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  • David DeWitt avatar

    A Spirit Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,206 views

    We are meant to have a spirit of forgiveness to live out the Christian life

    A Spirit of Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 November 2007 Introduction A Christian lawyer who had been studying the scripture made the decision to cancel the debts of every client that owed him money for more than six months. The lawyer wrote a letter explaining the biblical principles that he used ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus And The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 3, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,187 views

    Jesus came in the power of the Spirit

    Jesus and the Spirit December 2, 3 & 6 2007 Jesus Who? When we looked at Jesus the Divine Son of God, one of the response questions was, “To you, what is the most compelling argument that Jesus is Divine?” When the question came around to me, I had to say that none of the arguments that I had ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Teachable Spirit Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,456 views

    Psalm 25:12 speaks to us concerning the type of person that the Lord can give instruction to. Until we have a teachable spirit within us, we will never have joy in the deeper things of Christ.

    A Teachable Spirit Griffith Baptist Church – 12/9/07 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 25 Main Verse: 25:12 Introduction What distinguishes a teachable spirit from an unteachable spirit? It is not the willingness to learn that which we would desire to learn but rather a willingness to learn that which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of Burning

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
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     | 4,823 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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    Quench Not The Spirit

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,406 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
     | 5,285 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
     | 5,624 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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    The Spirit Of Giving

    Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,749 views

    This sermon is presented to teach that God is not just concerned about what we give but in how we give it.

    The Spirit of Giving January 22, 2006 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Intro: Have you ever met someone that had a hard time parting with their money? Someone who found it painful to pay money let alone give it? My Grandma used to say that my Grandpa was so tight that he squeaked when he walked. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Jenkins avatar

    The Move Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 23, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,781 views

    The Move of the Spirit

    Acts 6:1, “1 Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists,[a] because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.” The congregation was growing in numbers but problems lay ahead for the congregation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,432 views

    Everyone is familiar with a hammer and a screwdriver. These are common tools. Does God have tools? Today we will look at nine tools that God provides for us to use.

    Last week I asked you two simple questions. The first was “Are you 100% committed to Jesus Christ?” The second question was “Are you 100% committed to this church?” Following the service, I had one person approach me and tell me that they aren’t 100% committed to Jesus, but they are going to work ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    By The Law Or By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Darrell Tomasek on Oct 26, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,220 views

    This sermon compares what life by the law looks like as oppose to a life lived in the Spirit

    By the Law or By the Spirit? Galatians 3:10-18 Starting Point: For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created to do good works, which God prepared in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian William avatar

    Born Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,829 views

    What are the signs that we are truly born again? This sermon seeks to list those signs and to invite all to experience the rebirth that only Christ offers.

    [This was from a sermon series I preached based on the sermons of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley. While the illustrations and language are updated, many of the concepts and ideas, as well as the general structure and message of the sermon, are taken directly from Wesley’s sermon entitled ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bart Leger avatar

    An Eager Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Aug 19, 2007
     | 4,924 views

    If you were to characterize your approach toward your Christian service would you identify yourself with a racehorse eager to bolt out of the gate or the broken down nag lazily munching grass in the back forty? What will make the difference?

    An Eager Spirit If you were to characterize your approach toward your Christian service would you identify yourself with a racehorse eager to bolt out of the gate or the broken down nag lazily munching grass in the back forty? Or how about a sprinter at the starting blocks ready for the starting ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Val Black avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Val Black on Aug 24, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 76,816 views

    Like a pilot needing a co-pilot, Believers need the Holy Spirit to lead them into "open skies".

    The Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-25: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 25 If we live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Bold Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Aug 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,969 views

    We have no reason to be ashamed of the Gospel

    A Bold Spirit Have you ever been in a situation where you found yourself embarrassed by something you did or something you had? Like coming to a stop in your car at a crowded intersection and your brakes were squealing very loudly? Or a squealing fan belt? It sort of makes you feel like you wish ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible