Sermons on Spirit Dwelling:

Drawing On The Power Of God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 15, 2016

At Pentecost, God enabled Jesus' disciples to do what they could not do on their own. God fulfilled Jesus' promise to spread the gospel to all lands, as the pilgrims heard the good news in thier own language. God calls us, too, to be his witnesses.

Acts 2:1-21 Drawing on the Power of God A few days after the Thanksgiving holiday of 2016, Eric Heffelmire was working on his GMC truck at his family home in Vienna, Virginia. As he recalls, “I was on my back, face up, and I was trying to get some corroded brake lines when apparently the jack ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hanging Out With The Prophets Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 27, 2010

The Holy Spirit fills, equips and transforms us for service.

HANGING OUT WITH THE PROPHETS There is an old legend of a certain guide that lived in the desert and who never lost his way. He carried with him a homing pigeon with a very fine cord attached to one of its legs. When in doubt as to which path to take, he threw the bird into the air. The pigeon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Ever-Present Jesus And His Constant Companionshipin This Sermon, We Will Study The Biblical Evidence That Proves Jesus' Constant Companionship, Exploring The Scriptures That Demonstrate His Ever-Present Nature. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 15, 2024

In this sermon, we will study the biblical evidence that proves Jesus' constant companionship, exploring the scriptures that demonstrate His ever-present nature.

As believers, we often find ourselves facing challenges, uncertainties, and difficulties that can leave us feeling alone and isolated. However, the Bible assures us that we are never truly alone, for Jesus is always with us. In this sermon, we will study the biblical evidence that proves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20, 1 Corinthians 3:16

Fruit Of The Spirit (Bible Study) – Longsuffering And Kindness Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Jun 14, 2025

This week’s study will give you a thorough understanding of why we should never pray for longsuffering (slow to anger, patience), or any other fruit in our lives. Once we learn to use the other fruit, patience and kindness is easy! We’ll study that all this week.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading and printing: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral This week’s study will give you a thorough understanding of why we should never pray for longsuffering (slow to anger, patience), or any other fruit in our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, James 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:26, Romans 5:3, James 1:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Mary's Response Reflects The Truest Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 23, 2004

An indepth reflection on the first few verses of Mary’s Magnificat show the source of her joy prior to that First Christmas.

December 25, 2004 Luke 1:46-48 Mary said: My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. When the news media showed video tapes of people in Palestine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-48

Denomination: Lutheran

The Holy Spirit At Work In Our World Today Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 22, 2011

God’s Word shows us at least 15 ways that the Holy Spirit is at work in our world today.

The Holy Spirit at Work in Our World Today John 16:7-11 (Plus multiple Scriptures) Series: God’s Spirit at Work in Our World Sermon by: Rick Crandall (Note: This sermon was originally preached at McClendon Baptist Church on April 19, 2000. The version below was updated for a recent ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fire Quencher

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 15, 2009

Quench not the Spirit

11/09/08 “Fire Quencher” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophesyings. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tracking The Wind In The New Testament Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018

49th message from Ephesians tracking the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament

“Tracking the Wind in the New Testament” The Holy Spirit is sometimes likened to wind. In fact, both the Hebrew and Greek terms are terms having a common meaning of wind or breath. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Pentecost; The Day God Went Global

Contributed by Andrew Warriner on May 22, 2013

We have to have the Spirit living within us if we want him to fill us.

We are living today in a global society, advances in communications over the last few years through fibre optical and satellite technology, the internet and so on means we can now talk to people thousands of miles away face to face in the comfort of our own homes or offices. We can leave our homes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Salvation Army

Kindness Or Being A Kinder And Gentler Christian

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 17, 2008

Being Kind is needed today

Fruit of the Spirit is Kindness or being a Kinder and Gentler Christian Col. 3:12 Since God chose you to be the holy people whom he loves; you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. As a child of God this verse says one must clothe yourself ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Citizens Of The Holy Hill

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000

WHoi shall stand in God’s tabernacle? WHo shall dwell in His holy hill?

Introduction. Who shall stand in God’s tabernacle? Who shall dwell in His Holy Hill? I. The citizen of the Holy Hill must not... A. Backbite with his tongue (v.3). B. Do evil to his neighbor (v.3). C. Take up a reproach against his neighbor (v.3). D. Charge interest ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wonder Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 13, 2024

The incarnation shows God dwelling with and loving a broken humanity and the importance of being with others even in their brokenness.

INTRODUCTION - Have you ever received a gift that was interesting to you, it piqued your curiosity, yet you did not know precisely what it was? - Then someone explains the gift to you, and you find it useful, yet because you do not fully understand it, you do not use it to its full capacity? - For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dam Busters! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 29, 2011

The Bible uses the symbolism of water repeatedly to make the point about spiritual life giving water which comes only from Jesus and Father God. This healing water is designed by God to bring life and healing to the nations and to the people of the world.

Series: Let the River Flow Slide 1: Series: Let the river flow! • The Introduction to this series: I received the idea for this message during my spiritual retreat at IHOP – it just hit me during my prayer time and listening to the group sing about Healing Waters! • I honestly feel in my heart ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thread - Pt. 1 - Before Day One Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 6, 2015

It is woven into the story of mankind. It is there from the beginning and it weaves all the way until the end. It is the thread that ties it all together.

Thread Pt. 1 - Before Day 1 I. Introduction It is small. It is usually unnoticed . . . until . . . the moment a thread is pulled you suddenly recognize its significance and how essential it is to the overall garment, tapestry or storyline. If the thread is removed the picture is incomplete. If the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Are You?

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 9, 2014

The identity of the Holy Spirit can be misunderstood at times. This sermon deals with the Holy Spirit identifying himself.

There seems to be a lot of misunderstanding about the Holy Spirit, who He is, and what his role is. We have a rather clear understanding of God, the Heavenly Father and Jesus, our Savoir. However the Holy Spirit can become controversial in his role. First of all the Holy Spirit is a real person. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-18

Denomination: Foursquare