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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 20, 2024
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    We need to know the Holy Spirit better. Without Him, we miss out on many blessings.

    INTRODUCTION - What is the average Christian’s understanding of the Holy Spirit? - I used to freak out when people called Him the Holy Ghost. - I do not know about you, but ghosts do not give me a comfortable feeling. - Is the Holy Spirit as well known or understood as the two other members of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Moved By The Spirit

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 22, 2024
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    We will look at what a believer looks like, and what they will do, when they are “Moved by the Spirit.” They are called out by God for a purpose revolving around His purpose and plan to make a difference in their family, community, and world for Christ

    Moved By the Spirit Ezra 1:5-6 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U16bCwoYr-8 While reading the book of Ezra, the Lord wouldn’t allow me to move beyond chapter one and specifically to meditate on verses five and six. Ezra begins by taking us back to Jeremiah’s prophecy ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Discernings Of Spirits Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 27, 2024
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    This message discusses the supernatural gift of the Holy Spirit called "Discernings of Spirits" in 1 Corinthians 12:10. This gift unveils the spiritual realm, and its operation often precedes exorcism. It is a protection from deception.

    Intro In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul raises the subject of spiritual manifestations. He lists nine gifts or manifestations of the Spirit. We have examined the first six and now come to the seventh, discernings of spirits. I begin reading in verse 7. “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Spirit As Wind Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 25, 2024
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    Jesus said that the Spirit is like wind - it is invisible and unpredictable. Wind has the power to transform, energize, and destroy, and so does the Spirit. The Spirit provides the power we need to be who we are called to be and do what we are called to do.

    A. Let’s start today’s sermon with an illustration comparing two amazing women. 1. Katie Spotz and Laura Dekker have a lot in common – they are both endurance athletes and they both have boats. 2. Both ladies made headlines when they completed solo trips – Katie across the Atlantic and Laura around ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spirit As Intercessor Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2024
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    One of the greatest benefits of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in Christians is the way the Spirit is our intercessor who prays on our behalf when we don't know how to pray or what to pray for.

    A. Four years ago, the world experienced a crisis that few of us had experienced in our lifetime – a microscopic virus shut down life as we had known it. 1. The Covid 19 pandemic crippled the economy, incited global anxiety, and took the lives of multitudes of people. 2. It created a tsunami of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spirit As A Seal Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 16, 2024
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    One of the important roles of the Holy Spirit is the way that the Spirit is a seal that authenticates and guarantees our relationship with God and our salvation in Christ. God wants us to experience security and confidence in our salvation and our relationship with Him.

    A. There’s a story told about a boy who was visiting his aunt who was pregnant with her first child. 1. His aunt allowed him to place his hand on her belly and feel the baby kick. 2. The boy giggled with glee, but then got a concerned look on his face. 3. The little boy asked, “How does the baby ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life In The Spirit

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Nov 26, 2020
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    Life in the spirit is the life of Supernatural. It is the manifestation of the Spirit of Christ in the believer.. A Spirit led life

    LIFE IN THE SPIRIT Text: Romans 8:1-2 "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death". 5-10: 5 Those who live according to the flesh have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    No To The Spirit Of Diotrephes

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Dec 10, 2020
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    This sermon teaches us to get rid of the spirit of Diotrepes

    No to the Spirit Of Diotrephes (3 John 9-10) I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us. 10 So when I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, spreading malicious nonsense about us. Not satisfied with that, he even refuses to welcome other believers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    As The Spirit Leads Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024
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    When the Holy Spirit tells you to do something follow his leading. Remember, delayed obedience is disobedience.

    AS THE SPIRIT LEADS Text: Acts 11:27-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: Some of you know, and for those of you who don’t, you’re about to learn something new about your pastor, in the summer of 1982 I went to Europe as a missionary. The night before I was about to leave, some of my friends from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    There Is One Spirit Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 29, 2024
     | 2,755 views

    This sermon addresses three questions: Who is the One Spirit?, What is the role of the One Spirit?, and How should we respond to the One Spirit?

    Introduction: A. The story is told about a Christian who arrived in Heaven and was excited to meet many people from Old Testament times and he had lots of questions for them. 1. To Noah, he asked what it was like to be in the ark with all those animals. 2. To Joseph, he asked what it was like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Life In The Spirit

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 28, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,731 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

  • John Dobbs avatar

    There Is One Spirit Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 9, 2025
     | 223 views

    “Without the Spirit of God, we can do nothing. We are as ships without wind. We are useless.”— Charles Spurgeon

    There Is One Spirit Ephesians 4:4 Introduction “Without the Spirit of God, we can do nothing. We are as ships without wind. We are useless.”— Charles Spurgeon The Holy Spirit is present in the first chapter of the Bible and plays a major role in all of the story of the Bible - and your life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    The Gifts Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 15, 2025
     | 110 views

    What is a spiritual gift?

    The Gifts of the Spirit May 18, 2025 What is a spiritual gift? The Holy Spirit at work through us to glorify Jesus and to help people 1 Corinthians 12:1, 4-11 NIV “Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. 4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Quench Not The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 22, 2025
     | 191 views

    The Holy Spirit is God’s divine fire within us, and we must do everything to keep Him burning. When we quench the Spirit, we lose touch with God’s presence and power.

    QUENCH NOT THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 4:30, Isaiah 63:10, Acts 7:51, Galatians 5:16-17, Romans 8:14 INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit is the life wire of every believer’s walk with God. Without Him, the Christian life becomes empty, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 21, 2021
     | 3,052 views

    The Holy Spirit Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey – February 28, 2021

    The Holy Spirit Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey – February 28, 2021 Intro... I want to add my warm welcome to each of you. We are continuing our weekly engagement with the central truths that are identified in what has been called The Apostles Creed. These are the truths... that were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational