:1-17: 1Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing Jesus Through The Holy Spirit: The Day Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 29, 2007

For the Day of Pentecost, on the Holy Spirit, prayer, and the reality that God doesn’t do what I want Him to do...

Seeing Jesus Through The Holy Spirit: The Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-13 May 27, 2007 Call To Worship Time: Acts 2:1-13 (NLT): “On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit Pointed That Holy Of Hollies Is Not Yet Open

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 12, 2014

To show that JESUS is the WAY to the FATHER, thru His body, the curtain that was rent.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe in JESUS as the WAY to the FATHER? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is the WAY to the FATHER, thru His body, the curtain that was rent. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:8 (Amplified Bible) 9:8 By this the Holy Spirit points out that the way ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Spirit Pointed That Holy Of Hollies Is Not Yet Open

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 14, 2014

To show that JESUS is the WAY to the FATHER, thru His body, the curtain that was rent.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe in JESUS as the WAY to the FATHER? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is the WAY to the FATHER, thru His body, the curtain that was rent. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:8 (Amplified Bible) 9:8 By this the Holy Spirit points out that the way ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Will You Let The Holy Spirit Warm Your Heart? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012

Perhaps you have reached a stage in your life where you feel like you are just going through the motions. Sunday comes, and Sunday goes, and you have traveled through it on auto pilot. It’s time to let the Holy Spirit warm your heart

Will you let the Holy Spirit warm your heart? Do you remember what it was like to be a new Christian? Do you still feel the same way? Were you more excited and full of joy than you are now? Did you spend more time reading your Bible than you do now? Did you pray more than you do now? Did ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

U Do Not Know Me, But Know The Spirit In Me

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Aug 11, 2012

Jesus said know those who labor among you. Know no man after the flesh but by the spirit.

Be strong in the word of God in you by having a carryout attitude. When it is time to rebuke the devil, you should always say “The Lord rebuke you Satan,” because it might be an undercover Elder in the Lord. The Holy Ghost, which works in mysterious ways, is a teacher in his people. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational