Sermons on They Were Filled:

The Anointing That Brought Transformation Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Oct 31, 2016

In order for us to be used by God, we must be anointed by the Holy Spirit for the work of service. Then, we will be abundantly blessed as we serve Him for the rest of our lives.

THE ANOINTING THAT BROUGHT TRANSFORMATION When Christian Herter was governor of Massachusetts, he was running hard for a second term in office. One day, after a busy morning chasing votes (shaking hands and kissing babies and meeting constituents) he arrived at a church barbecue. It was late ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Power For Life Series

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 28, 2009

This sermon deals with how to be filled / led by the Holy Spirit.

“Our Power for Life” – Being Spirit filled / led. Main text: Ephesians 5:13-21 As we continue in our series, today we look at our third message entitled “Our Power for Life” – Being Spirit filled / led. As our series has unfolded, we began with the first building block – “Our New Life.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:13-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Never Trust A Charismatic With Marriage Problems Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jul 27, 2009

A Spirit-filled Christian chooses to be under the influence of God.

I love idioms. Idioms are local or cultural words or phrases that have dual meanings. If, for example, someone says that you are cool or hot, they’re not talking about your body temperature. Cool means unaffected by pressure or it describes a certain winsome personality or just means good. Hot, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Promise To Prodigals Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 25, 2023

Message 9 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

Finish this sentence for me: “This is going to hurt me… (more than its going to hurt you).” That is a lie that parents have been telling since the beginning of time. I grew up in the age of corporal punishment (i.e. paddling at home and at school). And while I’ll admit to having doled out a few ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep On Celebrating The Lord's Ascension

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 22, 2007

Keep On Celebrating the Lord’s Ascension 1) With a worry-free life 2) With a power-filled life

“5, 4, 3, 2, 1…lift off!” I’ve always thought it would be cool to watch a rocket being launched into space. As the rocket would struggle to escape earth’s grip, the sound must be deafening and the ground must shake under your feet. As exciting as it would be to watch a rocket blast off from its ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Lutheran

People Of The Spirit Part 6 Holy Spirit Series Series

Contributed by C Vincent on May 19, 2010

How we can move into more of what God wants for us as Christians.

People of the Spirit Holy Spirit part 6 JCC 16.05.10 am Acts 6 1-5 This came at a time when the church was growing rapidly V2 the twelve summoned a multitude of believers A dispute arose Hellenists: Jews born in foreign lands and speaking Greek Complaints about the distribution of alms However ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"All Hands On Deck!"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 29, 2016

God by His grace through the Holy Spirit gives a spiritual gift to every believer. Every gift is important. Even the quiet unseen gifts! Every church body needs "All Hands on Deck!"

Cornerstone Church June 26, 2016 “ALL HANDS ON DECK” 1 Corinthians 12:4-7; 14-26 “All hands on deck” – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Having Power With Men

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 5, 2012

If we are to have a positive influence upon others which will draw them to Christ, as believers we must live holy, consistent, Spirit-filled, and hospitable lives.

Having Power with Men 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 “For we are unto God a sweet savor or the fragrance of Christ) among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. To the one we are the aroma of death leading to death, and to the other the aroma of life leading to life.” Last week we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Mystery - Ephesians 5

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 6, 2001

Part of a series dealing with male females roles.

A Great Mystery With some of the other Scriptures being given to me, I realized that I could go into the Power of Holy Women Part 95. Since Luther had 95 theses I figured one set of that amount is enough. The titles may be changed, but we are going to continue for a couple of more weeks on women ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-33

Denomination: Baptist

Who You Believe: Who Is Inside ? (Session 6) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 25, 2010

Many believers come to a point of frustration in their service for the Lord simply because they fail to realise the need to be filled with the Spirit if they are to work and act in God’s power. Just as we cannot save ourselves apart from the work of the H

Who is Inside? Father, Son and Holy Spirit, of the three aspects of the Godhead, The Spirit is probably the least understood – even within many Pentecostal Churches. The Spirit is involved in the in the conversion of a person and their birth into the family of God. The work of the Spirit is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is...

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on May 27, 2022

“Jesus Is ______________ ” is an unfinished sentence. How would you fill in the blank? This sermon gives us at least FIVE ways to fill in the blank.

Scripture Reference: Luke 22:66-71 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on March 20, 2022 Delivered by John Daniel Johnson Scripture Reading As soon as it was day, the elders of the people, both chief priests and scribes, came together and led Him into their council, saying, 67 “If You are the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:66-71, Luke 6:46-48, Isaiah 53:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering The Fire

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 9, 2025

The fire of God represents His presence, power, and transformative grace. When an individual encounters God's fire, their life changes dramatically, often empowering them for great assignments and ministry.

Title: ENCOUNTERING THE FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 3:2-6 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 6:6-7, Acts 2:1-14, Acts 9:3-6 INTRODUCTION: The fire of God represents His presence, power, and transformative grace. When an individual encounters God's fire, their life changes dramatically, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:2-6, Isaiah 6:6-7, Acts 2:1-14, Acts 9:3-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 23, 2003

The Holy Spirit is not a feeling, a ghost or an evil spirit. Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit and had a radiant and balanced personality. The Holy Spirit will make you like Jesus.

The Ministry of the Holy Spirit Acts 13:52 “And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” There’s something significant about Luke writing that the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Paul and Barnabas were sent out as missionaries by the church in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:52

Denomination: Free Methodist

Philip, The Powerful Missionary Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 21, 2007

Philip much like John Wesley realizes what can happen when a Spirit filled man, speak Spirit filled words.

PHILIP, THE POWERFUL MISSIONARY OF JESUS CHRIST Acts8:58 There is a story told about Evangelist John Wesley while returning home from a service one night, he was robbed. The thief, however, found his victim to have only a little money ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

"The Culture Of The King”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 18, 2021

James and John request places of honor in the new "political kingdom". Kingdom culture is servanthood. We live in an ambitious world. Life is about winning and losing. They were dreaming of goblets filled with wine, not cups of suffering.

In Jesus Holy Name March 15, 2021 Text: Mark 10:45 (Matthew 20:20-25) “The Culture of the King” There is a question that Americans should be asking today, not just in the church, but the entire society. “Where are the leaders we need who are not selfish? Do they exist?” Isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35, Matthew 20:25-27

Denomination: Lutheran