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  • Charles Gilbert avatar

    The Spirit Of Jonah

    Contributed by Charles Gilbert on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 11,673 views

    How the lack of answering God’s call can effect more than yourself, and it challenges to answer the call.

    The Spirit of Jonah Jonah 4:9-11 The spirit of Jonah is vexing today’s church. There are occurrences in this short event in the life of Jonah that portrays a very pro-longed problem in the church, problems that undermine the very reason for the existence of the church. The spirit of Jonah ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Gifts Of The Spirit

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 10, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,493 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

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Experiencing The Spirit

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 20, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,781 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

  • David DeWitt avatar

    A Spirit To Engage Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,899 views

    Discover a new passion for Christmas and overcome Christmas anxiety.

    Series: Discover Christ in Christmas A Spirit to Engage Matthew 2:3-8, 16 December 10, 2000 Introduction I. The Story of the Grinch: One of my favorite holiday shows is the cartoon classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The story revolves around an old, crusty, nasty, absolutely rotten ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Work Of The Spirit

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

  • Jason Ament avatar

    Walking In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jason Ament on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 290 ratings
     | 6,845 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
     | 11,093 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

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Spirit Of God Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,977 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "Back To The Basics". This sermon asks the question, "Who is the Holy Spirit?"

    Sunday Evening November 3, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Back To The Basics¡¨ [#4] SLIDE 11 THE SPIRIT OF GOD John 14:15-21 Introduction: 1. Can you imagine how great it would have been to live daily with Jesus the disciples did? Every time they needed anything they could go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    A Spirit Of Unthankfulness

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002
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     | 9,240 views

    Why is our society and the church so proned to be unthankful?

    A SPIRIT OF UNTHANKFULNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 12:15 A man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of things which he possesseth. Matthew 6:33 is the Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His Righteousness and these things shall BE ADDED unto you. Gal. 6:9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    By The Spirit Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 8,955 views

    We are discouraged -- because of the attacks on our nation, the problems in our families, the economy, or financial problems. We can be pessimistic and think things will never improve. We can be optimistic and think we have the power to bring about chan

    By the Spirit Of God Maynard Pittendreigh Zechariah 4:1-11 We are continuing our study of the Minor Prophets. Last week we looked at Haggai and this week we look at Zechariah. Both of these prophets are preaching at the same time – late in the year of 520 BC. Both of these prophets deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Spirit Of Infirmity

    Contributed by Martin Scarce on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 62,216 views

    What hinders God’s church and God’s people from serving God? In Luke 13:10-17 we will consider the Proper Interpretation, the Prophetic Interpretation and the Personal Interpretation.

    The Spirit of Infirmity Introduction – Luke 13:10-17 This passage can be interpreted three ways: 1) The Proper Interpretation 2) The Prophetic Interpretation 3) The Personal Interpretation I. The Proper Interpretation By the proper interpretation I am referring to what really happened in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neal Gray avatar

    Walk In The Spirit

    Contributed by Neal Gray on May 29, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 13,387 views

    Illustrates how we can--and do--frustrate the gracious work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

    "Walk In the Spirit" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Galatians 5:16-25, KJV Purpose: This sermon message illustrates how we can--and do--frustrate the gracious work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Also, we find out the motivation for walking by the Spirit. INTRODUCTION Opening Can you imagine ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Witness Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 9,991 views

    16th in First John Series

    THE WITNESS OF THE SPIRIT 1 John 5:6-13 INTRO: We are living in an age that is filled with doubt. Very few people have any certainty of any kind whatsoever. 1 John was written to give us assurance. The Bible says it is possible for us to know that we’re saved. In v. 6, we are told it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Life In The Spirit

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 196 ratings
     | 10,891 views

    The Fruit of the Spirit is the sign of godly living

    Life in the Spirit Galatians 5:16-26 April 19, 1998 Morning Service I. The Command A. Walk by the Spirit 1. Walking as a way of Life: Continual and regular action, not an option, implies progress, lead from where we are to where we ought to be, submission to the Spirit - direction to where God ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Judas Spirit

    Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 2, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 23,241 views

    What caused Judas to fail and betray Jesus - Can other believers fall into the same deception?

    THE JUDAS SPIRIT "Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed innocent blood, And they said, What is that to us? see thou to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal