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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Coming Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 37 ratings
     | 18,528 views

    Jesus is going away, but they will not be left to their own resources. The Father will send the Spirit in Jesus’ place. The power of God is resident in Jesus & His disciples are invited to know Jesus & gain life from Him, & share His power.

    JOHN 14: 15– 20 THE COMING OF THE SPIRIT This is the first of several teachings on the Holy Spirit in the Upper Room Discourse. Jesus teaches so much about the Holy Spirit because apart from the Spirit of God we cannot live the Christian life God calls us to in His Word. We need to know who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Work Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006
     | 3,648 views

    A look at the Holy Spirit at work in the Old and New Testaments.

    The Work Of The Holy Spirit I. The Old Testament. A. Creation (Genesis 1:2). B. Giving prophesy and Scripture (Ezekiel 2:2; 8:3; 11:1; and 11:24). C. Conveying certain necessary skills for various tasks (Exodus 31:3-5; Numbers 3:10; 14:6; 14:19; 15:14; I Samuel 10:10 and 11:6). D. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    "What Is Faith?” Hebrews 11:1- 4

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 361,288 views

    Every body has some type of faith, people have faith in many different things, when we get into our car we have faith that it will crank and get us to our destination, we have faith that our doctor knows what he or she is doing, every body has this mindse

    “WHAT IS FAITH?” Hebrews 11:1- 4 6-7-08 Today I want to talk for a little while about “faith”. Every body has some type of faith, people have faith in many different things, when we get into our car we have faith that it will crank and get us to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Shows Up - What Happens

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Apr 1, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,170 views

    Sermon discussing the power of the Holy Spirit - when invited!

    When God Shows Up – What Happens Acts 4:32-37 Strengthening Your Faith – 2009 Black Creek February 22, 2009 AM Sermon This past week, we discovered “the one true POWER SOURCE” – being plugged into the Holy Spirit through having a relationship with Jesus Christ our Lord. It is imperative for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Breath Of God Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,245 views

    The parable of the ballon illustrates what life in the Spirit is like, and remindes us why the Church was given the Holy Spirit

    John 20:19-23 “The Breath of God” INTRODUCTION Today is a once in a life time experience. Never before has Pentecost fallen on the same Sunday as Mother’s Day. The possibility of it happening again will not occur for well over one hundred years. The gift of the Holy Spirit came during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "The Spirit's Wisdom" 1 Cor. 2 Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,311 views

    The Spirit’s wisdom is the too lead our lives not our human intellect or another person’s human intellect. Why? So that we can witness the power of the Spirit and see lives transformed.

    "The Spirit’s Wisdom" Summary of the series on Corinthians and of chapter 1 Thesis: The Spirit’s wisdom is the too lead our lives not our human intellect or another person¡¦s human intellect. Why? So that we can witness the power of the Spirit and see lives transformed. Scripture Text: 1 Cor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Called? Series

    Contributed by Rick Brown on May 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,391 views

    First in series on truth that every Christain is called to minister.

    ARE YOU CALLED? EPH. 4:1-16 4/20/08 INTRO: A FRIEND SAID SOMETHING TO ME SEVERAL MONTHS AGO ABOUT HIS SPIRITUAL GROWTH OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS. HE TOLD ME THAT HE HAS FINALLY UNDERSTOOD WHAT IT IS TO BE “CALLED” AND THAT NOT EVERYONE UNDERSTANDS THIS TRUTH. HE SPOKE WITH LOTS OF WISDOM WHEN HE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 11, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 22,185 views

    God’s desire is to have His people enlightened and able to enlighten by the power of the Spirit of God. God’s plan for Israel was for her to be light to the nations. God’s plan for His redeemed Spirit filled Church is for her to be the light of the world

    ZECHARIAH 4: 1-5 THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD (The Lampstand in The Fifth Vision) [Isa. 9:1-7; 60:1-3; 62:1-2] These visions supplement one another beautifully . The previous vision of the removal of the filthy garments [by the pre-incarnate Christ] indicating how moral obstacles were to be removed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit In The Heart: When Words Fail

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 28, 2010
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     | 3,749 views

    Delivered 1986: When we cannot express ourselves even in prayer, God's Spirit communicates what we cannot say. So also His Table opens up a channel of communication via the contrite heart and the broken spirit.

    Have you ever had this experience? You are caught up in a great debate, or maybe it's a discussion of some issue. You are quite sure you are right; you know, you just know, that what you think is the right way, and here you are, arguing your point. With power and passion you get right up to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Your Giants Series

    Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 443 ratings
     | 126,213 views

    These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. The giants we face today may be unemployment, abandonment, sexual abuse, depression, bills, grades, whiskey, pornography, a career, a mistake or a future.

    “Facing Your Giants” 1 Samuel 17:40-51 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: The giants we face today may be unemployment, abandonment, sexual abuse, depression, bills, grades, whiskey, pornography, a career, a mistake or a future. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Reflection On Disaster. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,164 views

    A breif reflection on what has been and the plans that God has for us.

    I walked back from dropping my car off this morning at the garage for its ‘warrant of fitness’ and reflected as I walked, on the damage that was all around me from the earthquake that had twisted our city just over three months ago, I also reflected on the day which is clear and bright, a sky with ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Pentecost, Holy Spirit - In You! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,926 views

    sermon on the Holy Spirit and our relationship to God through him. Includes a personal testamony and some back ground on the day of Pentecost.

    This week we celebrate Pentecost, the time when the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples as they were gathered together in one place in Jerusalem. You may wonder why the dove in the power point, in Matthew 3;16 we read; “As soon as Jesus was baptised, he went up out of the water. At that moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    God Pours Out His Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 16, 2011
     | 5,732 views

    Pentecost - The Lord God Almighty pours out his Holy Spirit. This is God's gracious gift for all flesh. This is also God's glorious gift for salvation.

    GOD POURS OUT HIS HOLY SPIRIT (Outline) June 12, 2011 - Pentecost - JOEL 2:28-32 INTRO: On the day of Pentecost the Lord poured out his Holy Spirit in a very special way. The Holy Spirit has always been involved with mankind since the very beginning of time. Without the Holy Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    We Would See Jesus

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 22, 2012
    based on 141 ratings
     | 72,201 views

    Call it simple, call it basic, call it elementary: But I call it the greatest theme of the bible, If I can see Jesus (Then I can see who I’m supposed to be.)

    Jesus came to Jerusalem and much people followed him with palm branches crying: Ho-sanna blessed is the king of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. Vs 20-21 And there were certain greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: The same came therefore to Phillip and desired him ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Giving God His House

    Contributed by William Nickoley on Feb 2, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,457 views

    We have been bought with a price, so let's give the property over fully to the rightful Owner.

    Giving God His House Psalm 84 (Good News Translation) 1 How I love your Temple, LORD Almighty! 2 How I want to be there! I long to be in the LORD's Temple. With my whole being I sing for joy to the living God. 3 Even the sparrows have built a nest, and the swallows have their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God