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  • Dieuner Joseph avatar

    To Be Led By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on Feb 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,171 views

    We are spiritual beings having a physical experience

    “For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit….For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. Rm 8:5-11, 14 Introduction There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By My Spirit

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,900 views

    The church must have the power of the Holy Spirit, the breath of God, in order to live.

    February 12, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Subject: Revival Title: By My Spirit I have heard about it since I have been a Christian. I keep expecting to see it full blown. I don’t know what it is going to look like but when it happens I will know it. I’m talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Python Spirits

    Contributed by Chika Ossai-Ugbah on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 34,905 views

    It treats demonic avenues through which people are deceived and enslaved even with the supernatural. It calls on believers for discernment and confrontation through prayers

    In Acts 16:16, Paul and Silas encountered a young woman who prophesied to them through what Luke calls a “spirit of divination.” However, the Greek word from which “divination” is translated is python. “Python” was a word associated with prophecy amongst the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Born Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Christopher Clarke on Jul 2, 2011
     | 6,708 views

    Story of Nicodemus and his rebirth.

    Born of the Spirit Sunday March 20, 2011 Our scripture today comes from John chapter 3, verse 1-17. 1 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Spirit In You Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 10, 2011
    based on 71 ratings
     | 22,347 views

    Christians have the most powerful force in the Universe inside of them. We get this power when we become Christians. But is it possible ot access MORE of this Spirit... and is it possible to diminish His power in our lives?

    About 20 years ago, a delivery truck was taking a special shipment to the San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau in California… and it got lost. The delivery truck driver stopped at a gas station and asked for directions. Now ordinarily this wouldn’t have been unusual. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sword Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Jul 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,123 views

    This morning we will look at the second part of verse 17, which deals with the “Sword of the Spirit” Let’s once again read our scripture verses 10-18…

    The Whole Armour of God Ephesians 6:10-18 “The Sword of the Spirit” Well we are getting close to the end of our study of the whole armour of God. Last week we considered the “helmet of Salvation” We noted that it was not that we had any part in our salvation, but that if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of Joy

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,928 views

    Joy is an indicator of a genuine growing relationship with the Holy Spirit. It is a barometer which measures the inside spiritual condition.

    The Spirit Of Joy Romans 14:17 - “For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Galatians 5:22 - But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith. The best things in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Battlefield Spirit

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Feb 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,295 views

    Lucifer fights a spiritual war, and therein lies the real battlefield . . . the spiritual realm.

    Luke 4:1-13; Rom. 10:8-13; 1 Pet. 5:5,8-9; Jn 14:6; Heb. 10:25; 11:6; Eccl. 4:12; Micah 6:8 It’s been said, “I wouldn’t be tempted ... if temptation .... wasn’t so tempting.” Oscar Wilde described it this way, “I can resist anything.... except ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Unity Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Mar 7, 2012
     | 10,368 views

    Unity is one thing that will convince others that the church has something beautiful the ungodly do not have.

    THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT Text: Psalm 133:1-3, "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,905 views

    We have an AWESOME gift we should praise God for everyday.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What are you hoping to receive for Christmas? The time is almost at hand. • Remember the movie, “A Christmas Story”? Ralphie always wanted his Red Ryder BB gun. • SLIDE #2 • Ralphie got what he had always wanted. • There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    1 Spirit Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 17, 2013
     | 4,452 views

    In this passage, the apostle gives four characteristics of believers who live in “1 Spirit” of Christ in their: 1) Status in Christ (Philippians 1:27a), 2) Standing firm in Him (Philippians 1:27b); 3) Sharing with one another because of Him (Philippians

    Try to imagine yourself in the role of a mum or dad living in the 1920s, before our modern means of communication were readily available to everyone. You are standing on the platform of a railway station, and your seventeen-year-old daughter is leaning out of a train window. The whistle blows and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Led By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,115 views

    The eunuch found the true religion when he found the one that Isaiah prophesied of was Jesus Christ. We are promised when we come to Jesus in faith, repenting of our sins and believing He will forgive us, that in effect we start with a clean sheet befor

    Last week in Verses 5 - 12 Philip had been involved in the revival at Samaria. It was a huge success. Unclean spirits cast out, sick healed, and multitudes of people were coming to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and being baptized. The revival was big news, as soon as they heard about it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test The Spirits

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 26, 2013
     | 4,878 views

    Too often we forget that we live in a spiritual war zone. Remember, the devil will try to mislead you and will portray himself as the truth. Our spiritual battle is with the devil and his evil forces. But we who are Spirit-filled have the ability to expos

    Test the Spirits 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. - 1 John 4:1 Never just accept a prophetic word regardless how gifted or important that person may be. Not every voice we hear is from ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Test The Spirits Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 28, 2013
    based on 13 ratings
     | 38,538 views

    You test the spirit behind religious teachers by knowing the truth & walking in the Spirit of Truth. You need to know how to walk in the Spirit of God & test the spirits because there are many deceiving spirits in the world today.

    1 JOHN 4: 1-6 TEST THE SPIRITS [1 Peter 2:1-10] Close to the BATTLE LINES during the Korean War a sentry was walking his post one night. He heard a sound in the darkness, and he challenged, "Halt! Who goes there? Friend or foe?" A voice replied, "Friend!" The sentry said, "Repeat the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirit Empowered Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,571 views

    Christian Hills Church recognizes that we need to be a Spirit empowered church which means we follow the leading and direction of the Holy Spirit. It also means we yield our hearts as individuals to the Holy Spirit so that the power of Holy Spirit flows t

    Series: We are here Sermon 1: We are here! Summary: We are called to be a Spiritual Oasis in a dry parched weary land. We are called by God to be a church which distributes healing water to our community and to other Christians. We are to be a place that helps others to heal from the wounds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational