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  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    Overcoming The Spirit Of Rejection Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Apr 4, 2016
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    Rejection can have a devastating effect upon the lives of people with scars that they will carry as they mature. In this message, we will learn how Jephthah overcame rejection and rose up to be the next Judge of Isarel.

    Rejection means to cast aside; to throw away; to put side. It can refer to a person or a thing as if not up to some standard. When you reject a person, it shows him or her that he is unacceptable, of no value, doesn't belong, unwanted, can't fit in and unloved. Rejection communicates this message ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Worship In Spirit And In Truth Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 11, 2016
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    Is your testimony dry and dusty? Is your worship forced or restrained? Have we come to God as honest sinners in need of living water?

    Worship in Spirit and in Truth John 4:19-26 19 “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. 20 Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.” 21 “Woman,” Jesus replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 12, 2016
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    Today's message is on the first beatitude and how those who are poor in spirit. We'll be looking at what the word "beatitude" means and what it means biblically to be happy. We'll also explore how being poor in spirit increases our happiness.

    Sermon On The Mount “Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit” Matthew 5:3 Last week we looked at the meaning of the word “beatitude.” The word “beatitude” comes from the Latin meaning happy or blessed. Walter Bauer in his Greek-English Lexicon defines this word as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Caleb - A Different Spirit Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 22, 2016
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    A message bout Caleb and how he acted differently.

    Note: I used notes from Max Lucado's book Glory Days Title: A Different Spirit Theme: To show the importance of us being different. Text: Joshua 14:6 – 15, Numbers 13, 14 Introduction Last Sunday we looked at Joshua 9. Here God wrought and amazing miracle. We learn that it is ok to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Light Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 29, 2016
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    When the Holy Spirit helps us to understand the Bible and to have faith in Jesus, we have a peace that nothing can take from us. In the light of the Holy Spirit we can grow in our understanding of Jesus’ teachings and love for us.

    Good morning, boys and girls. What am I holding? A flashlight is an important tool to have around. When could you use a flashlight? At home when the lights go out. Maybe when you are trying to read something and there just isn’t enough light. A flashlight is helpful if you are looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Worshipping In Spirit And Truth

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 30, 2016
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    The true worshippers that God the Father wants are those who worship Him in Spirit and in truth.

    WORSHIPPING IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH John 4:1-26 Live Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 John 4:1-26 is the story of the Samaritan woman at the well. We are all familiar with this story but have you ever stopped and reflected on what it means in relation to worshipping God? The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Promise Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 19, 2014
     | 5,870 views

    Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to be always with them

    Promise of the Holy Spirit Listen closely to this passage, Jesus tips us off on what Love looks like, see if you can spot it. John 14:15-31 "If you love me, you will obey what I command. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever-- 17 the Spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is The Holy Spirit?

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on May 20, 2017
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    Who is the Holy Spirit and what role does He play in my life?

    Many of us seem to neglect the Holy Spirit and don’t really think of Him as a real person or being, but He is. He has been forgotten by this nation or totally misunderstood, or both. Jesus gave of himself, by sending us His Spirit, in the hopes that He would unite us. But, instead of being ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Becoming One In Spirit Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 20, 2017
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    Has God already unified His Church in a way that those who focus on church politics miss?

    Intro When we think of church unity, we think of political unity, yet in the greatest sense is the Church already unified? Purpose Has God already unified His Church in a way that those who focus on church politics miss? Plan Let’s look at John 14:15-21 and how the Holy Spirit unifies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirit-Filled Evangelization Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 20, 2017
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    'A spirit-filled evangelization is one guided by the Holy Spirit, for he is the soul of the Church called to proclaim the Gospel.'

    Thursday of 6th Week of Easter 2017 Joy of the Gospel Today’s reading from Acts is one of those gems of the Bible that gives evidence for its historicity. Aquila and Priscilla were probably already Christians when they came to Corinth, about AD 49. They were caught up in the dragnet Emperor ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Amazing Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 4, 2017
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    A sermon based on all three Year A lectionary pericopes for the Day of Pentecost: Numbers 11:24-30; Acts 2:1-21; John 7:37-39.

    Day of Pentecost Yr A, 4/06/2017 Num 11:24-30; Acts 2:1-21; Jn 7:37-39 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The amazing Holy Spirit” Today we celebrate the third major festival of the church year, the Day of Pentecost. Pentecost means fifty, and so it is an appropriate name, since Pentecost Sunday falls ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Charles R. Peck avatar

    Body, Soul, Spirit Series

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Sep 10, 2012
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     | 13,044 views

    This message shows the gates into the body, soul, and spirit.

    Spirit – Soul - Body Hebrews 4:12 Genesis 2:7/8 1 Thessalonians 5:23 “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. And the Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Spirit-Revealed Wisdom Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 10, 2012
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     | 5,676 views

    The work of the Holy Spirit in the Christian's life.

    Introduction Do you have the Holy Spirit? Have you been baptized with the Spirit? How would you know? Our text this morning introduces us to the Holy Spirit and his work. Text The topic Paul has been discussing is wisdom. The message of the cross seems foolish to the world’s wisdom. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Selfcontrol: The Discipline Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 25, 2012
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     | 6,283 views

    We are told that we are more than victorius through Christ. If that is so then why do so many Christ followers seem to have defeat and not victory. Because the only place victory comes before work is in the dictionary. A forgotten or ignored fruit of t

    Intro: Have you ever looked for victory in your spiritual life but had it vanish like a mist of fog? Are you searching for what it means to be more than a conqueror but feel conquered most of the time? Do you sing victory in Jesus and really don’t believe that it’s possible. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep In Step With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,003 views

    Self-control is a Fruit of the Spirit. It is self in control by the Spirit of God. We need to acknowledge our need of God's grace. We need to watch and pray.

    In the book, The Three Edwards, Thomas Costain described the life of Raynald III, a 14-century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "fat." After a violent quarrel, Raynald's younger brother Edward led a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible