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The Primary Earthly Ministry Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

His primary ministry (earthly work) can be refined to one word that expands to many different realms and encompasses many different facets and that word is - empowerment for the purpose of Glorifying the Lord Jesus Christ

“THE PRIMARY EARTHLY MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 16:15 His primary ministry (earthly work) can be refined to one word that expands to many different realms and encompasses many different facets and that word is - empowerment for the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:15

Walking In Correctness (Concerning The Holy Spirit) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 23, 2003

This is the 7th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

WALKING IN CORRECTNESS (CONCERNING THE HOLY SPIRIT) 1 John 4:1-6 How do we know that Christianity is the correct faith? How do we know we worship the correct God? How do we know that Jesus is the only way to Heaven? It is easy to give answers such as, ¡§That¡¦s just how it is¡¨, or ¡§Just ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of God Is Alive And Well -- In You!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 30, 2004

LENT 5(A) - The Holy Spirit is alive and well in you because you are God’s own dear child and God’s heir of eternal glory.

THE HOLY SPIRIT IS ALIVE AND WELL, IN YOU Romans 8:11-19 -- March 28, 2004 – LENT 5 ROMANS 8:11-19 11And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Holy Spirit Is The Strong, Silent Type Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Apr 4, 2004

On Pentecost Sunday, we learn that the Holy Spirit is the Strong, Silent Type. He is sent by Jesus and God the Father, he is sent here to teach us, and he is sent to proclaim the Lord’s peace.

Pentecost Sunday John 14:25-27 One of the summer jobs that I had as I was going to school was being a stadium usher at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, MN. I’d work some concerts, and at the end of the summer I might work a preseason football game or two, but for the most part I was there during ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The Holy Spirit's Effect On Our Lifestyle

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 5, 2004

Should we withdraw from the political life of the republic into a monastic life?

The Holy Spirit’s Effect On Our Lifestyle Acts 2:14-16 Conservative political leader Paul Weyrich caused a stir in Washington recently by calling on those who still believe in our traditional, Bible based Christian culture to separate themselves as much as possible from a corrupt disintegrating ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-16

Denomination: Holiness

Our Savior Promises The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 14, 2003

PENTECOST(C) - Our Savior promises the Holy Spirit: the Holy Spirit who convicts mankind of sin and our Holy Spirit who comforts us with forgiveness.

OUR SAVIOR PROMISES THE HOLY SPIRIT June 8, 2003 - PENTECOST Today (June 8, 2003) is Pentecost. Pentecost is a festival of the church year, which recalls the fact that on this day the Holy Spirit was poured out on the church, and the church grew by great numbers. JOHN 15:26,27; ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Spirit Empowered Goodness, Knowledge And Competence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 1, 2003

Through the grace given by the Holy Spirit, ordinary people become extraordinarily equipped. Through the empowering of the Spirit, the word of God equips us to enrich, edify and equip people to serve the Lord with effectiveness according to the gifts give

Romans 15:14-16 What are the reasons certain believers lack goodness, knowledge, and competence to serve? Illustration: The great violinist, Nicolo Paganini, willed his marvelous violin to Genoa -- the city of his birth -- but only on condition that the instrument never be played upon. It was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Brings Change

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 11, 2003

The following are nine ways to allow the Holy Spirit to bring about changes that will please the Lord and allow you to bear greater fruit

How the Holy Spirit Brings Change (2 Cor. 3:18) Quote: Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it. Issac Newton, First Law of Motion. "And all of us, as with unveiled face, because we continued to behold in the Word of God as in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Utilize The Authority You Have In The Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 13, 2003

The Holy Spirit gives you the authority to be delivered from all of your problems. Paul said, "I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I can do everything God asks me to do with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power.

Utilize the Authority You Have in the Spirit - (Phil. 4:11-13) Autoarkeo - Self-sufficient. Through the indwelling Holy Spirit we have become sufficient in Christ according to Phil. 4:11-13. Listen to the verse from the amplified Bible: "I have strength for all things through Christ who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit-Unity And Diversity In God Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 27, 2003

An introduction to the Trinity, One God, and The Holy Spirit.

INTRODUCTION Mark 1:9–11 A Japanese convert struggling to grasp the idea of the Trinity. Honorable Father, very good,” he said to his missionary teacher. “Honorable Son, very good. But Honorable Bird, I do not understand at all.” Illustration taken from A. Todd Coget at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-11, Deuteronomy 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Empowering Your Life With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Jun 27, 2004

Empower Your Life with the Holy Spirit by learning more about Him.

The Holy Spirit - Empowering Your Life This weeks topic is going to be the Holy Spirit. I am amazed that after years as a Christian how little I knew about this most important aspect of Christianity and hope to enlighten you regarding the Powerful Influence the Spirit can have on your life. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Spirit Buoy Our Attitude

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 18, 2004

The Holy Spirit gives us the spiritual eyes to see possibilities rather than problems in people, situations and relationships. Paul prayed for this kind of spiritual insight for the Ephesians: "I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened

Let the Spirit Buoy Our Attitude (Ephesians 1:18-1:21) "God is the lifter of our head. For You Oh God are a shield for me. The glory and the lifter of my head." Illustration:Kemmons Wilson, founder of an international motel chain, quoted some advice for planting a "garden" that would enhance our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disarming The Devil (Cultivating A Spirit Of Forgiveness)

Contributed by Timothy Lee on Aug 24, 2004

Want to disarm the devil. Cultivate a Spirit of forgiveness

Disarming the Devil (Cultivating a Spirit of forgiveness) Proverbs 4:23 Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. [NKJV] Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do. [NLT] Hebrews 12:15 See to it that no one misses the grace ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: Apostolic

Holy Spirit - You Are Welcome In This Place.

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 12, 2002

a sermon that discusses the place of the Holy Spirit a fairly general discussion of the whole subject. I guess it is the kinda sermon that is useful as a resource.

Years ago they used to call car rally enthusiasts - "Car rally enthusiasts". Today they’re simply called "petrol heads". Well there has never been such a great time for petrol heads - Wow!!!!!!! With Colin McRea - Carlos Saines or Richard Burns burning around corners at breakneck speed - with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gifts Of The Spirit 3: The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 10, 2004

We are Christ’s body here on earth to continue His work. You have been prepared and specially crafted to be part of that body. (Sermon also has a slight diagression into when Gifts might be given)

Gifts of the Spirit 2: the body of Christ. 1 Cor 12:12-27 WBC 12/9/4am THE HAND Illustr: On Alice¡¦s (& Charlie¡¦s) birth Pam and I both spent time just gazing at them- and at their hands and feet! - hand (PPT): perfectly formed, in every way. Just smaller - ready & perfectly formed for action ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist