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  • Anne Benefield avatar

    Going With The Spirit

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 24, 2008
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     | 1,871 views

    The Spirit gives us all the gifts we uniquely need to share our faith.

    Introduction: In his commentary, Matthew for Everyone, Tom Wright uses an excellent analogy to explain the baptism of Jesus. He writes: Imagine we are going to a huge concert hall, packed to the doors with eager and excited music-lovers. We all have our programs in hand, waiting for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Spirit's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,808 views

    Though the suffering that the Christian endures in life is nothing by way of comparison to the glory that awaits him (8.18), God does not leave him without help. The Spirit helps him in his weakness. Even if the primary weakness Paul has in mind is that o

    O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Spirit Of Burning

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
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     | 4,300 views

    God is speaking to a people who had become disassociated and disconnected. He is inviting us to participate in what He is about to do in our day.

    The Spirit of Burning - Malachi 3:1-4 Intro.: God, through the prophet Malachi, is speaking to a people who had become disassociated and disconnected. These verses are God’s thunderous response and, in essence, they are saying, “Get Ready!” It’s the message of preparation. Did you notice where the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Promised Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 57 ratings
     | 30,408 views

    Why would God put His Spirit inside us a sealof our salvation? He could have used anything ot "mark" us as His. Why do it this way?

    A 4 year old boy was visiting his aunt’s home. She was pregnant with her first child and she allowed him to place his hand on her belly and feel the baby kick. His little face scrunched and said, "How does the baby get out of there?" She wanted to keep it simple so she said, "The doctor will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Quench Not The Spirit

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Nov 11, 2008
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     | 17,955 views

    How exactly do you "quench the Spirit"?

    1 THESS 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. 15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Provision Of The Spirit. Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 23, 2008
    based on 47 ratings
     | 31,482 views

    Exactly what thirst does the Spirit satisfy?

    On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." By this he meant the Spirit... John 7:37-39 It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sword Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 1, 2008
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     | 11,573 views

    63rd in a series from Ephesians. The sword of the Spirit requires using specific Scriptures in specific circumstances.

    There certainly shouldn’t be any doubt by now that those of us who are followers of Jesus Christ are in a serious and difficult battle with the evil one. But if any of you discount the seriousness of that battle, the sixth and final piece of the armor of God should dispel any such doubts. Although ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirit Of Power

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 8, 2008
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     | 1,873 views

    Faith in God expressed in the commitment of our life to the cause of Christ is the greatest antidote to fear.

    Spirit of Power / 2 Timothy 1: 1 - 14 Intro: We live in a world of fear – fear of terrorism, inadequacy, what others think, disease, financial insecurity, unknown. Paul in prison / Timothy friend of one criminal and follower of another. Paul writes to help Tim with fear. !. Verse 7 – “For God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Outpouring Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Einar Kristoffersen on Sep 9, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,189 views

    The true Spirit

    OUTPOURING OF THE SPIRIT Acts 2:1-11 1 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting 3 And there appeared to them tongues as of fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Spirit Of Slumber. Series

    Contributed by Rev. Tim Thompson on Sep 21, 2008
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     | 8,528 views

    THE DEVIL HAS PUT THE CHURCH SLEEP WHEN THE CHURCH NEED TO BE AWAKE AND ON THE JOB FOR GOD.

    WE ARE LIVING IN A DAY THAT IS VERY DARK BUT WE KNOW THAT WHEN IT DARK THE GLORY WILL COME FORTH AS THE LORD PROMISE. BUT THE CHURCH AS A SPIRIT OF SLUMBER AND HAS FALLING ASLEEP 1.WE ARE SLUMBER AND SLEEPING CONERNING HELL. LUKE 19;19 REV.21;8 THEN WE SEE 2.WE ARE SLUMBER CONERNING THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Quench Not The Spirit

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,729 views

    There are some people whose thoughts are so continuously negative that they have themselves convinced that there’s something wrong with everyone and everything.

    Pastor Kevin Burden ~ Carter Creek Baptist Church, Greenville, KY ~ Sunday PM, March 2nd, 2008 1 Thessalonians 5:15-23 “See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 16Rejoice evermore. 17Pray without ceasing. 18In every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sword Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,540 views

    How to stand against the devil

    INTRO: Herschel Walker trade, MN traded 8 starters & draft picks for this one player because he was such explosive offensive weapon (good trade). - See this in sports community, looking for greatest weapon (Michael Jordon in basketball, Nolan Ryan pitching baseball, .Emmitt Smith in football, talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Filled By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,102 views

    The second faith tradition offers a counter balance to the holy life: the spirit-filled life. We’ll explore strengths/dangers and how to integrate this tradition into our lives.

    Streams of Living Water Filled By the Spirit Acts 19:1-7 October 17, 2004 Mark Eberly Last week we looked at our first stream of living water: the holy life. The counterbalance to the holy life is the spirit-filled life. If legalism and perfectionism are two of the great perils of the holy life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    One In The Spirit

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,689 views

    Paul, Pt. 7

    ONE IN THE SPIRIT (1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-26) Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel. Green said “I am the sign of life and of hope. I was chosen for grass, trees, leaves - without me, all animals would die. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the majority.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Life In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,975 views

    How do we actually live in the Spirit, in a daily-life kind of way?

    Life In The Spirit: Rom 8:1-17 Mar 30, 2008 Intro: We stand today in the light of the empty tomb of the Lord Jesus. The stone has been rolled away, the body of Jesus raised to new life, the angels have asked ““Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? 6 He isn’t here! He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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