Sermons on The Baptism Of The Spirit:

God’s Gift Of Comfort, Counsel And Clarity

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 31, 2021

Of all the gifts Jesus could have given His disciples, He chose to send them a gift of comfort, counsel, and clarity. The glory of the church is the abiding power of the Holy Ghost, comforting the church and convincing the world.

Joh 16:7-15 “But what I am saying is true: my going is for your good: for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. 8 And he, when he comes, will make the world conscious of sin, and of righteousness, and of being judged: 9 Of sin, because they have ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15, Acts 1:8, Luke 11:13

Denomination: Methodist

"...i Being In The Way..."

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 11, 2021

We see many trends in our society, they come and they go.

If you live long enough, you will see some of these trends come and go two or three times in your lifetime. For example, if you are fifty years of age, you probably have seen the double-breasted suits for men come IN STYLE, and GO OUT OF STYLE, at least three or four times. It is true, we see ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Within Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 18, 2021

Paul shared the reality of his struggle with sin to prepare his readers for Romans 8, the work of the indwelling Holy Spirit in our lives. It will not be our ability or willpower that enables us to obey God.

Paul affirms in the previous section that the Law is not useless. It is not sinful or bad. • No doubt the Law can only point out our weakness and makes us conscious of our sin; it is powerless to save us but it is not useless. • It shows us the will of God, the righteous standards of God for our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"patience, The Virtue That Carries A Lot Of Wait"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 10, 2021

In the musical Fiddler on the Roof, the persecuted Jewish villagers of Anatevka are forced to flee the Russian pogroms. Someone asked the Rabbi, “Wouldn’t this be a good time for the Messiah to come?” The Rabbi answered, “Yes, my son; meanwhile, let’s get packing!”

In the musical Fiddler on the Roof, the persecuted Jewish villagers of Anatevka are forced to flee the Russian pogroms. Someone asked the Rabbi, “Wouldn’t this be a good time for the Messiah to come?” The Rabbi answered, “Yes, my son; meanwhile, let’s get packing!” In the Lord’s Prayer we pray: ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Congregational

What God Did For Us

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 12, 2021

God gave us so much this just a start

WHAT GOD DID FOR US Romans 8:1-39 (A) He gave his Son. Vers 3-32 (B) He settled the sin question Vers 2-.10 (C) He give us His Spirit Vers 14-16 (D) He made us heirs Vers 14-15-17 (E) He promised all things work ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Under The Influence—of The Early Church.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 17, 2021

In the New Testament alone there are some 261 passages which refer to the Holy Spirit. He is mentioned fifty-six times in the Gospels, fifty-seven times in the book of Acts, 112 times in the Pauline espistles, and thirty-six times in the remaining New Testament.

Under The Influence—Of The Early Church. Acts 2:1-4TPT Could you be accused of being under the influence of the Holy Spirit? In the New Testament alone there are some 261 passages which refer to the Holy Spirit. He is mentioned fifty-six times in the Gospels, fifty-seven times in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Not Fear!!

Contributed by Pooja Kapoor on May 1, 2017

Child of God, Do Not Fear

Child of God, Do not Fear, Do you see anywhere in the Bible saying that Jesus Feared! Yes it does tell us that the Son of God, - Jesus Wept. - Jesus was Tired - Jesus slept. - Jesus got troubled - Jesus Prayed - Jesus was Hungry - Jesus was Thirsty - Jesus was Sad - Jesus was angry - Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:2

Peter Emerges At Pentecost

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Jun 5, 2017

Peter, empowered by the Holy Spirit, steps up and delivers and epic message. Using scripture to show what was happening the people were cut to the heart and over 3000 were added. Are we adding to the church's numbers today??

Peter Emerges Acts 2:14-41 June 4, 2017 – Pentecost Today we celebrate Pentecost and I thought it would be good to pay a little visit to our friend, Peter. Earlier this year we spent some time looking at Peter and his time of ministry didn’t end with Jesus ascension. In many ways that is when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-40

Denomination: Friends

A Power Grab Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

An unlocked door can keep you out if you don’t know it is unlocked. What did Jesus unlock for us?

Unlocked Pt. 1 - A Power Grab I. Introduction It may be truth. It may simply be legend, but either way it is a story worth retelling. I have told it to you before but stay with me. Harry Houdini, the famed escape artist, issued a challenge wherever he went. He could be locked in any jail cell in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Prayer Partner Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

An unlocked door can keep you out if you don’t know it is unlocked. What did Jesus unlock for us?

Unlocked Pt. 2 - A Prayer Partner I. Introduction If you have ever been in a blazing hot parking lot with an undone clothes hanger clutched in your hands as you try to pull up the lock on a car door that is locked with your keys laying on the seat of the car, then you will whole heartedly agree ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27, 1 Corinthians 14:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Broken Record - Miracle Service Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

An unlocked door can keep you out if you don’t know it is unlocked. What did Jesus unlock for us?

Unlocked Pt. 4 - A Broken Record I. Introduction An unlocked door is just as strong and restrictive as a locked door if you don’t know that the door is unlocked. So, we have been talking about the fact that the Holy Spirit has been given to us and in this gift, things have been unlocked for us. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Mark 16:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Objects In The Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022

There is a small inscription etched in that side mirror and I want to use that little line as the topic of this sermon this morning, It reads, objects in the mirror are closer than they appear.

OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR As I was driving down the road one day, I began to think if life can be compared to driving. I thought on that comparison on this subject and a phrase came to me and it goes something like this. If life is like a highway, then the soul must be the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Baptist

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Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 31, 2025

Sermon on Zechariah I preached at the first anniversary of The House of Prayer.

I. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: II. TEXT: Zechariah 4:6-14 (CSB) So he answered me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by strength or by might, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord of Armies. 7 ‘What are you, great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. And he will bring out the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sons And Heirs: Our Glorious Adoption Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 5, 2025

In this passage, Paul reveals our glorious new identity in the Spirit: we are no longer slaves living in fear, but adopted children of God and co-heirs with Christ.

Over the past two weeks, our journey through Romans 8 has established foundational truths for our faith. We began by celebrating the verdict that sets every believer free: "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus". Then, last week, we explored the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Contemporary Reflection On Jesus' Cleansing Of The Temple And St. Paul’s Temple Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 2, 2024

A Contemporary Reflection on Jesus' Cleansing of the Temple and St. Paul’s Temple of the Holy Spirit

A Contemporary Reflection on Jesus' Cleansing of the Temple and St. Paul’s Temple of the Holy Spirit Scripture: John 2:13-25 Reflection The narratives of Jesus' cleansing of the temple and St. Paul's teachings on the temple of the Holy Spirit hold profound significance in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Other