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  • Neal Gray avatar

    Kindred Spirits For The Work Of Christ

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,202 views

    Entire sanctification means that I am willing to lay down my life for the brethren. Can God be any more pleased than when we have this attitude?

    The Holiness Lifestyle: "Kindred Spirits for the Work of Christ" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Philippians 2:19-30 Purpose: Entire sanctification means that I am willing to lay down my life for the brethren. Can God be any more pleased than when we have this attitude? INTRODUCTION Opening ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Seven Things About The Spirit

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,903 views

    Seven things about the Spirit that you may not have known to be a Christian.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: SEVEN THINGS ABOUT THE SPIRIT “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    A New Heart And A New Spirit

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 38,068 views

    Even if we want to obey God it can be difficult. This sermon explains how God helps us to obey him.

    Ezekiel 36:22-32 A New Heart and A New Spirit The problem: Romans 7:14-25 in The Message What I don’t understand about myself is that I decide one way, but then I act another, doing things I absolutely despise. So if I can’t be trusted to figure out what is best for myself and then do it, it ...read more

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    Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit!

    Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 18,020 views

    It’s just one passage, but it has so much to teach us about the Holy Spirit!

    Ephesians 4:30 Pentecost 12 B Rev. Charles Degner August 14, 1994 I knew I would be on vacation most of this week. So the day before I left for vacation, I pulled an old sermon out of the files to use when I got back. I should know better by now. Old sermons are like apples. The ones ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    The Holy Spirit Provides Freedom

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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    Epiphany 5(C) - The Holy Spirit provides freedom: freedom through Christ and freedom to serve Christ.

    THE HOLY SPIRIT PROVIDES FREEDOM February 5, 2006 - Epiphany 5 - ROMANS 8:1-9 * * * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Today, if you looked inside the bulletin, saw the theme and listened to our text, we are going to talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Power Against Graveyard Spirits

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 99 ratings
     | 81,999 views

    I would like you to read this chapter with rapt attention because you might not come across a message like this again.

    I would like you to read this chapter with rapt attention because you might not come across a message like this again. One point that should be clear to you, which surprisingly, is not clear to many people, including pastors, is the fact that God’s definition for many things is different from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Worshiping God In Spirit And Truth

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 17, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,347 views

    An exploration of contemplating the glory and goodness of God in worship

    Christians serve a beautiful God. Beauty is the absolute foundation of all things. It is transcendent by nature. The beauty and glory of God are far more incredible and far surpassing any earthly beauty one could ever know. Everything about God is beautiful. His power is beautiful. His love is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Order Brings God's Spirit!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 10, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,086 views

    Order in the house of God always welcomes God’s Spirit! Without order, men won’t honor the Holy Spirit.

    Order Brings Anointing! Text: I Corinthians 14: 37-40 God never intended for His Spiritual gifts to confuse you, or to make you feel like you have been left out in the cold. No, I believe we don’t see or posses many of God’s gifts because we really don’t do anything that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    The Holy Unscheduled And Uncomfortable Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,468 views

    Often time we approach God and the Holy Spirit the way we do a doctor’s appointment. We pencil him in when it is convenient for us. That is not how God works though. He works on His time and he is often uncomfortable.

    In the book of Luke, we find an interesting dialogue between Jesus and a few men as they make their way to Jerusalem. One of the men tries to make himself look and sound good to the others as he exclaims to Jesus, “I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus, knowing the man’s heart, looks at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Care And Feeding Of The Human Spirit Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,596 views

    The universe has physical laws. Are there spiritual laws? If so, what are they?

    Following Jesus, part 3 The Care and Feeding of the Human Spirit Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 1 Tim. 4:7-10 (The Message) Stay clear of silly stories that get dressed up as religion. Exercise daily in God—no spiritual flabbiness, please! [8] Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Michael Martin avatar

    Bringing An Unclean Spirit To Church

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 8, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,462 views

    How the devil uses people to bring an unclean spirit into the Church

    (Mark 1:21-27) "There was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit..." I believe that the devil goes to church every Sunday. He probably goes to church more often than some professing Christians. He came in the form of a man. "And there was in their synagogue A MAN with an unclean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit- Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 87 ratings
     | 23,412 views

    Self-control is a wonderful fruit to have in your life.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever watched some of the survivor shows on television? Survivor? Survivor Man (Nutty guy)? Castaway? Robinson Caruso? • It seems like if the people are on certain islands, there always seems to be coconuts available to them. • Look at this coconut; it does ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Led By The Spirit - Tempted By Satan

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 8, 2006
    based on 224 ratings
     | 15,268 views

    1- Satan always makes us question our faith. 2- Satan always has a comeback temptation

    INTRO.- ILL.- One bright, beautiful Sunday morning, everyone in the tiny town of Johnstown got up early and went to the local church. Before the services started, the townspeople were sitting in their pews and talking about their lives, their families, etc. Suddenly, the Devil himself appeared ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Receiving The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jun 6, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,935 views

    Wouldn’t it be great to sit in on one of the first conversations of the early church? We can. Check it out...

    Receiving the Gift of the Spirit Acts 1:1-7 Jesus died, buried, rose again, and for 40 days appeared to his disciples. Wouldn’t it be intriguing to sit in on those conversations of the early church? We can! However . . . Like the disciples, we often focus on the details of Christ return ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Evidences Of Being Stirred By The Spirit

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,633 views

    Evidences of Being Stirred By The Spirit

    Evidences of Being Stirred By The Spirit I. The Spirit Stirs - Ez. 1 Cyrus the Great d. 529 B.C., king of Persia, founder of ACHAEMENID power and the Persian empire. He conquered MEDIA between 559 and 549 B.C., Lydia (see CROESUS) in 546, and BABYLONIA in 538. In EGYPT he laid the basis for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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