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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Works Of ’the Holy Spirit’ Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,555 views

    "If the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from the church today, 95 percent of what we do would go on and no one would know the difference. If the Holy Spirit had been withdrawn from the New Testament church, 95 percent of what they did would stop, and everybody

    Opening illustration: In many Christian circles the Holy Spirit is neglected, forgotten, or misunderstood. The One given to unite the body of Christ is the center of controversy … So often Christian work is so rigidly programmed that it seems we need no longer depend on Him - yet Jesus said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Empowered By ’the Holy Spirit’ Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 29, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,492 views

    Among Christians there is also a genuine diversity of experience of the Holy Spirit’s empowering work. Some Christians have a clear initiatory experience of the power of the Holy Spirit that launches them into effective empowered ministry. Others have mor

    Opening illustration: A few believers say, "Draw me," but resist running with the Lord as a partner with Him in His work in the earth. The Holy Spirit does not draw us so we can hang up a "Do Not Disturb" sign and sit in our little comfort zone, only singing love songs to Jesus the rest of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Experience The Spirit Through Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,403 views

    James speaks of two sets of attitudes. One focuses on negative attitudes and the other positive attitudes. One leads us to experiencing the Spirit in our choices and values of life while the other leads to bondage from our choices and values in life.

    Series: Experience the Spirit Romans 12 Living Sacrifices 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Mark Berry on Apr 1, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,828 views

    The scriptures are clear that the believer has a need to be FILLED with the Holy Spirit. This message gives you the scriptural guidelines for your hearer in a Wesleyan/Armenian perspective.

    "HOW TO BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT." Ephesians 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Acts 2:1-18 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. [2] Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Receiving The Infilling Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 1, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 40,375 views

    The reason why many in the body of Christ are complacent and don’t pursue to seek to receive the Holy Spirit knowing that He is going to shake them up and even rattle them so hard ... they miss out on the unbelievable empowerment and joy of the Lord.

    Opening illustration: The story is told of an elderly woman named Norena, who lived in southern Florida. When a hurricane hit that area, her home was one of many that was severely damaged. Norena received an insurance settlement, and the repair work began. However, when the money ran out, so did ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...love Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011
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     | 8,276 views

    When the Fruit of the Spirit is at work in the body, it is alluring to an unbelieving world.

    Beginning this morning, we’ll embark on a new journey that will take us through the various aspects of the fruit of the Spirit over the next nine weeks. Each week, I’m going to open our time with a short story from a book titled Home Town Tales, which is authored by a Quaker minister ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...joy Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011
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     | 5,583 views

    We develop joy in the body of Christ by looking beyond our circumstances and developing contentment in our lives.

    Before I read our story from Home Town Tales, let’s take a moment to briefly review the three aspects of the fruit of the Sprit that we’re focusing on during this series: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...peace Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011
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     | 6,293 views

    We develop peace in the body of Christ by focusing on what unites us and working toward the mutual edification of the body.

    Let’s begin this morning by reminding ourselves of some important aspects of the fruit of the Spirit. THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with the Holy Spirit 3) Is to be delightful to an unbelieving world The way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Declaration Of The Holy Spirit Baptism

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Aug 13, 2012
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     | 6,083 views

    The Holy Spirit Baptism is for the believer to do greater work for the Kingdom of God.

    The Declaration of the Holy Spirit Baptism The word Declaration means - The act of declaring – A positive or formal statement – Something that is announced or proclaimed. Matthew 3:11 “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance; but he that cometh after me is mightier than ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Fruit Of The Spirit, Joy & Peace Series

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Aug 18, 2012
     | 6,446 views

    This is part 2 of the fruit of the Spirit, This is on Joy and Peace

    Fruit of the Spirit Joy & Peace Mark 4:14-20 (NKJV) 14 The sower sows the word. 15 And these are the ones by the wayside where the word is sown. When they hear, Satan comes immediately and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts. 16 These likewise are the ones sown on stony ground who, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fruit Of The Spirit, Longsuffering & Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Sep 18, 2012
     | 8,457 views

    This is part 3 of the fruit of the Spirit, This is on Longsuffering & Gentleness

    Fruit of the Spirit Longsuffering & Gentleness Galatians 5:22-23 (KJV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Mark 4:20 (NKJV) But these are the ones sown on good ground, those who hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit, Goodness & Faith Series

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Sep 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,156 views

    This is part 4 of the fruit of the Spirit, This is on Goodness & Faith

    The Fruit of the Spirit Goodness and Faith Galatians 5:22-23 (KJV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Mark 4:20 (NKJV) But these are the ones sown on good ground, those who hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit, Meekness & Temperance Series

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Sep 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,783 views

    This is part 5 of the fruit of the Spirit, This is on Meekness and Temperance

    The Fruit of the Spirit Meekness and Temperance Galatians 5:22-23 (KJV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Mark 4:20 (NKJV) But these are the ones sown on good ground, those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holy Spirit Changes Everything

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 23, 2012
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     | 3,826 views

    Day of Pentecost & the Holy Spirit coming and what it means for us today

    This Stammering Tongue One day during his great mission in London, Mr. Moody was holding a meeting in a theater packed with a most select audience. Noblemen and noblewomen were there in large numbers, and a prominent member of the royal family was in the royal box. Mr. Moody arose to read the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding, Spirit, Soul And Body

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,754 views

    We need an understanding of how God created us. God made us Three parts. He gave us a spirit, a soul and a body.

    Understanding, Spirit, Soul and Body We need an understanding of how God created us. God made us 3 parts. He gave us a spirit, a soul and a body. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NKJV) 23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational