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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Life In The Spirit

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 28, 2022
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     | 4,024 views

    The Nicene Creed says, in reference to the Spirit, “We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, who proceedeth from the Father and the Son." The early church recognized the truth that the Holy Spirit is One who gives life.

    Both Rich Mullins and Third Day sang a song entitled “Creed,” that began like this: “I believe in God the Father Almighty Maker of Heaven and Maker of Earth; and in Jesus Christ His only begotten Son our Lord.” This song was based on one of the early Church creeds, called the Nicene Creed.(1) In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proof Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 6, 2022
     | 3,800 views

    We are sometimes asked how to know when we have been filled with the Holy Spirit. These are my thoughts.

    Has anyone here ever grown fruit trees? Maybe an apple tree or a cherry tree. I am not a farmer or a gardener, but in 1990 we moved into a rented house we were told had five different fruit trees in the backyard.  When I heard that I thought, “wow that’ll be cool.” The day we arrived, one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Not The Spirit Of Fear

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 27, 2020
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    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
     | 4,044 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
     | 2,698 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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    "Another Spirit”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022
     | 1,748 views

    One of the intriguing things about people is their differences.

    Illus: For example, have you noticed the difference between the employer and the employee, such as: • When you take a long time, you're slow. • When your boss takes a long time, he's thorough. • When you don't do it, you're lazy. • When your boss doesn't do it, he's too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Age Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 15, 2022
     | 1,225 views

    The Trinity

    THE AGE OF THE SPIRIT (JOHN 3:1-21) God greets Mother Teresa at the Pearly Gates. “Thou be hungry, Mother Teresa?” saith God. “I could eat,” Mother Teresa replies. So God opens a can of tuna and reaches for a chunk of rye bread and they share it. While eating this humble meal, Mother Teresa looks ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walking By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 23, 2021
     | 2,016 views

    I could train them, instruct them, and encourage them, but once the race started, they had to run the race.

    The Revolutionary Gospel Galatians 5 – Walking by the Spirit September 26, 2021 My story as an interim track coach. 1. Run hard, bear to the left, and get back as soon as you can. 2. Don’t catch the javelin. I could train them, instruct them, and encourage them, but once the race started, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 2, 2021
     | 3,203 views

    As Christians, we recognize the presence, the works, and the witness of the Spirit.

    Romans 8:12-17 - Life in the Spirit When we come to know Christ, the Holy Spirit comes and dwells within us. • What does that mean for us? Is our life going to be different? What is the role of the Holy Spirit in my life? • These are important questions. We know God the Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Flesh And Spirit Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 7, 2021
     | 2,067 views

    Every year, I get a comprehensive blood test and the lab sends me results. There are usually 20 or so results, each with a range that tells me if I’m healthy or sick.

    The Revolutionary Gospel Galatians 5 – Flesh and Spirit October 10, 2021 Every year, I get a comprehensive blood test and the lab sends me results. There are usually 20 or so results, each with a range that tells me if I’m healthy or sick. Galatians 5:19-23 NIV “The acts of the flesh are obvious: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life In The Spirit

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2021
     | 2,972 views

    Living Life in the Spirit

    Life in the Spirit Romans Chapter 8:1-17 Good Morning Church, if you would take out your bibles or phone app and turn to Romans Chapter 8:1-17 We are going to look at living life in the Spirit of God The world would want to tell you that it is impossible to live life in the Spirit of God- I ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Spirit Of Murder Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 2, 2021
     | 2,200 views

    Jesus said that He did not come to abolish the law or the prophets. What did He mean? What did He mean by the spirit of murder? Let's look at that topic in the Sermon on the Mount.

    Jesus said that He did not come to abolish the law or the prophets. What did He mean? These were the two main divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures. So then, the Old Testament will not be abolished, but fulfilled. What does fulfill mean. It can’t mean abolish, because Jesus said that He did not come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of Adultery Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 3, 2021
     | 1,445 views

    What about those who can truly claim faithfulness in marriage, before and during? What did Jesus say?

    Like murder can exist in our hearts when we don't value other people's lives, how many of us have truly been unfaithful to a spouse? Probably more have been unfaithful before or during marriage than have committed actual murder, but what about those who can truly claim faithfulness in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirit Of Lying Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 4, 2021
     | 2,859 views

    Today we make vows of marriage, pledges of allegiance, and take oaths of office or make oaths in court. What would Jesus say about this? What about lying?

    Today we make vows of marriage, pledges of allegiance, and take oaths of office or make oaths in court. What would Jesus say about this? Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, 'YOU SHALL NOT MAKE FALSE VOWS, BUT SHALL FULFILL YOUR VOWS TO THE LORD.' But I say to you, make no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of Judgmentalism Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 7, 2021
     | 1,364 views

    A popular mantra today is to exaggerate how we should apply Jesus’ caution against judgmentalism, by not even righteously judging evil lifestyles. Let's look at what Jesus actually taught about judging.

    A popular mantra today is to exaggerate how we should apply Jesus’ caution against judgmentalism, by not even righteously judging evil lifestyles. “Judge not, that you be not judged… Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? …” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist