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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Understanding The Dark Spirit Of Jezebel Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2016
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     | 26,890 views

    This message speaks to the great reality of spiritual warfare that is involved in every work that God does. Elijah had to battle against the spirit of Jezebel.

    ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 11 Jezebel—Understanding Her Dark Spirit TEXT: 1 Kings 19:1-8 1 Kings 19:1-8 KJV And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword. [2] Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Have The Gifts Of The Spirit Ceased?

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 7, 2016
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    This subject has divided much of the church and as your pastor I want to address where we as a church are on this subject. I encourage you to take notes, and study these things for yourself.

    Have The Gifts Of The Spirit Ceased? 1 Corinthians 12:31-12:31 Have the Gifts of the Spirit Ceased? This subject has divided much of the church and as your pastor I want to address where we as a church are on this subject. I encourage you to take notes, and study these things for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Holy Spirit In The Early Church Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 10, 2015
     | 8,318 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
     | 6,014 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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    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
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    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
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     | 9,810 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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     | 10,402 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
     | 4,579 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
     | 5,534 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
     | 6,387 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

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    Spirit And Judgment In The Last Days Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Oct 6, 2015
     | 4,264 views

    Is it afterward, as in Joel, or "in the last days" as quoted by Peter? Are we in the last days, everyone wants to know. Amazingly simple answer.

    The final days: Spirit and ultimate judgment. 2:28-3:3 The most famous passage of Joel is this one that is quoted by Peter on the Day of Pentecost. The assumption is that the Holy Spirit gave this passage to Peter, to link what he was experiencing there to the end times that Joel is here ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Growing Via The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 11, 2016
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     | 7,244 views

    Jesus shares how the Holy Spirit will teach us and help us grow! 1. Jesus shares that there is much more to learn and grow -v. 12 2. Jesus shares that learning and growth is only possible through His Holy Spirit v. 13 - 15

    Scripture: John 16:12-15; Proverbs 8:1-4 and Romans 5:1-5 Title: Holy Spirit Growth Proposition: Jesus shares with us we how the Holy Spirit can help us grow! 1. Jesus shares that there is much more to learn and grow - verse 12 2. Jesus shares that learning and growth is only ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Richard S Cussons M.A. avatar

    The Holy Spirit Empowers Us

    Contributed by Richard S Cussons M.a. on May 14, 2016
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     | 9,085 views

    We are Philip; timid and unwilling to share the good news. But the Holy Spirit empowers us as the "alter Christus"

    John 14.8-17, Pentecost Sunday I really empathise with Philip. “Show us the Father, and we will be satisfied!” he says, and haven’t we all said that? How much we wish to see the Father; all in good time of course! It reminded me of a story where a bishop was preaching and asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    An Ungrateful Spirit Must Be Broken Series

    Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016
     | 12,064 views

    Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

    There are some pretty good movies out there (I always liked The Sound of Music), but there is one thing for sure, Hollywood has distorted the truth about romance and marriage! The entertainment industry has not only messed with true love but it has also affected parenting concepts. Families seen on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist