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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Role Of The Holy Spirit Within

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 18, 2008
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    As soon as a person becomes a believer the Holy Spirit lives within; therefore, we shall learn more about His role!

    The Role of the Holy Spirit Within Text: Galatians 5:22-25 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. Against such there is no law. 24 And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Honorable Duty Within The Church

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 11, 2020
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    As Peter sought to bring his first letter to a close, he addressed how we are live our Christian lives in regard to the church. By submitting to the will of God, following the spiritual guidance of church leadership, and serving one another, we bring glory to Christ and meet the needs of the church.

    Honorable Duty within the Church 1 Peter 5: 1-5 Peter had shared much with the church regarding their Christian lives among the world. They were challenged to build their lives upon Christ, the Corner Stone. Their lives were to be lived in light of their relationship with Christ, abiding faithful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resolute Within Vacillating Winds

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 6, 2020
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    Jesus maintains his unwavering course to the cross through the events of Holy Week

    April 5, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 21:1-11; Matthew 27:11-54 Resolute within Vacillating Winds Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Lawrence Pertillar wrote the poem “By the Shift of Winds.” It starts ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Staying Within Your Boundaries

    Contributed by Steven Strickland on Apr 13, 2020
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    SHEMEI HAD A TREMENDOUS HATRED FOR DAVID BECAUSE HE WAS OF THE HOUSE OF SAUL AND HE HAD ANGER AND RESENTMENT IN HIS HEART BECAUSE SAUL WAS DEAD AND HE BLAMED DAVID FOR HIS DEATH.

    STAYING WITHIN YOUR BOUNDARIES 1 KINGS 2:36-46 36 Then the king sent and called for Shimei, and said to him, “Build yourself a house in Jerusalem and dwell there, and do not go out from there anywhere. 37 For it shall be, on the day you go out and cross the Brook Kidron, know for certain you shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Our Example Within Suffering

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 8, 2020
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    Peter had dealt at length with the life believers were expected to live, even in the midst of trials and suffering. Looking to the greatest example he had, Peter offered a challenge for the church to follow in the path Jesus had set before them.

    Our Example within Suffering 1 Peter 2: 21-25 Our text today is a rich passage that deals with much of what Christ endured on our behalf. Peter also speaks of the abundance believers receive through a relationship with Christ. While these truths are universal, and foundational elements of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Came From Within: Guilt Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 24, 2021
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    A sermon about the power of confession and restitution to free us from toxic guilt. The concept for this sermon comes from Andy Stanley's book "Enemies of the Heart."

    It Came From Within: Guilt Introduction We often look for things external to ourselves as the causes of our problems. While sociologists and psychologists are correct to point to the ways in which things like our families, religious experiences, neighborhoods, and the like shape who we are there ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It Came From Within: Anger Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Mar 3, 2021
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    This sermon is adapted from Andy Stanley's book Enemies of the Heart. Anger is a prison that can only be escaped by forgiveness.

    It Came From Within: Anger Introduction We have been talking about the enemies of the heart. Jesus said that it is from within the core of our being that all of life's issues flow, the good, the bad, and the ugly. There are four enemies of the heart that can cause blockages that keep us from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It Came From Within: Greed Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Mar 10, 2021
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    This sermon is adapted from Andy Stanley's book "Enemies of the Heart." It is about the idol of greed and how the habit of generosity overthrows it.

    It Came From Within: Greed Introduction Luke 12:15-21 NIV 15 Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” 16 And he told them this parable: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded an abundant ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It Came From Within: Jealousy Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Mar 17, 2021
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    Sermon in series about the heart based on the book "Enemies of the Heart" by Andy Stanley. In order to overcome jealousy, we must develop the habit of presenting all of our desires to the Lord and celebrating the blessings He bestows on others.

    It Came From Within: Jealousy Each of the enemies of the heart we have talked about in this series has been about debt. Guilt says, "I owe you." Anger says, "You owe me." Greed says, "I owe me." The fourth issue is jealousy and it also is related to debt. Jealousy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Defilement Comes From Within Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 22, 2021
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    It is not the food you eat or religious observation you practice that enables you to claim that you are right with God. Your attitude, behavior, and response to His commands show whether or not your life is defiled before Him.

    Worship is supposed to come from a grateful heart and mind, focused on how God's mercy and grace has taken us off of the road to hell and by the redemptive work of Jesus Christ on our behalf, placed us on the narrow road leading to eternal life. Our submission to Him as Lord and Savior, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beast That Lives Within Me

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 4, 2014
    based on 41 ratings
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    Robert Lewis Stephenson the writer of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde said ”I find that there is always a struggle with the "Beast That Lives Within Me." C.S. Lewis put it this way: “No man knows how bad he is until he has tried to be good.” Updated Feb. 2018.

    Two men ... who lived in a small village ... got into a terrible dispute that they could not ... resolve. So, they decided ... to talk to ... the town sage. The first man went to the sage's home ... and told his version ... of what happened. When he finished, ... the sage said, ... "You're ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Flows From Within.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 6, 2023
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    Our outer life has its source in what is going on inside us.

    WHAT FLOWS FROM WITHIN. Matthew 15:10-28. I). The War Against Sin. Matthew 15:10-20. MATTHEW 15:10-11. Jesus turned away from the Pharisees and summoned the crowd to Himself. “Hear and understand,” He taught. Despite what the Pharisees might teach, “it is NOT that which goes into the mouth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Embracing The Power Within Us PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023
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    To explore the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, the Gospel, and our Faith in our Christian journey.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we delve into the profound wisdom found in the book of Ephesians. As we explore Ephesians 1:13-14, we'll uncover the power of three significant forces in our Christian walk: The Holy Spirit, The Gospel, and Our Faith. These elements aren't just part of a ...read more

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    Growing The Gifts Within Us SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    Every Christian possesses the fruit of the Holy Spirit; we have to nourish them so they grow. These fruits are positive characteristics; gifts; we cannot manufacture them, and certainly cannot witness without displaying them.

    Today, we will explore the topic of the fruit of the Holy Spirit. As Christians, we are all blessed with these fruit, but it is our responsibility to nurture and develop them. These fruit are positive characteristics and gifts that we cannot manufacture on our own. They are essential for us to ...read more

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    Rescued From Darkness Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 24, 2019
     | 6,190 views

    In Colossians 1:12–14. Paul sums up the doctrine of salvation in three great truths. He explains: 1) Inheritance (Colossians 1:12), 2) Deliverance (Colossians 1:13a), and 3) Transference (Colossians 1:13b-14) that are given to those Rescued from Darkness.

    Colossians 1:12–14 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. 13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. (ESV) Years ...read more

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