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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Man Without The Spirit

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 25, 2013
     | 2,670 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's SPIRIT within you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have GOD's Spirit that's why we understand and receive from GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 2:14 (Amplified Bible) But

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's SPIRIT within you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have GOD's Spirit that's why we understand and receive from GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 2:14 (Amplified Bible) But the natural, nonspiritual man does not accept or welcome or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    When The Good News Isn't Good News

    Contributed by James May on Feb 27, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
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    Ahab and Jehoshaphat sat and listened to the good news from Ahab's prophets, but their good news was bad news because it came from deceitful lips. Let us have the Spirit of discernment to know the will of God in all things and not fail to uphold the trut

    When the Good News isn’t Good News By Rev. James May Good news is hard to find in the media of this world. Sensationalism, bad news, murder and mayhem are what sells papers or keeps the public tuned in to their favorite news channel. I discovered a long time ago that if I listened to too ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Baker avatar

    Being Led By The Spirit

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,129 views

    how to learn to hear to the voice of God and know that it is Him.

    1 Corinthians 2:9. But as it is written: "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.’’ 10. But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Let The Spirit Divide

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 30, 2023
     | 885 views

    We are not called to silence against false prophets and heresy.

    Jeremiah 5:30 A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land; 31 The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof? We have many false prophets in the land making people pay to receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    False, Fake, Fibbing Preachers

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 17, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
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    I am talking about the FALSE, FAKE, FIBBING preachers who are not feeding the flock of God but are fleecing the flock of God!!!

    In order to recognize these FALSE, FAKE, FIBBING preachers I want to preach about the gift of DISCERNMENT. The gift of Discernment is one of the nine gifts that that we find in the Bible. Look at I Cor. 12:7-10 We read, “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Spirit-Revealed Wisdom Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 10, 2012
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     | 5,670 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

  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Be Careful Of Divisive Spirits

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jun 22, 2023
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    The goal of a divisive person is to cause conflict. "I urge you, my friends: watch out for those who cause divisions and upset people's faith and go against the teaching you received. Keep away from them" (Rom. 16:17, GNT)!

    People that participate in divisive arguments have an unhealthy interest in creating strife. However, a mature, faith-filled person recognizes that participating in contentious discussions will not end the matter. With the knowledge of God and the wisdom of the Lord, we understand that calmer ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Timothy Shumer avatar

    Beloved, Try The Spirits

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Apr 28, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,510 views

    In Ch.1 John established that we have fellowship with the Father through the Son, and we demonstrate the reality of that fellowship: to the world; and to our self (assurance) - by living a holy life. In ch.2 & 3 we enlarged on the idea of the assurance of

    A habit of devout fellowship with God is the spring of all our life, and the strength of it. <Henry Edward Manning, British Cardinal, 1808-1892> + That should be the goal of our Christian walk + And that was our stated reason for starting this series from 1 John + [1:3] = Horizontal AND vertical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Witch Craft

    Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 22, 2019
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     | 6,911 views

    Discernment

    “Witchcraft comes to visit Part 1” Deuteronomy 18:10 There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, or one who practices witchcraft, or a soothsayer, or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer, Beloved tonight I want to preach on an area that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Is The Holy Spirit Pt3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 17, 2012
     | 3,802 views

    The Holy Spirit is our biggest need in the church today, not money, not more people, not larger crowds, not more programs, not more Bible translations, not more study aids to the Bible, not more Christian books, not more Bible seminaries or Bible colleges

    Series: Holy Spirit Rising Sermon: Who is the Holy Spirit? Pt. 3 Mike McCartney, “The Holy Spirit is a person in and of God and a presence who dwells within a spirit filled believer!” Quotes about the Holy Spirit: from http://www.spirithome.com/holy-spirit.html#quotes "We do not need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Test Every Spirit Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,148 views

    Lesson 8 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

    Test Every Spirit 1 John 4:1-6 I. Introduction A. Harmonica Lessons 1. A young Texas engineer was sent to Ireland to work for two years. a) He accepted the assignment for the extra money that was needed to put a down payment on a house after his wedding. b) His fiancé remained in Texas to get all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    The Spirit Driven Life

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 9,844 views

    What really drives us? Should it be a purpose of the Spirit? Does it only last 40 days?

    The Spirit Driven Life A lot of folks have been on the Purpose-Driven train and Dr. Warren has sold a bunch of books. Nothing I read was very new or different. I had heard most of what he was saying preached by others. I have even preached a lot of it myself. It sells because of the way it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Bordes avatar

    Same Question – Round 2 Series

    Contributed by Matthew Bordes on Mar 7, 2009
     | 3,718 views

    Continuation from sermon What have I done? Asking the questions no one asks anymore.

    “SAME QUESTION – ROUND 2” IF YOU WERE HERE LAST WEEK YOU WILL REMEMBER THAT WE DEALT REALLY WITH JUST ONE QUESTION: WHAT HAVE I DONE WITH JESUS CHRIST? WE LOOKED AT HOW THAT QUESTION APPLIED TO US EITHER AS NON-BELIEVERS OR AS FOLLOWERS OF HIM. WE STARTED LAST WEEK IN THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Larry Elder avatar

    Why The Spirit Came

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,660 views

    • Today the effectiveness of the church still depends upon our understanding of the Holy Spirit and our willingness to allow the Holy Spirit to minister to others through us.

    Why the Spirit Came Acts 1:8 I Cor 2: 14 • Acts chapter one marks the end of the earthly ministry of Christ and the foundation of the church by the apostles • Jesus prepared the disciples to be in ministry so when they were filled with the Holy Spirit they would launch the ministry of the new ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    And The Holy Spirit Said

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 6, 2017
     | 7,600 views

    The Holy Spirit leads us, not we the Holy Spirit.

    And the Holy Spirit Said Acts 13:1-4 Everything was going well at the church at Antioch. The leadership team presided over a growing and vibrant cross-cultural church. This new church plant already was held in high repute and had reached the ears of the Apostles and leaders of the parent church at ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible