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Fresh Fire
Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 6, 2012 (message contributor)
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1. What Is The Promise You Are Waiting To See?
Contributed on Aug 8, 2012
Looking at the life of Christ, is something that is essential for every believer. To help us grow in our understanding of Him & our relationship with Him. Over the days, weeks, months, years, centuries, that you have been in church, you have probably l
What is the promise you are waiting to see? This month in our Fresh Fire series we are considering the Holy Spirit in the Life and Ministry of Jesus. A topic that could take years to really cover in detail. So the ministry team are going to take the opportunity to give you a glimpse of some ...read more
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2. Average Or Outstanding
Contributed on Sep 1, 2012
If you were marking your everyday Christian life like it was an exam would you pass or fail? Would you be average or outstanding?
Average or Outstanding Exam season is over, the results of the A levels and GCSE’s are in. I was watching Sky News live from a school somewhere up north, Birmingham or Leicester, students stood before the camera with their results still in a sealed envelope. They were asked the ...read more
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3. Fresh Fire: With Love
Contributed on Sep 17, 2012
A focus on one of the fruits of the Spirit that really shows the state of our hearts - LOVE. As Deuteronomy 6:5 says “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.”
This month we are looking at the Spirit in the Ministry of Believers. We will be thinking about how the Holy Spirit operates in us, how the Holy Spirit gifts and enables us, how we allow the Holy Spirit to use us to minister to others. This morning I want us to focus on one of the fruits of ...read more
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4. Fresh Fire: Why Does God Speak To Different People In Different Ways?
Contributed on Dec 11, 2012
Have you ever wondered why God uses different ways to speak to His people? The Bible tells us that there are those He spoke to directly, those He to through an angel, and others He spoke to through dreams and visions. Why different ways for different p
Fresh Fire: Why does God speak to different people in different ways? It’s December. Is it beginning to feel a lot like Christmas? Do you like this time of year? December, possibly one of the most wonderful months of the year! and possibly one of the most stressful months of the ...read more
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5. Fresh Fire: Supernatural Power
Contributed on Dec 11, 2012
Are you experiencing the full power of the Holy Spirit in your life Are you limiting the flow of power to your life? Do you only allow a small trickle of power to flow? Are you willing to experience the full flow of Holy Spirit Power in your life?
Fresh Fire: Supernatural Power We are at the end of our eleventh month in our Fresh Fire series. On the Holy Spirit. 11 months - doesn't seem possible does it? Have you enjoyed the journey so far? In January we considered: “the Spirit in the World Today” February The Spirit ...read more
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6. Fresh Fire: The Difference - The Holy Spirit In The Church And In You
Contributed on Dec 11, 2012
What is your ministry, what gifts or talents has God given to you? How can YOU make a difference?
Fresh Fire: The Difference - The Holy Spirit in the Church and in You When you think of church what do you think of? Do you think of the building? Do you think of the worship service? Do you think about what we do? Or do you think about who we are? Let me ask the question in a different ...read more
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7. Fresh Fire: Presence, Prayers & Power
Contributed on Dec 11, 2012
Each of us is different. But every single one of us is designed to be empowered by The Holy Spirit. If you feel like your not operating properly, if you are always saying to yourself “there must be more to the Christian life than this” than maybe the pr
Fresh Fire: Presence, Prayers & Power Do you like gadgets? I love gadgets. I think it is safe to say that if you took away my Computers, iPod, iPad and iPhone for a day I would find it difficult to survive without going crazy. The ability to communicate is important to me. The other day ...read more
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8. The Real Spirit And Meaning Of Christmas
Contributed on Dec 21, 2012
What are your real priorities for Christmas this year - where would remembering and celebrating the birth of Jesus be on your list?
Tonight, we are going to think about the Real Spirit of Christmas. There are many different ideas about what the Spirit of Christmas is. Perhaps that phrase makes your mind immediately travel to the story of Ebernezzer Scrooge and the Spirits of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and ...read more
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9. It's Begining To Feel A Lot Like Christmas!
Contributed on Dec 22, 2012
This month, as we think about the Holy Spirit in Advent, Christmas and Healing,as we celebrate the incarnation of Jesus, our Lord and Saviour, allow the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit to flow in your life.
It’s December. Is it beginning to feel a lot like Christmas? Do you like this time of year? December, possibly one of the most wonderful months of the year! and possibly one of the most stressful months of the year! December, what more could you want this month than the ...read more
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10. Fresh Fire: Will You Stand In Faith?
Contributed on Dec 28, 2012
Let's spend a little time thinking about God’s goodness and mercy to us during 2012. You know, the stuff that we asked Him to do, the stuff we prayed about, the things that we noticed Him doing and the things He did without us noticing.
Fresh Fire: Will you stand in Faith? Tonight we reach the end of our Fresh Fire series. We have spent a year considering who the Holy Spirit is, what He does in us and through us. I hope that this will be a year that will have been beneficial in your life. I hope that this is a year ...read more
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11. What Do You Do Everyday?
Contributed on Aug 6, 2012
There are some things that are essential to everyday living and there are some things that are not. We start the day with the best intentions, and then we find it's time for bed and we have not actually spend any time doing what we could have done. We can
2012 08 05 What do you do everyday? Can you tell me something you do every day? Read the paper/Brush Teeth / Eat / Drink / Breathe There are some things that are essential to everyday living. And there are some things that are not. If I don't read a newspaper everyday it will not effect ...read more
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12. Is It Time For You To Make A Difference?
Contributed on Aug 6, 2012
What happened to you this week that you wish could happen every day? Did anything that happened to you make a real difference in your life? Did you make a difference in someone else’s life?
What kind of week have you had? Did every day go as planned? Were there good days and not so good days or bad days and worse days? What happened to you this week that you could have easily done without? What happened to you this week that you wish could happen every day? Did anything ...read more
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13. Healing & Wholeness - Signs & Wonders
Contributed on Aug 8, 2012
Do you need to claim the promise of healing for yourself? For your family? For your friend? God is able to heal today.
Healing & Wholeness - Signs & Wonders Isaiah 35:6 Isaiah 53 This month In our series on Fresh Fire, we are looking at the work of the Spirit in the Writing of the Old Testament Prophets. And as this is a Healing and Wholeness Service it is a wonderful opportunity for us to consider a few ...read more
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14. Are You Acting In The Power Of The Spirit Or Just Acting?
Contributed on Aug 8, 2012
The Holy Spirit lives in everyone who believes and we are meant to act in the Power of the Spirit. We are meant to act in His Power and we have a purpose - We are to be witnesses.
Are you acting in the power of the Spirit or just acting? This is the seventh month in our Fresh Fire Series So far we have thought about: The Holy Spirit in the World Today The Spirit in the Pentateuch The Spirit in the History of Israel The Spirit in the Writing Prophets The Spirit in the ...read more
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15. What A Difference A Day Can Make!
Contributed on Aug 8, 2012
When was the last time you invited someone to come to church? We say Jesus is important. We say we believe He is the Way, the Truth and the life. We say that we have placed our trust in Him. We say that Our sins are forgiven because of Him. We say we love
What a difference a day can make! The last Sunday I was here I was not preaching. I came to watch the dedication service that was here a couple of weeks ago. What a wonderful day that was. To see this building full of people. To see this building full of people who are really nice people. ...read more
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16. Will You Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone?
Contributed on Aug 8, 2012
All of us have our comfort zones. Some of us surround ourselves with them. Some of us live in them. Some of us visit them. And some of us have learned to ignore them. Will you step out of your comfort zone?
Will you step out of your comfort zone? This month as part of our Fresh Fire Series we have been considering the teachings of Jesus on the Holy Spirit. And this evening I want us to start with some verses from John 14. John 14:6-17 6Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the ...read more
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17. Have You Ever Been Offered Something That Was Too Good To Be True?
Contributed on Aug 8, 2012
Humanly speaking, maybe you have been offered some amazing deals. Maybe you have accepted them, maybe you have rejected them - you have a choice in what you do. I want to ask you if you have accepted or rejected the most amazing offer you could ever rec
2012 06 10 Ash AM Fresh Fire Living Water I was shopping in Tesco the other day and I wanted to buy some Cheddar Cheese. Easier said than done. With a choice of Mild, Medium, Mature, Extra Mature, Seriously Strong, English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Canadian, Pilgrim’s Choice, Wyke ...read more
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18. Pentecost - The Power Of Change
Contributed on Aug 8, 2012
A look at the changes that took place in the lives of the disciples of Jesus at Pentecost
Today is Pentecost Sunday and we are going to take a look at the changes that took place in the lives of the disciples of Jesus at Pentecost. And the power & purpose that we as Pentecostal People can experience as God changes us into the people He wants us to be. Some people are always ...read more
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19. Will You Let The Holy Spirit Warm Your Heart?
Contributed on Aug 8, 2012
Perhaps you have reached a stage in your life where you feel like you are just going through the motions. Sunday comes, and Sunday goes, and you have traveled through it on auto pilot. It’s time to let the Holy Spirit warm your heart
Will you let the Holy Spirit warm your heart? Do you remember what it was like to be a new Christian? Do you still feel the same way? Were you more excited and full of joy than you are now? Did you spend more time reading your Bible than you do now? Did you pray more than you do ...read more
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20. Do You Want To Be Like Jesus Today?
Contributed on Aug 8, 2012
How often do you think about the things of God? How much time do you spend reading the Bible? There is so much in God’s word that we need to put into practice in our own lives. We need to ensure we are not running on empty.
The Proof of the Spirit 1 John 4:10-4:17 This month in our Fresh Fire series we are considering the Holy Spirit in the Life and Ministry of Jesus. Looking at the life of Christ, is something that is essential for every believer. To help us grow in our understanding of Him & our ...read more
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21. Pessimistic, Optimistic Or Realistic? Living With An Authentic Spirit
Contributed on Aug 8, 2012
The pessimist says the glass is half empty. The optimist says the glass is half full. The realist knows there is water in the glass. Who are you?
Pessimistic, Optimistic or Realistic? Living with an Authentic Spirit Which of these words would you use to describe yourself? Pessimist / Optimist / Realist Which would you use to describe yourself? The pessimist says the glass is half empty. The optimist says the glass is half ...read more
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22. Running The Race Every Day
Contributed on Aug 14, 2012
Does God have first place in your life? Every day or just for a couple of hours on a Sunday? God is not an after thought. God is meant to be our focus, our purpose, our reason, the centre of our life.
Running the Race Every Day Have you been watching the Olympics? Are you enjoying them? There have been good stories and bad from the Olympics - has there been any specific stories or events that has caught your attention? Maybe one of the lowest points of the olympics was in The Badminton ...read more
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23. Comfortable Or Uncomfortable Christianity
Contributed on Aug 20, 2012
Have you become too comfortable? Is it time to leave your comfort zone and get uncomfortable? Is it time for you to stop being the person you are comfortable being and become the person God has called you to be? Is it time to let the Holy Spirit take cont
Comfortable or Uncomfortable Christianity This month we are looking at The Holy Spirit in Everyday Living and tonight I have a message that God has laid on my heart for us... Are you sitting comfortably? Then I will begin. Actually are you too comfortable? Is your Every day life too ...read more
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24. Fresh Fire: The Holy Spirit In The World Today
Contributed on Aug 21, 2012
The Holy Spirit is an important part of the trinity, yet I would take an educated guess that most of the sermons you will have heard over the years have focused on God the Father or on God the Son. I know that you will have heard sermons about the gifts
Our theme for this year is Fresh Fire and our preaching this year is going to focus on The Holy Spirit and each month we will focus on a specific aspect of His ministry. The Holy Spirit is an important part of the trinity, yet I would take an educated guess that most of the sermons you will ...read more
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25. Fresh Fire: Living The Pentecostal Life Today
Contributed on Aug 21, 2012
Are you willing to allow the Holy Spirit to bring fresh fire into your life? Fresh fire, a fresh supply, fresh anointing, fresh Fire consumes - it burns out the sinful and unnecessary “stuff” in our lives.
Living the Pentecostal Life Today Our preaching this year is going to focus on The Holy Spirit and each month we are going to focus on a specific aspect of His ministry. And this month our focus is the Spirit in the world today. The Holy Spirit is an important part of the trinity, yet I ...read more
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26. Fresh Fire: Becoming The Person God Has Called You To Be
Contributed on Aug 21, 2012
What kind of person would you be today if the Holy Spirit had not led you? If God were not guiding you according to His plan and His purpose who would you have followed? Who would have been you role model?
Can anyone remember how we used to communicate with other people by writing letters? I saw on the news on Friday that the post office want to put up the cost of 2nd class mail. Apparently less people are sending letters than ever before, so they want to charge more because they deliver ...read more
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27. We Have Been Hurt, We Have Been Used, We Have Failed, We Need Healing
Contributed on Aug 21, 2012
The Holy Spirit took fisherman, former prostitutes, ex-religious leaders, tax collectors, and various family members of Jesus and the other disciples and formed them into a united group we call the church.
Today across our group of churches is Healing and Wholeness Sunday. We are a Pentecostal Church and we believe that God can and does Heal people every day. So why do we have a specific day dedicated to Healing and Wholeness? In many ways today is no different from any other day but often we ...read more