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  • Ken Alford avatar

    Wind In The Sails

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,862 views

    Just as we cannot fly a kite without the wind, our lives cannot be truly spiritual without the Holy Spirit. It makes sense therefore that we apply the following four directives to our lives.

    INTRODUCTION: 1. A sundial was given to a group of people who lived in a jungle. To them it was a fetish. They built a house over it to keep it safe and holy. This kept the sun away from it and made it useless. They beautified it but made it without purpose. It reminds us of a powerless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    The Cloud, The Crowd, The Crutch

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 14,716 views

    God guided His People by a Cloud during the day throughout their wilderness journey. The Cloud represnts being Holy Spirit led. Find out who is doing the leading in this sermon.

    THE CLOUD, THE CROWD, THE CRUTCH 1 Corinthians 10:1 “Moreover brethren, I do not want you to be unaware that all our fathers were under the cloud –” Numbers 9:15-23. The Glory Cloud of the Old Testament typifies the presence of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament. THE CLOUD 1. WAIT FOR THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Dwelling Of God" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,536 views

    We are not only OF God’s household, but are the Dwelling of God in the Spirit! (#24 in the Every Spiritual Blessing series) This study will continue as "The Unfathomable Love of Christ" series, covering chapters 3 & 4. Sermon #1, "I, Paul, Prisoner"

    Although, as we have already established, Paul is writing primarily to the Gentiles in this letter, it is apparent that the Temple of the Jews is prominent in his thinking as he makes his illustrations. In verse 14 he tells them that Christ has made peace between the two groups, Jew and ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    The New Experience

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jan 14, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,851 views

    The disciples of Christ are instructed to wait for the Holy Spirit.

    The New Experience Acts 1:5-8 I. Introduction a. The Holy Spirit is necessary in our Christian walk. He is the power source that drives us in our daily walk. It’s also the Holy Spirit that convicts us of our sins, and it is Him that draws unbelievers to Christ. One of the main rules of Scuba ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Carter avatar

    Joy - Busters

    Contributed by David Carter on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,805 views

    Things that rob us of our joy

    THE THINGS THAT ROB US OF OUR JOY Phil. 4: 4-7 I believe if there is anything that God wants His Children to have is Joy! John 15:11 -- "that my joy might remain in you and that your joy might be full! Neh. 8:10 - The joy of the Lord is our strength! Luke 10:20 - Rejoice because your name is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Clark avatar

    Suddenly From Heaven Came...

    Contributed by Andrew Clark on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 160 ratings
     | 10,989 views

    Impact of Pentecost

    “SUDDENLY, FROM HEAVEN CAME…” Acts, 2: 1-8; 12-21 I don’t know about you, but when I am looking forward to something really exciting, I get all sorts of things going through my mind. In the weeks and months that we have known we were coming here, many thoughts raced through my mind. What was it ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Extraordinary Power Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 15,937 views

    This sermon encourages believers to seek the Extraordinary Power of God in thier lives instead of simply living by their own wisdom and abilities.

    Extraordinary Power Acts 19 September 1, 2002 Intro: A. [The Honorable Bird, Philip Yancey in the foreword of Robertson McQuilkin’s Life in the Spirit] Dorothy Sayers tells of a Japanese convert struggling to grasp Christian theology. “Honorable Father, very good,” he said to his missionary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joshua Pinto avatar

    Una Segunda Obra Del Espiritu Santo

    Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 3,582 views

    La importancia de permanecer llenos del poder y la uncion del Espiritu Santo

    Juan 20:19-23 Dios Habla Hoy “19 Al llegar la noche de aquel mismo día, el primero de la semana, los discípulos se habían reunido con las puertas cerradas por miedo a las autoridades judías. Jesús entró y, poniéndose en medio de los discípulos, los saludó diciendo: ¡Paz a ustedes! 20 Dicho esto, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Peter Parry avatar

    The Lord Was With Him

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,545 views

    We need to have faith by believing that the Lord is with us when we don’t see or feel His presence.

    The Lord Was With Him (Gen. 39:19-23; Acts 16:19-28) Did you hear the title of the sermon this morning in the last verse I just read: “….the keeper of the prison paid no heed to anything that was in Joseph’s care because the Lord was with him…" That’s the same statement that ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Going Too Far

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 21, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,578 views

    What exactly does it mean to "sin against the Holy Spirit"? Why does God hold this offense to be so serious?

    GOING TOO FAR Matt. 12:22-37 INTRO. (Prov. 29:1) -- He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy." The Bible indicates that God has 3 points which, if you go beyond them, you go beyond the point of redemption. To exceed these points ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    El Espiritu Santo Hablando Hoy En Dia

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,137 views

    VIENDO LA IMPORTANCIA QUE EL ESPIRITU SANTO HABLA A LA IGLESIA EN ESTE SIGLO

    EL ESPÍRITU SANTO HABLANDO HOY EN DIA (Rom. 8:16) INTRO: Necesitamos reconocer lo mas importante para el tiempo de hoy! El Espíritu Santo habla! Mas, si no sabemos ¿como? o ¿porque? Nos vamos a meter en muchos problemas en ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    I Believe In The Holy Ghost?

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,673 views

    What should we believe about the Holy Spirit

    Sermon: I believe in the Holy Ghost???? John 14:15-21 May 5, 2001 I. Introduction READ SCRIPTURE A. Holy Ghost Hop 1. How many of you know how to do the twist, the mash potato, the funky chicken, disco duck - break dance 2. this morning I am going to teach you a new dance, called the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Donna Kazenske avatar

    Spiritual Perception

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,823 views

    As I have traveled and ministered in various nations all over the world, I have discovered a great deficiency of spiritual perception and discernment within the body of Christ. If we truly desire to be on target and sustain revival, we must be able to acc

    By: Donna J. Kazenske As I have traveled and ministered in various nations all over the world, I have discovered a great deficiency of spiritual perception and discernment within the body of Christ. If we truly desire to be on target and sustain revival, we must be able to accurately discern and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Travis Moore avatar

    The Cure All Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000
    based on 164 ratings
     | 4,295 views

    The answer to all of life’s struggles.

    How To Cope with Life’s Struggles (Part 11) THE CURE ALL (Gal 5:16) So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. (Gal 5:25) Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. (Eph 5:18) Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Yeargin avatar

    What Is Pentecost?

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,245 views

    Peter, and many others, got something down deep inside of them that day and never stopped talking about Pentecost the rest of their lives.

    WHAT IS PENTECOST Text: Acts 2:1 thru 4 There is much to learn from the story of the Day of Pentecost, but I am impressed to speak today about it’s importance. In scanning over verses 5 thru 11, we can see there were many different languages spoken as a result of Pentecost. The people ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God