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  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    When God Speaks Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 25, 2025
     | 396 views

    We have just finished looking at the “filling of the Holy Ghost” at a time that the Bible was not complete and God moved with power to grow the new churches that were being established around the world.

    “When God Speaks” Acts 8:26-40 We have just finished looking at the “filling of the Holy Ghost” at a time that the Bible was not complete and God moved with power to grow the new churches that were being established around the world. Philip (the evangelist) One who travels to preach the Word Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Earls avatar

    Do It Again Lord – Do It Again!

    Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 46,224 views

    This is a sermon which deals with our need for the Pentecost experience in our own lives. What God did for the 120 in the Upper Room He wants to do for us!

    I heard a story about an older couple that had finished their lunch and made their way into the living room to prepare themselves for an afternoon nap in their recliners. They were both about to doze off when the grandfather clock began to chime signifying the new hour. It began one chime, two ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Filled To The Brim Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,781 views

    5th in Take a Hike: Walking in the Spirit series. This is about being filled with the Spirit - what happens at salvation, and what needs to continue happening.

    Ephesians 5:15-18 – Filled to the Brim (NOTE: This is a revamp of a previous message of mine called "Would You Like a Refill?", with (I think) a better understanding of the topic. It’s also blatantly Wesleyan/Arminian.) Author Jamie Buckingham once visited a dam on the Columbia River. He’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empty Vessels

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005
    based on 53 ratings
     | 22,292 views

    How desperate for God are you this morning? How much of God’s Holy Spirit do you want? How desperate are you to drink in all that God has for you?

    Empty Vessels There is a tale of a young man who was desperately seeking God. He went to a well-known and wise old man for help. He asked him how he could find God. The old man took the young man to a nearby river and there they waded out into the deep water. Deeper and deeper they went and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Johnston avatar

    Pentecost Today

    Contributed by David Johnston on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,225 views

    Are you struggling? Are you powerless? Are you hungry, thirsty for something more from God? Are you saved? You are a candidate for the Holy Ghost.

    Pentecost Today Joel 2:28-29 28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: 29 And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Grow Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 24, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,500 views

    If we want this new year to be different we need to clarify what we really value in life and we need to determine to grow like Jesus

    Grow Like Jesus #ThisYearCanBeDifferent WELL – welcome to 2019, I’m glad you made it! NOW THIS MORNING – we are kicking off a 4 week series, that I am calling… ‘This Year Can Be Different.’ 1/6 – Grow Like Jesus 1/13 – These Three Things 1/20 – What Does It Matter 1/27 – Redeem The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Elder avatar

    Fire

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,797 views

    One of the notable symbols of Pentecost is that of "fire." We remember that there was fire at the first Pentecost - the giving of the law to Moses 50 days after the crossing of the Red Sea as the Israelites departed Egypt. Here’s the description given to

    Fire Acts 2:1-4 Acts 2:1-4… On the day of Pentecost, seven weeks after Jesus’ resurrection, the believers were meeting together in one place. 2 Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm in the skies above them, and it filled the house where they were meeting. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    An Outline Of Acts 19:1-7

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 16, 2023
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    Paul came to Ephesus and found some disciples. He also found something was wrong. Paul was able to dialogue with these disciples and lead them into new truth,

    Introduction: Paul arrived in Ephesus and trouble soon followed him. He discovered a group of twelve disciples of John the Baptist, first, and re-baptized them. Then Paul was able to explain additional truth to these disciples. Some good things followed after that! Text: Acts 19:1-7, KJV: 1 And it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Anoints His Servant

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 10, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,541 views

    Epiphany 1(C) - The Lord anoints his servant with his divine choice and with his Holy Spirit.

    THE LORD ANOINTS HIS SERVANT 1 Samuel 16:1-13 - January 8, 2006 - Epiphany 1 * * * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Friends in Christ: What is in your heart this morning? Verse 7 of today’s text states the Lord looks at our heart. Maybe in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,996 views

    Being filled with the Holy Spirit is a daily command and not a suggestion. It is not about emotions but about obedience

    FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT EPHESIANS 5.18-21 Why is it that so many Christians feel there is something missing in their spiritual life? We read the NT accounts of believers and feel that our faith is just not that exciting, why? We read about the Holy Spirit coming upon individual believers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Missing Element

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,378 views

    This powerful message will help you to understand why you need the Holy Spirit and how to receive the Holy Spirit!

    “The Missing Element” I. Introduction A missing element can make a world of difference. When something crucial is missing it can have devastating effects. If you don’t believe that ask: a. A Chemist b. Your mother when she is trying to make bread and discovers that the recipe calls for yeast ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bobby Sims, Jr. avatar

    Who Is In Contorl Of Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,274 views

    God’s Spirit in Control of Our Lives.

    "GOD’S SPIRIT IN CONTROL OF OUR LIVES" Romans 8:14 Who is a believer? A. A person is not a believer merely based on his/her profession of faith, but rather being indwelt and led by God’s Spirit. It is told to us that the Holy Spirit dwells in us as believers in Christ (Romans 8:9-11). Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    Oh, To Be Filled

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,532 views

    Tired of trying it in your own strength? Received the Holy Ghost since you have believed? Why not?

    OH, TO BE FILLED Acts 19:2 Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? Why is it so important to be filled with the Holy Ghost? Why is it so important for God’s Spirit to be in you? Several reasons and we may discuss them this morning, but the main reason is that: People are won to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeremiah Stingl avatar

    A Crucial Concept Of Christianity

    Contributed by Jeremiah Stingl on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 1,796 views

    The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is essential to maximizing the Christian Life.

    The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is essential to maximizing the Christian life. I. Relationship with God is always the main thing. Acts 1:6-8 A. You were created to be in relationship with God and that is what He wants most. B. The baptism in the Holy Spirit is a crucial part of your relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Walking The Right Path

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 77 ratings
     | 38,971 views

    The story of Lydia gives us direction for the new believer.

    She was a successful business woman, actually she was a successful business owner and that was virtually unheard of in the time and society she lived in. Remember this was 2000 years ago in a culture that was slightly male centered; actually it was very male centered. Females weren’t exactly ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan