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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Words Of Spirit & Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 100 ratings
     | 33,226 views

    During the 1st part of Jesus’ ministry people were attracted by His teaching. Many attached themselves to Him, some of them wholeheartedly, some loosely. Then came a time when their allegiance was tested-as it comes to test every disciple.

    JOHN 6: 59-71 WHO CAN ACCEPT WORDS OF SPIRIT AND LIFE? During the first part of Jesus’ ministry people were attracted by His teaching and flocked round Him. Many attached themselves to Him, some of them wholeheartedly, some loosely. Then came a time when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of The Filling Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,932 views

    The filling of the Spirit was evidenced in the early church in their unity and their attitude toward their possessions.

    A few weeks ago we began looking at the book of Acts, when the Christian church first began, and the power of God’s Spirit was with the people. I want to challenge all of you to read the book of Acts during the summer. It’s 28 chapters long, if you read one chapter a day, you could have it done ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God... The Spirit At Work

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,833 views

    This is a study that shows the wonderful works of the Holy Spirit.

    GOD… THE SPIRIT AT WORK! TEXT: John 16:7-15; cf.John 14:15-26 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: In a most solemn statement the One who cannot lie said: “I tell you the truth”. Jesus knows how prone we are to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Worship Without Spirit Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 9, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,273 views

    What is Biblical worship? The world calls worship coming to church, or listening to a sermon. But what truly is Biblical worship. It is is all summed up in two words, service and reverence.

    A Worship without Spirit John 4:15-26 Intro The past few weeks we have been looking at how the world has influenced the church. We talked about “A People without Purity” and “A Bible without Trust.” And this morning I want to continue this series, with looking at “A Worship without Spirit.” We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Keep The Unity Of The Spirit"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,153 views

    Pentecost 10(B) - Believers are reminded and encouraged to keep the unity of the Holy Spirit. God’s Spirit produces unity by faith. God’s gifts promote unity in faithful living.

    “KEEP THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT” (Outline) July 20, 2008 -- PENTECOST 10 -- Ephesians 4:1-7,11-16 INTRO: Today’s text reminds us of the fact that we are saints in the Lord united together by our Christian faith. This is our confession in the Apostle’s Creed: “I believe in the holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sweet, Sweet Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,688 views

    Why does a successful church do what it does? Is it because they do everything right... or is it something else?

    OPEN: Sesame Street has been a popular children’s educational show for years. With the exception of a few “human” actors, the show revolved around the learning experiences taught by hand puppets called “Muppets”. Kermit the Frog, The Cookie Monster and Bert and Ernie have all been favorite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spirit Of The Disciplines I

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,030 views

    Conversion does not mean arrival. It signals the beginning of a journey of growth. We are to be like Christ, and this growth requires disciplines.

    [Most of the thoughts in this sermon come from Dallas Willard’s book The Spirit of the Disciplines.] Eph 4:12 “…to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Matt 28:19-20 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Spirit Of The Disciplines Ii

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,462 views

    We are to "make every effort" to grow to be like Christ. Growth comes through conscious efforts.

    2 Peter 1:5-8 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For if ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Understanding The Person Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Chris Edmondson on Feb 4, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,289 views

    Introduction to the Holy Spirit and how does He engage believers.

    Understanding the Person of the Spirit Life in the Spirit, Part 1 John 14:15-16, 26 Jesus Christ is about to leave his disciples. He is about to go. He tells them in 14:1, “Let not your heart be troubled; I am going to leave you to prepare a place for you. I will come again to receive you unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Acts Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Darryl Martin on Feb 17, 2007
     | 2,780 views

    Part two of a study of the book of Acts.

    Context: When we left off we were looking at the Day of Pentecost and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit which was referred to in Prophecy as “The Promise of the Father”. We also covered a portion of the message that Peter preached on that day. This morning we will carry on from that point. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fruit Of The Spirit: Kindness Series

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,531 views

    To show that kindness is a mark of the Spirit-Filled life.

    -Tonight, we are continuing our series on the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. -We have looked at joy, peace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Fruit Of The Spirit: Peace Series

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,462 views

    To show that peace is a mark of the Spirit-Filled life.

    -Tonight, we are continuing our series on the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22-23 -Last week we looked at joy -Tonight we are going to look at peace -Peace can seem like a very difficult trait to have -The world teaches hatred -The world lives in hatred. -A proper definition of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Fruit Of The Spirit: Patience Series

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,459 views

    To show that patience is a mark of the Spirit-Filled life.

    -Tonight, we are continuing our series on the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22-23 -We have looked at joy and peace -Tonight we are going to look at patience -We have chosen literal fruits to symbolize the Spiritual Fruit -Joy was symbolized by the lemon -The kiwi symbolized the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Fruit Of The Spirit: Goodness Series

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,371 views

    To show that goodness is a mark of the Spirit-Filled life.

    -Tonight, we are continuing our series on the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22-23 -We have looked at love, joy, peace, patience and kindness -Tonight we are going to look at goodness -We have chosen literal fruits to symbolize the Spiritual Fruit -Love was symbolized by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Work Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,002 views

    A message on the purpose of the Holy Spirit.

    THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT John 16:7-11 INTRO: Jesus spoke the words of the text to His disciples. He told them that it was expedient or profitable for them that He should go away. If He did not go away, the Holy Spirit would not come to them. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist