Sermons on The Earnest Of The Holy Spirit:

Embracing The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 19, 2013

Understanding who the Holy Spirit is and His role in our life.

Title: Embracing the Holy Spirit Theme: To show the importance of embracing the Holy Spirit not just as an emotional experience but as a helper, counselor, intercessor, friend Text: John 14:1 - 18 Offering: Matthew 6:19-20 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

They Believed In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ralph Jenkins on May 28, 2013

The disciples and the first church believed in the Holy Spirit. They may not have understood completely at this point the great importance of the Holy Spirit and just why they needed to wait for Him as the Father had promised but they knew Jesus had prom

They Believed in the Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-4 John 14:15-26; John 16:5-14; Acts 1:4-8 Acts 2:1-4; And when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent, rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Counselor The Holy Spirit

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the Perfect Teacher? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the HOLY SPIRIT is our Perfect Teacher and not experience or circumstances. IV. TEXT: John 14:26 (Amplified Bible) But the

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the Perfect Teacher? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the HOLY SPIRIT is our Perfect Teacher and not experience or circumstances. IV. TEXT: John 14:26 (Amplified Bible) But the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 22, 2011

The Holy Spirit is vital to everything we do as followers of Christ. We as God

Intro: Hosea 6.6 gives us a glimpse from the Old Testament into the heart of God and the ministry of the Holy Spirit. God through Hosea says, “For I desire mercy and not sacrifice and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.” This book tells the story of Hosea and Gomer. God tells Hosea ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 27, 2011

Every Christian possesses the fruit of the Holy Spirit; we have to nourish them so they grow. The fruit are positive characteristics; gifts; we cannot manufacture them, and certainly cannot witness without displaying them.

Galatians 5: 22-23 The Fruit of the Spirit The contrast is stark the sinful nature results in: sexual immorality, impurity, debauchery, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissentions, factions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and the like, in other words, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Spirit Baptism Series

Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Mar 2, 2011

Many debates have occurred over this teaching among our Christian brethren. We find in the scripture the Holy Spirit works in many different ways in the world and in the lives of born again believer’s. Baptism in the Holy Ghost is viewed as a dis

ARTICLE 8 We believe in the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to a clean heart. Many debates have occurred over this teaching among our Christian brethren. We find in the scripture the Holy Spirit works in many different ways in the world and in the lives of born again believer’s. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Falling Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 16, 2012

A fall of God’s power over a church/believer is a game changer (encouragement) It is the outpouring of His Spirit that makes us keep going when the well gets dry, waters have grown stagnant, burned out & ready to quit. For those who are spiritually thirst

June 6, 2012 Holy Spirit Part 1 A A fall of God’s power over a church/believer is a game changer (encouragement) 1 Acts 3.19, describes these times as “times of refreshing.” 19 "Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:3

Denomination: Baptist

Grieving The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 5, 2012

Our lives can also grieve the Holy Spirit. How do we cause the Holy Spirit to feel deep sorrow?

Grieving the Holy Spirit Ephesians 4:30 The Holy Spirit is often the most overlooked person of the triune Godhead. The Holy Spirit is not a force or power,: He is a person. He is God – God, the Holy Ghost. His mission is to bring glory to God the Father by declaring the work of God, the Son. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by John Bartol on Nov 7, 2012

The Holy Spirit is the answer to three of the greatest needs of our day: conviction of sin leading to repentance, glorifying Christ is the universal Savior, and producing the fruit of the Spirit.

. The Gospel of the Holy Spirit. I believe that all of us here today have two great spiritual needs. The first is the need for forgiveness, to be right with God. The need for pardon and peace within. Secondly, there is a need for strengths of character, the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Gary Smith on Nov 23, 2013

Teaching Series that looks at the current role of the Holy Spirit on earth and within the church.

Understanding the Holy Spirit LESSON ONE I. Who Is the Holy Spirit? A. The Holy Spirit is more than an “experience.” 1) The Holy Spirit is not an “it.” 2) The Holy Spirit is a person and He has a Personality. B. Jesus never referred to the Holy Spirit as just a ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Holy Spirit, The Comforter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 7, 2013

Another Comforter = another of the same - who re-presents Jesus. He is the One who stands beside us to strengthen and empower.

THE HOLY SPIRIT, THE COMFORTER. John 14:8-17; John 14:25-27. This reading is an excerpt from the ‘Upper Room Discourse’ (John 13:31-16:33). John 14 is one of the most well-known, and best loved, chapters in the Bible. It is our purpose here to concentrate on just one, or perhaps two, of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27, John 14:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Coming Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 20, 2011

For those who fear an encounter with the Holy Spirit we have reassurrance from Jesus that the coming of the Holy Spirit is a good thing.

Topic: Encountering the Holy Spirit Text: John 16:5-16 Introduction This entire month we are going through a series titled “Encountering the Holy Spirit.” Today we are going to look at John 16:5-16 1.Jesus talks about “The coming of the Holy Spirit” 2. The coming of the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Receive The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 6, 2012

In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke.. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

Acts Part 6- Receive the Holy Spirit Review/Recap Continue our series on the book of Acts. Scott Wilson wrote a book called- Act Normal. To paraphrase Scott Wilson- We will stand out in the world as we fit into God’s pattern for the normal Christian life. Stories of- lives of men/women we see in ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Holy Spirit And The Wind

Contributed by Madai Holdsworth on Jan 21, 2012

An outline comparing the Holy Spirit with the Wind

The Holy Spirit and the wind-Ezekiel 37:8-10 The wind is a basic element needed to live. The Holy Spirit is a basic necessity for every Christian to live. Spirit: breath/wind Hebrew: RUACH= breath/wind/spirit I. Wind is air with movement, its indispensable to live. It spreads seeds and pollen to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Helper – The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 5, 2012

This sermon looks at five characteristics of The Helper. The Holy Spirit is: 1. a LOVING Helper 2. a FAITHFUL Helper 3. a WISE Helper 4. an ACTIVE Helper 5. an EVER-PRESENT Helper

The Helper – The Holy Spirit Our text for today is found in John chapter fourteen. Please follow along with me as I read: "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.” John 14:26 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational