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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Discerning True Wisdom (I) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 17, 2009
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    Sermon explores question: How can we discern godly wisdom & distinguish it from the counterfeit?

    Discerning True Wisdom (I) James 3:13-18 7-13-08 Intro As background for our message this morning, I want to begin by reading a crucial bit of advice. What is the most important thing in life? What are you pursuing in life? I have known some people who spend most of their time and energy in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Works Of ’the Holy Spirit’ Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 15, 2011
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    "If the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from the church today, 95 percent of what we do would go on and no one would know the difference. If the Holy Spirit had been withdrawn from the New Testament church, 95 percent of what they did would stop, and everybody

    Opening illustration: In many Christian circles the Holy Spirit is neglected, forgotten, or misunderstood. The One given to unite the body of Christ is the center of controversy … So often Christian work is so rigidly programmed that it seems we need no longer depend on Him - yet Jesus said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Play With Fire

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Feb 18, 2006
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    THERE ARE SOME THINGS AND PEOPLE YOU SHOULD NOT PLAY WITH. NADAB AND ABIHU LEARNED THAT GOD IS SUCH A PERSON. THE HEBREW WRITER WAS ABSOLUTE WHEN WRITING "GOD IS A CONSUMING FIRE."

    DON’T PLAY WITH FIRE (PT. 1/5) LEVITICUS 10:1-3 INTRO: CERTAIN THINGS/PEOPLE – YOU DO GOOD NOT TO PLAY WITH. BLENDER KNIFE MATCHES FIRE HEBREWS 12:29 “GOD IS A CONSUMING FIRE.” GOD – IS NOT ONE TO BE PLAYED WITH. ADAM/EVE . . . ANANIAS/SAPPHIRA . . . SUCH IS THE CASE IN OUR TEXT LEVITICUS, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Plastic Surgery

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Nov 29, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
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    The potter wants to put you back together again.

    PLASTIC SURGERY Isaiah 64:4-8 Text: verse 8 Song: Amazing Grace (page 132) 1. Amazing grace - how sweet the sound - That saved a wretch like me! - I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see. 2. Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; - How precious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Dry Spell

    Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Jun 10, 2012
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    God can bring life back into your dried up spirit.

    A Dry Spell Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Intro: In this passage of scripture we see that the Lord is speaking to Ezekiel, and giving him a vision of the people of Israel. They are lifeless and they have no hope. This paints a picture of the world today. The church seems lifeless, and without hope. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    The Holy Spirit In The Old Testament Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 29, 2013
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    An overview of the work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament

    When I bought my first car – a bright yellow Ford Pinto - I learned how to do a lot of the maintenance on my car. I could change the oil, replace the spark plugs, replace and adjust the points and my distributor cap and even adjust the carburetor. Other than change the oil and possibly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Essentials Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2006
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    work of Holy Spirit in the life of every believer

    Intro: being raised in Pentecostal churches there was one verse that seemingly was used at every camp, convention or special revival services. Zechariah 4:6-not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit saith the Lord. It was the prophesy of Zechariah unto Israel that God’s Spirit would give them ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Manifestation Gifts - Discerning Of Spirits

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 22, 2013
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     | 6,721 views

    Spiritual gifts are manifestations of the Holy Spirit. These gifts belong to the church and are supernatural manifestations of the Holy Spirit and are manifest through Spirit-filled believers. These manifestations are visible expressions of the Holy Sp

    The Manifestation Gifts - Discerning of Spirits 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 - But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Baptism In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005
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    basic teaching on Pentecost

    II. Baptism in the Holy Spirit a. it was a declaration of John the Baptist about Christ—Matt. 3:11- Jesus would baptize people in the Holy Spirit and with fire. It isn’t the baptism of the H.S. but in the Holy Spirit. Jesus is the one who is baptizing. b. It is the promise of the Father—Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Desire Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002
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    In general the church has made little progress as pertains to spiritual gifts, This problem could be cured if we would once again allow the Holy Spirit to birth divine desire in our hearts.

    1Co 14:1 “DESIRE SPIRITUAL GIFTS” Every thing Jesus did from a supernatural standpoint was an operation and manifestation of at least one, or a combination of the gifts of the spirit in his life. Why teach on the gifts of the spirit? (1) If there is to be any manifestation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kirk DeVine avatar

    The Importance Of Waiting

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 145 ratings
     | 23,363 views

    As we head into the new year, we need to make we’re heading the direction that God would have us to go.

    THE IMPORTANCE OF WAITING GENESIS (15:1-6) 16:1-4 As I continue to grow in not only in the spiritual realm, but also in the natural, I have discovered that we live in a microwave society… We live in a day and age where we are used to and accustomed to having things right here and now… (When our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith And Contradiction

    Contributed by Ben Irabor on May 30, 2010
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     | 5,766 views

    Fear come to contradict the very words of God, we must have the eyes of Faith to identify the weapon the enemy uses, which is contradition.

    I want to share with us today what I title contradiction and fear, I believe we must understand and grasp the concept of this very subject. Because it affects our prayer, it affects the result we expect from praying and fasting, believing God for a miracle or breakthrough which causes our believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Pastor Randall Timblin avatar

    Disciples Do

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Oct 27, 2017
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     | 6,874 views

    It is not enough to be saved. We are not to sit on the sidelines but instead to "Get in the Game." That is where we are needed and there is where we are to be according to our Lord Jesus Christ.

    CALL to WORSHIP We are here in Your House once again to worship You and Your Name. We ask to be blessed and anointed this morning. Tell us O Lord, what we must do to complete Thy Work. Hear Us as we ask for Your consideration on matters of importance to You. Give us Peace and Joy as ONLY You can ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    We Walk By Faith Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 15, 2011
     | 6,202 views

    These message discusses how our mentality as it relates to faith can be like the old ice box versus the modern day refrigerator.

    We Walk By Faith Part 7 The Ice Box and The Refrigerator Mentality Scriptures: Deuteronomy 11:31-32; Jeremiah 31:33-34; Hebrews 10:14-25 Introduction In my last message I shared with you that we are empowered by the Holy Spirit and therefore our faith lies within our understanding of how the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    The Manifestation Gifts - Gift Of Prophecy

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 22, 2013
     | 6,935 views

    Spiritual gifts are manifestations of the Holy Spirit. These gifts belong to the church and are supernatural manifestations of the Holy Spirit and are manifest through Spirit-filled believers. These manifestations are visible expressions of the Holy Sp

    The Manifestation Gifts - Gift of Prophecy 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 - But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic