Sermons on Holy Spirit
Peter: God’s Good News Vision
This message looks at Peter’s unique paradigm shift through a vision from God that leads toward the inclusion of the Gentiles in God’s new community. His vision on the rooftop in Joppa, his visit to the centurion Cornelius, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, his explanation of his actions, and perhaps a reference to the Jerusalem Council. (Acts 10:1-11:18) Sermon Outline “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the…
Philip: Moved by the Holy Spirit
This message looks at Philip as an example of someone who is given unique spiritual gifts and abilities/skills that are used by God. His work in Samaria, his work with the Ethiopian eunuch, his ministry in Gaza, and the movement of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 8:1-40) Sermon Outline “Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.” (Acts 8:35) Philip Proclaimed the Messiah (Acts 8:5) People were set free from the bondage…
Spiritual Gifts and the Church
Paul talks about the significance of spiritual gifts and God’s role in shaping and assembling the body of Christ (the church). (1 Corinthians 12:1-11) Sermon Outline “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.” (1 Corinthians 12:4-6) What Does It Mean to Be Spiritual? (12:1-3)…
The Holy Spirit and the Deep Things of God
The Holy Spirit is a gift from God who also reveals the wisdom and deep things of God. Who is the Holy Spirit and what does it mean to live with the Holy Spirit? (1 Corinthians 2:6-16) Sermon Outline “For who knows a person’s thoughts except their own spirit within them? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.” (1 Corinthians 2:11) God’s Powerful Wisdom and the Waning Wisdom of this Age…
Growing and Growing
This week will explore examples of believers who move from initial steps of faith to a life of growing and deepening discipleship. We will look at the believers in Jerusalem (Acts 4:32-37) and Berean (Acts 17:10-15) as examples of growing faith exemplified in learning, praying, sharing, and growing. Then we will examine the life of Barnabas (4:36-37; 9:26-28; 11:22-23; 13:1-3) as an example of someone who centers their life in Christ, faithfully serving and investing in others. Sermon Outline “So…
Beginnings of Transformation
When Peter preaches sermon to a crowd of Jews and God-fearing Gentiles gathered in Jerusalem for Pentecost, there is a dramatic response. We are told that about three thousand became disciples of Jesus that very day. Perhaps the story of Cornelius (Acts 10) could be referenced as well. This week we explore the beginnings of life change that leads us into the pathway of discipleship to Jesus. (Acts 2:1-47) Sermon Outline “When the people heard this, they were cut to…
Waiting for the Holy Spirit
A standalone message on Pentecost Sunday from Acts 1-2. Sermon Outline “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other…
“I believe in the Holy Spirit.”
This series walks through the Apostles Creed as a basic summary of our faith but also as a way to live our faith out with God in the world. Each weekend of this series will explore the biblical and theological roots of the Apostles Creed, while also providing specific spiritual practices and approaches to living out what we know as we ‘proclaim and embody’ the Creed in our daily lives. This week focuses on the phrase, “I believe in the…
“He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary”
This series walks through the Apostles Creed as a basic summary of our faith but also as a way to live our faith out with God in the world. Each weekend of this series will explore the biblical and theological roots of the Apostles Creed, while also providing specific spiritual practices and approaches to living out what we know as we ‘proclaim and embody’ the Creed in our daily lives. This week focuses on the phrase, “He was conceived by…
The Holy Spirit in Us: Living in the Kingdom of God
The basic declaration of faith for the Christian is “Jesus is Lord” (Romans 10:9). This flies in the face of the declaration that “Caesar is Lord” at the heart of the Roman Empire during the time of the New Testament. What did it mean to live in God’s kingdom then and what does it mean now? We will look at Philippians as a kingdom citizenship guide and also explore guidance from Colossians on seeing the Church as a replacement of…
Activated by the Holy Spirit
This weekend, Pastor Matt kicks off a new series entitled “Roots”, exploring five characteristics of the Church. In today’s message, we look at how the Church is activated by the Holy Spirit by studying Acts 1:11 and 2:1-13. The early church waited upon the Spirit, was filled up by the Spirit, was strengthened in the Spirit, was led by the Spirit, listened to the Spirit, was interrupted by the Spirit, and relied upon the Spirit. Without the Holy Spirit, there…
God the Holy Spirit
The Father’s story and the Son’s love is not the end. By the grace of God found in Christ we can access the presence of God in the Holy Spirit. The Spirit fills us with God’s power (gifts), releases in us God’s character (fruit), and disperses us into God’s world as His tangible presence. SERMON OUTLINE “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of…
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