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  • Ron Smith avatar

    Life In The Spirit

    Contributed by Ron Smith on Feb 10, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,296 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
     | 27,867 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

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    The Spirit Of Thankfulness

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 7,579 views

    The importance and effect of Thankfulness in the Christian life based on the one leper who returned to give thanks.

    (1) INTRODUCTION TEXT: Luke 17:11-19 - The Story of the 10 Lepers. We are more anxious to receive and too careless to give thanks - the Bible has over 144 mentions of giving thanks and yet we are more ready to grumble and criticize. Illustration: I saw a lady in the supermarket promoting ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Gifts Of The Spirit

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 10, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,779 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

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Experiencing The Spirit

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 20, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,044 views

    Are we experiencing the Holy Spirit and unleashing the power He provides us with?

    First Baptist Church May 19, 2002 Acts 1:4-8 & 2:1-4 Luke 8:4-8 Accepting the Spirit For many of us this started out as just another day in church. But, today is Pentecost. Pentecost is undeniably the most misunderstood and most often neglected special day on the religious calendar. Think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neal Gray avatar

    Walk In The Spirit

    Contributed by Neal Gray on May 29, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 13,908 views

    Illustrates how we can--and do--frustrate the gracious work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

    "Walk In the Spirit" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Galatians 5:16-25, KJV Purpose: This sermon message illustrates how we can--and do--frustrate the gracious work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Also, we find out the motivation for walking by the Spirit. INTRODUCTION Opening Can you imagine ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Spirit Of Diotrephes

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,497 views

    Could the spirit of some people be holding back the church?

    The Spirit Of Diotrephes (3 John 1:9 NIV) I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will have nothing to do with us. (3 John 1:10 NIV) So if I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, gossiping maliciously about us. Not satisfied with that, he refuses to welcome the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 24,253 views

    From a series "What we Believe..."

    “What We Believe…” God the Holy Spirit Romans 8:2-16 Today we look at what is probably the most controversial, the most misunderstood and least used doctrines in churches today – that is the HOLY SPIRIT. In the the Old Testament, God’s power; in New Testament He is the third person of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of Discouragement

    Contributed by Chad Prather on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 21,403 views

    The Jebusites were an Old Testament enemy of Israel and represent the spirit of discouragement

    Seven Nations Greater Than You (Part 7) Overcoming the Obstacles to Your Destiny The Jebusites - The Spirit of Discouragement Josh. 3:10; I Sam. 30:1-8 Jebusite - Heb. - “Trodden down.” They represent the spirit of discouragement. Over 17 million people are clinically depressed and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spirit In The Church

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,033 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 Spirit Of God Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,281 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "Back To The Basics". This sermon asks the question, "Who is the Holy Spirit?"

    Sunday Evening November 3, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Back To The Basics¡¨ [#4] SLIDE 11 THE SPIRIT OF GOD John 14:15-21 Introduction: 1. Can you imagine how great it would have been to live daily with Jesus the disciples did? Every time they needed anything they could go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirit Of Support

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 29, 2001
    based on 150 ratings
     | 9,716 views

    Year C "The Day of Pentecost" June 3rd, 2001 John 14:8-17, 25-27

    Heavenly Father thank you for your Holy Spirit that empowers us with courage and inspiration to be witnesses to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Amen. Title: “Spirit of Support” Chapter fourteen begins Jesus’ long “farewell” discourse found only in John, spanning chapters 14-17. Jesus begins by assuring ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Spirit Of Truth

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 29, 2001
    based on 265 ratings
     | 9,956 views

    Year C. The Holy Trinity John 16: 12-15 June 10, 2001 Title: “The Spirit of Truth”

    Year C.The Holy Trinity John 16: 12-15 June 10, 2001 Title: “The Spirit of Truth” At the Last Supper during his farewell speech Jesus teaches that human beings can only absorb his revelation gradually and that the Spirit, who is identical with him as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Critical Spirit

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 31, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 17,899 views

    An Expository Sermon on Luke 6:37-42 about the Christian showing a compassionate attitude rather than a critacal attitude.

    The Critical Spirit Pastor Larry Sarver New Life in Christ 1633 SW 34th St. Palm City, FL 34990 561-283-9426 pastorsarver@yahoo.com www.palmcitynewlife.org Illustration: Guilty as sin! It happened just a few years ago. The banks in New Jersey had been robbed systematically, one after the other. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Work Of The Spirit

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 18, 2000
    based on 100 ratings
     | 3,690 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