Sermons on The Promise Of The Holy Spirit:

Becoming Spirit Filled And Empowered Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2015

The Holy Spirit was sent by Jesus to empower us- immerse us in His presence so as to enable us to live Christ like and to do the work of the Kingdom of Heaven.

Opening Video Illustration: Holy Spirit everyday Sermon Series: Soul Care and the role of the Holy Spirit Thesis: The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the spirit filled believer to help care for their soul. Scripture: John 14:15-18: 15 “If you love me, you will obey what I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is One Spirit Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 9, 2025

“Without the Spirit of God, we can do nothing. We are as ships without wind. We are useless.”— Charles Spurgeon

There Is One Spirit Ephesians 4:4 Introduction “Without the Spirit of God, we can do nothing. We are as ships without wind. We are useless.”— Charles Spurgeon The Holy Spirit is present in the first chapter of the Bible and plays a major role in all of the story of the Bible - and your life. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2020

Our victory over sin and death is won as we progressively surrender to the Holy Spirit.

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT Text: Rom. 8.1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: In water-safety courses a cardinal rule is never to swim out to a drowning man and try to help him as long as he’s thrashing around. To do so is basically to commit suicide. As long as a drowning man thinks he can help himself, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Pray In The Spirit

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 5, 2026

A message on what it means to pray in the Spirit

“Pray In the Spirit “ Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. 19 Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20, Jude 1:20, 1 Corinthians 14:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proof Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 6, 2022

We are sometimes asked how to know when we have been filled with the Holy Spirit. These are my thoughts.

Has anyone here ever grown fruit trees? Maybe an apple tree or a cherry tree. I am not a farmer or a gardener, but in 1990 we moved into a rented house we were told had five different fruit trees in the backyard.  When I heard that I thought, “wow that’ll be cool.” The day we arrived, one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Galatians 5:22-23, Colossians 1:3-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Spirit Is Coming! Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Feb 17, 2019

Joel promises restoration through his Son and the sending of his Spirit. God promises to renew people who repent and turn to him.

For all the talk about forging our own brave, new world, the evidence seems to the contrary. People are despondent and the world seems a mess. Every day the ideological battles play out in the public square are they are prising apart public opinion and fragmenting society. Climate change—gender ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:18-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Holy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

The sermon's main point is to explore the meaning of living a holy life in obedience to God, following Jesus' example, and relying on the Holy Spirit, as it is not an optional extra but an essential part of our Christian walk.

Good morning, church family! If you've got your Bibles with you, let's open them to 1 Peter, chapter 1, verses 13 through 16. Today, we're going to talk about what it means to live a holy life in obedience to God, following the example of our Lord Jesus Christ, and leaning on the power of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Topics: Holiness

The Spirit Is Alive Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 8, 2022

Looking at the church and how we can be the church.

Calling on the Spirit October 9, 2022 Acts 2:1-4 Have you ever received a gift you just weren’t sure you knew what to do with? Ties that make good presents for someone else. Perfumes and colognes that would make a skunk hold its nose? Maybe it was a picture or painting that would look great in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Blow Spirit Blow!

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 21, 2012

As we read the book of "Acts of the Apostles" we clearly understand how God changes unknown people in God's Ambassadors here on Earth. The Holy Spirit transforms tragedies in to blessings.

John 3:8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. When the builders of a proposed bridge across the Niagara Falls began construction many years ago, the first matter ...read more

Scripture: John 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing Holiness: Embracing God’s Promises Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 16, 2024

2 Corinthians 7:1 is a profound verse that calls us to live lives that reflect the holiness of God.

Pursuing Holiness: Embracing God’s Promises 2 Corinthians 7:1 Introduction: Today, we turn our attention to a profound verse that calls us to live lives that reflect the holiness of God. Our key verse for this message is 2 Corinthians 7:1 (NLT): "Because we have these promises, dear friends, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1, 2 Corinthians 6:16-18, 2 Peter 1:4, 1 John 1:9, James 4:8, 1 Peter 1:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying In The Spirit

Contributed by Blake Dodd on Dec 17, 2013

A sermon on the importance of praying in the Spirit of God.

Praying in the Spirit Introduction: • One of the greatest ways to understand God’s Word and to understand the deep things of Scripture is to study Systematic Theology. • Systematic Theology looks at the Bible topically instead of looking at individual books. We derive ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Counselor Will Teach You Everything

Contributed by Eric Vertein on Jun 7, 2006

On Maundy Thursday Jesus promises the Holy Spirit. He will teach and remind the disciples of Christ’s teaching. They will be blessed with peace.

John 14:25-27 All this I have spoken while still with you. 26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The Baptism In The Holy Spirit, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Feb 7, 2010

My goal in this sermon is to convince you from Scripture that the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is an experience for empowerment that is subsequent to salvation.

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit, pt. 1 Lighthouse Assembly of God 7/27/08 and 8/3/08 Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction This week and next week we will be looking at the Doctrine of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit and the Doctrine of the Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. We ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Holy Spirit And You - Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Capps on Feb 13, 2002

This series is on the Holy Spirit and how He he works in the Christians life.

Why is it that when we read the Bible or even hear a sermon we always try and relate it to someone else? Someone else has the duty Someone else has the job Someone else has the calling Someone else has the power of God SURELY IT CAN?T BE ME! The fact of the matter is in the Bible there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21, Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Pentecost: We Believ In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

This is a lesson about the baptism of the Holy Spirit and why we believe.

WE BELIVE IN THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1. We believe and teach One eternal God existing in three parts: FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT. We believe the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the initial physical evidence as speaking in tongues as the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God