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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Energized For Victorious Living

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,922 views

    Before Jesus ascended into heaven He gave His disciples the promise that He would send the Holy Spirit to fill them and empower them so they could continue His work and ministry on earth.

    Energized for Victorious Living “Come Thirsty” John 7:37-39 As we celebrate this Labor Day weekend it’s a good time to reflect on our work. Whatever your work is you should be able to work and bring glory to God. If you’re retired your retirement should be lived to bring glory to God. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Holy Sprit Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,836 views

    The message takes a look at the work of Holy Spirit in relation to John 14:6 where Jesus describes himself as, the Way, Truth, and Life

    The Spirit is given so we might live and act as Jesus. One of my favorite passages is John 14:6 where Jesus describes himself in His own words. Yes, Christianity is narrow and exclusive in the path to heaven but notice the three descriptors, the way, truth, and life. Jesus answered, “I am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Penetrating Pentecostal Sermon Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,919 views

    This is one of the most powerful sermons in the Bible next to Jesus’ sermon on the Mount.

    THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON # 13 “A Penetrating Pentecostal Sermon” Acts 7:1-60 STEPHEN ANSWERS THE SANHEDRIN This is one of the most powerful sermons recorded in the Bible next to Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. This is one of the longest chapters found in the book of Acts. The main theme is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Convicition Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Timothy Jones on Sep 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,958 views

    What does the Holy Spirit do?

    THE CONVICTION OF THE SPIRIT Romans 8:12-14 JOKE: Late one night, a burglar broke into a house that he thought was empty. He tiptoed through the living room but suddenly he froze in his tracks when he heard a loud voice say: "Jesus is watching you." Silence returned to the house, so the burglar ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    The Holy Ghost Was Upon Him

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,238 views

    Simeon as an example of person who has the Holy Spirit working in their life.

    The Holy Ghost Was Upon Him Luke 2:25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. (Read also to verse 32) The Holy Ghost was upon him. The wind of the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Un-Forbidden Fruit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Marcus Briddell on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,008 views

    This sermon is the First and Foundational sermon in the second half (Part 2) of the series, "Living the Life" which is based on the General Heading of the Natural and Spiritual work of the Holy Spirit.

    The Natural and Spiritual Work of the Holy Spirit A Practical Doctrine on the Holy Spirit Living the Life Sermon Series II The Fruit of the Spirit The Foundation Sermon The Un-Forbidden Fruit! July 16, 2006 Text: Galatians 5:13-26 Key Texts: Psalm 1:1/Galatians 5:16, 22-23 Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Full Of The Holy Ghost

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,080 views

    Marks of being full of the Holy Ghost

    “Full of the Holy Ghost” Acts 6:3,5; 7:55 I want us to look at a man called Stephen who is described in the Bible three times as a man full of the Holy Ghost. I want to learn some truth from the life and the work of this man whom we are told three times that he was full of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Plugging Into The Power - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 3, 2006
     | 4,711 views

    Third in a series on the early church. The second of a two-part message on how to get plugged into the power of the Holy Spirit.

    “It is a sin to be good if God has called us to be great.” Two weeks ago we began a journey to see how God can take our church from good to great. In Acts Chapter 1, we saw that Jesus commanded his followers to wait for the power that would come upon them when they received the Holy Spirit. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Spirit Continues To Help Us Grow In Faith

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 31, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,923 views

    A sermon for the Day of Pentcost, series B

    The Day of Pentecost, June 8, 2003 "Series B" Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, on this day we humbly give you thanks for the gift of your Holy Spirit, poured out upon the church that it might be empowered ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Day Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 2, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,470 views

    Growing the Church

    NR/NC 04-06-06 Story: There is an ancient legend about Jesus’ ascension into heaven. He is met by the angel Gabriel who asks him, "Now that your work is finished, what plans have you made to ensure that the truth that you brought to earth will spread throughout the world?" Jesus answered, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Have You Heard Of The Holy Spirit?

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Jun 6, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,450 views

    To show what the Holy Spirit is and what He wants to do in our lives.

    -This morning is Pentecost Sunday -The day when we think on the coming of the Holy Spirit in great power on the believers gathered in the upper room, as presented in Acts 2 -We, as a Wesleyan denomination take special significance in the working of the Holy Spirit -We believe strongly in entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Holy Spirit - Pentecost

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,914 views

    This sermon describes the institution, the power, and the importance of the Holy Spirit.

    Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-21 Message: “The Holy Spirit – Pentecost” Text: Jesus spoke these words to the disciples: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What God's Spirit Can Do For You

    Contributed by W F on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,138 views

    What would happen if the Holy Spirit withdrew from your church and your life? What are the benefits of a Spirit filled life?

    INTRODUCTION What difference do you think it would make if the Holy Spirit were withdrawn from your life and your church? Well, considering that the Holy Spirit carries out the work of God the Father – I guess we could safely assume that it would make an enormous difference. But in what way? 1) ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Called Out Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,172 views

    You have been called by God according to His glorious grace.

    Called Out Ephesians 4:1-10 August 6, 2006 Ephesians 4:1 (NLT) Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Called by God  God has specifically called you  His child  His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Teaching Work Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,422 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist