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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Romans, Part 23 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,989 views

    Since there is no condemnation in Christ, believers can feel proud to be called sons and daughters of God and be willing to witness for Jesus without fear.

    Romans, Part 23 Romans 8:10-15 Introduction - No condemnation has been placed upon anyone who is in Christ -- Brings strength for the tasks ahead -- Allows us to be comforted because God is in control -- The sins of the past are gone, provided we will confess them - Christ was the only way God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Winds Of Change

    Contributed by James May on Oct 7, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 40,658 views

    The mighty rushing wind of the Holy Ghost is the greatest source for Winds of Change that are needed in the church and in our world today.

    Winds of Change Sunday, October 05, 2014 By Rev. James May Nothing that God does is ever done by chance. He is meticulous in his plans, paying absolute attention to even the smallest details to ensure that everything happens in proper order, at the proper time and in a way that fully complies ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Did The Holy Spirit Empower Only 12 Disciples On The Day Of Pentecost?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 1, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,522 views

    There is a teaching in the church that on the Day of Pentecost, only the 12 Disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit, and not all of the 120 who were in the Upper Room - A Two-Part Message

    There is a teaching in the church that on the Day of Pentecost, only the 12 Disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit, and not all of the 120 who were in the Upper Room, including Mary, the surrogate mother of Jesus. (Sidebar - Some people use the term "ghost" from the King James ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There Is A River

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 16, 2013
    based on 35 ratings
     | 32,437 views

    In this sermon we discover the privilege and the power of living from the river that is present in each one of us, by the presence and operation of the Spirit of God.

    Acts 1:8 you shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you, and you shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria and unto the uttermost parts of the earth. Luke 24:49 but tarry ye in Jerusalem until ye be endued with power from on high. The number one need ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Two-Thirds Is Not Enough

    Contributed by Lloyd John Ogilvie on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 16,319 views

    It is not enough to know God and Jesus--you must also engage the Holy Spirit in your life.

    Life “de-powers” us. It saps our energies, depletes our courage, drains our patience. People–pressures get us down; problems stir us up; physical ills distress us; worry over people we love disturbs us. We all need strength—strength to think clearly, love creatively, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Beg Your Pardon Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,299 views

    Answers the questions: What does the Holy Spirit do? Is there an unpardonable sin?

    *ILL>In 1954, Theodore Seuss Giesel (known to most of us as simply "Dr. Seuss") wrote his first children’s poem, Horton Hears A Who, in which Horton, an elephant, on the 15th of May in the Jungle of Nool, hears a small speck of dust talking to him. It turns out the speck of dust is actually a tiny ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out Of Sequence

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on May 25, 2009
     | 2,608 views

    When some teenagers asked me a question about the relationship between baptism and the Holy Spirit, it forced me to rethink some of my assumptions. Here’s how I presented to them.

    It’s interesting to note that when we take certain verses out of their context, we end up creating our own systems to replace God’s “system.” God’s system is called covenant or relationship. Our systems tend to be what we can control. But, of course, we aren’t the ones in control when God is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Five Powerful Keys For 2011

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 30, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,419 views

    God has filled you with the Holy Spirit and given you an anointing to know what is coming so that you can strategically prepare and plan for what is ahead. It is time for the Body of Christ to wake up and start walking and moving in the Power of the Holy

    Opening illustration: This is reputedly a true story of something that happened a few years ago at USC. There was a professor of philosophy there who was a deeply committed atheist. His primary goal for one required class was to spend the entire semester attempting to prove that God could not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Joy Will Rest In You Lord

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,971 views

    With the hustle and bustle of the Holidays over we have a moment to breath. Reflect on our lives and the direction that the Lord is leading us these days.

    My Joy Will Rest In You Lord HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 02-02-03 With the hustle and bustle of the Holidays over we have a moment to breath. Reflect on our lives and the direction that the Lord is leading us these days. A “new year” we said a few weeks ago, it is now February, before long it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lesson 6: What We Believe About The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 22 ratings
     | 1,248 views

    Series: Foundational doctrines of the Bible

    A. WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT? 1. The Holy Spirit is God. More than one hundred names and titles of the Holy Spirit in Scripture describe Him in divine terms. a. God (Acts 5:4). b. Spirit of God (Gen. 1:2). c. Spirit of the Lord God (Isa. 61:1). 2. The personality of the Holy Spirit involves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Chandler avatar

    "Backdraft"

    Contributed by Alan Chandler on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,238 views

    When oxygen is re-introduced into a heat/fuel mixture (Backdraft)the results are explosive! But what happens when the "Oxygen" of the Holy Spirit is introduced into the life of the believer?

    “BACKDRAFT” Acts 2:1-13 I Intro A) Revisit Fire Triangle (See notes from “Don’t burnout…Just burn”) B) Example of Backdraft 1) Fire consumes oxygen a) Heat and fuel present but no Oxygen 2) Backdraft happens when Oxygen is re-introduced into the Heat and Fuel mixture (Unfortunately this usually ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard Bell avatar

    A Wild Vine And The True Vine

    Contributed by Richard Bell on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,412 views

    In seeking revival, seek the True Vine, Jesus Christ, not a "wild" counterfeit vine.

    A WILD VINE AND THE TRUE VINE 2 Kings 4:38-41 INTRODUCTION: Jesus is soon to appear. The day is quickly approaching when like lightning He will appear. The world is plagued with war, rumors of war, crime, violence, terror, earthquakes, etc. Governments have set up commissions, committees, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Makes A Comforting Promise

    Contributed by Edward Frey on May 4, 2002
    based on 204 ratings
     | 21,836 views

    The presence of the Holy Spirit is a promised blessing based on God’s grace.

    Imagine you were one of the twelve disciples. You just heard Jesus – your best friend – tell you that he was leaving soon. You’d be perplexed to say the least. How could Jesus say that he would leave when he promised to always be with you? The disciples must have wondered what all of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Go In The Strength You Have" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 22,244 views

    God equips us with the power to do the jobs he has called us to do.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches June 23, 2002 “Go in the Strength You Have” Judges 6:12-24 INTRODUCTION: Gideon lived during a terror-filled time when the Midionites did everything they could to steal or to destroy the crops and the animals of the Israelites. the Midianites were Bedouin who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark D. Stetler avatar

    Holiness That Is Beautiful

    Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,487 views

    I. THE BEAUTY OF A HOLY LIFE II. THE BEAUTY OF HOLY SPEECH III. THE BEAUTY OF A HOLY DISPOSITION IV. THE HIGH PURPOSE OF THE BEAUTY OF HOLINESS:THE WORSHIP OF GOD!

    HOLINESS THAT IS BEAUTIFUL 1 Chronicles 16:29 Outline by Kenneth Trent Mark D. Stetler, January 5, 2003 p.m. Parkway Church of God (Holiness) “Give to the Lord the glory due His name; Bring an offering and come before Him. Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” I Chronicles ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God