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  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    A Right Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 29, 2019
     | 4,441 views

    In today’s continuation of our series “ Red Letter’s” we will pay special attention to: 1. The Necessity of Discernment 2. Having the Right Perception of Jesus 3. The Encouragement from Jesus to Keep Our Spirits Right & 4. The Cost of Discipleship

    Introduction: In today’s continuation of our series “ Red Letter’s” we will pay special attention to: 1. The Necessity of Discernment 2. Having the Right Perception of Jesus 3. The Encouragement from Jesus to Keep Our Spirits Right & 4. The Cost of Discipleship I. Luke 9:37-42: Discernment ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Spirit Of Hope

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 3, 2019
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     | 5,286 views

    If there are two things which are universal to the human condition, it’s that we all hold hope dear to our heart, and we all have to face disappointments and some time or another. Though many may not realize it, hope isn’t just a universal experience, it’s a universal need.

    OPENING STORY On this Armed Forces Day weekend, I am reminded of one of the persistent dreams of my childhood. When I was a kid, there was nothing I hoped for more than to one day be a Soldier like my dad. In fact, both my parents had served, and some of my earliest memories were putting my dad’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Mind Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
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     | 6,408 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
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     | 9,412 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 Christmas Spirit

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 16, 2014
     | 5,230 views

    A drama for children: The Christmas Spirit

    1st Sunday After Christmas (This children’s talk is based on Luke 2: 22-40, where Mary and Joseph present Jesus at the Temple) Theme: The Christmas spirit. Objective: To teach that the spirit of Christmas continues throughout the year. To teach that the joy of Christmas is the joy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by John Stackhouse on Jun 2, 2016
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     | 11,802 views

    The Articles of Faith of the Church of the Nazarene: IV The Holy Spirit

    A young Luke Skywalker and an aging Obi-Wan Kenobi were in a Chinese restaurant having a meal. Skillfully using his chopsticks, Obi-Wan deftly dished himself a large portion of noodles into his bowl, then topped it off with some chicken and cashew nuts. All this was done with the consummate ease ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Spirit Of Prayer

    Contributed by Nathaniel Sadela on Jun 22, 2017
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    Building a culture of prayer

    Prayer is an essential part of our Christian race, since it has a pivotal role to play in the fulfilment of our destiny. The more we pray, the more we understand God's ways. The deeper we plunge into prayer, the clearer His ways and thoughts become to us (Isaiah 55:8-9). The mysteries of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Filled With The Spirit

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 2, 2014
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     | 3,377 views

    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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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 16, 2013
     | 9,517 views

    If we want to produce the fruit of the Spirit then we must be a "Holy Spirit tree".

    Last week after church we stopped at Trader Joes on our way home. We just needed to pick up a few items so I picked up one of the small red baskets on our way in. As we entered the store and tried to go down the first aisle our way was blocked by two women who had parked their carts right in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 14, 2012
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     | 10,020 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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    The Vagabond Spirit

    Contributed by Daniel Cruz on Jun 13, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 30,987 views

    A message of warning for those who never plant themselves but are wanderers in the Body

    The Vagabond Spirit Psalms 1:2-4 1 Blessed (happy, fortunate, prosperous, and enviable) is the man who walks and lives not in the counsel of the ungodly [following their advice, their plans and purposes], nor stands [submissive and inactive] in the path where sinners walk, nor sits down [to relax ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Generous Spirit

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 28, 2015
     | 8,059 views

    A generous spirit acts graciously in love for others in response to their need and the example of Jesus.

    Title: A Generous Spirit Text: II Corinthians 8:7-15 Thesis: A generous spirit acts graciously in love for others in response to the generous act of our Lord Jesus Christ. Introduction The U.S. Bureau of Economic Research reported that the latest Great Recession began in December 2007 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Test The Spirits Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 3, 2015
     | 6,359 views

    You cannot believe everything you hear. John gives us some tests we can apply with listening to others.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Truth is becoming a lost art in our country these days. • When a person decides to go on a search for truth, a search to find God where do they turn? • If you are trying to grow in your relationship with Christ, where do you turn, who do you listen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blade Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 4, 2014
     | 4,333 views

    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
     | 7,607 views

    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