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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 20, 2021
     | 3,331 views

    The Holy Spirit falls on the followers of Christ on the Day of Pentecost creating a Church.

    “The Holy Spirit” Acts 2:1-21 1. The followers of Jesus were “all together in one place,” says the book of Acts (v. 1). • Suddenly from heaven “ came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the house • Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, All of them were filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Discernment Of Spirits

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 6, 2021
     | 2,366 views

    People working in managerial capacity, supervisors, people leading the church, prayer group and other Christian ministry related work also should be able to discern the evil spirits that subtly sneaks in.

    Discernment of spirits: 1 Corinthians 12:10”… to another is given the gift of discernment of spirits” I type this message during my ‘all-night prayer’, after spending several hours in prayer and Bible reading, it’s past midnight as I write this, listen carefully to the voice of God today! ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 10, 2021
     | 5,492 views

    Paul wrote this passage on the fruit of the Spirit to emphasize the believers' community living, peaceful existence in and outside the Church fellowships.

    Theme: Fruit of the Spirit Text: John 15:1-8,16 & Galatians 5:22-24 Greetings The Lord is good; his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Let me draw your attention to the portions read to us from John 15:1-8 & Galatians 5:22-24. Let me ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Walking By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 23, 2021
     | 2,054 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
     | 3,262 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
     | 2,120 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 D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 28, 2022
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     | 4,065 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
     | 3,851 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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    Dark Spirits Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 29, 2022
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,860 views

    Do demons exist? And if they do, what do we know about them and how can we deal with them?

    Years ago, we had a popular preacher in our brotherhood named Ben Alexander. Ben had once been a Spiritualist Medium who held seances where he’d talk with the dead. Then he became a Christian, and spent much of his life explaining that a lot of seances he’d been part of (he said) were fake… but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spirit Is Alive Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 8, 2022
     | 2,159 views

    Looking at the church and how we can be the church.

    Calling on the Spirit October 9, 2022 Acts 2:1-4 Have you ever received a gift you just weren’t sure you knew what to do with? Ties that make good presents for someone else. Perfumes and colognes that would make a skunk hold its nose? Maybe it was a picture or painting that would look great in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Water And Spirit

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 6, 2022
     | 1,587 views

    We become a child of God through baptism

    Water and Spirit – Luke 3: 15 - 22 Intro: As a pastor, there are many questions you are asked. Some of them are harder to answer than others. One I have frequently heard is “What would your congregation think? Life seems to be full or question. This morning, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Transformed By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 24, 2022
     | 2,304 views

    We are transformed when we open our hearts to the Holy Spirit.

    Transformed By the Spirit Text: Acts 2:14-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: A woman testified to the transformation in her life that had resulted through her experience in conversion. She declared, "I’m so glad I got religion. I have an uncle I used to hate so much I vowed I’d never go to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Walking In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,856 views

    Believers are commanded to walk in the Spirit, but what does that mean? This message explores how the human spirit is to operate in relationship to the believer's soul. With instruction from Galatians 5 the difference between walking in the Spirit versus the flesh is examined.

    Intro We are investigating the function or operation of the human spirit in relationship to God and the person’s soul. In Proverbs 20:27 we are told: “The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, Searching all the inner depths of his heart.” i What is this saying about the human spirit? It is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    As The Spirit Leads Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024
     | 825 views

    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

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    There Is One Spirit Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 29, 2024
     | 3,106 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