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  • John Gaston avatar

    The Spirit In The Epistles

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015
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    The Epistles of Paul, Peter, and John contained the teaching and understanding of the closest individuals to the outpouring, of what the dispensation of the Spirit was all about. Their concept of what “Life in the Spirit” is all about is key to entering into the same kind of experience.

    THE SPIRIT IN THE EPISTLES PART 1: “LIFE IN THE SPIRIT” INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. One day a young man who had his ears, nose, and even his tongue pierced went into an ophthalmologist’s office to buy contact lenses. 2. After the optometrist completed the eye exam, she told this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Testing The Spirits Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 3, 2015
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    The ministry of the Holy Spirit allows us to hear from God; to discern His voice. Therefore, prayer, meditation, and knowing the voice of Him is critical! Do we know His truth over the noise of everything else competing for our attention?

    Testing the Spirits 1 John Bible Study, Part 9 1 John 4:1-6 Introduction - John gives us an incredible truth to hold onto (20) -- We will fail, even though we desire to be holy and to live right for God -- However, even in that, God knows our heart and knows everything we are -- Even in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
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    Jesus promises He will be with us in the form of the Holy Spirit

    The Work of the Holy Spirit Tell story of Taser power - how power intrigues us Big idea: what to expect from the Holy Spirit - knowing the Spirit is joyful part of being a Christian Continuing from last week - John 16:1-2 expect difficult times John 16:1-2 "All this I have told you so that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Letter And The Spirit

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2014
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    Having embraced the gospel ourselves, we are motivated to share it with others. How? Our sufficiency is in God.

    THE LETTER AND THE SPIRIT. "We are not sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves;" says Paul in 2 Corinthians 3:5, "but our sufficiency is of God." Paul then goes on to contrast the ministry of the New Testament with that of the Old; the glory that shone in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Filled With The Spirit

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 2, 2014
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    We are commanded to be Spirit filled followers of Jesus Christ.

    Filled with the Spirit June 1, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are commanded to be Spirit filled followers of Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: Acts 2:1-17 Supplemental Passage: And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blade Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 4, 2014
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    If you have a Bible, you are blessed with a precious treasure. Cherish it. Read it. Learn it. Love it. Live it

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 8 June 2014 Ephesians 6:17 THE BLADE OF THE SPIRIT Intro: Today, we will consider the final piece of the “the whole armor of God.” • Our enemy, “the devil,” does not want us to have anything that we have been given by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mockery Spirit!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 7, 2014
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    God abhors mockery! Behind the mocking spirit is the devil! Do not give in to the instigations of the devil and mock at each other.

    Mockery! Genesis 21:9 “And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking.” Loss of civility and a sense of decorum and decency was what all of us witnessed in India during the recent election campaign, where the politicians went about wagging ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Spirit Of Greatness Series

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on Jun 17, 2014
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    By any standard of measurement, the Apostle Paul was a great man. If you just consider the influence of his life upon history, even upon his own generation, you are confronted with his greatness.

    The Spirit of Greatness Romans 1:8-16 Romans Series (Part 2) Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries The salutation in a Pauline letter is normally followed by a paragraph or so in which the apostle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirit Filled Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 21, 2014
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    Spirit filled people 1) Sing (Ephesians 5:19), 2) Say Thanks (Ephesians 5:20) and are 3) Submissive (Ephesians 5:21)

    If there was one thing that was evident to be seen among the children that participated in Vacation Bible School this week, it was joy. They sang songs that talked about God and His love. They had assistance from leaders and helpers in everything from crafts to snacks. There were activities that ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    In Step With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 27, 2014
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    We live in opposition to the world, and we're engaged in an internal struggle between the old and new natures, a clash of opposites described as the fruit of 2 trees--the works of the flesh & the fruit of the Spirit.

    Introduction: How’s your walk with the Lord? God doesn’t demand perfection, but He does expect some progress. If we’re walking in step with the Spirit, our lives will demonstrate an on-going devotion to God, His word, His church, and His people. Liberty or License, 16-18: ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Testing The Spirits Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 29, 2014
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    Discernment is a gift. It gives God’s children the ability to distinguish between what God calls us to and what the world entices us toward.

    1 John 4:1-6 "Testing the Spirits" INTRODUCTION We have come a long way in communication since March 10, 1876 when Alexander Graham Bell spoke into a prototype of the telephone and said, "Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you." It is now common to have the television on while browsing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Spirit Of Prayer

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jul 30, 2014
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    A sermon that highlights four things that suppress, subdue, quench, or limit the Spirit of Prayer that dwells in believers.

    Introduction In Zechariah 12:10, the prophet Zechariah prophesied that a spirit of prayer and supplication would be poured out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. We can deduce from this scripture that there is a Spirit of Prayer. When we look at Romans 8:26-27, we understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Holy . . . Spirit!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2014
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    A look at the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.

    HOLY . . . SPIRIT! June 8, 2014 Acts 2 The last book by Henri Nouwen was called Sabbatical Journeys. In it, he wrote about some friends who were trapeze artists, called the Flying Rodleighs. The head of the family, Rodleigh told Nouwen, “As a flyer, I must have complete trust in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 16, 2014
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    The Fruit of the Spirit is a singualr noun. In other words all aspects are for us

    Galatians 5: 13-26 Let us open in prayer Father, I pray that you will anoint my words this morning that they may be words for each of us from you. I ask what I say may be relevant in our Christian lives. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Story: Four years ago, Maddy and I moved ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Jezebel Spirit!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 8, 2015
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    You cannot battle if your energy is being drained through incessant weeping and fearing! Get ready to combat the enemy, not through flesh or weapons but on your knees!

    Jezebel Spirit! Ephesians 6:12”We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against ……this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” You cannot battle if your energy is being drained through incessant weeping and fearing! Get ready ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal