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  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Living Water"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 2, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 12,109 views

    We’re not victorious in our Christian life because we aren’t THIRSTY for the Holy Spirit to do His work in us. God will pour out His Spirit on those who are THIRSTY for Him.

    “Living Water” John 4:5-15, 28 – READ WATER … Multi-billion $ industry … WATER!!!! - PUBLIX … made list of different types of water sold. WHY? Desire for “pure water” vs. “tap water”. - There IS a difference! ILL. – Chemistry class … “distilled water” … 2 THINGS I notice in John Ch. 4 … ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Spiritual Gifts 101 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,980 views

    We need not fear spiritual gits, but embrace them.

    Spiritual Gifts 101 Text: 1 Cor. 12:1-11 Introduction 1. Read 1 Cor. 12:1-11 2. Illustration: The Detroit News carried a humorous little story about Bill Cosby’s aged mother that illustrates how useless gifts are unless they are used. She had been raised in poverty, and the family had very ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Thirsty For God

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 16,559 views

    Our desire should primarily be for the Holy Spirit Himself, not his gifts.

    Are you thirsty? Are you looking forward to your cup of tea after the meeting? When we are physically thirsty, our bodies need one thing – water. All our drinks, our tea, our coffee, our coca-cola, our orange juice, are basically just coloured and flavoured water. It is the water that our bodies ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Pentecost Was God's Big Move

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,383 views

    and when the day of Pentecost was come...

    Pentecost Was God’s Big Move by Gerald Van Horn Text. Act 2:1-4 “and when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And there ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Don Jaques avatar

    4. We Have The Mind Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 85 ratings
     | 34,588 views

    All Christians should rely upon the power of the Holy Spirit more and our own wisdom less. Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, all Christians have been given the mind of Christ.

    INTRO: A man receives a free ticket to the Super Bowl from his company. Unfortunately, when he arrives at the stadium he realizes the seat is in the last row in the corner of the stadium-he is closer to the Goodyear Blimp than the field. About halfway through the first quarter he notices an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pointing To Christ

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 11, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,141 views

    Our lives as Christians should be a powerful witness for the life giving powe rof Jesus

    Pointing to Christ Acts 1:8 October 10, 2004 Introduction Glen Holland was an aspiring composer who had a dream of writing the great American symphony but along the way he takes a detour. He takes a temporary job as a music teacher until he can devote his full efforts to writing his music. As he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Part 5 - The Acting Pillar Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jan 12, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,059 views

    This sermon describes how in Christianity today, what you see is not always what you get.

    The House of Faith Part 5 – The Acting Pillar † SCRIPTURE READING James 1:22-25 “22Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror 24and, after looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Turn On The Power!

    Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 9, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 10,392 views

    This is a practical sermon reminding us how we get the Holy Spirit, how we receive the Spirit’s power, how we can prove the Spirit’s power, and how we can live daily in the fullness of the Spirit’s power.

    (Flashlight illustration inspired from www.SermonCentral.com) Preparation: Have a flashlight ready with parts separated, ie. lens, bulb, batteries, and 2 or 3 small pieces of red tissue paper stuffed down under the batteries Introduction In Acts 8 we can read about some Samaritans who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fire Of God

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,331 views

    The Holy Ghost is the power. The fire is what cleans us up to receive the power.

    The Fire of God Matt. 3:11-12 **BEFORE READING TEXT** If I were to ask how many here want more of Father, Son, Holy Ghost, most of us would shout “amen”. And if I asked how many wanted more of the fire of God, most would again shout “amen”. Yet, (not to anyone’s discredit, etc.) if we had a full ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Asking For Directions Series

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 9, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,043 views

    The Spirit of God, the Holy Spirit, can direct our life as clearly as a GSP system, if we will listen.

    Asking for Directions March 11, 2007 “Directed by the Holy Spirit” This last Tuesday, Tim Birkeland, Roy Jameson, and I went to visit with Jim Griffin, a church consultant in Columbus. As we were driving up Tim used his GPS locater and mapping program. I was amazed at how it not only tracked ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jon Earls avatar

    Do It Again Lord – Do It Again!

    Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 47,445 views

    This is a sermon which deals with our need for the Pentecost experience in our own lives. What God did for the 120 in the Upper Room He wants to do for us!

    I heard a story about an older couple that had finished their lunch and made their way into the living room to prepare themselves for an afternoon nap in their recliners. They were both about to doze off when the grandfather clock began to chime signifying the new hour. It began one chime, two ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Living Water

    Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 18,313 views

    This sermon invites those listening to partake of the Living Water that Jesus provides through the Holy Spirit.

    A small boy is sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later... “Da-ad...” “What?” “I’m thirsty. Can you bring drink of water?” “No. You had your chance. Lights out.” Five minutes later: “Da-aaaad...” “WHAT?” “I’m THIRSTY. Can I have a drink of water?” “I told you NO!” If you ask again, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    The Vicar Of Christ

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,311 views

    What is the work of the Holy Spirit for us today? What does the Holy Spirit mean to you personally?

    March, 2007 “The Vicar of Christ” John 14:16-26 Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION: While Jesus was here on earth the disciples would call Him aside at any time to answer a question or solve a problem. In the Upper Room, He wanted to prepare them for the time when He no longer would be personally ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    A Seal And A Pledge

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,904 views

    This is look at the Holy Spirit as He fulfills His roles as a Seal and a Pledge.

    Today, we are going to look at a topic that does not receive much attention but is a source of great blessing and encouragement. I want us to look at the Holy Spirit as He fulfills His roles as a seal and a pledge. Our text is Ephesians 1:13-14, "In Him, you also, after listening to the message ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chip Monck avatar

    We've Got The Who. . .now For The What Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,990 views

    Third in a series of teachings on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The Helper that Jesus said was to our "advantage" that He leave so that the Holy Spirit might come. This message explores the work of the Holy Spirit throughout God’s Word.

    (Intro: The last two weeks we have been examining the who of the Holy Spirit. . .this week the what, while continuing to break false stigmas about Him.) One such stigma, or a common thought – whether conscious or subconscious – is that the arrival of the Holy Spirit occurs at Pentecost. So if ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan