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  • John Gaston avatar

    The Spirit In The Writing Prophets

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 6, 2015
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    What the “Writing Prophets” – Isaiah through Malachi – have to say about the Holy Spirit.. Looking at the Nature of the Spirit, His Ministry, how He animates His servants, the Promise of Latter Day outpouring, and the Danger of Grieving the Spirit.

    THE SPIRIT IN THE WRITING PROPHETS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man wanted to be a salesman, but he stuttered very badly. Then he saw an ad for a job as a Bible salesman for the Bible Society, and he decided to apply. 2. At the interview, they heard him stutter and said, "We're sorry, but there's ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Holy Spirit In The Gospels

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 9, 2015
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    He filled a fetus, conceived Christ, fulfilled Messianic expectation, descended like a Dove, led to be tested, helps us worship, makes us born from above, teaches & reminds us, and fills us with power to witness & validate the Gospel.

    THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE GOSPELS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Bill Gates died and went to heaven where Peter gave him a nice house with a pool. 2. One day, he bumped into another man and saw that the other guy had a lot nicer things than he had. 3. So Gates asked him, "Were you a minister or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Spirit In The Writings Of The Apostles Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 11, 2015
     | 3,488 views

    The apostles, especially Paul, said much about the walk in the Spirit. We would do well not to ignore what was said.

    IN THE WRITINGS OF PAUL Romans 1:11-12. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established-- 12 that is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. Paul wanted to be with the Roman believers. His heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Connecting To The Stream Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015
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     | 6,005 views

    God pours Supernatural Springs into our lives every day and the way in which He can uses a simple stream of information, to bring blessings and encouragement to our lives.

    Connecting to the stream of the Spirit Do you remember when life seemed simpler? Do you remember when if you wanted to make a call when you were out you had to find a telephone box or wait till you got home? Do you remember when you used to write letters instead of sending an email? Today we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Changed By The Stream Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015
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     | 7,028 views

    We all experience different situations, circumstances and opportunities. Yet each of us have been and continue to be blessed by God.

    Changed by the Stream of the Spirit We are continuing in our series on Supernatural Springs and this month we are focussing on the Stream of the Spirit. As always the question to begin: Do you seek a good life or a changed life? In our lives, we all have something that we can thank God for. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Welch avatar

    Living In The Spirit 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 10, 2015
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    Second of Five messages on what it means to live by the Holy Spririt

    “Life in the Spirit” Part Two REVIEW Paul wrote to the Galatians about the new life in the Spirit as opposed to a life of trying to find acceptance through keeping rules no one can keep. He affirmed the power of Jesus in His life. For through the Law I died to the Law, so that I might ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    How To Pray In The Spirit

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
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    We need to pray in the power of the Holy Ghost

    Introduction: Ephesians 6:18; Jude 20 I. The Holy Ghost works in the activation of our wills in prayer. (Romans 8:5-8) - To pray in the flesh is to fail - To pray in the spirit is to succeed - We do not want to pray because we are carnally minded - We are in flesh rather than in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 24, 2015
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     | 6,064 views

    The Fruit of the Spirit is Faithfulness - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The ‘fruit of the Spirit’ is a reflection of God’s character • (2). Question: What is faithfulness? • (3). Answer: "Faithfulness is love hanging on." It is love saying, "I will not quit." • (4). In Practice: (a). Faith in Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Marks Of ‘spirit’ Filled

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 13, 2011
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    Are you joyful, thankful and submissive? Then you are being controlled by God’s Spirit. This filling is a continual experience, for we constantly need to be filled with God’s all sufficient, inexhaustible supply of spiritual power if we are to continually

    Opening illustration: Story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool ~ During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage, so he was in danger of losing his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Broken Or Flexing Spirit? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 7, 2011
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     | 5,254 views

    Serving the Lord is a privilege as we bring light to a dark world, but demoralizing as we are beaten down. Despite the challenges of being light in a dark world, we should not lose heart.

    A Broken or Flexing Spirit? (2 Corinthians 4:1-6) 1. When Marylu and I lived in the Chicago area, we had the privilege of going to the top floor of both the Sears Tower (now called Willis Tower) and the Hancock Building. 2. As one rides up the high speed elevator to the hundred and something ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    New Life In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 13, 2011
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     | 40,231 views

    The New Life in the Spirit, made possible through faith in Jesus Christ as Lord of Life, brings deliverance from the old bondage of sin 7 death. One obtains the New Life in the Spirit by availing oneself to the resources of life that are his "in Christ J

    ROMANS 8: 1 -4 "NEW LIFE IN THE SPIRIT" In Chapter 8 the tone of Paul's letter changes to one of victory and confidence. He has discovered that the same grace that saved him will also enable him. Just as he transferred his trust and surrendered to Christ for his salvation, so he must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overing The Spirit Of Legalism

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2011
     | 2,434 views

    It’s easier to live by someone’s set of rules than to obey and follow the Holy Spirit. Every denominational (even non-denominational) have their own set of behaviors or actions they expect their members (or attenders) to practice. How to prevent our chur

    Overcoming the Spirit of Legalism Introduction: A It’s easier to live by someone’s set of rules than to obey and follow the Holy Spirit. 1 Every denominational (even non-denominational) have their own set of behaviors or actions they expect their members (or attenders) to practice. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    The Power Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 24, 2011
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     | 65,162 views

    The need for the power of the Holy Spirit in order to enjoy and to expand the Kingdom of God.

    The Power Of The Holy Spirit Study Text: Acts 10: 38 Acts 10:38: How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. The power of The Holy Ghost was on Jesus and it manifested in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Forgetting The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 20, 2014
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    Do not quench the Spirit's fire!

    Please open your Bibles to 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5…. The letter is to be read by all Christians till Jesus returns to earth; for it is a letter from God for encouragement and instructions. The main encouragement of course is that the Lord Jesus Christ is coming to earth soon to perfect all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Introduction To The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 20, 2014
     | 13,021 views

    In introduction to a study on the fruit of the Spirit discussing the nature, source and development of the fruit of the Spirit in the life of a believer.

    Introduction to the Fruit of the Spirit Series: Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh January 19, 2014 TEXT: Galatians 5:16-26 – “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist