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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Unforgiving Spirit

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 20, 2013
     | 3,411 views

    To show what are the consequences of not forgiving someone.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have an unforgiving spirit? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what are the consequences of not forgiving someone. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:26 (Amplified Bible) 11:26 But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your failings and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unforgiving Spirit

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 21, 2013
     | 10,332 views

    To show what are the consequences of not forgiving someone.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have an unforgiving spirit? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what are the consequences of not forgiving someone. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:26 (Amplified Bible) 11:26 But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your failings and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by John Stackhouse on Jun 2, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,814 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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    Spirit Filled Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 19, 2020
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     | 7,158 views

    In Ephesians 5:19-21, we see that Spirit filled people do three things. They: 1) Sing (Ephesians 5:19), 2) Say Thanks (Ephesians 5:20) and are 3) Submissive (Ephesians 5:21).

    Ephesians 5:18b-21 [18] (And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery), but be filled with the Spirit, [19] addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, [20] giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Life In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2020
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    Our victory over sin and death is won as we progressively surrender to the Holy Spirit.

    LIFE IN THE SPIRIT Text: Rom. 8.1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: In water-safety courses a cardinal rule is never to swim out to a drowning man and try to help him as long as he’s thrashing around. To do so is basically to commit suicide. As long as a drowning man thinks he can help himself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Not The Spirit Of Fear

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 27, 2020
     | 6,104 views

    How do we deal with fearful times?

    Not the Spirit of Fear 2 Timothy 1:7 We live in fearful times. A pandemic has struck. People are afraid. The are afraid of dying from the disease. They are afraid for their loved ones. They are afraid of other people. We are all potentially biological weapons. We may infect others unwittingly. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Caged Spirit Series

    Contributed by Freedom Obanijesu on May 31, 2020
     | 4,105 views

    What are these “spirits in prison”? Many people reading the word “spirits” in this passage translate it in their minds to dead people who supposedly live now (as spirits) in a prison.

    1 Peter 3:19 : The spirits in prison Some time ago, I got a question from a friend of mine concerning the passage of I Peter 3:19. Let’s read this passage together with verses 18 and 20: I Peter 3:18-20 “For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Sword Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Darren Felarise on Jun 18, 2020
     | 2,743 views

    As warriors in the Lord's army, we must learn to use the Sword of the Spirit.

    The Sword Of The Spirit Eph 6:10-20 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 6, 2020
     | 5,857 views

    Pray that we would understand our place in God’s order and obediently take our place. Pray for humility to understand our sinfulness and what Jesus has done for us. Pray that we stay in step with the Holy Spirit and ask the Holy Spirit to mold our hearts to understand who we are.

    BEATITUDES SERIES: POOR IN SPIRIT MATTHEW 5:3 #Beatitudes WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE TO BE “POOR IN SPIRIT?” EXAMPLE IN ISAIAH 6 READ Isaiah 6:1-5 “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above Him were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Filled With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,590 views

    Let’s just take an honest look at this verse and see what we can discover.

    Be Filled With The Spirit Ephesians 5:18 Introduction: This text has been abused and misused by “modern day perfectionists” (second blessing teachers), “modern day Corinthians” (tongues speaking is evidence of the filling of the Holy Spirit), “modern day healers” (they place the physical over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test The Spirits Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,688 views

    If you want to keep from being fooled, listen to what communicators say about Christ; listen to God’s Sprit within; and listen to God Word.

    Ninety years ago (1926, 1927, 1929, 1930?), as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish were preparing to play the USC Trojans in college football, Notre Dame’s coach Knute Rockne was aware that his USC opponents had a far better team. So he devised a scheme to intimidate the opposing players. Rockne scoured ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Sword Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,272 views

    This is the 6th sermon in "The Armor Of God" series.

    Series: The Armor Of God [#6] THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT Ephesians 6:17 Introduction: Over the last several weeks, the subject of Spiritual Warfare has been a focus. We know that we are not supposed to take the fight to the Devil. We know that we are to put on the full armor of God and stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 30, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,184 views

    The subtitle to this message is "The Proof is in the Fruit." This message deals with the kind of fruit that we are bearing as Christians. It talks about producing and maintaining for the kingdom. "We know them by their fruit..."

    MATTHEW 7:15-20 • We are encouraged by God to be discerning. Here is a good start on learning to discern. • It matters who you are connected too. Anointing’s travel… (There are Godly and ungodly anointing”s) I. FRUIT NEEDS A SEED A. Apples don’t come from grape seeds… 1. Unholy people do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Walking In The Spirit

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 30, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,274 views

    Sowing to the flesh versus sowing to the Spirit.

    WALKING IN THE SPIRIT. Galatians 6:1-16. ‘If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit,’ said Paul towards the end of the previous chapter (Galatians 5:25). The Greek word translated here as ‘walk’ speaks of our deliberately ‘getting in line with’ the Holy Spirit’s leading in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 6, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,942 views

    The Fruit of the Spirit is a singular word Fruit compared to the Gifts of the Spirit where there is a plural word Gifts. Therefore every committed Christian should be growing in all nine aspects of the Fruit of the Spirit.

    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 This morning I would like to look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican