Sermons on The Promise Of The Holy Spirit:

God's Spirit Empowers Faith

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 27, 2009

A sermon for the Day of Pentecost, Series B. It is also a day to confirm the faith of those who completed confirmation.

The Day of Pentecost, May 31, 2009, “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, on this day we humbly give you thanks for the gift of your Holy Spirit, poured out upon the church to empower us to proclaim ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 20, 2013

The greatest need of the church in this hour is to have the Spirit of the Lord upon us: In other words (we must have the anointing).

" The Spirit of the Lord is upon me" Lu 4:18-19 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

How We Quench The Spirit

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 18, 2022

God wants the fire of the Holy Spirit to burn within us. However, tragically, once the fire of the Spirit is ignited, we often grab a fire extinguisher and douse the flame. This message looks at why and how this tragic occurrence happens.

There was once a small, quiet town in which fires began to pop up on a frequent basis. It wasn’t long until people discovered that the source of these fires was a pyromaniac. It was actually the Fire Chief himself! This fellow “would secretly start the fires and then work to extinguish them . . ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

Testing Spirits In The World

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 9, 2020

Often we are led into error by our ignorance of the Word of God and His character. Often when we hear the voices of those in authority we believe whatever they say without question. Are we armed with, "the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God?"

Testing Spirits Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Titus 3:3-5 “At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. “But when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:54, Luke 24:1-8, Matthew 27:51, Luke 23:44-45, Matthew 27:42, James 4:6-10, James 1:2-4, Genesis 3:16, Isaiah 59:1-7, Proverbs 6:17, Deuteronomy 19:1-7, Luke 19:10, 1 John 4:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Pentecost Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on May 17, 2008

Pentecost Sunday

May 11, 2008 Pentecost (Red) All scriptures marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Ac 2:1-13). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Let Us Pray While I was in Kuwait, I watched several times in the DFAC the coverage of the Pope’s arrival to the US. This was Pope Benedict’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Boldness Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

An undeniable sign of the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit is boldness. What is boldness? "It is the inner delight of a liberated person expressed in daring."

THE GIFT OF BOLDNESS ACTS 4:1 8 An undeniable sign of the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit is boldness. What is boldness? "It is the inner delight of a liberated person expressed in daring." In the midst of human weakness and the timid nature of religion, the great need is for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-8

Living Up To God Standards Of Holiness

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 22, 2020

As a believer in CHRIST JESUS, having been sealed by HIS SPIRIT within us, we know our future. So, we should live our lives with expectation, as ready to meet and greet HIM, ready and together as one BODY. But we must see the difference, know the difference of what it is to “be holy”.

2020.05.24.SERMON.LIVING UP TO GOD’S STANDARD OF HOLINESS PART 2 William Akehurst, HSWC 1 Thessalonians 5:24 1 Peter 1:15-16 Thursday, 5/21/20 was Ascension Day. Acts 1:6-12 6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:24, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Holy Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 19, 2011

To be Holy is to be set apart. And how are we set apart? By loving one another, by pursuing peace and by truly striving to be Holy.

Isaiah was a man of God, a Prophet to the people of Judah during the reign of four kings. We often read his prophetic words at Christmas time regarding the birth of Christ, “Therefore the Lord will give you a sign, behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son and shall call His name ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Christian Church

The Provision Of The Spirit. Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 23, 2008

Exactly what thirst does the Spirit satisfy?

On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." By this he meant the Spirit... John 7:37-39 It’s ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, John 7:51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Part In The Story Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 2, 2008

God begins the write an exciting story after Jesus returns to heaven. He does it not through kings and princes but through ordinary people called to extraordinary things through the power of the Holy Spirit. What’s your part in the story God is writing?

Every good story contains lots of drama and action. The story we are about to study has it all: ship wrecks, riots, chases, miracles, prison breaks, magic, the supernatural, snakes on a plain, courtroom drama, powerful preaching and debating, strong bonds made and broken, and lives changed. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Promise Keeper Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 12, 2024

Jewish people were holding on to promises made to Abraham thousands of years earlier.

Promise Keeper Christmas Eve 2024 My parents never made empty promises to me. They were always honest with me. I was asked recently what I know to be true about God. 1. He’s good. 2. He loves us. 3. He keeps His promises. Because of my parent’s honesty, I’ve found it easier to believe in a God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2, Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise And The Law.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 21, 2024

The immutability of the Promise, and the purpose of the Law.

THE PROMISE AND THE LAW. Galatians 3:16-22. 1. The Changeless Promise. Galatians 3:16-18. In GALATIANS 3:16, the Apostle Paul demonstrates from Scripture that the promises that the LORD made to Abraham are fulfilled in our Lord Jesus Christ. Paul makes much of the fact that the word “Seed” is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Help We Need Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 9, 2012

Part four in the series Abundant llife looking at the active workings of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

The help we need John 14:15-14:29 Introduction- Please turn to John 14:15-14:29 We have been in a series “Abundant life”. I hope to finish it today by talking about the most important element of you living the life that God intends for you. It is the Holy Spirit actively working and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Promises And Fulfillment

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Nov 25, 2003

The Sunday of Fulfillment. A sermon based on the OT lesson from Isaiah, concentrating on the fulfillment of God’s promises to those He has chosen.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. 40 years ago yesterday the president of the United States was assassinated. Many of you in this room remember where you were and what you were doing on that cold, winter-like day in November, 1963. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:4-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Sealed With A Promise Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 18, 2007

In Haggai’s final message reveals the judgment to come and God’s faithfulness that will be revealed.

Sealed with a Promise Haggai 2:20-23 Haggai 2:20-22 (NLT) The Lord sent this second message to Haggai on December 18: [21] "Tell Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah, that I am about to shake the heavens and the earth. [22] I will overthrow royal thrones, destroying the power of foreign kingdoms. ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational