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  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Invasion Of The Spirit-Snatchers

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,294 views

    Planet Earth has been invaded--not by aliens from outer space but from heaven. In fact there ahve been four major invasions from this realm.

    Invasion of the Spirit-Snatchers John 1:1-5; 10-14 In the days in which we live, we are finding that people are becoming more and more interested in the possibility that worlds other than our own may be inhabited. Is it possible that someday we might be able to communicate with these distant ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Getting The Spirit Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 16, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,518 views

    The essence of Christianity is this remarkable truth: Christ came from heaven and died for us on the cross and rose again so that, in the person of the Holy Spirit, he might dwell in our lives.

    Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will join me in starting each day by saying, “Behold, the servant of the Lord. Be it unto me according to your word. Fill me with your Holy Spirit. More than anything else, I want Jesus to show up in my life. I’m available to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Understanding The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,183 views

    A Biblical look at the Holy Spirit and His role in the church and the life of the believer.

    Great Mysteries of the Faith: Understanding the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Max Lucado once told a story in one of his books about a lady who had a small house on the seashore of Ireland at the turn of the century. The lady was actually quite wealthy, but she was also quite frugal. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Spirit Comes Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,342 views

    A look at how we can know that the Spirit is in our midst.

    When the Spirit Comes Ephesians 3:14-21 A guy named Pete once got a job as a switchman with the railroad, and he had many weeks of training. Finally the last day came, and the supervisor took him into the switch booth to test his readiness. The following conversation took place: Supervisor: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Spirit Controlled Life

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,964 views

    need of God’s Spirit to overcome the weakness of the flesh.

    Intro: the more I read the Word of God, the more I realize how totally dependent we are on the Spirit of God to help us gain victory in our lives. Nowhere is this more clearly seen as it is explained in Galatians 5:16-26. Your physical, carnal man produces things, God’s Spirit in you produces ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Quackenbush avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Meekness Series

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 27,741 views

    A continued look at the Fruit of the Spirit, examining the defintion of meekness, it’s demonstration in the life of Christ and the blessings that await those who manifest it’s virtue in their lives

    Scripture: 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. (KJV) Introduction: As we draw to near to the close of our study of the Fruit of the Spirit we encounter today a word that is not often ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be Filled With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,672 views

    The verse says: do not get drunk with wine. Wine is okay – gladdens the heart, a little recommended by Paul to Timothy for his health. Drunkenness with wine leads to ‘asotia’ or opposite of ‘sozo’ which is excess, dissipation, being profligate, prodigal

    Introduction: Last Sunday we considered ‘signs of faith’ exploring the signs that Jesus said would follow those who believe. We realize that the signs began on the day of Pentecost after the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit. Today we look at being filled with the HS so that the signs ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Temperance Series

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 48,412 views

    A look at the last of the 9 manifestations of the fruit of the Spirit in the life of the believer.

    The Fruit of The Spirit - Temperance Scripture: 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affectionsb and lusts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Real Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 30, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,008 views

    Many of your ideas about the Holy Spirit are wrong. What is the real role and purpose of Jesus representative on earth in your life?

    The Holy Spirit is the best kept secret in Christianity mostly because His purpose and role have been misunderstood. The Holy Spirit is not a grand show master who makes it possible for you to do really cool stuff, or at least appear really cool so people are impressed. The Holy Spirit actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 5, 2008
     | 3,091 views

    If you are uncertain or afraid remember that we have received the gift of the Holy Spirit we do not walk this road alone.

    The Gift of the Holy Spirit, Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Introduction Along our highways, well placed at appropriate locations, are official signs which give us direction and warn us of danger. Most of these are the reflector type; that is, they are designed to reflect the light of auto headlamps. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Samuel Stone avatar

    Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,548 views

    First of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

    Matthew 5:3-10 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Holy Spirit Is Promised

    Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,192 views

    Jesus’ farewell to his disciples.

    Jesus’ farewell to his disciples at the Last Supper continues in today’s gospel. Jesus says,” If anyone loves me they will obey me…” (John 14:23) Obeying Jesus can also be translated to “keep my word.” Jesus wants us to keep his word, obey his teachings, remember what he has told us, and most ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Holy Spirit - The Provision Of Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,007 views

    To discover the Biblical the provision of the Holy Spirit.

    Holy Spirit - The Provision of the 1. The Provision of the Holy Spirit – the Father’s Promise Luke 24:49 “I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” With the coming of the promised Holy Spirit, at that first ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Holy Spirit - The People Of Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,409 views

    A look at our relationship with the Holy Spirit.

    Holy Spirit - The People of the 1. The People Of The Holy Spirit So far in our series, we’ve looked at the: * Person of the Holy Spirit * Purpose of the Holy Spirit * Provision of the Holy Spirit Today, we’ll look, in our final session, at the ’People of the Holy Spirit’. 2. Introduction So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,817 views

    To show the importance of being baptized with the Holy Spirit

    Title: The Baptism of the Holy Spirit Theme: To show the importance of being baptized with the Holy Spirit Text: Acts 19:1-7 ¶ And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: For true and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God