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  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Living According To The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Nov 19, 2006
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    The Holy Spirit gives the believer a new power, a new mind, a new life and a new family!

    Living According to the Spirit The Good News of God Series By Greg Johnson November 19, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Romans 8:1-17 Beloved, thank God for His Spirit that lives within the believer. The moment one exercises saving faith, God pours out His mercy and grace. God declares ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Value Of Oil

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,430 views

    Throughout the Bible people have learned of the value of oil. Just a little pot of oil filled a multitude of vessels (II Kings 4). Just a cruse of oil made a multitude of loaves (I Kings 17). Just a lamp of oil kept 5 virgins from the wedding (Matt 25).

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org Value Of Oil II Kings 4:1-7 Intro: The central theme of this story is the value of the oil. Throughout the Bible we see people learning the lesson of the value of oil. This account and one more come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 1 - To Be Filled Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 3, 2006
     | 3,403 views

    This sermon is the first in a series that will examine each of the aspects of the fruits of the spirit beginning with the indwelling and what it means to live by the flesh or the spirit.

    The Fruit of the Spirit Part 1 – To Be Filled Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION The most important thing in the life of a Christian is to be filled with the Holy Spirit! We hear all the time that we should be filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Added Dimension

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,602 views

    The Holy Spirit 1. Inwardly transforms us. 2. Spiritually empowers us. 3. Liberates us from the bondage of sin.

    Earlier this month one of the country’s leading evangelical pastors finally admitted to using drugs and being involved in homosexual relationships. The irony was not only that Ted Haggard was a pastor of a 14,000 member church and president of the National Association of Evangelicals, but that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian William avatar

    Back To The Basics: Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Brian William on Sep 12, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,125 views

    Third in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do Christians believe about Jesus Christ?"

    You all remember Peter, don’t you? One of the very first people to jump on the Jesus bandwagon, THE first to declare that Jesus was the Messiah. He travelled with Jesus and listened to him teach, witnessed his miracles… Peter may have been on the right track in following Jesus, but he’s also a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Richardson avatar

    The Work Of The Spirit, Part B Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,972 views

    Begin in the Spirit and end in the Spirit…

    Life, Everlasting, Part IV – The Work of the Holy Spirit, Part B. ACTS 13:1-4 13:1 In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Work Of The Spirit, Part C Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,795 views

    God has a specific direction for each one of us. He desires that you be set apart for the work that He has prepared for you. His directions are clear, concise and timely. They won’t lead you astray.

    Life, Everlasting, Part IV – The Work of the Holy Spirit, Part C. ACTS 13:1-4 13:1 In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Chris McCall avatar

    Growing In The Holy Ghost Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,240 views

    It is important that there is growth for the health of any relationship. Our relationship with the Holy Spirit is no different.

    It is important that there is growth for the health of any relationship. Our relationship with the Holy Spirit is no different. What are you doing to promote continual growth in your relationship with the Holy Spirit? If there were a number scale of 1 ¡V 10, 1 being no relationship & 10 being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lampstand Of Character Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,109 views

    The six branches of the Lampstand are a representation of these six characteristics of the Holy Spirit. The ¡§Spirit of Wisdom¡¨, ¡§Spirit of Understanding¡¨, ¡§Spirit of Counsel¡¨, ¡§Spirit of Might¡¨, ¡§Spirit of Knowledge¡¨, & ¡§Spirit of the Fear of t

    Pastor Larry Stockstill made a statement the other day in the daily devotional that triggered this message. "Like the six branches of the lampstand in the tabernacle, there are six facets of the Holy Spirit’s character." That is what we are going to dive into for a few minutes this morning in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lampstand Of Character #2 Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,731 views

    Can we see how vital this relationship with the Holy Spirit is? When my health may fail & even my spirit grows weak, the strength & might of His Spirit will sustain me no matter what!

    The six branches of the Lampstand are a representation of these six characteristics of the Holy Spirit. The “Spirit of Wisdom”, “Spirit of Understanding”, “Spirit of Counsel”, “Spirit of Might”, “Spirit of Knowledge”, & “Spirit of the Fear of the Lord”. Luke 4:18 NLT The Spirit of the Lord is upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Man Vs. Wild Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,188 views

    Man vs. Wild looks at how to overcome ourselves in order to discover how God gives us what we need to survive in the wild.

    Man versus Wild Part 1- Intro Pastor Ryan Akers Me- Have you ever seen the TV show Man vs. Wild? It is a show about surviving extreme conditions with only a knife and survival knowledge. Bear gets tired, exhausted, wants to quit a lot. He would say, "I could go for a steak." Or, "I could go for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Chip Monck avatar

    How Good Are You At Gettin'? Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,512 views

    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

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Johnston avatar

    The Differing Gifts Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,620 views

    This series takes an in-depth look at Spiritual Gifts and whether they have been overlooked in our churches or even abused.

    Gifts of the Spirit – Part 1 (Note: All scripture used has been taken from the King James Version Bible. Much of this material is from Bill Gothard’s notes on Gifts http://www.bcbsr.com/topics/gifts.html) The Differing Gifts 1Pe 4:10 As every man hath received the gift, [even so] minister the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Our Spiritual Blessings In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,585 views

    Start living like those who have been blessed in Christ.

    Our Spiritual Blessings In Christ Text: Eph. 1:3-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: A Roman historian named Titus Livius once said, "Men are slower to recognize blessings than misfortunes. 2. There are many Christians today that walk around with an interiority complex because they do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Johnston avatar

    Praying In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,400 views

    What a privilege to be able to Pray in the Spirit. We’ll look at this valuable asset of the Christian life.

    1Co 14:14 For if I pray in an [unknown] tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. Ro 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal