Sermons on Testing The Spirit:

The Transforming Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 20, 2025

When the Holy Spirit dwells within us, we become a new creation, transformed by God's power.

According to the Bible, when a person becomes a believer in Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit takes up residence within them. This divine inhabitation brings about a profound transformation, enabling believers to live a life that is pleasing to God. In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, the Apostle Paul writes, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

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 In The Early Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 25, 2025

The Holy Spirit was the power, guidance, and life of the early church, and He must remain the same in the church today.

THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE EARLY CHURCH 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, KJV) Supporting Texts: Acts 4:31-33, Acts 5:12-16, Acts 13:2-4, Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking In Spirit-Filled Power Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 25, 2025

To walk in Spirit-filled power is to live under the continual influence of the Holy Spirit, displaying His strength, guidance, and boldness in every area of life.

WALKING IN SPIRIT-FILLED POWER 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 earth.” Key Verse: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Romans 8:14, Galatians 5:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Waiting For The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 23, 2025

Power for effective ministry and victorious living comes through waiting upon God for the infilling and empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

THE POWER OF WAITING FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:4-8 Key Verse: “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you.” — Acts 1:8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:31, Luke 24:49, Acts 2:1-4, John 16:7-13 INTRODUCTION: Waiting is one of the hardest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

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

The Crucial Step: Choosing The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 16, 2026

The desires of the flesh are directly opposed to the desires of the Spirit.

The Crucial Step: Choosing The Spirit Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Keep in Step / Holy Spirit; Fruit of the Spirit / Galatians 5:16–25 The desires of the flesh are directly opposed to the desires of the Spirit. INTRODUCTION • There are so many things we struggle with on a daily basis. • Some ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sevenfold Spirit And The One Lord Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 29, 2026

There are moments in Scripture where heaven is pulled back like a curtain and we are allowed to see reality as it truly is. Revelation chapter 4 is one of those moments. John is not speculating; he is worshipping. He is not explaining God away; he is beholding God in His fullness.

The Sevenfold Spirit and the One Lord Introduction: One God, Undivided Glory There are moments in Scripture where heaven is pulled back like a curtain and we are allowed to see reality as it truly is. Revelation chapter 4 is one of those moments. John is not speculating; he is worshipping. He is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:2-5, Revelation 5:6, Isaiah 11:2, John 16:13-14, Acts 1:8, Zechariah 4:6, Romans 4:25, 2 Corinthians 13:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ascending To Higher Dimensions In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Babatope Aguntasolo on Feb 13, 2026

Imagine a smartphone that has all the latest technology, features and functions, yet it remains uncharged. Similarly, as believers, we are designed to operate in the fullness of the Spirit.

Introduction Imagine a smartphone that has all the latest technology, features and functions, yet it remains uncharged. No matter how advanced it is, if it doesn’t connect to a power source, it cannot perform its intended functions. Similarly, as believers, we are designed to operate in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, Ephesians 2:6, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Unity In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 15, 2026

Maintaining unity in the Holy Spirit is essential to a healthy church; however, it is also challenging, due to human sinfulness, the pressures of the world, and the opposition of Satan. Here is how we can draw on the Holy Spirit’s power to love, forgive, and bear with one another in Christ.

Today our topic is the Power of the Holy Spirit. We begin with the book of Acts, chapter one, verses 4-9. This is forty days after Christ’s resurrection. 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-9, John 16:6-7, Ephesians 3:16-17, Ephesians 4:2-3, Colossians 3:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit: Our Posture

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 17, 2026

The final sermon in a series based on Dynamite Prayer by Rosario Picardo and Sue Nilson Kibbey.

Ephesians 3:7 Holy Spirit: Our Posture There’s a reason chiropractors are doing so well these days. We are a people with posture problems, I know I am. We crane our necks at screens. We hunch over laptops like gremlins guarding treasure. And Some of us have perfected the “I’m listening but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7

Denomination: United Methodist

Caleb - A Man With A Different Spirit

Contributed by Shashi Marian on Feb 25, 2026

Throughout the Bible we find many people being titled with different titles. Some amazing testimonies while some negative depending upon their lifestyle and their relationship with God. One such wonderful testimony from God is what we are gonna look at in the next few lines.

When God testifies something about someone it is a matter of great joy. God did speak about a few people of God in applause and in appreciation. I want to jot down one such testimony about a wonderful man called Caleb. The meaning of this word Caleb means faithful, devoted or whole-hearted. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit's Awakening: Pentecost Day SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

The manifestations of the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, God's timing of the event, and the crowd's response are explored. With the outpouring of the Spirit, the church is becoming a prophetic community. The whole church is to be a prophetic community.

Today, we will delve into the events of the Day of Pentecost as described in the Book of Acts. This significant day marks the fulfillment of Jesus' promise to send the Holy Spirit to His followers. Let us explore the perfect timing of this event, the manifestations of the Spirit, and the reactions ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-14

Topics: Gifts, Tongues

Invoking The Movement Of The Holy Spirit SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Invoking the manifest movement of the Holy Spirit in the material world is a process. To provoke the movement of the Holy Spirit, we must understand what moves the heart of God...

To provoke the manifestation of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in the world around us is a process. In order to do so, we must understand what moves the heart of God. God desires to be with us and longs for us to seek Him with all our hearts. He wants us to come to Him in worship, to express our ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23

Topics: Holy Spirit, Faith