Sermons on Whoever Believes:

Established, Anointed And Sealed

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 28, 2004

This outline sets forth three defining characteristics of the true child of God.

ESTABLISHED, ANOINTED AND SEALED “Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God, who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.” II Corinthians 1:21-22 (NKJV) ESTABLISHED: “made firm or stable”; “set on a firm basis” Paul challenged ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Spirit's Filling Series

Contributed by Sam Greene on Dec 1, 2004

This sermon seeks to dispel misunderstandings surrounding the filling of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

The filling of the Spirit is not to be confused with the indwelling of the Spirit. These are two distinct and different aspects of the ministry of the Holy Spirit. The filling of the Spirit always has to do with His control in our lives. While the indwelling is a once for all act in which He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Who Can This Be?

Contributed by Greg Newton on Dec 8, 2004

Thinking of who Christ is, knowing all that He did, causes me to understand how I must have Him in my life. Jesus saw the faith of disciples in Him but not to believe in themselves to ge it done.

“WHO CAN THIS BE?” Intro: When we begin to study the wonderful things of this Bible, it causes me to think about the number of people that just refuse to believe that there can be a God so wonderful and great. God is so magnificent that it is hard for man to imagine someone being willing and able ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Changed By Grace

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 11, 2004

When the Holy Spirit comes upon you there is change.

December 12, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Luke 1:46-48 Subject: Mary’s Song Title: Changed By Grace I have spent much time in recent weeks talking to you about the Holy Spirit. I believe that subsequent to salvation the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is the most important event in the life of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 21, 2007

When coming across scriptures that cannot be rationalized man has a tendency to NOT accept what the Bible explicitly reveals. Note the contrast of wisdom between God and man when dealing with the personal indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit Theme: Knowing whether the Holy Spirit personally dwells within the believer. INTRODUCTION A. Because Christians live in the flesh it is no wonder that we have difficulty understanding the things of the spirit. 1. The Bible teaches that the natural man cannot ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

La Flama Del Espiritu Santo

Contributed by Leopoldo Aguilar on Jun 25, 2007

El Espíritu Santo es como el fuego del altar en los tiempos del pueblo Hebreo; purifica, consume una vida para dar vida, y da libertad. El fuego del Espíritu Santo debe ser avivado cada mañana con la leña de nuestras debilidades y carnalidades para que co

LA FLAMA DEL ESPIRITU SANTO 1ª Tes. 5:12-24 Texto Base: No apaguéis al Espíritu (RV); No apaguen el fuego del Espíritu (Dios H. Hoy) Introducción Frase de apertura: El Espíritu Santo no abandona al creyente pero si se puede apagar en la vida del creyente, no es vencido por la carnalidad sino deja ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Power For A Purpose

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 26, 2007

I preached this message building up to Pentecost Sunday.

Power for a Purpose! 4/29/07am Acts 1:8 NLT But when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, you will receive power and will tell people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Let’s start this morning with a question: Agree or Disagree? GOD ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Teaching Work Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Nov 30, 2006

The is the fourth and final sermon in a series on The Holy Spirit from John 14:26 which seeks to encourage one to depend upon the Spirit to teach and enable you to live Christ’s life through you.

For several weeks now we have been talking about the Person of the Holy Spirit. We have looked at Him as the Helper, “The Help That You Need.” We’ve looked at “Who Is The Holy Spirit?” and we’ve looked at “The Promise of the Holy Spirit.” Today I want to climax our study by looking at “The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

We Have The Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Dec 1, 2006

What does it mean to have the mind of Christ?

WE HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST We have been given an incredible gift. The Apostle Paul tells us that we have the mind of Christ. And in this study we want to focus on what that means for us as people who have become witnesses of the cross of Jesus (for having heard the message of the cross in our ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

A Seal And A Pledge

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 26, 2007

This is look at the Holy Spirit as He fulfills His roles as a Seal and a Pledge.

Today, we are going to look at a topic that does not receive much attention but is a source of great blessing and encouragement. I want us to look at the Holy Spirit as He fulfills His roles as a seal and a pledge. Our text is Ephesians 1:13-14, "In Him, you also, after listening to the message ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We've Got The Who. . .now For The What Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 26, 2007

Third in a series of teachings on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The Helper that Jesus said was to our "advantage" that He leave so that the Holy Spirit might come. This message explores the work of the Holy Spirit throughout God’s Word.

(Intro: The last two weeks we have been examining the who of the Holy Spirit. . .this week the what, while continuing to break false stigmas about Him.) One such stigma, or a common thought – whether conscious or subconscious – is that the arrival of the Holy Spirit occurs at Pentecost. So if ...read more

Scripture: John 16:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Good Are You At Gettin'? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 4, 2007

Fifth in a series of teachings on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The Helper that Jesus said was to our "advantage" that He leave so that the Holy Spirit might come. This message explores the work of the Holy Spirit in giving spiritual gifts.

(This sermon began with an illustration where I shared frustrations over receiving a toaster for my birthday from my wife. . .which I didn’t actually receive. . .but provides illustrative points to how we handle the spiritual gifts we receive when the Holy Spirit enters our life.) Opening ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Running On Empty

Contributed by Erik Estep on Apr 30, 2004

Discover the importance of the Holy Spirit in your life.

“Running on Empty” John 14: 16-26 May 2, 2004 Intro: When I was in college I had the responsibility of taking a girl to a Mexican restaurant for her surprise birthday party. She had @ 20 friends ready to surprise her. Well, I went by to pick her up and take her to this restaurant. But as we ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Joy Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 2, 2004

This is the third sermon in the Series on "The Fruit of the Spirit"

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS JOY—GALATIANS 5:22-26 and Hebrews 12:1-3 I first heard George Fredrick Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” from THE MESSIAH when I was in the sixth grade. I had been promoted to the junior high band before the end of my fifth grade year. Now it was December, 1959; I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

Equipping God's People

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 3, 2004

Educating the Body of Christ to the power of the Holy Spirit and the whole armor of God as well as understanding that life isn’t perfect after we accept Christ.

Equipping God’s People 1. Beyond Salvation – Isn’t Life Perfect Now? 1 Peter 3:17 – Suffering for what is right “17. For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.” Hebrews 10:32 – Persecution of new converts “32. But call to remembrance the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Bible Church