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  • Art Campbell avatar

    Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Jun 19, 2007
     | 4,172 views

    The world lauds autonomy and strength, but Jesus says those who are truly blessed are the ones who come to him in humility and dependence.

    BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT INTRO NEW SERIES Everyone wants the good life. What does it mean for you? Lifestyle? Stuff? Financial security? Family? ILL: Video Clip ’In the Game’ from the Pursuit of Happiness. The world says, ’take what you want, pursue happiness and fulfillment at all costs.’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,573 views

    When coming across scriptures that cannot be rationalized man has a tendency to NOT accept what the Bible explicitly reveals. Note the contrast of wisdom between God and man when dealing with the personal indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

    The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit Theme: Knowing whether the Holy Spirit personally dwells within the believer. INTRODUCTION A. Because Christians live in the flesh it is no wonder that we have difficulty understanding the things of the spirit. 1. The Bible teaches that the natural man cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Fresh Wind Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007
     | 7,759 views

    Life can get tough at times. The enemy is always trying to destroy us. Sometimes we need a fresh filling of Gods spirit. It empowers for life and mininstry. We can be overcomers.

    The fresh wind of the Spirit Acts 1 says: Acts 1:1 - 26 (NASB) 1The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the Holy Spirit given orders to the apostles whom He had chosen. 3To these He also ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Don Jones avatar

    Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,123 views

    The first in the series on the Beatitudes. 1. The Happy, 2. The Humble, and 3. The Heaven bound

    Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit Matthew 5:3 Introduction The crowds had begun to follow Jesus. His miraculous works, teachings, and His name had spread throughout the regions. Large crowds from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea and the region across the Jordan followed him. Now when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Quackenbush avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Love Series

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,618 views

    A look at Love as the primary manifestation of the fruit of the spirit, it’s character in 1Cor 13 contasted with the gifts of the Spirit in 1Cor 12

    The Fruit of The Spirit - Love Gal 5:22-23 & 1Cor 13 Scripture: Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self–control. Against such there is no law. Introduction Last week we examined this passage discovering that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Quackenbush avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Joy Series

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,263 views

    Joy is the second manifestation list in the Fruit of the Spirit. It is the direct result of experiencing the presence and love of God in one’s life. Joy is an attitude you can choose.

    The Fruit of the Spirit - Joy Galations 5:22 Scripture: Galations 5:22 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Introduction The last few weeks we have seen in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Overcoming A Critical Spirit Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 31, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,245 views

    Christ teaches us that we need to be careful about how we pass judgment on other people.

    Overcoming a Critical Spirit Griffith Baptist Church – 2/8/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:1-6 Key verse: The Introduction As much as 77% of everything we think is negative and counterproductive and works against us. People who grow up in an average household hear “No” or are told what they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Quackenbush avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Peace Series

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,084 views

    A continuation of our examination of the manifestation of the Fruit of the Spirit. The Origin, nature and characteristics of this Peace as well as what we a believers can do to insure its continuance in our lives.

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT - PEACE INTRODUCTION Refer to: Wk 1 – Choose Freedom – Gal. 5 Wk 2 – Intro to Fruit of Spirit – contrast with works of flesh Wk 3 – Fruit – Love – its characteristics 1Cor 13 Wk 4 – Fruit – Joy – Untouched by our circumstances Humor Illustrations .My therapist told me the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James Owens avatar

    Being Filled With The Spirit

    Contributed by James Owens on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 29,112 views

    What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit?

    “BEING FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT” TEXT: Ephesians 5:15-20 “See then that ye walk circumspectly, (i.e., Be very careful how you live) not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, (i.e., making the most of every opportunity), because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Quackenbush avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Longsuffering Series

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 54,551 views

    Longsuffering, patient is the character of God and is a manifestation of His presence at work in our lives. This sermon examines the longsuffering of God, our need of patience and it’s development in the life of the believer

    The Fruit of The Spirit - Longsuffering Scripture:Gal 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self–control. Against such there is no law. Introduction The past few weeks we have been studying the fruit of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Worship In Spirit And In Truth

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,296 views

    A brief study on the subject of worship.

    Worship In Spirit and Truth John 4:19-26 INTRO. Tell story of Samaritan woman and her encounter with Jesus. Her question about worship was intended to change the subject. It is a question popular in religious discussion in her day. "Where shall we worship?" , she asks, "in the city or in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walking With Jesus In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,521 views

    A sermon on the interaction between Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

    Walking With Jesus In the Spirit Rom. 8:1-6 INTRO.: There are two ways to live: in the flesh and in the Spirit. “Flesh” means human nature in all its weakness and sinfulness. It is human nature apart from God. It is the flesh that gives Satan a chance at us. Paul writes to Christians as those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Quackenbush avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Goodness Series

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,976 views

    A continued look at the manifestation of the Spirit in the life of the believer. Goodness is synonymous with God and as such should also be in the life of the believer

    The Fruit of the Spirit - Goodness Scripture: Galations 5:22-23 22. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23. gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. (NASV) Introduction Thus far we have examined the Fruit of the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Spirit-Filled Life Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,866 views

    Paul’s point is that the Holy Spirit is the controlling influence motivating and directing the lives of believers. As we sort through these participles, we can identify at least three results of the Holy Spirit’s influence.

    The Spirit-Filled Life Ephesians 5:15-21 Quick Discussion: What are the two most significant influences on your life? “Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead be filled with the Spirit.” At the heart of this contrast is a life lived under the influence of … those influences, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    "We Are One With The Spirit"

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 14, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,032 views

    A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter Part of Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer

    7th Sunday of Easter John 17: 20-26 "We are One with the Spirit" "I do not pray for these only, but also for those who believe in me through their word, that they may all be one; even as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran