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  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    One In The Spirit: God Shows No Partiality

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,926 views

    This sermon compares Peter’s ministry with Cornelius in Acts 10 to the open door God is giving our congregation to be partners in ministry with a Hispanic speaking congregation.

    One in the Spirit: God Shows No Partiality --Acts 10:34-48 On Sunday evening, January 27, 2002, Olympic gymnasts Mary Lou Retton-Kelley, Kerri Strug, and Bart Conner appeared on the Celebrity version of the TV Reality-Game Show “The Weakest Link,” along with five other famous Olympic athletes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 5: How To Test The Spirits

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,886 views

    Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

    A. TEN THINGS WE CAN KNOW ABOUT ERROR “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    What Makes For A Real Christmas Spirit

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,392 views

    What is important to remember this Christmas so that we can maintain the right spirit

    Text: Luke 1:46-55 Title: What makes for a real Christmas Spirit? Introduction Earlier this week one of our local radio stations had people call in with their nomination for “Worst Christmas Song ever.” Nominations so far include “The Chipmunks Christmas song”, “I saw Santa kissing mommy”, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 2 - To Listen To The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Feb 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,300 views

    Part 2 of our Week of Renewal series looks at hearing from God and doing what He says.

    4th Annual Week of Renewal 2007 “Being Doers of His Word” House of Faith www.PS127.org January 20: To listen to the Holy Spirit Pastor Bruce Shields Guest Speaker: WELCOME Format † Open with Prayer † Sermon † Prayer / Response Time † Guest Speaker † Prayer / Response Time TO LISTEN TO THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Adrian Warnock avatar

    Secure And Assured Because Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,717 views

    How the Spirit assures us of our salvation.

    This message is really Part 2 of last week s talk. If we had more time, I would have preached one "mega sermon instead you get to hear it over two weeks. The message of last week was simply, "There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." God wants us to FEEL not-condemned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holy Spirit Gifts (The Manual)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,638 views

    Pastor Jose Jr. takes us on a tour of the gifts of the Holy Spirit with some special insight into what they are, how they are used, and how to know if you have them.

    Holy Spirit Gifts - The Manual Pastor Jose Gomez, Jr. Play Audio Objective: To provide instruction on identifying and using the biblical Gifts of the Spirit. I Cor 12:27-28 12:27 - Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. 12:28 - And in the church God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Lee avatar

    Disarming The Devil (Cultivating A Spirit Of Forgiveness)

    Contributed by Timothy Lee on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,783 views

    Want to disarm the devil. Cultivate a Spirit of forgiveness

    Disarming the Devil (Cultivating a Spirit of forgiveness) Proverbs 4:23 Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. [NKJV] Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do. [NLT] Hebrews 12:15 See to it that no one misses the grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Gifts Of The Spirit 3: The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,230 views

    We are Christ’s body here on earth to continue His work. You have been prepared and specially crafted to be part of that body. (Sermon also has a slight diagression into when Gifts might be given)

    Gifts of the Spirit 2: the body of Christ. 1 Cor 12:12-27 WBC 12/9/4am THE HAND Illustr: On Alice¡¦s (& Charlie¡¦s) birth Pam and I both spent time just gazing at them- and at their hands and feet! - hand (PPT): perfectly formed, in every way. Just smaller - ready & perfectly formed for action ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sean Lester avatar

    Poor In Spirit, Rich In God's Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 13,061 views

    Sermon one of a series through the beatitudes of Matthew chapter 5. Theme: God favors people who depend upon Him for their lives.

    The Poorer the Richer Rev. Sean Lester January 4, 2004 Morning Service Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (ESV) Introduction: This is the first statement that Jesus makes in what we have come to call the Sermon on the Mount. As we begin this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Let The Spirit Buoy Our Attitude

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 18, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,488 views

    The Holy Spirit gives us the spiritual eyes to see possibilities rather than problems in people, situations and relationships. Paul prayed for this kind of spiritual insight for the Ephesians: "I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened

    Let the Spirit Buoy Our Attitude (Ephesians 1:18-1:21) "God is the lifter of our head. For You Oh God are a shield for me. The glory and the lifter of my head." Illustration:Kemmons Wilson, founder of an international motel chain, quoted some advice for planting a "garden" that would enhance our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bryan Strickland avatar

    Baptism In The Holy Spirit, It's Time

    Contributed by Bryan Strickland on Dec 4, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,999 views

    We need to hear Jesus speak to us today as He says, "you shall be baptized.....and you shall receive power!"

    BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT -- IT’S TIME Pastor Bryan Strickland ACTS 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION Before Jesus left the earth, before He ascended bodily into the heavens, Jesus instructed His disciples, He instructed the believers, to tarry, or to wait in Jerusalem until they had been endued, with power. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dennis Casanova avatar

    Empowering Your Life With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Jun 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,243 views

    Empower Your Life with the Holy Spirit by learning more about Him.

    The Holy Spirit - Empowering Your Life This weeks topic is going to be the Holy Spirit. I am amazed that after years as a Christian how little I knew about this most important aspect of Christianity and hope to enlighten you regarding the Powerful Influence the Spirit can have on your life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Gifts Of The Spirit 6: Healings And Miracles Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 24, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,750 views

    In this passage: does someone have the gift of healing, or is it God who gives a gift to the healed? What is healing? What are miracles?

    Gifts of the Spirit 6: Harvest, healings and miracles WBC 26/09/04am 1 Cor 12:9,10 A Baptist preacher and his wife decided to get a new dog. Ever mindful of the congregation, they knew the dog must also be a Baptist. They visited kennel after kennel and explained their needs. Finally, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The Holy Spirit, Our Prayer Partner Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,240 views

    A sermon about our weakness when it comes to prayer, the Holy Spirit’s power, and how He helps us.

    The Holy Spirit, Our Prayer Partner Rom. 8:26, 27 INTRO.: Every Christian knows the importance of prayer. We are grateful to have access to the throne room of Heaven where we can take our needs before the Father. Yet, few of us have a satisfying prayer life. The reason is we are weak in the flesh. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Gifts Of The Spirit 9: Prophecy & Tongues Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 15, 2004
    based on 32 ratings
     | 4,228 views

    A balanced look at the gifts and use of prophecy and tongues.

    GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT 9: PROPHECY AND TONGUES. 1 COr 14:1-12 WBC 17/10/04am LOVE (V1) You know- this (love ) really is the most important thing - many love the 1 Cor 13 bit- as a poem - as a kind of ¡¥add on¡¦, ¡¥balancer¡¦ But it¡¦s not - this is SCRIPTURE! - and it really IS true- you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist