Sermons on Resisting The Holy Spirit:

Preparing To Recieve The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 8, 2000

How the disciples prepared to recieve the promised coming of the Holy Spirit.

“Preparing to Receive the Holy Spirit.” Acts 1:12-26 Last week we began a study of the Book of Acts by noting five foundational principles on which Christ wanted to build his church. 1.) The Believers Message – Christ is Risen, 2.) The Believers Might – the power of the Holy Spirit, 3.) The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of The Holy Spirit In Preaching

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

The Role of the Holy Spirit in Preaching

THE ROLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN PREACHING A. Jn. 16:13 tells us that the Holy Spirit will guide us into all truth. He will help illuminate, interpret, and reveal things about Christ to us and to our congregation. Help the people know that the Holy Spirit is the chief teacher! B. Jn. ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-16, John 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptized And Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Phillip Frye on Jul 5, 2002

Everyone is Baptized and Filled with The Holy Spirit, or are they?

Do all Christians receive the Holy Spirit through the Baptism at the time of conversion? Yes they do! Then, why do we refer to the Infilling of the Holy Spirit? There is a significant difference. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit occurs during the time of conversion when Jesus Christ is accepted as ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit!

Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 30, 2003

It’s just one passage, but it has so much to teach us about the Holy Spirit!

Ephesians 4:30 Pentecost 12 B Rev. Charles Degner August 14, 1994 I knew I would be on vacation most of this week. So the day before I left for vacation, I pulled an old sermon out of the files to use when I got back. I should know better by now. Old sermons are like apples. The ones ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30, Isaiah 63:10

Denomination: Lutheran

"Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 31, 2003

Practicing the ways of the ’flesh’ grieves the Holy Spirit in us, Who is in the process of sanctifying us. (#21 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need. Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-32

Denomination: Orthodox

Holy Spirit, Precious Gift

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003

The Holy Spirit to the Rescue.

JUNE 8, 2003 COME HOLY SPIRIT Text: Acts 1:4 & 8 Pentecost season is one of the most important event in the history of Christianity. The Holy Spirit played a very vital role in the Pentecostal event that happened in Acts 2. What we have heard last Sunday about the apostle’s gathering together, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Methodist

Changes Worked By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 26, 2003

The Holy Spirit catalyzes change in people, situations and organizations. A catalyst is someone that precipitates change without being altered in the process. The Spirit has a clear view of every person’s heart and mind so that He knows what changes are n

Changed by the Spirit Song: (To the tune of I sing the mighty power of God who made the mountains rise) 1. O Spirit of the living God, thou light and fire divine, descend upon thy church once more, and make it truly thine. Fill it with love and joy and power, with righteousness and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit And Our Mission

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 3, 2003

The Holy Spirit is actively at work drawing the lost to God. We simply have to join him in that work.

READ John 16:5-11, then Max Lucado from a Gentle Thunder, pp. 67-68. Jesus has let his followers know that God’s plan was coming to a climax and that he would soon return to the Father. But he wasn’t abandoning them, sending the paraclete, the Holy Spirit to take his place. Not just because he ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Brethren

Being Fillled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 3, 2008

As Christians we have the Holy Spirit but aren’t necessarily "filled" with the Spirit because we quench the Spirit’s work. Sermon concludes with an invitation to be filled with the Spirit, through prayer and annointing with oil.

Have you ever thought to yourself: “I read the Bible and go to church, why don’t I see any positive changes in my life?” “Why am I still struggling with a particular sin or sins even though I keep trying to repent and give it to God?” “Why am I not seeing healing whether physically, spiritually, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Meet The Real Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 11, 2008

Perhaps you think you understand the Holy Spirit. Maybe you think you’ve seen His work on Christian TV. To fully understand the Spirit’s role in the church and in your life you need to listen to this message.

Why is this significant? In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit came upon individuals for a prescribed period of time. Here the Spirit is being poured out on everyone who believes in Jesus permanently. The Spirit’s purpose is to bring truth to the world about Jesus Christ. To the believer He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Holy Spirit Is Like A Flashlight

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 1, 2008

This is a sermon outline illustrating the Holy Spirit with a flashlight

What kind of help does a flashlight give us? A flashlight can help us learn about the Holy Spirit. John 14:23-26 I Corinthians 2:12 When Jesus went back to Heaven, God sent the Holy Spirit From these verses what do we know about the Holy Spirit? (God will send, & helps us understand salvation) 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Feb 14, 2008

Continuing with the Holy Spirit theme this sermon looks at the Rich Young Ruler (Mark 10:17-27). Jesus asks us to dethrone the gods in our lives so our hearts are prepared to be directed by the Spirit.

What we Believe Series Preparing to be filled with the Holy Spirit – February 17, 2008 Acknowledge Dr. Henry Schorr (Mark 10:17-27 NIV) o Were in series called what Christians believe about God the Father, Jesus the Son, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, Baptism and Spiritual gifts o Were focusing on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Who And What Is The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mike Salman on Feb 21, 2008

How do you explain who and what is the Holy Spirit? These outline sermon helps bring this explaination to the simplest of all people.

WHO OR WHAT IS THE HOLY SPIRIT? THE HOLY SPIRIT IS GOD Luke 1:30-35 And the angel said to her, Do not fear, Mary, for you have found favor with God. (31) And behold! You shall conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call His name JESUS. (32) He shall be great and shall be called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Tom Feola on Mar 21, 2012

There is Power in the indwelling of the Holy Spirit with the gift of speaking in tongues.

Why The Baptism of the Holy Spirit? This is part of the Great Commission. Mark 16:14-20 (NKJV) 14 Later He appeared to the eleven as they sat at the table; and He rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. 15 And He said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Spirit And Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 16, 2012

A sermon on spiritual gifts, serving and meeting needs (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study", chapter 7)

HoHum: The former editor of Christianity Today, Kenneth Kantzer, commented once that he never knew what his gift was. He just served where he saw the need. If a man of this experience and caliber never knew what his gift was but just served where he saw a need, then this should serve as a good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ