Sermons on The Earnest Of The Holy Spirit:

Why We're Not Afraid Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Beirne on May 17, 2005

Too many of us non-Pentecostal type churches seem to fear the Holy Spirit. Let us embrace Him!

Why We’re Not Afraid Of The Holy Spirit John 14:16-18 1. We Are Not Afraid Because We Understand His Origin *We have Him as an _answer to the prayer_ of Christ. 14:16 *We receive Him as a _fulfillment to a promise_ 14:17 *We realize His indwelling is a _relationship_ and not an ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Eleven Beneficial Enabling Powers Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 14, 2005

Too many of us fail to appropriate the enabling power of the Holy Spirit in our lives, relationships and ministries to our own detriment. The following eleven descriptions give a brief over view of the ways the Holy Spirit empowers us to do exceedingly

How The Holy Spirit Functions for Believers John 16:13-16 Too many of us fail to appropriate the enabling power of the Holy Spirit in our lives, relationships and ministries to our own detriment. The following eleven descriptions give a brief over view of the ways the Holy Spirit empowers ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Treasure -The Gift Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 20, 2007

A sermon on the unique gift of the Holy Spirt in the life of the believer

Children have a way of controlling our life do they not – I heard about a young boy who received a harmonica for Christmas from his uncle. After the first of the year he saw his uncle for the first time since receiving the harmonica. With a large smile he said, “Thanks for the harmonica you gave me ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Receiving The Holy Spirit: Home Sweet Home

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

also, many other scriptures referenced in the sermon. Surrender to the Holy Spirit.

Paradigm Of Receiving The Holy Spirit. Gal. 3:3 Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort? This speaks directly to all of us in this room, not only the Galatians Paul is writing to. In essence Paul is telling us this: If your ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

10 Ways The Holyspirit Helps Us

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2006

The HolySpirit is alive, and He desires to help every believer who will acknowledge Him!

10 Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Us Text: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 1:8 Charles Haden Spurgen pastored the Metropolitan Tabernacle in England in 1854 to 1891 his first Sunday he preached to 37 people, but soon after, they packed out that great church to over 5,000 weekly. He said, “you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Biblical Word Pictures Of The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 10, 2001

Biblical Word Pictures of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit

Biblical Word Pictures of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit Acts 1:4-8 I. Note: Salvation must come before Spirit Baptism: Acts 1:4-8 (NIV) 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 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prophecy: Were Are The Holy Spirit Fire Starters?

Contributed by Richard Francis on May 26, 2009

I beleive we need the gift of prohecy above all others in these times, for worshiping in spirit and trurth, for building the church up, fro bringing the holy fire to burn away the dross and to unleash rivers of living waters to our dying nations too peopl

So what is a prophet? To many people the term prophets conjures up a vision of an weathered haggard person with a more than slightly, no very wild look in their eyes. Someone who is weird sitting at the back of the church with a crazy look? Even perhaps an old lady sitting in a with a crystal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Regarding The Negative Attitude About The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

This negative imperative reveals that we all can be guilty of quenching the Holy Spirit. If we do quench the Spirit…it grieves the very heart of God.

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: March 14, 2001 Date Preached: March 14, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Negative Imperative Regarding the Holy Spirit Text: 1 Thess 5:19 “…Do not quench the Holy Spirit…” [RSV] ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

I Have The Holy Spirit, Now What Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007

Simple outline on the results of being filled with the Holy Spirit. Just a starter much can be added.

Title: We have the Holy Ghost, What now? Theme: Text: Acts 4:31 The question we must ask ourselves is does it make a difference for us to receive the Holy Ghost? Is there or should there be a noticeable difference that make us different in this world? Introduction Illustration of being ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Church Of God

What's The Big Deal About The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 12, 2008

This sermon has been based upon the series Relying on the Holy Spirit, by Charles Stanley

TITLE: What’s the Big Deal About the Holy Spirit? TEXT: John 14:16-25 THEME: The Holy Spirit P.S. If you are a Born again follower of Jesus Christ, then you have been called to the Spirit filled life. INTRODUCTION Have you ever been alone? I mean felt totally alone with no one to talk too? Or ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Jesus Said About The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 10, 2009

Walk in any library; sit down at any internet browser, search the word “GHOST” and you will be inundated with information. The Holy Spirit is not a ghost at all, but a real and active personal presence in our lives. He is referred to as the third person o

“Jesus Said” What Jesus said about the Father “The Holy Spirit” Michael Wiley February 22, 2009 John 3:1-8 John 16:7-16 Matthew 10:19-20 Introduction: Walk in any library; sit down at any internet browser, search the word “GHOST” and you will be inundated with information. Ghost stories date back ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit: His Power (Unleashing The Lion) Series

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010

Last in a three part series on the Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit: The Power of the Spirit, Unleashing The Lion Within Romans 8:1-17 NLT INTRO: This morning we take a look into one of the most important passages in all of Scripture. Its subject cannot be overemphasized: The power of God's Spirit in the life of the believer. If the believer needs ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Different Responses Towards The Filling Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Vincent Harry Anobling on Sep 5, 2011

The miracle happened during the Pentecost resulted to different responses. How was it? I believe it is because that human as we are we tend to believe and doubt of thing supernaturally done in our sight. That's the outcome of the fallen nature.

ACTS 2: 5 – 13 THE DIFFERENT RESPONSES OF THE SPIRIT’S FILLING A. Towards the unbeliever: 1. They were alarmed and were confounded. v. 6 Bec. They heard them speak their language. 2. They were amazed and marvelled. v. 7 Bec. The speakers were Galileans. 3. Others were amazed and in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit? Series

Contributed by Tim Brock on Sep 16, 2011

We daily need “…to be filled with the Holy Spirit,” because it doesn’t take long for the Holy Spirit’s power to ebb away.

Exception of computer ~ no invention has impacted our world like the cell phone. Motorola made the 1st cell phone available to public @ a whopping $3,500 didn’t sell well 1st mobile phone call was made on June 6th – 1946 in St. Louis  The 1st text was sent in 1989 (took a long time to catch ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16

Denomination: Christian Church

"The Presence Of The Father, Son And Holy Spirit"

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 9, 2012

Is it only a dream? Is it just a vision? How real change and growth starts in the church.

“The Presence of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit” "Thus saith the Lord GOD unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:" Ezekiel 37:5 (KJV) Intro: It was about an hour and a half before time for the church service to start. As I left the parsonage I ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational