Sermons on Spirit Versus Flesh:

The Holy Spirit Working In You

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit is a work in the world and in His church (believers), but His work in each is different from the work in the other,

Introductory Considerations 1. Tody is the day of Pentecost, the day on which we remember the events that marked the active beginning and work of the church of Jesus Christ. 2. What does that day of Pentecost make you think of? Is it the wind that blew into the room where the disciples were ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spirit Boldness, Not Hoo-Ha

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 14, 2025

What you see may be what you get, but what you see is not necessarily from God.

Act 4:31  And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.  The Book of Acts is where most of the references are made to various miracles and people being filled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31, Acts 4:13, Acts 4:29

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of The Holy Spirit In Evangelism Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025

The Holy Spirit is the chief strategist and power behind evangelism. Without Him, we can do nothing (John 15:5). He empowers, convicts, gives wisdom, confirms the Word with signs, and directs our evangelistic efforts.

THE ROLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN EVANGELISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:8 "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Renewal Through The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025

The Holy Spirit renews, refreshes, empowers, and guides believers, restoring spiritual passion and strength for a life of daily revival in Christ.

RENEWAL THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Titus 3:5 Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 36:26-27, John 3:5-6, Acts 2:1-4, Romans 8:11, Ephesians 5:18 INTRODUCTION A weary traveller once walked through a dry and dusty desert. His body was weak, his lips were parched, and his spirit ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Father, The Son And The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

God’s love is made known to us through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and continues to work among us in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, the church.

I wonder whether you could recall your experiences during the first few months or years when you started working and were a junior employee. Among those experiences, could you remember a few extra things you were expected to do outside your job description that people who had been around for some ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Send Forth Your Spirit Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 1, 2001

“When the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place… And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance” Acts 2:1-4.

Theme: Send forth Your Spirit Text: Acts 2:1-11; Romans 8:8-17; John 14:15-17 Introduction: All this week the news has been about the 60th celebration of D-Day. Today all over Europe and America memorial services are being held to celebrate and remember what happened on that day 60 years ago when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11, Romans 8:8-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come, Holy Spirit, Come

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Jun 14, 2001

On this the Birthday of the Christian Church we pray that the Holy Spirit give us the strength and courage to witness to him in this unbelieving world.

There is a tendency among mankind to honor the dead while persecuting the living. For centuries, even millennia, people have scorned, mocked, abused and killed those who are faithful to God’s Word. Many a prophet of the Old Testament was killed by his own countrymen for being a messenger of God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Receive The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 24, 2025

Receiving the Holy Spirit requires repentance, faith in Christ, and an openness of heart to yield fully to God’s will.

HOW TO RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Key Verse: “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” (Acts 2:38 KJV) Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grieving And Quenching The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 25, 2025

Grieving and quenching the Holy Spirit hinders His work in a believer’s life and blocks the flow of God’s power, joy, and guidance.

GRIEVING AND QUENCHING THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 4:30, 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Key Verse: “And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.” (Ephesians 4:30, KJV) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 63:10, Acts 7:51, Galatians 5:16-17, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30, 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Holy Spirit Empowers For Witnessing Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 24, 2025

The baptism of the Holy Spirit empowers believers with boldness, supernatural utterance, and divine ability to witness Christ effectively to the world.

THE HOLY SPIRIT EMPOWERS FOR WITNESSING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Key Verse: “And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” — Acts 2:4 Supporting Texts: Acts 1:8; Luke 24:49; John 14:26; 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Church Tragedy: Devoid Of The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores navigating faith amidst worldly distractions, maintaining churches as sanctuaries of God's love, and fostering spirit-filled stewards for service.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a wonderful day to come together in the house of the Lord, to bask in His presence, to feel the warmth of His love and to seek His wisdom? His Word is our guide, our comfort, our hope, and our strength. It's a joy to be here with you, to share in this ...read more

Topics: Worldly Leadership

Spirit Of God Descends On Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon explores living a life of holiness out of adoration for Jesus, understanding our spiritual struggles, sacred mission, and the support we have in Christ.

Good morning, dear friends and family in Christ. It warms my heart to see each one of you here today, eager to seek and savor the richness of God's Word. We are gathered here not as mere individuals, but as a community, bound by the love of our Savior and the fellowship of believers. Today, we turn ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Topics: Jesus Baptizes, Holy Spirit

Empowered Through The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

This sermon explores the promise of divine empowerment through the Holy Spirit, enabling believers to witness for Christ's Kingdom to the ends of the earth.

Good morning, beloved. It's a joy to be with you once again. We gather here in the sanctuary of the Almighty, not as strangers, but as a family united under His grace. Today, we're going to be looking at a powerful verse from the Book of Acts, a verse that speaks to the very heart of our faith, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Topics: Empowerment, Holy Spirit

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

The Holy Spirit In The End Times Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 8, 2025

A sermon that shows how the ministry of the Holy Spirit will shift in the end times

The Holy Spirit in the End Times. Book of Daniel Series June 8th, 2025 Text: Daniel 11:32-35 (CSB) Introduction: Today is Pentecost Sunday, a day we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the early church. It’s a day to rejoice in the Spirit’s power, presence, and purpose in our lives. I ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God