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  • Geoff Baggett avatar

    Truth Detectors 1.5: The Truth About The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Geoff Baggett on May 18, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,960 views

    This is the fifthmessage in a series on basic Christian doctrine. It provides the foundation for a proper understanding of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. (05-16-04)

    *Outlines, fill-in-the-blank sheets, and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations are available. For more information, please contact pastorgeoff@bellsouth.net. Truth Detectors [Episode 1] Message 5 “The Truth About the Holy Spirit” John 16:7-11 Opening Illustration Show Video Clip, “Larry – Doubt and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Meet The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 24, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,497 views

    Beginning with Romans 8, the sermon provides an overview and introduction to the biblical ministry of the Holy Spirit.

    Meet the Holy Spirit Romans 8:1-11 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO I want to introduce you to the Holy Spirit. This topic is so vital that Scripture says: If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ (Rom 8:9). Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Case For The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,718 views

    The sermon examines the evidences of the Spirit’s work in the life of the believer.

    Holy Spirit Series 2000 The Case for the Spirit Romans 8:15-27 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO I loved those old Sherlock Holmes movies I watched as a kid. The scenes were different. The crimes varied from movie to movie. The bad guys had different ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Act In Church Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,391 views

    When the Holy Spirit is present the believers act with decency and order in the church, always preferring one another in love.

    Holy Spirit Series 2000 How to Act in Church 1 Corinthians 14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Today we are continuing our multi-part study of 1 Corinthians. My goal is that we connect with the Word of God written, find out to the best of our ability ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eldon Reich avatar

    Meekness, Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,989 views

    Fruit of the Spirit Meekness, Gentleness

    FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT – GENTLENESS -- MEEKNESS I Thessalonians 2: 6b-12 This morning were looking at the fruit of the spirit – GENTLENESS I was reading about a little girl who was asked to write an essay on "birth" She went home and asked her mother how she had been born. Her mother, was busy at ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Self Control Series

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,417 views

    Self control a must in the christian life.

    FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT - SELF CONTOL Gal. 5: 16-26 Today were looking at the fruit of the spirit—Self control Now who here today would not like- a little more Self control, or Self discipline in your life? How about you parents of small children How about you business managers with a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    From Disappointed To Dynamic: Transformation Power! Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 18, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,916 views

    Living With Power #2

    How many of us can relate to the following word . . . DISAPPOINTMENT? ["The Life You Always Wanted" — John Ortberg pg. 13,14 —] "I am disappointed with myself. I am disappointed not so much with particular things I have done as with aspects of who I have become. I have a nagging sense that all is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Holy Spirit, Our Prayer Partner Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,029 views

    A sermon about our weakness when it comes to prayer, the Holy Spirit’s power, and how He helps us.

    The Holy Spirit, Our Prayer Partner Rom. 8:26, 27 INTRO.: Every Christian knows the importance of prayer. We are grateful to have access to the throne room of Heaven where we can take our needs before the Father. Yet, few of us have a satisfying prayer life. The reason is we are weak in the flesh. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pointing To Christ

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 11, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,101 views

    Our lives as Christians should be a powerful witness for the life giving powe rof Jesus

    Pointing to Christ Acts 1:8 October 10, 2004 Introduction Glen Holland was an aspiring composer who had a dream of writing the great American symphony but along the way he takes a detour. He takes a temporary job as a music teacher until he can devote his full efforts to writing his music. As he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Death Or Glory Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,397 views

    This series is based on A. M. Hills book "Holiness in the Book of Romans."

    Choices are all around us. Some choices force us to decide between two different things. Some don’t. Ice cream machines have allowed those of us who like chocolate and vanilla to get both in the form of “swirl” ice cream. Other decisions aren’t like that. They require an either-or decision. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark Baker avatar

    The Greater One Within

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 6, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 34,984 views

    The Work and effect of the Holy Spirit In every believer.

    1 John 4:4 You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. Greater simply means more. The One who is more than enough is in the inside of you. If you are in Christ Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the One who is more is on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    Soul Fuel

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,889 views

    If you drive a car you find out fast that you have to put gasoline in every couple of days.

    Title: Soul Fuel Text: Habakkuk 2:4-5 Introduction: If you drive a car you find out fast that you have to put gasoline in every couple of days. If you have ever accidentally put in diesel fuel you know that your car doesn’t run well, and eventually stops all together The goal of my sermon today ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fragrance Of The Father Iv Series

    Contributed by Richard Wafford on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,751 views

    The pouring out of God’s Spirit on all people was fulfilled at Pentecost. Acts 2:17 says in the last days I will pour out my Spirit on all people. We are living in the last days.

    Fragrance of The Father Part 4 Script. Joel 2:28-32; Acts 3:33 Introduction: The pouring out of God’s Spirit on all people was fulfilled at Pentecost. Acts 2:17 says in the last days I will pour out my Spirit on all people. We are living in the last days. The last day’s consist of When Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Jesus And The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,105 views

    Jesus was always deeply connected to the Spirit, we should be too.

    Knowing the Holy Spirit April 24, 2005 Jesus and The Spirit Acts 10:37-38 We often talk about Jesus’ deep connection with the Father. We say that the reason that he was able to do the miraculous things that he did, teach the amazing things he taught, obey even to the point of death is his ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Holy Guest, Pt. 2

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,479 views

    You can also see part 1 under "My Sermons" by clicking my name at right. You will find a link to Free Formatted Text and Powerpoint template for both sermons.

    This is the continuation from part 1, which contains the link to our website where both sermons are in Formatted Text Layout, along w/ Powerpoint template. Paste this link into your browser to go to part 1: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist