Sermons about Spirit In Believers

Turn On The Power!

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 9, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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This is a practical sermon reminding us how we get the Holy Spirit, how we receive the Spirit’s power, how we can prove the Spirit’s power, and how we can live daily in the fullness of the Spirit’s power.

(Flashlight illustration inspired from www.SermonCentral.com) Preparation: Have a flashlight ready with parts separated, ie. lens, bulb, batteries, and 2 or 3 small pieces of red tissue paper stuffed down under the batteries Introduction In Acts 8 we can read about some Samaritans who were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Galatians 5:25, John 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Cs Of Spiritual Guidance Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 13, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 8,680 views

An inductive sermon on spiritual guiance and decision making.

THE Cs OF SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE JOHN 10:1-6 INTRODUCTION… Dr. Anderson, Freedom in Christ and Harvest House Publishers A young pilot had just passed the point of no return when the weather changed for the worse. Visibility dropped to a matter of feet as fog descended to the earth. Putting total trust ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6, John 10:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'm A Keeper Of The Fire

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Nov 8, 2002

based on 31 ratings

| 5,396 views

Who is willing to carry the Light….. who is willing to leave it all behind to become the keeper of the flame? This is where we can say that people were willing to release themselves to the Spirit of God and stoke the fire.

I’m a Keeper of the Fire FICC Big Bear Leadership Meeting 11-09-02 Pastor Jim Parisi Isaiah 55:1,2 1 "Ho! Everyone who thirsts, Come to the waters; And you who have no money, Come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk Without money and without price. 2 Why do you spend money for what is not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wind In The Sails

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 29, 2002

based on 37 ratings

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Just as we cannot fly a kite without the wind, our lives cannot be truly spiritual without the Holy Spirit. It makes sense therefore that we apply the following four directives to our lives.

INTRODUCTION: 1. A sundial was given to a group of people who lived in a jungle. To them it was a fetish. They built a house over it to keep it safe and holy. This kept the sun away from it and made it useless. They beautified it but made it without purpose. It reminds us of a powerless ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritually Empowered Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 21, 2001

based on 177 ratings

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A message on Pentecost using the symbolism of wind, fire and inspired speech to show us how the Holy Spirit works in and through us.

SURVEYORS WERE SENT TO A REMOTE MOUNTAIN TO DESIGN A NEW MAP OF THE TERRAIN. EVERYDAY THEY WOULD GO UP AND OVER THE RUGGED HILLS AND EVERY NIGHT RETURN TO THEIR CAMP. USUALLY EVERY NIGHT THEY WERE JOINED BY AN OLD SHEPHERD WHO ENJOYED THE COMPANIONSHIP OF THEIR FIRE AT NIGHT. THEY WOULD SWAP ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Paraclete Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 2, 2001

based on 84 ratings

| 6,284 views

A motivational message geared to inspire Christians to continue allowing the Holy Spirit to fill their lives with God’s power and authority.

MOST OF US WHO HAVE COMPUTERS KNOW THAT ON THE SCREEN OF OUR MONITOR IS AN ICON, OR A PICTURE, THAT IS ENTITLED: "MY COMPUTER." IF YOU "CLICK-ON" THIS ICON IT WILL SOON OPEN A FILE THAT REVEALS THE CONTENTS OF EVERYTHING YOU HAVE SAVED ON YOUR COMPUTER. THE SAME IS TRUE FOR US AS GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Comforter Has Come

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 2, 2001

based on 58 ratings

| 8,355 views

A deductive exposition of Acts 2 focusing on the changes produced in our lives by the Holy Spirit’s presence.

Text: Acts 2 Title: The Comforter Has Come Topic: Holy Spirit / Christian Living Theme: Presence of Holy Spirit / Changed Lives Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to seek the Holy Spirit’s presence in their lives in order to be changed. Response: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Wesleyan

Principles Of Apostolic Revival!!!

Contributed by Matthew Drake on Jun 4, 2001

based on 204 ratings

| 14,109 views

One of my best sermons on Revival in the true living church of Jesus Christ.

- Several years ago my Pastor preached a message entitled, “ A World in Trouble Needs a Church in Revival”, although very true; I say to you tonight that a “Church in Revival Needs a World in Trouble”!!! - I also say that this Revival Church needs to be ready for this Troublesome World!! We need ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:2, Psalm 51:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Sound, A Wind, And A Fire

Contributed by Danny Thomas on Jun 5, 2001

based on 64 ratings

| 7,611 views

The events on the day of Pentecost.

A Sound, A Wind, A Fire Acts 2:1-4 A Sound The Sound of Abundance 41And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain. 1 Kings 18:41 The Sound of War 4 As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry trees, move quickly, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Invisible Friend

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jun 9, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 3,425 views

The Holy Spirit in our lives.

Like most everyone else, I think that television commercials are mostly to give us an opportunity to get up and get something to drink or to go the restroom or something without interrupting the actual show we are watching. For the most part, I am not a big fan of commercials. I can tolerate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Unexpected Doors

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 11, 2001

based on 85 ratings

| 9,804 views

There are times when the Holy Spirit opens unexpected doors in our lives when we follow God

Unexpected Doors Acts 16:6-11 June 10, 2001 Morning Service Introduction I. Acts 1:8 - But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." II. The Roles of the Spirit  He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Don't Lose The Sensitivity

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 11, 2002

based on 30 ratings

| 3,963 views

Message on the importance of relying on the Spirit for power to live and knowledge to know the will of God.

DON’T LOSE THE SENSITIVITY! GAL 3:1-3 Sunpm 1/13/02 “You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Your Tank Full? Series

Contributed by Ronald Degraw on May 13, 2002

based on 300 ratings

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The Holy Spirit is what gives us our power as Christians. Are we "filled" with the spirit to do God’s Work?

IS YOUR TANK FULL? There are 2 important events that take place in the bible concerning the life of a Christian. The first, of course is the death of Christ for our sins and His resurrection after 3 days in the grave. But many people may not realize what the second event is. We concentrate so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Be Filled! Series

Contributed by Ronald Degraw on May 13, 2002

based on 198 ratings

| 14,967 views

We receive the Holy Spirit as Christians, but how do we tap into that power to do God’s Work?

BE FILLED Last week we talked about the Holy Spirit and how we possess the same power that the 1st apostles possessed. We discussed how in order to be the Christ’s light in the world we need to be empowered by the Holy Spirit. Today, I want to talk about how we go about tapping into that power. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

Never Abandoned Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 19, 2002

based on 31 ratings

| 8,924 views

Sermon for Pentecost Sunday, intended as the first of three on the Trinity, all based on John 14. The Holy Spirit does not abandon His church, but if we are not obedient before claiming His support, we may forfeit His power. And if we do not acknowledge

If you believe you’ve been abandoned, you have two choices: either you can indulge in something that may soothe you temporarily, or you can watch for the power that will lead you out to success. If someone that matters to you has walked off and abandoned you, you can either pretend ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17, John 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

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