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  • Joe Burke avatar

    Spirit Cockroaches

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 102,153 views

    We have a GREAT BIG GOD!

    Spirit Cockroaches Cockroaches are undisputedly one of the most hated insects on earth. Imagine coming into the kitchen for a midnight snack. You flip the light on and then you hear the unmistakable scurrying of a cockroach across the kitchen floor. It is what you have always dreaded. A six-legged ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Discerning Spirits Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,087 views

    Our culture tells us that if something is spiritual, it is "good." John tells us we have to discern the spirits

    18 John 4:1-6 January 21, 2007 Discerning Spirits Intro – Franklin episode where they are searching for a talisman to cure his Grandmother. The question in the show is whether the talisman will actually cure the grandmother or whether it is just superstition and not real. There was no room ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Spirits Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 2, 2006
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    The Holy Spirit offers his influence but he does not guarantee his empowerment. If we are not prepared to exercise the proper spirit toward the Spirit we will lose the intended blessing and anointing of God.

    ¡§Scrooge¡¨ is a classic story that emphasis the ¡§what¡¨ against ¡§what if¡¨. It is the story of a wealthy, miserly businessman who does not know any joy in life nor wills for anyone else to taste the same. He use to have heart but it died some years before. The spirits of Christmas past, present ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Unclean Spirit

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010
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    The scary truth is, there are only two spirits that controls a man – God’s Holy Spirit or Satan’s unclean spirit. Friend, which spirit is in control over you?

    Intro: One quiet Sabbath day Jesus entered the synagogue at Capernaum to declare His Father’s will. Notice that where the Lord does a good work, there is also the devil seeking to resist it. In our text, Jesus comes face to face with a man with an unclean spirit. It is a day of grace and ...read more

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    Transference Of Spirits

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 7, 2011
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    Saul tried to kill David by having him fight a battle with the Philistines.Thinking David would die, and no one would blame Saul. David used the same type of plan with Uriah. Coincidence? I don't think so. Sometimes we pick up bad ideas/attitudes from oth

    Transference of Spirits 2Sa 11:14 Now it came about in the morning that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent [it] by the hand of Uriah. 2Sa 11:15 And he had written in the letter, saying, "Place Uriah in the front line of the fiercest battle and withdraw from him, so that he may be struck down ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin Cummins avatar

    Be Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Feb 10, 2011
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    Being poor in spirit has absolutely nothing to do with depression or finances. This sermon gives a description of the poor in spirit that Jesus calls us to.

    The teacher in a Bible class asked a woman to read from the Book of Numbers about the Israelites wandering in the desert. "The Lord heard you when you wailed, 'If only we had meat to eat!' " she began. "Now the Lord will give you meat. You will not eat it for just one day, or two days, or five, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    Walking In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011
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    All we may have to offer up is broken pieces – give it to Him. He can use it. We may not have a lot of knowledge or skill – give it to Him. He can use us!

    Perhaps you’ve heard of the best selling business author and speaker Harvey Mackay? His books include “How To Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive”; Beware Of The Naked Man Who Offers You His Shirt”; and “Dig Your Well Before You’re Thirsty.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 27, 2011
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     | 29,957 views

    When a person trusts in Jesus Christ the Holy Spirit comes and indwells them and gives them spiritual gifts. Many people do not completely understand the spiritual gifts, what they are and what they are to be used for. This morning we will seek to under

    Gifts of the Spirit Romans 12:4-8 This morning we are continuing to talk about the Holy Spirit and the things He produces and provides in our life. For the last 2 weeks we have talked about the fruit that the Lord grows in us through His Spirit. Slide This week we are transitioning to the Gifts ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unity Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Rev.dr. Windham-Mendoza on Mar 3, 2011
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    This sermon addresses the needs of the everyday Christian to be unified within The Body Of Christ.

    “I Therefore, the prisoner of The Lord, beseech you that ye may walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye have been called. With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love.” Ephesians 4:1-2 When you hear these words spoken by Paul The Apostle in his ...read more

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    Waiting On The Spirit

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Mar 11, 2011
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    Think about how comical this must appear from the Lord’s perspective. The apostles (led by Peter) decide the 12th position is empty and therefore it needs to be filled (appropriately reasoned). The only problem is - it is they who chose the two men; cast

    Waiting on the Spirit Acts 1:23-26 So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. Then they prayed, "Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Another Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 7, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,760 views

    Caleb is one of those men whom we seldom meet with in the Bible, but whenever we do meet him we are better for the meeting. Caleb is one of those rare individuals with “another spirit.” Caleb was a man different from the crowd. He was man made from a

    “Another spirit” Numbers 14:13-24 Joshua 14:6-15 Caleb is one of those men whom we seldom meet with in the Bible, but whenever we do meet him we are better for the meeting. Caleb is one of those rare individuals with “another spirit.” Caleb was a man different from the crowd. He was man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    In Spirit & In Truth Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 11, 2010
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    Part 5 in series, Love Never Dies, this message examines what it means and does not mean to worship God in spirit and in truth.

    In Spirit & In Truth Love Never Dies, prt. 5 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers April 25, 2010 Well, this past week has been like almost every other week in prepping the sermon – leaving me wishing that instead of one sermon per chapter, I could do three/four sermons per chapter and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Spirit Of Truth

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 22, 2010
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    Living in the Spirit involves risk.

    John 14: 8 - 17 – Spirit of Truth Intro: When people discover you are an only child, they immediately think you were spoiled as a child. I, of course, was very different. I was not spoiled; . . . I was just smart. Every year at this time when I was a child, I would start dropping little ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Warring In The Spirit

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 24, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,360 views

    Exposition regarding spiritual warfare from Ephesians 6 about putting on the armor of God and entering the battle

    Text: Ephesians 6:10-20, Title: Warring in the Spirit, Date/Place: 5/23/10, AM A. Opening illustration: “The unprepared believer becomes a defeated believer who seeks to serve the Lord in his own wisdom and power.” –JM, Baseball kids coming to the game without their hat vs. w/o a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    The Spirit Comes Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,743 views

    The disciples waited for the Spirit. When the Spirit did come it stayed. Empowered by the Spirit the church transformed the world.

    Acts 2:1-21 “The Spirit Comes” INTRODUCTION Jesus gave his followers challenging tasks. He told them to love one another as he loved them—this is the great command. Jesus also told his followers to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran