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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Depend On God’s Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 14, 2019
     | 6,707 views

    If we are going to apply God's wisdom and stand firm in God's will, we must depend on the Holy Spirit.

    In the April 1989 edition of Time magazine, an article appeared which, I believe, is still relevant for us some 30 years later. It was titled, “How America Has Run Out of Time,” and the opening lines say it all: “If you have a moment to read this story with your feet up, free of interruption, at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Need To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 11, 2018
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     | 8,411 views

    The Holy Spirit isn't just an "add on" to our lives, He is a necessity. He transforms believers to "Christians" - little anointed ones! Just as we spend time occupied in relationships with others, work, or tasks, we need even more to be "occupied" by Him.

    The Need To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-4 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.3 Then there appeared to them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Transforming Power Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Mar 19, 2018
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     | 17,659 views

    How God changes a coward to a conqueror, a fearful man into a rock in His kingdom. Transformation is the difference between our faith and most religions of the world. As a continuous process, perfected on the day of the Lord.

    More often in the church we hear testimonies of men and women saved by grace. In various ways we all joyfully testified of what God has done for us. On the other hand to speak of what God is doing in our life at any stage is hard to tell. Therefore the single, most important discerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Before A Religious Spirit Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 25, 2018
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     | 6,567 views

    The path to the Cross finds it judgment before the religious. Matthew 26:57-68 holds truths that should shock all who read them.

    Jesus Before A Religious Spirit A Biblical Examination of Jesus' Trial Before The Religious of His Day The path to the Cross finds it judgment before the religious. Matthew 26:57-68 holds truths that should shock all who read them. The Jewish religious leaders question our Lord's authority, seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holy Spirit - The Difference Maker

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 29, 2018
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    In this passage we see the Difference that the Holy Spirit can make in our lives - 1. Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit. 2. The Holy Spirit gave Peter courage and boldness. 3. The Holy Spirit enabled Peter to stand up and proclaim Jesus as Savior

    Scripture: Acts 4:5-12 (Call to worship - Psalm 23) The Holy Spirit - The Difference Maker In this passage we see the Difference that the Holy Spirit can make in our lives - 1. Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit. 2. The Holy Spirit gave Peter courage and boldness. 3. The Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    The Holy Spirit In The Life Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 7, 2015
     | 3,853 views

    Jesus lived as He wants us to live, full of the Spirit of God. What did that look like in His own life while here?

    IN THE LIFE OF JESUS Luke 1:15, Matthew 1:18-20. 15 "For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will also be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb." 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Holy Spirit In The Early Church Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 10, 2015
     | 8,427 views

    What was the Holy Spirit doing in that fabled first century? Should He be doing the same today?

    IN THE EARLY HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Acts 1:3-8. 3 ...to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during forty days and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God. 4 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Spirit And His Gifts 1

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015
     | 6,075 views

    Tonight we’re going to examine the Spiritual Gifts. We're going to take a few minutes and give a brief overview of these gifts, their differences, and their importance. We're especially looking at the Revelation Gifts.

    THE SPIRIT & HIS GIFTS 1 Cor. 12:8-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT’S A MIRACLE? 1. A devout cowboy lost his favorite Bible while he was mending fences out on the range. Three weeks later a cow walked up to him carrying the Bible in its mouth. 2. The cowboy couldn't believe his eyes. He took ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Spirit And His Gifts 2

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015
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     | 3,680 views

    Tonight we’re on our 2nd installment on the Spiritual Gifts. We’re looking at the “Gifts of Power,” three gifts associated by their powerful effects on the world and spiritual forces.

    THE SPIRIT & HIS GIFTS 2 1 Cor. 12:8-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT DID YOU SAY? 1. A young man went up to an old man and said to his ear, “Hey, could you lend me $5.00?” 2. The old man said, “I’m deaf in that ear. Come around to the other one. Now what did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Spirit & His Gifts 3

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2015
     | 3,935 views

    Looking at the 3 spiritual gifts of utterance: prophecy, tongues, and interpretation of tongues.

    THE SPIRIT & HIS GIFTS 3 1 Cor. 12:8-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT FOOTBALL POSITION? 1. An elementary school girl was known for her bragging about her older brother who was on the Huntsville Hornets football team. 2. Of course, most people know that the Hornets have struggled in recent years ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Stream Of The Spirit Flowed At Pentecost Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,905 views

    Do we really understand what happened on the day of Pentecost?

    The Stream of the Spirit flowed at Pentecost We are continuing in our series on Supernatural Springs and this month we are focussing on the Stream of the Spirit. Today is Pentecost Sunday and I think it is fair to say The Stream of the Spirit flowed at Pentecost. So the question as always to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Blasphemy Against The Spirit Will Not Be Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015
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     | 10,569 views

    The “unforgiveable sin” is: • a deliberate rejection • of the deity of Jesus • when you know it is true

    We’ve been looking at the hard sayings of Jesus for the past five weeks now. For the most part, Jesus has been addressing those hard sayings to those who are not yet His disciples. He is pointing out to them that becoming His disciple requires more than just saying the right words or engaging ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Filling Our Tank With The Spirit

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015
     | 4,641 views

    What Paul is doing is warning us that we need to be careful how we live. • Are we living the way God expects us to.

    Filling Our Tank With The Spirit" Ephesians 5:15-5:21 What do you do when your gas gauge starts to get low? • I know this sounds like a pretty simple question • But when we think about it we really have two options • First we can stop at the next gas station and get ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Spirit And Today's Changing Leadership Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 9, 2015
     | 5,645 views

    There is more and more talk about the Spirit in our day, and a shifting of emphasis upon what makes a spiritual leader.

    THE SPIRIT 7. Does God Speak Today? If I told you that God speaks to me, would you be offended, amused, intrigued? Well, does not the Scripture teach that His Spirit is to live in us? Then should it not be assumed that He will speak? You say, He already spoke, through the Bible. Yes, He did, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Helmet Of Salvation And The Sword Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015
     | 6,495 views

    TODAY WE ARE LOOKING AT THE LAST TWO PHYSICAL ELEMENTS THAT PAUL LISTS AS THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD, THE HELMET OF SALVATION AND THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT.

    THE HELMET OF SALVATION AND THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT EPHESIANS 6:17 I WANT TO BEGIN BY WISHING ALL OF THE FATHER’S PRESENT A VERY HAPPY FATHER’S DAY. I HOPE YOU HAE A GREAT DAY. I REALIZE THAT FOR SOME OF US OUR FATHER’S ARE NO LONGER WITH US, BUT WHAT I’VE FOUND IN MY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist