Sermons on The Holy Spirit Intercedes:

The Amazing Holy Spirit

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 4, 2017

A sermon based on all three Year A lectionary pericopes for the Day of Pentecost: Numbers 11:24-30; Acts 2:1-21; John 7:37-39.

Day of Pentecost Yr A, 4/06/2017 Num 11:24-30; Acts 2:1-21; Jn 7:37-39 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The amazing Holy Spirit” Today we celebrate the third major festival of the church year, the Day of Pentecost. Pentecost means fifty, and so it is an appropriate name, since Pentecost Sunday falls ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Numbers 11:24-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Holy Spirit In Galatians

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 26, 2017

Galatians study

THE HOLY SPIRIT IN GALATIANS INTRODUCTION. -- The Epistle to the Galatians is a short book but a wonderfully instructive one. Its principal teaching is concerning God's way of justification. But it is very rich along other lines. One of the principal lines of thought is the contrast between living ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And The Holy Spirit Said

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 6, 2017

The Holy Spirit leads us, not we the Holy Spirit.

And the Holy Spirit Said Acts 13:1-4 Everything was going well at the church at Antioch. The leadership team presided over a growing and vibrant cross-cultural church. This new church plant already was held in high repute and had reached the ears of the Apostles and leaders of the parent church at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mark Stevens on Jan 8, 2017

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit are just that GIFTS, like salvation everything we receive from God is a GIFT, not earned....given as God WILLS!

I Corinthians 12:4 “Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.” “Diversities”, here, means distinction, variety, difference. Then, this is saying, there are many different gifts, but all gifts come by the same Spirit. James 1:17 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Feb 25, 2017

Gift of the Holy Spirit differs from spiritual gifts. God's Word and God's Spirit work in tandem in our lives. The Spirit touches the heart - the inner life. The same Spirit that indwelt 3,000 on Pentecost is the same Spirt that indwells us today.

THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Just about everyone knows just how important the signs are that are placed along our highways are. These official highways signs give us direction and warn us of certain dangers. These signs are easily read in the daytime and also at night because they reflect headlamp ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Coming Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 26, 2017

The Holy Spirit did not come because the believers prayed but because the day of Pentecost had come, the day appointed for the “birthday of the church.” He baptized the believers into one body,so that they had a living connection with their sovereign Head

June 10, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: The Coming of the Holy Spirit Scripture: Acts 2.1-2.4a Acts 2.1-2.4a (KJV) 1 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 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit Dependence Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 3, 2017

UNDERSTANDING THE SIGNIFICANCE, THE HOLY SPIRIT CANNOT BE SEPARATED FROM THE CORE OF OUR IDENTITY IN JESUS CHRIST.

Holy Spirit Dependence 1/29/17 Romans 8:14 INTRODUCTION Fast and Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies 1. Preheat oven 350 degrees. 2. Combine 2 1/4cups flour and 1 teaspoon baking soda 3. In a large bowl beat ¾ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup of sugar, ½ cup of butter, ½ cup of shortening, 1 tsp. vanilla, and 1/8 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lying To The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 4, 2017

If God killed every Christian who lied, the churches would be empty. This does not excuse lying, but it does acknowledge our fallibility. The message is a study of one couple that attempted to deceive God and what He did about their deceit.

“A man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, and with his wife’s knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles’ feet. But Peter said, ‘Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 21, 2013

When Jesus told his disciples that he would send the Holy spirit after his ascension, he revealed the work that the Holy Spirit would be doing. The Holy Spirit would convict, convince, reveal, guide and bring glory to Jesus.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT John 16:8-15 1) The Holy Spirit convinces and convicts (Vs. 8-11). The word that John uses in verse 8 to describe the work of the Spirit is variously translated—reprove, convict, convince. The Greek word is elegchein which is used for the cross-examination of a ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 6, 2013

Acts is a continuation of the Gospel of Luke. Luke's 1st letter describes the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. This being his 2nd letter, he describes the beginnings of the church after Jesus ascends to heaven and sends the Holy Spirit

Why do we need the Holy Spirit? Do we have the Holy Spirit living in us? Do we want the Holy Spirit living in us? You are not saved unless you do you know. Romans 8:9 “But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in ...read more

Who Is The Holy Spirit? Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 14, 2013

There are many different views in the religious world about who/what the Holy Spirit is. Some believe the Holy Spirit is an impersonal force while others believe He is a personal being and God. What do the scriptures say?

These lessons on the Holy Spirit of God are meant to just “whet your appetite.” I am attempting to condense a good bit of what we see mentioned about the Holy Spirit into 4 lessons. This series could very easily be expanded into 15-20 lessons, if not more. I pray that these lessons will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Holy Spirit And The Believer

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 10, 2011

“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God” Romans 8:14.

Theme: The Holy Spirit and the believer Text: Romans 8:14; Gal. 5:16-23 When Adam sinned the Scriptures teach us that his sin contaminated the whole human race so that “all have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (Rom 3:23). The result is that every human being is born ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Holy Spirit Is Not For Sale Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011

Man's religion is at war with God's revelation.

Introduction “A king who wished to express his affection for a private soldier of his army gave him a richly jeweled cup, his own cup. The soldier, stepping forth to receive the gift, exclaimed shamefacedly, "This is too great a gift for me to receive." "It is not too great for me to give," ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Christian Church

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