Sermons on Test The Spirits:

The Remanant! A Call To Christians Amidst The Tragedy Of Columbine.

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003

A call for God’s people to serve Him through the constraint of the Holy Spirit instead of at their convenience.

" The Remnant " Matthew 5:11-16 (Prayer) Blessed are you when men shall hate you and shall speak evil things about you for my name’s sake. Blessed are you in God’s eyes and on heaven’s golden shores when you are despised and rejected by the world and by men for the name of Jesus. Rejoice! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

When The Glory Is Faded

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

Moses had to back slide so the church would accept him but most Christians have their church masks on still today.

"When the Glory is faded" Exodus 34:29-35 (Face the Music) When Moses encountered the Lord on Mount Horeb his very appearance was changed and his face shone from the glory of being in the presence of God in such a way that nobody could stand to look at him unless he veiled or covered his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Baptist

David's Cry For Holiness

Contributed by Jon Earls on Feb 13, 2003

David cry’s out for Holiness in these verses. He answers the all important question, "Who will make it to heaven?"

David’s Cry for Holiness I. The Prayer for Holiness. (v. 3) A. Shows that holiness is hunger. Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.” If any of us ever want to succeed in our Christian life we are going to have to hunger and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-5

Denomination: Holiness

"Understanding The Love Of Christ" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 21, 2003

Understanding the breadth, length, height and depth of Christ’s love only comes from the Holy Spirit (#5 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“...that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge...” That’s a pretty ambitious title for a sermon, isn’t it? Some might even say ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:18-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Speaking In Tongues: Frequently Asked Questions Series

Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 24, 2003

From James & Dave’s Bible Page: A detailed, question and answer study of a vitally imporatant topic to the Christian life today.

As we begin our study, I encourage you to ask yourself this question: How intimate with Jesus do you want to be? Consider for a moment the wonderful possibility that we can communicate with our Heavenly Father in a way that is totally unlimited by our finite minds. A way that we can receive from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 14:2-4

Denomination: Charismatic

A Life Changing Wake

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 30, 2003

As a boat travels through the water it leaves a wake. As you go through life, what is left in your wake?

A Life Changing Wake Acts 5:14-16 I want you to thank about about a boat traveling down the river. Behind the boat is a wake that moves outwards. Any vessel following the boat is affected by it’s wake. As you and I travel through life, we also leave a wake. Some of us leave a wake of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living The Pentecostal Experience

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 31, 2003

We Pentecostals have made a mistake in the past, looking for sensationalism in our church experience. The true Pentecostal experience is that, plus a whole lot more.

October 26, 2003 Morning Worship Text: Acts 4:23-31 Subject: The Pentecostal Experience Title: Living the Pentecostal Experience 103 years ago on New Years Day 1900, a group of Bible students led by Charles Parham assembled in a house in Topeka Kansas. They were seeking an “Apostolic” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fire Of God

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 13, 2003

The Holy Ghost is the power. The fire is what cleans us up to receive the power.

The Fire of God Matt. 3:11-12 **BEFORE READING TEXT** If I were to ask how many here want more of Father, Son, Holy Ghost, most of us would shout “amen”. And if I asked how many wanted more of the fire of God, most would again shout “amen”. Yet, (not to anyone’s discredit, etc.) if we had a full ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit Helps Us Serve When We Are Misunderstood, Maligned Or Mistreated

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001

The Spirit Helps us Serve When we are mistreated, maligned, or mistreated

Jan 23rd I Cor. 4:8-13 Theme - The Spirit gives us the supernatural capacity to serve while being mistreated, misunderstood, and maligned. Have you ever wondered how the Godly can serve during times of mistreatment? There is more power in the open hand than in the clenched fist. Consider how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power: Heman & Hercules Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

Understanding the Power (Holy Spirit) of God and how it is to be used.

Me, My Church, & I Power: Heman & Hercules Acts 2:14-21 Introduction: Images of power Power Puff Girls Heman & Hercules These are fantasy, but some misconceptions do exist concerning the "Power" of God and what it means to be filled with the Holy Spirit. What it means to be filled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-21

Denomination: Holiness

My Joy Will Rest In You Lord

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Feb 2, 2003

With the hustle and bustle of the Holidays over we have a moment to breath. Reflect on our lives and the direction that the Lord is leading us these days.

My Joy Will Rest In You Lord HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 02-02-03 With the hustle and bustle of the Holidays over we have a moment to breath. Reflect on our lives and the direction that the Lord is leading us these days. A “new year” we said a few weeks ago, it is now February, before long it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8, Genesis 22:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 6: What We Believe About The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational doctrines of the Bible

A. WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT? 1. The Holy Spirit is God. More than one hundred names and titles of the Holy Spirit in Scripture describe Him in divine terms. a. God (Acts 5:4). b. Spirit of God (Gen. 1:2). c. Spirit of the Lord God (Isa. 61:1). 2. The personality of the Holy Spirit involves ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Saul For King! Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2003

Saul is chosen to be King but noone knows. God works in secret and he works through the indwelling of his Holy Spirit to change Saul so he can be King.

If you were God, how would you respond to a people who refused your leadership and instead asked for a king to be given to them? You might expect that God would give them a hard time. Samuel certainly did! Or he might have given them someone they’d regret having as king just to teach them a lesson. ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

It Ain't Over

Contributed by George Smith on Jul 2, 2002

Being full of the Holy Ghost

IT AIN’T OVER INTRO: Something happen on the Day of Pentecost, Acts 2:1-4 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. [2] And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kind Of Gift Is This?

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jul 4, 2002

The Holy Spirit was sent by God at the birthday of the Church on the first Pentecost Day. This spirit of love is the engine that drives the church to fulfill its mission of being the loving Christ who nurtures his people and enables them through their lo

WHITSUNDAY 2002 (Traditional Anglicans use as Epistle the 2nd choice found on page 182 Book of Common Prayer I Cor. 12:4 - that is the text for the sermon. Use Gospel found on page 181 Book of Common Prayer John 14:15-21 Introduction 1. Origin of the Feast of Pentecost A feast of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 14:14-21

Denomination: Anglican