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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The Baptism And Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 6, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,665 views

    Perhaps one of the most important yet least understood truths of the bible is the infilling and baptism of the Holy Spirit. I have come to realise that this is an unchanging truth but as God has led me to a deeper knowledge and experience my understanding

    “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” John 20:21-22 Perhaps one of the most important yet least understood truths of the bible is the infilling and baptism of the Holy Spirit. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    By My Spirit Saith The Lord Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 24, 2010
    based on 55 ratings
     | 57,874 views

    God has designed His born again people so that they may be empowered for glory & service. The church's glory will not be acquired by human might & power but only by the Spirit of the Lord

    ZECHARIAH 4:6-10 BY MY SPIRIT SAITH THE LORD [Ezra 4:1-5, 24] God has designed His born again people so that they may be empowered for glory and service. The lampstand for us today symbolizes the Church of God as it will shine in splendor when it is filled with the Spirit of God. For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit: Who He Is Series

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,730 views

    Sermon One in a three part sermon series on the Holy Spirit

    The Holy Spirit: Who He Is John 14:15-26 The First in a three part series of messages on the Holy Spirit… 1. Who He is (John 14:15-26) 2. What He Does (John 16:7-15) 3. The Source of His Power (Romans 8:1-17) One of the things Christian people struggle with the most is God’s Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surviving Through The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Aug 2, 2010
     | 4,731 views

    This is the fourth message in the series entitled "Survivor". We see one of the great ways to be a survivor is to tap into the power of the Holy Spirit.

    SURVIVOR SERIES #4 – SURVIVING THROUGH THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Today, we are continuing our sermon series on the subject of SURVIVOR And what we’ve been doing is talking over the last few weeks about how to be A SURVIVOR in the times we live in And you know how it is in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Dynamic Presence Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 28, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,947 views

    What follows the Holy Spirit taking up residence in those that believe and follow the Lord Jesus Christ?

    Intro: What follows the Holy Spirit taking up residence in those that believe and follow the Lord Jesus Christ? To find out we turn to the book of Acts. The Acts of the Holy Spirit show us the working of God’s holy Spirit in indwelling, empowering, enabling, and pressing the Apostles and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Assessing And Using The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,194 views

    Spiritual gifts assessment done during our morning worship service.

    Assessing & Using Your Serving Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 (Note: If you would like the spiritual gifts assessment we used, email me and I will send it to you) Recap Slide We started talking about Spiritual gifts last week. We looked at sign gifts and talked about the debate within Christianity ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Is The Baptiser In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 10, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,355 views

    In the same way that Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit, He wants to baptize us with the Spirit so we can transform people’s lives today.

    VISITATION #10: JESUS IS THE BAPTISER IN THE HOLY SPIRIT (March 2011 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: “how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.” ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Works Of ’the Holy Spirit’ Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,485 views

    "If the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from the church today, 95 percent of what we do would go on and no one would know the difference. If the Holy Spirit had been withdrawn from the New Testament church, 95 percent of what they did would stop, and everybody

    Opening illustration: In many Christian circles the Holy Spirit is neglected, forgotten, or misunderstood. The One given to unite the body of Christ is the center of controversy … So often Christian work is so rigidly programmed that it seems we need no longer depend on Him - yet Jesus said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Empowered By ’the Holy Spirit’ Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 29, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,460 views

    Among Christians there is also a genuine diversity of experience of the Holy Spirit’s empowering work. Some Christians have a clear initiatory experience of the power of the Holy Spirit that launches them into effective empowered ministry. Others have mor

    Opening illustration: A few believers say, "Draw me," but resist running with the Lord as a partner with Him in His work in the earth. The Holy Spirit does not draw us so we can hang up a "Do Not Disturb" sign and sit in our little comfort zone, only singing love songs to Jesus the rest of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Experience The Spirit Through Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,385 views

    James speaks of two sets of attitudes. One focuses on negative attitudes and the other positive attitudes. One leads us to experiencing the Spirit in our choices and values of life while the other leads to bondage from our choices and values in life.

    Series: Experience the Spirit Romans 12 Living Sacrifices 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Berry avatar

    How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Mark Berry on Apr 1, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,810 views

    The scriptures are clear that the believer has a need to be FILLED with the Holy Spirit. This message gives you the scriptural guidelines for your hearer in a Wesleyan/Armenian perspective.

    "HOW TO BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT." Ephesians 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Acts 2:1-18 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. [2] Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Receiving The Infilling Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 1, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 40,338 views

    The reason why many in the body of Christ are complacent and don’t pursue to seek to receive the Holy Spirit knowing that He is going to shake them up and even rattle them so hard ... they miss out on the unbelievable empowerment and joy of the Lord.

    Opening illustration: The story is told of an elderly woman named Norena, who lived in southern Florida. When a hurricane hit that area, her home was one of many that was severely damaged. Norena received an insurance settlement, and the repair work began. However, when the money ran out, so did ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...love Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,262 views

    When the Fruit of the Spirit is at work in the body, it is alluring to an unbelieving world.

    Beginning this morning, we’ll embark on a new journey that will take us through the various aspects of the fruit of the Spirit over the next nine weeks. Each week, I’m going to open our time with a short story from a book titled Home Town Tales, which is authored by a Quaker minister ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...joy Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,559 views

    We develop joy in the body of Christ by looking beyond our circumstances and developing contentment in our lives.

    Before I read our story from Home Town Tales, let’s take a moment to briefly review the three aspects of the fruit of the Sprit that we’re focusing on during this series: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...peace Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,277 views

    We develop peace in the body of Christ by focusing on what unites us and working toward the mutual edification of the body.

    Let’s begin this morning by reminding ourselves of some important aspects of the fruit of the Spirit. THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with the Holy Spirit 3) Is to be delightful to an unbelieving world The way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist