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  • Eric Snyder avatar

    The Spirit In The Church

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,985 views

    Our annual "State of the church"address

    The Spirit in the Church address Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ May 19, 2002 Those of you who know me well know that I really like politics. Some people chart March madness and the sweet sixteen. While I chart who is ahead in the presidential primaries. I am probably one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gifts Of The Spirit

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 10, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,690 views

    “When the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.”Acts 2:1, 4

    Theme: The gifts of the Spirit Text: Acts 2:1-11; I Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23 The “coming” of the Holy Spirit is a key event at the beginning of the Book of Acts and sets the stage for what is to follow. Just as the ministry of Jesus in the Book of Luke begins with His birth, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Spirit Of Unthankfulness

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 9,525 views

    Why is our society and the church so proned to be unthankful?

    A SPIRIT OF UNTHANKFULNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 12:15 A man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of things which he possesseth. Matthew 6:33 is the Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His Righteousness and these things shall BE ADDED unto you. Gal. 6:9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    By The Spirit Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,368 views

    We are discouraged -- because of the attacks on our nation, the problems in our families, the economy, or financial problems. We can be pessimistic and think things will never improve. We can be optimistic and think we have the power to bring about chan

    By the Spirit Of God Maynard Pittendreigh Zechariah 4:1-11 We are continuing our study of the Minor Prophets. Last week we looked at Haggai and this week we look at Zechariah. Both of these prophets are preaching at the same time – late in the year of 520 BC. Both of these prophets deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Spirit Of Infirmity

    Contributed by Martin Scarce on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 63,653 views

    What hinders God’s church and God’s people from serving God? In Luke 13:10-17 we will consider the Proper Interpretation, the Prophetic Interpretation and the Personal Interpretation.

    The Spirit of Infirmity Introduction – Luke 13:10-17 This passage can be interpreted three ways: 1) The Proper Interpretation 2) The Prophetic Interpretation 3) The Personal Interpretation I. The Proper Interpretation By the proper interpretation I am referring to what really happened in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Different Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 176 ratings
     | 50,843 views

    Caleb had a different spirit one that enabled him to enter the land of Canaan and find "union" Hebron. Here are 7 characteristics of a different spirit.

    A DIFFERENT SPIRIT Numbers 13:1,2, The LORD said to Moses, 2 “Choose a leader from each tribe and send them into Canaan to explore the land I am giving you.” Numbers 13:6 from the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh; Numbers 13:17-33, 14:6-9,20-24 Joshua 14:6-15, 15:13-19 Numbers 14:24 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Seal Of The Spirit

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 12,085 views

    This sermon is about how the Holy Spirit seals us in our baptism.

    THE SEAL OF THE SPIRIT Text: John 1:29-34 Once we have been baptized, we are sealed by the Holy Spirit. That is one of the things that the Bible tells us concerning Baptism. What does it mean to be sealed by the Holy Spirit? That is what we are going to focus on this morning. There ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Wings Of The Spirit

    Contributed by James Groce on Mar 31, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,063 views

    As the literal translation informs us, the Hebrew sense of the moving of God’s Spirit upon the face of the waters is understood as the Spirit fluttering as with wings, over the waters.

    ------------------------------ Genesis 1:1-3 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Spirit To Engage Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,582 views

    Discover a new passion for Christmas and overcome Christmas anxiety.

    Series: Discover Christ in Christmas A Spirit to Engage Matthew 2:3-8, 16 December 10, 2000 Introduction I. The Story of the Grinch: One of my favorite holiday shows is the cartoon classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The story revolves around an old, crusty, nasty, absolutely rotten ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Work Of The Spirit

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 18, 2000
    based on 100 ratings
     | 3,655 views

    The Spirit works in the lives of believers

    The Work of the Spirit Acts 2:1-41 I. The Holy Spirit Empowers A. The Spirit gives us strength 1. Our human weakness is replaced with divine strength 2. We are given strength to overcome life’s difficulties B. The Spirit gives us power 1. The Spirit creates new spiritual energy within us 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Walking In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jason Ament on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 290 ratings
     | 7,154 views

    Walking by the Spirit means that we walk by a new set of rules.

    Flying a helicopter was a new thing for me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Christmas Spirit

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 26, 2000
    based on 99 ratings
     | 11,754 views

    The Christmas spirit is many things.

    THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO.- What is the Christmas spirit? It all depends on who you are. ILL.- Here’s a story called “The Christmas Spirit,” which is one of the best I’ve found. “Pardon me, Sir, I’m a stranger in town. I thought you might be able to tell me what’s going ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Judas Spirit

    Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 2, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 23,793 views

    What caused Judas to fail and betray Jesus - Can other believers fall into the same deception?

    THE JUDAS SPIRIT "Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed innocent blood, And they said, What is that to us? see thou to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Smith avatar

    Life In The Spirit

    Contributed by Ron Smith on Feb 10, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,243 views

    This sermon is one of instruction concerning what it means to be filled with the Spirit

    TITLE: LIFE IN THE SPIRIT TEXT: 2 Cor 4:1-16 INTRO: As Pentecostal people, you and I share something that none of the rest of the "Christian" world has. A life truly in the Spirit. While other groups of Christians may teach about the Holy Spirit….may acknowledge the presence of the Holy Spirit in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Spirit Of Rebellion

    Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 245 ratings
     | 27,803 views

    A vivid picture of what happens to an individual when they are given over to the devil.

    “A SPIRIT OF REBELLION” Text: Mark 5:1-5 Introduction: You would recognize him the moment that you saw him. 1. His hair was matted together. 2. His face was unshaven. 3. He was foaming and frothing at the mouth. 4. Blood was flowing from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God