Sermons on Surrender To The Holy Spirit:

The Church As Left The Building Series

Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Nov 20, 2009

God has not called us to Do church-He has called us to BE the church through complete submission to His Holy Spirit.

The Church has left the building I remember when I was still pretty young, Elvis was all the rage. In fact I remember my mother loading up with some other women and going to the airport because Elvis was on a plane leaving. Everyone gathered. I also remember begin in the vicinity of that airplane ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Holiness In Worship Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025

Worship is the highest form of reverence and adoration we can give to God. Holiness in worship is not only about the outward acts, such as singing or kneeling, but it is also about the condition of our hearts and the purity of our intentions.

Title: HOLINESS IN WORSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:28 “Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.” Supporting Texts: John 4:23-24 Romans 12:1 Psalm 29:2 Psalm 99:9 1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28, John 4:23-24, Romans 12:1, Psalm 29:2, Psalm 99:9, 1 Peter 1:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spirit Of Worship - Garments Of Praise

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 3, 2023

As believers in CHRIST, we have HOLY SPIRIT in us. We are also to PRAISE and WORSHIP in THAT SAME SPIRIT. Given a "Garment of Praise", Clothed in HIS Righteousness, by HOLY SPIRIT within. PRAISE and WORSHIP set our focus on the LORD WHO is Above all of our problems in life.

2023.02.05.Sermon Notes: SPIRIT of Worship & the Garment of Praise William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: As believers in CHRIST, we have HOLY SPIRIT in us. We cry out, but we are also to PRAISE and WORSHIP in THAT SAME SPIRIT. We have been given a "Garment of Praise" being clothed in HIS ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:6, Acts 2:38-39, Romans 8:14-16, John 4:22-24, Isaiah 61:1-3, Romans 8:26-28, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 3:19, 2 Timothy 1:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Romans 15:13, Isaiah 61:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pessimistic, Optimistic Or Realistic? Living With An Authentic Spirit Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012

The pessimist says the glass is half empty. The optimist says the glass is half full. The realist knows there is water in the glass. Who are you?

Pessimistic, Optimistic or Realistic? Living with an Authentic Spirit Which of these words would you use to describe yourself? Pessimist / Optimist / Realist Which would you use to describe yourself? The pessimist says the glass is half empty. The optimist says the glass is half full. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:3-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Maker Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 30, 2014

Jesus prayed that God would form us into people set apart for active dedication and service by the reality of his communication with us.

We have been dissecting the prayer Jesus prayed for us. He prayed that we would have his joy, the kind of joy that comes with suffering. He prayed we would have his holiness, the kind that makes the world hate us. Last week we discovered He prayed we would be left behind to be salt, light, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: Foursquare

The Pursuit Of Holiness

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Sep 2, 2009

Without holiness, no one will see the Lord,,, The weight of this passage is clear,we,,,we,, we can’t be with God without first being holy....

Hebrews 12:14-12:14 The Pursuit of Holiness Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: Consider for a moment the implication of this passage. Without holiness, no one will see the Lord,,, The weight of this passage is clear,we,,,we,, we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Apostolic

Two-Thirds Is Not Enough

Contributed by Lloyd John Ogilvie on Aug 9, 2011

It is not enough to know God and Jesus--you must also engage the Holy Spirit in your life.

Life “de-powers” us. It saps our energies, depletes our courage, drains our patience. People–pressures get us down; problems stir us up; physical ills distress us; worry over people we love disturbs us. We all need strength—strength to think clearly, love creatively, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pursuit Of Holiness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 19, 2012

What is Biblical holiness? Is it a bunch of rules or does God define it for us in His Word?

Pursuit of Holiness 1 Peter 1:1-1:17, 1:13-1:21 Introduction- We have come out of an extremely exciting service last week. For it to be Easter week and have: Several people come front and acknowledge that God is doing something is special. To have one person accept Christ as Lord and Savior is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

The Holy Temple

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 12, 2009

Paul tells the Corinthian Christians that there is a temple in which God does dwell and which should be dedicated as a house of the Lord Jesus Christ, a place of holiness and peace, set apart from the world. As a believer you are the Temple.

THE HOLY TEMPLE 1 CORINTHIANS 3:16-17 Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are. Introduction: Throughout history man has created edifices ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered For Ministry Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2011

Called to continue his ministry, Jesus empowers his disciples with his Holy Spirit so that they can accomplish his will.

Acts 2:1-21 “Empowered for Ministry” INTRODUCTION There has been a lot of talk lately about the end times. In May we had the group that thought that Judgment Day would come on May 21st, and plastered the country with billboards with that message. (I now understand that because of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Fresh Fire: Becoming The Person God Has Called You To Be Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2012

What kind of person would you be today if the Holy Spirit had not led you? If God were not guiding you according to His plan and His purpose who would you have followed? Who would have been you role model?

Can anyone remember how we used to communicate with other people by writing letters? I saw on the news on Friday that the post office want to put up the cost of 2nd class mail. Apparently less people are sending letters than ever before, so they want to charge more because they deliver ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Ordinary To Extra Ordinary

Contributed by Sharoon Bhatti on Apr 20, 2017

Stop living an ordinary life. Repent for your sins and proclaim JESUS as your personal SAVIOR. You will receive the Holy Ghost as a gift from the heavenly Father. Like Apostles and many others. You will live an extra ordinary life.

I have been a cartoon lover from my young age. I watch cartoons for hours and hours without any break. I like cartoons like Superman, X – Men, He – Man and Spider Man. These super heroes intrigued and fantasized me. I always would think how I can have the same powers. Can I some day like Storm (X ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thread - Pt. 2 - What Are You Waiting On? 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. 2 - What are you waiting on? 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 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Win Our Spiritual Battles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How the Holy Spirit Helps Us Win Our Battles - Gal 5:17-23

How the Holy Spirit Helps us Win Our Battles - Gal 5:17-23 Illustration:Quotes:There are no victories at discount prices. General Dwight Eisenhower. 1. The Holy Spirit wages war with Christians’ sinful human nature. Paul writes, "For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Develop And Enrich Our Friendships

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us develop and enrich our friendships as we focus on what we share together in Jesus Christ. Paul wrote, "Since you have encouragement from being united with Christ, since you have comfort from his love, since you have fellowship wit

1. The Holy Spirit helps us develop and enrich our friendships as we focus on what we share together in Jesus Christ. Paul wrote, "Since you have encouragement from being united with Christ, since you have comfort from his love, since you have fellowship with the Spirit with tenderness and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational