Sermons on Spirits Testimony:

How It All Begins Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 9, 2002

The topic, prelude, context, and focus of Mark’s story about Jesus.

(Note: This sermon was introduced with scenes 1 and 2 of "Traveling Light," a full length play based on the Gospel of Mark from Lillenas). When you start something new, it’s always good to start at the beginning. Have you ever gone someplace and felt like you walked in on the middle of something ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zechariah - Empowered By His Spirit Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 24, 2013

Don't over-estimate what you can do, alone. Don't under-estimate what God can do, through you.

The word of the Lord came to the remnant who had returned to Jerusalem. • Last week, we read of prophet Haggai challenging to the people to rebuild the Temple of God and restore the worship of God. • God encourages the people now through Zechariah (contemporary of Haggai). He spoke two ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Holy Spirit And The Origin Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 13, 2012

A sermon on the role of the Holy Spirit in the Bible (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's boo, Power From On High, and The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study)

HoHum: Three sons left home, went out on their own and prospered. Getting back together, they discussed the gifts they were able to give their elderly mother. The first said, "I built a big house for our mother." The second said, "I sent her a Mercedes with a driver." The third smiled and said, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

By Their Prayers And The Provision Of The Holy Spirit . . . Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 27, 2018

Paul's future circumstances are entirely certain, since he knows that “whether by life or by death” “Christ will be exalted.”

Date: 5/25/18 Lesson # 5 Title: By Their Prayers and the Provision of the Holy Spirit, He Knows All Will Turn Out Well For His Salvation Scripture: (Philippians 1:19-20, NIV) 19 for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Transforming Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Mar 19, 2018

How God changes a coward to a conqueror, a fearful man into a rock in His kingdom. Transformation is the difference between our faith and most religions of the world. As a continuous process, perfected on the day of the Lord.

More often in the church we hear testimonies of men and women saved by grace. In various ways we all joyfully testified of what God has done for us. On the other hand to speak of what God is doing in our life at any stage is hard to tell. Therefore the single, most important discerning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Spirit Empowered Witness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 15, 2024

This sermon explores our calling to bear witness to Christ's truth, guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit, and the transformative power this brings.

Good morning, beloved family of faith. We find ourselves gathered here today in the warm embrace of our shared belief, a sacred bond that unites us all. As we come together in the spirit of love, unity, and the pursuit of divine truth, we are reminded of the great commission that is entrusted to us ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27

Topics: Witnessing, Sharing, Gospel

Christ's Preaching: To Spirits In Prison

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 9, 2018

To establish that Peter’s discussion of this great event occurred when Noah was building the Ark; during 120 years which culminated by the flood. It was Christ’s Spirit in Noah, that preached to the disobedient people refusing to obtain safety in the Ark; where Noah and his house was saved by God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Christ Preached: Through Righteous Noah 2. Christ Preached: To the Disobedient 3. Christ Preached: To the Spirits in Prison Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Christ's Preaching: to spirits in prison.” This theme has encouraged many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22, 2 Peter 2:5, Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trusting God Through The Storm

Contributed by Apostle Kimmoria Thomas on Apr 26, 2019

This sermon gives hope to those who are facing life challenges.

Life has its ups and downs, and going through a very difficult situation is never easy. Many of you are going through a storm, but you can trust God. God never give more than you can bear and with each trail, He gives more grace. Everything God allows you to go through has a reason and purpose for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Chains Come Off

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 27, 2011

People have always longed to know what the future holds ... but we don't need to know the future - we just need to know He who holds the future in His hands! Life is full of uncertainties but God's commitment to you is unwavering! Witness how God can ta

When The Chains Come Off - Acts 16:16-34 - May 22, 2011 Folks, May 7th, in the year of our Lord 2044, will surely be a momentous day in my life. In fact it is certain to be a day like absolutely no other that has gone before. You see, that will be the day that I die. At least that’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: *other

Defending The Faith Sermon Vi: Fortunate To Be Free To Share Our Testimony Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 6, 2020

In times of upheaval, when our Christian Faith is attacked by unbelievers and scoffers, mature Christians are fortunate to be free to share their testimony of the power of God unto salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE -- FORTUNATE ARE WE WHO ARE FREE TO SHARE OUR CHRISTIAN TESTIMONY In this year of our Lord 2020, may our foresight as well as our hindsight be 20/20! May hindsight of our encounter with Christ be as persuadable as was the Apostle Paul’s when he got his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:2-26

Sermon Outline - Share Your Story Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2016

One of our highest responsibilities as believers is to tell others about Him.

What is your story? Recently I met a man who had been addicted to drugs and was leading a hopeless life when he had a conversation with a friend about Jesus. He said that one conversation led him to place his trust in Jesus. The man was saved, and God transformed his life. Every believer has a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Spirit's Ministry To The World

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Jun 5, 2007

What can we expect from the Holy Spirit as he ministers to the world of unbeleivers?

The Holy Spirit’s Ministry to the World John 16:7-11 To begin this discussion of the role of the Holy Spirit to the world at large, I want to begin with the most basic of all truths. It comes to us from the dialog of Jesus with Nicodemus in John 3, and it is verses 16 and 17. John 3:16-17 16 For ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Brethren

Holy Spirit: Navigational System

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 9, 2010

Christians have an internal navigational system. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit, who lives in us to “guide into all truth” (John 16: 13). If you need direction as to where to set the course of your life, don’t rely on your own way. Use God’s VOR system. He wi

Opening illustration: Have you ever wondered how an airplane pilot knows how to get from point A to point B? Most likely, he uses VOR, short for VHF Omni-directional Radio Range, a navigational system invented in the early 1950s. It still guides many aircraft to their destination today. The pilot ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Spirit Is In Your Box? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 17, 2024

Explores the profound mystery and power of the Holy Spirit dwelling within us, guiding, harmonizing, and empowering our Christian journey.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds united in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. In our shared pursuit of understanding, we gather here today to contemplate the profound mystery of the Holy Spirit, our divine dwelling, our harmonizer, and the source of our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9, 1 John 4:16, 1 Corinthians 3:16

Topics: Holy Spirit, In Us

The Church In Jerusalem: Pure, Salty, Blessed Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 8, 2015

This sermon deals with what happens when a church is cleansed of hypocrisy and its members begin to live authentic Christian lives.

The Church in Jerusalem: Pure, Salty, Blessed Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 8, 2015 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 5 INTRODUCTION Illus. – A man woke up one Sunday morning, and instead of getting ready for church as usual, he just dawdled around, read the paper and ate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist