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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Promised Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 57 ratings
     | 31,171 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

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    Quench Not The Spirit

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,906 views

    How exactly do you "quench the Spirit"?

    1 THESS 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. 15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Provision Of The Spirit. Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 23, 2008
    based on 47 ratings
     | 32,397 views

    Exactly what thirst does the Spirit satisfy?

    On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." By this he meant the Spirit... John 7:37-39 It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,682 views

    This sermon will reveal to us what the law could not do and what Jesus has done to fulfill the law.

    LIFE IN THE SPIRIT Romans 8:1-4 My brothers and sisters, as long as many of us have been associated with the church, I’m inclined to believe that many of us know a lot about it. We know at the nine o’clock hour. There is Sunday School. At ten forty-five ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by David Trexler on Apr 27, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,723 views

    The Spirit is God who calls, gathers, enlighten, and santifies!

    Sermon for John 14: 15-21 Sixth Sunday of Easter May 1st 2005 Say Amen! Say Hallelujah! Say Praise the Lord! What’s up with these strange looks? What is it about the Holy Spirit that makes us squirm in our seats? I mean we all believe in God right? And I probably preach about Jesus 90% of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,801 views

    The first quality of character of a citizen of God’s Kingdom that Jesus addresses is spiritual poverty. The poor is spirit are blessed with a deposit of God’s Kingdom now knowing that the best is yet to come.

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. The Poor in Spirit The Greatest Sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Philip Gill on Jun 29, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,693 views

    A naval officer once described his ship and crew as having a spirit that made it a happy ship. St Paul, in the fruits of the spirit defines the characteristics of the Church and its members.

    While I was flat on my back, sick and feeling sorry for myself last Sunday morning I turned the radio on for a VERY short time. Ian McNamara played an interview with Kylie and Wesley Herron who were special guests at the launching of a new Royal Australian Navy vessel the patrol boat HMAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jim Heidebrecht avatar

    Beginning With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,966 views

    Sermon 7 in the Galatians series. A powerful argument from Paul in favor of Justification by Faith, not from works.

    04/15/2007 Inro: Illustration of focusing on something small/menial and missing something huge (I used scuba diving in a lake or pond, then the ocean, then going back to the pond) Scuba diving in ocean vs in a rock quarry or lake / swimming pool Ocean: full of life, visibility seems to go on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Life In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 90 ratings
     | 109,227 views

    This message is part of a series Entitled "Walking in the Spirit." Though Christians believe in the Holy Spirit, many do not understand how to walk daily in the Spirit nor the blessings God grants to those who do.

    ROMANS 8:5-11 LIFE IN THE SPIRIT Our text reveals that there are only two ways to live life. Paul draws several contrasts between existence ruled by the flesh and the new life of the Spirit. To walk in the Spirit is to be "in step" with the Spirit. Life in the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting On The Spirit

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Mar 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,072 views

    Think about how comical this must appear from the Lord’s perspective. The apostles (led by Peter) decide the 12th position is empty and therefore it needs to be filled (appropriately reasoned). The only problem is - it is they who chose the two men; cast

    Waiting on the Spirit Acts 1:23-26 So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. Then they prayed, "Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Witness Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,231 views

    God is speaking to you through the inner witness of the Holy Spirit and He wants you to hear.

    July 18, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Romans 8:1-17 Subject: Hearing from God Title: The Witness of the Spirit If you weren’t here last Sunday night you missed out on the beginning of a short series. How many of you know that God wants to speak to you at all times in every aspect of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Coming Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 37 ratings
     | 18,585 views

    Jesus is going away, but they will not be left to their own resources. The Father will send the Spirit in Jesus’ place. The power of God is resident in Jesus & His disciples are invited to know Jesus & gain life from Him, & share His power.

    JOHN 14: 15– 20 THE COMING OF THE SPIRIT This is the first of several teachings on the Holy Spirit in the Upper Room Discourse. Jesus teaches so much about the Holy Spirit because apart from the Spirit of God we cannot live the Christian life God calls us to in His Word. We need to know who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thankful Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,516 views

    Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. We will start by learning the thankful spirit.

    The Marks of True Spiritual Service 1 A Thankful Spirit Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. Some serve out of legalistic effort, as a means of earning salvation and God’s favor. Some serve the Lord for fear that, if they do not, they will incur His disfavor and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Concerned Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,764 views

    Paul’s words to the Roman Christians in his introduction suggest ten marks of true spiritual service. Verse eight showed Paul’s thankful spirit. Verses 9-10a reveal a second mark of true spiritual service and that is a Concerned Spirit. Although he was gr

    A Concerned Spirit Self-righteous service comes through human effort. True service comes from a relationship with Jesus Christ deep inside. Self-righteous service is impressed with the “big deal.” True service finds it almost impossible to distinguish the small from the large ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Loving Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,572 views

    Another mark of spiritual service is a loving spirit. Paul wanted to visit the Roman believers in order to serve them lovingly in God’s name. He did not want to go as a tourist to see the famous Appian Way or the Forum or the Coliseum or the chariot races

    A Loving Spirit Another mark of spiritual service is a loving spirit. Paul wanted to visit the Roman believers in order to serve them lovingly in God’s name. He did not want to go as a tourist to see the famous Appian Way or the Forum or the Coliseum or the chariot races. He wanted to go to Rome ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible