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  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    Test The Spirits

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 26, 2013
     | 4,987 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
     | 38,877 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
     | 8,731 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

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    The Wait Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,295 views

    If only we could all learn the way of the Spirit, the supernatural way of listening and waiting, what a wonderful world this could be.

    I am a fan of science fiction and fantasy. I watch Syfy, qualify as at least a light-weight Trekkie, and have seen all of the Stars Wars movies multiple times… “I’m not the chaplain you were looking for.” (If you don’t get it, don’t worry. It’s not that ...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
     | 6,048 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
     | 6,367 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 Mind Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,468 views

    The Spirit in Romans 8

    The Mind of the Spirit: Romans 8 - Feb. 22, 2009 Good morning. Turn with me to the book of Romans, chapter 8. We have been going through this book written by the Apostle Paul to Christians living in Rome, the capital city of the Roman Empire. He writes them to share the “good news” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discerning The Spirits

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,484 views

    Never swallow someone’s line just because he uses terms of the Christian faith. False teachers are popular with the world because they tell people what they want to hear. Here John warns the Christians who faithfully teach God’s Word will not win any popu

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: In an unethical selling technique called the bait-and-switch method, a retailer lures customers into his store by advertising a well-known product at a very low price. When the buyer asks to purchase it, however, he is told that it is out of stock. The salesperson then tries ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Age Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 7, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,145 views

    Empowering the Church for worldwide mission.

    THE AGE OF THE SPIRIT. John 16:5-15. When Ezekiel looked out across the valley of the dry bones, the LORD asked him, “Can these bones live?” to which the prophet answered, “Well, Lord, if anyone knows you do.” The Lord GOD spoke to the bones through the mouth of the prophet, and they revived: but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying In The Spirit

    Contributed by Blake Dodd on Dec 17, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,818 views

    A sermon on the importance of praying in the Spirit of God.

    Praying in the Spirit Introduction: • One of the greatest ways to understand God’s Word and to understand the deep things of Scripture is to study Systematic Theology. • Systematic Theology looks at the Bible topically instead of looking at individual books. We derive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Transference Of Spirits

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 7, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,561 views

    Saul tried to kill David by having him fight a battle with the Philistines.Thinking David would die, and no one would blame Saul. David used the same type of plan with Uriah. Coincidence? I don't think so. Sometimes we pick up bad ideas/attitudes from oth

    Transference of Spirits 2Sa 11:14 Now it came about in the morning that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent [it] by the hand of Uriah. 2Sa 11:15 And he had written in the letter, saying, "Place Uriah in the front line of the fiercest battle and withdraw from him, so that he may be struck down ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin Cummins avatar

    Be Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Feb 10, 2011
     | 7,953 views

    Being poor in spirit has absolutely nothing to do with depression or finances. This sermon gives a description of the poor in spirit that Jesus calls us to.

    The teacher in a Bible class asked a woman to read from the Book of Numbers about the Israelites wandering in the desert. "The Lord heard you when you wailed, 'If only we had meat to eat!' " she began. "Now the Lord will give you meat. You will not eat it for just one day, or two days, or five, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    Walking In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,248 views

    All we may have to offer up is broken pieces – give it to Him. He can use it. We may not have a lot of knowledge or skill – give it to Him. He can use us!

    Perhaps you’ve heard of the best selling business author and speaker Harvey Mackay? His books include “How To Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive”; Beware Of The Naked Man Who Offers You His Shirt”; and “Dig Your Well Before You’re Thirsty.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 27, 2011
    based on 31 ratings
     | 30,356 views

    When a person trusts in Jesus Christ the Holy Spirit comes and indwells them and gives them spiritual gifts. Many people do not completely understand the spiritual gifts, what they are and what they are to be used for. This morning we will seek to under

    Gifts of the Spirit Romans 12:4-8 This morning we are continuing to talk about the Holy Spirit and the things He produces and provides in our life. For the last 2 weeks we have talked about the fruit that the Lord grows in us through His Spirit. Slide This week we are transitioning to the Gifts ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev.Dr. Windham-Mendoza avatar

    Unity Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Rev.dr. Windham-Mendoza on Mar 3, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,187 views

    This sermon addresses the needs of the everyday Christian to be unified within The Body Of Christ.

    “I Therefore, the prisoner of The Lord, beseech you that ye may walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye have been called. With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love.” Ephesians 4:1-2 When you hear these words spoken by Paul The Apostle in his ...read more

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    Denomination: *other