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  • Kevin Burden avatar

    Quench Not The Spirit

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Mar 5, 2008
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    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
     | 4,997 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
     | 5,408 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
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    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

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Life In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,261 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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    The Sword Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 1, 2008
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    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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    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
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    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
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,997 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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    The Cry Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
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    The Spirit of the Lord is crying unto us this day, that is why the Bible says, “He that has ears let him hear what the Spirit is saying.” It means that the fact that we have something representing ears does not mean that we hear. It is only those who have

    THE CRY OF THE SPIRIT Dr. D. K. Olukoya Father Lord, do a deep work in our spirits this week, touch us at the points of our needs. Let our lives no longer remain the same, in Jesus’ name. This week, we are looking at what I call, “The Cry of the Spirit.” Hebrew 12: 25 – 27: “See that ye refuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Spirit Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,490 views

    I Thes 5:16-18 “16Rejoice evermore. 17Pray without ceasing. 18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

    “A Spirit of Thanksgiving!” 11/16/2006 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez - pastor_rr@yahoo.com I Thes 5:16-18 “16Rejoice evermore. 17Pray without ceasing. 18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” “16Estad siempre gozosos. 17Orad sin cesar. 18Dad ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Domingo Reyes avatar

    The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Domingo Reyes on Jul 25, 2009
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    How does the Holy Spirit work in us?

    My Topic is, “And you shall receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit” Acts 2:38 Peter in speaking to the crowd that was there in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost speaks to a people who have seen a miracle performed on that day. In that they had heard the apostles speaking in their own native tongues. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Shakedown Spirit

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 9, 2009
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    The time has come to invest in our church facility so that it glorifies God and serves today’s circumstances. God has placed the resources among us and will be shaking us to let go and move toward excellence.

    I hope you’ve noticed that I try to come at preaching from a wide variety of different angles. There are many aims I bring to the preaching task. Most of the time, of course, I am trying to work with you in seeing in the Scriptures something that will help you live out your daily life in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    The Baptism In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,526 views

    It all started in a small 2nd story room in Jerusalem on the Jewish feast of Pentecost. “They were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues.” In those few words, we find the unique emphasis of our church.

    The Empowering Experience of the Spirit Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church, writes; “mention the power of the Holy Spirit and most people think of miraculous demonstrations and intense emotions. Most of the time the power of the Holy Spirit is released in your life in quiet, unassuming ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Promised Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 57 ratings
     | 30,941 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