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  • William Baeta avatar

    The Gifts Of The Spirit

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 10, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,797 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

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    Experiencing The Spirit

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 20, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,059 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

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    Test The Spirits

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,585 views

    We should no blindly accept everything that we hear, rather we should go and study the Bible before we make a decision

    1 John 4:1-6 Test the Spirits Introduction A. It is almost the end of the school year B. Such a joyous time for all kids and teachers C. What normally happens at the end of the school year D. It is called finals E. Test based on everything that you were suppose to learn throughout the year F. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Spirit Of Freedom

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,401 views

    This sermon addresses how the amount of freedom that we have depends upon how much we yield to the Holy Spirit.

    THE SPIRIT OF FREEDOM Text: Romans 8:1-11 There is the story of a child who was all dressed up with some place important to go. That place was a photographers shop. That little boy and his family were going to have a family portrait made. Dad was going to meet them there. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • J. Richard Lord, Jr. avatar

    The Crippling Spirit

    Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Aug 16, 2001
    based on 308 ratings
     | 44,163 views

    When we allow them, there are spirits that can cripple us.

    THE CRIPPLING SPIRIT Luke 13:10-17 For eighteen years this woman came to church bent over. Crippled. She had been faithful, loved the Lord, a “daughter of Abraham.” I guess you could say she was “saved.” Eighteen years is a long time. Everybody had accepted her condition. I suppose in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Groanings Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Robert Grey on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,767 views

    What should be our attitude when we allow the Holy Spirit to groan within us?

    The groanings of the Spirit This sermon is also available at http://www.godisfaithful.net/words/groan.htm It is sometimes difficult to know what to pray for. We know that we should pray, but words escape us. Paul promises us that in such times the Spirit will intercede on our behalf, groaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spirit And Power

    Contributed by Michael Treston on Oct 24, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,575 views

    how plugging into God can change your life

    Spirit and Power. Luke 8:40 A story within a story. MIRACLES. If we believe Jesus is who he say’s he is then we should have no problem with miracles. In Jesus the fullness of God is held. Colossians 1:19 puts it like this that in Jesus the fullness of God lived, So when Jesus worked he dripped ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    An Unbroken Spirit

    Contributed by Michael Poston on Sep 3, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,542 views

    There is an unbroken spirit in the Church today that simply co-exists with lost humanity never reaching out to them with the message of Jesus.

    Today we are living in a very unusual age as far as the church is concerned. A day when the hearts and lives of Christian people are not moved at all by the things that are happenning around them. If the world could ask of us some questions tonight I believe they would be: Do you still care ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Critical Spirit

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 11,924 views

    Do you have a critical spirit?

    Text: Matthew 7:1-6; Luke 6:37-42 Subject: Judging others Theme: Christians are not to have a critical spirit Prop: Jesus gives us ways to keep from having a critical spirit. T.S. Let us consider the DEFENSES that Jesus gives to protect us from having a Critical Spirit. INTRODUCTION Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Work Of The Spirit

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 18, 2000
    based on 100 ratings
     | 3,702 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

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    Walking In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jason Ament on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 290 ratings
     | 7,260 views

    Walking by the Spirit means that we walk by a new set of rules.

    Flying a helicopter was a new thing for me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Christmas Spirit

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 26, 2000
    based on 99 ratings
     | 11,828 views

    The Christmas spirit is many things.

    THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO.- What is the Christmas spirit? It all depends on who you are. ILL.- Here’s a story called “The Christmas Spirit,” which is one of the best I’ve found. “Pardon me, Sir, I’m a stranger in town. I thought you might be able to tell me what’s going ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Life In The Spirit

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 235 ratings
     | 5,985 views

    Paul describes what life in the Spirit means.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The captain’s voice came over the PA system of the airplane. He said, "There’s no cause for alarm but we felt you passengers should know that for the last three hours we’ve been flying without the benefit of radio, compass, radar, or navigational beam due to the breakdown of some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 21,489 views

    The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to Be Like Jesus #1

    In Matthew 5 Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount with what we have called the beatitudes . What are the beatitudes and how do they apply to the Christian life? Over the next several weeks we’re going to take a closer look at these paradoxical statements of joy. Why would I call the beatitudes ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    In Search Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,642 views

    Paul shows us what is most important when searching for a deeper relationship with Christ and the gifts of the Spirit.

    February 8, 2004 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church. For this reason anyone who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret what he says. For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran