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  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Conflict With The Comforter

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 27, 2013
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     | 4,666 views

    A sermon detailing how we can diminish the influence of the Holy spirit in our lives.

    “Conflict with the Comforter” Ephesians 4:1-32 ********** Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Quench not the Spirit. INTRODUCTION: This word grieve means to make sad or sorrowful, to cause ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Morrell avatar

    Becoming A Champion

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,289 views

    World-class athletes see winning in their mind’s eye. They win the event before it even begins. They see themselves crossing the finish line, overcoming obstacles, fighting the good fight. Likewise, you are in a race, too (1 Cor. 9:24). Here’s how you can

    “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil.” (Matthew 4:1) World-class athletes see winning in their mind’s eye. They win the event before it even begins. They see themselves crossing the finish line, overcoming obstacles, fighting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    When God Shows Up Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024
     | 1,749 views

    We live in both a physical realm and a spiritual realm. So, depend on the Spirit to empower and lead you in all aspects of your life.

    WHEN GOD SHOWS UP Text: Acts 14:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Early in my ministry, my mentor was a Pastor named John McEwen. At the time, Tina and I were attending his church, and there had been some trouble in the church. One day, I went and sat in his office and told him that I was dumb ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Overcoming The Flesh Through The Spirit

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025
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    The battle between the flesh and the Spirit is a reality every believer must confront. Though we are saved by grace, we still live in bodies prone to sin, and the desires of the flesh can subtly draw us away from God.

    OVERCOMING THE FLESH THROUGH THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:13 Supporting Texts: Galatians 5:16-24, 1 Peter 2:11, Colossians 3:5-10, James 4:7, 1 Corinthians 9:27 INTRODUCTION: The battle between the flesh and the Spirit is a reality every believer must confront. Though ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Heart Trouble

    Contributed by Pastor Steve Zimmerman on Jul 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,711 views

    In order for God's Word to enter our heart, we must create the proper conditions for reception

    Heart Trouble When you hear the phrase, “Just follow your heart,” do you believe that if you do, you will be kept out of trouble and on the right path in life? If we follow our heart sometimes we get into a real mess. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jimmy Stewart avatar

    Spirits

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,266 views

    There are 2 types of spirits: God ones, which liberate, and evil ones, which bind.

    Spirits Psalms 51:10-12 ***READ BEFORE TEXT*** I’m going to preach tonight about Spirits. The Bible says there are many spirits moving around in the earth. (there are some even in this room just going around) In the midst of all these spirits, there are 2 diverse types: good spirits, and bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    War Of The Words Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 13, 2005
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     | 5,321 views

    They have been here and many people who lived before us didn’t know. They are here now attacking us and many of us don’t recognize it. We are in a war. But we are often unaware. We could call it, not the War of the Worlds, but the War of the Words.

    I remember a time when I was hit hard with criticism. Three times in a row. A letter. A phone call. A conversation. Three punches to the gut. I heard things like: “You’re not honoring God. You’re just trying to entertain people. You’re too tolerant. You don’t give seasoned Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    Fire And Water: The Elements Of Holiness

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 6, 2014
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     | 6,730 views

    These texts remind us that God’s concept of holiness is one that permeates the totality of our beings.

    21 Eleazar the priest said to the troops who had gone to battle: “This is the statute of the law that the Lord has commanded Moses: 22 gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead— 23 everything that can withstand fire, shall be passed through fire, and it shall be clean. Nevertheless it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Ellgar avatar

    A Perspective On The Holy Trinity

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 25, 2014
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     | 6,233 views

    A perspective on John 16: 12-15. If someone asks you, “Show me God” then point them to Jesus. Again, if someone asks you, “Show me the Holy Spirit” then point them to Jesus. For in Jesus the invisible Holy Trinity is revealed.

    John 16: 12-15 A perspective on the Holy Trinity Today is the first Sunday after Pentecost, it is Holy Trinity Sunday. Today we celebrate and take a closer look at the Holy Trinity that is, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever, Amen. At times, we use the Nicene Creed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kenneth Jarman avatar

    What Tree Are You Eating The Fruit Thereof

    Contributed by Kenneth Jarman on Apr 16, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,487 views

    Since the first deception in the garden of Eden the devil has been trying to intice us with the fruit of his lies. But we can resist when we make Jesus our Lord and Savour

    WHAT TREE ARE YOU EATING THE FRUIT THEREOF? Gen, 2:9--- And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Let us pray; Father, we thank you for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Carl Benge avatar

    He Will Show You How To Escape From Your Temptations

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,157 views

    How to avoid temptation and recover from temptation

    God will show you how to escape from your temptations. Wow! What an incredible insight by Paul. Not only will He never give us more than we can bear, He will show us the way out of those situations and conditions in life that we use to separate ourselves from the love of God. How many times ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Asch avatar

    How Alive Are You?

    Contributed by David Asch on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,785 views

    In this message we see 3 vital parts of you that the Spirit brings alive, 3 ways the Spirit gives you the best life ever.

    How Alive Are You? Romans 8:6-11 INTRO: People look a lot of places to find “life” Possible, popular sources of “life:” Jesus said: I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. NIV My purpose is to give life in all its fullness. NLT I came so they can have real and eternal life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    In The Right Place At The Right Time

    Contributed by James May on Oct 9, 2005
    based on 77 ratings
     | 21,425 views

    The church will be triumphant in these last days. We are in the right place, at the right time, to see the devil meet his ultimate defeat.

    IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME By Pastor Jim May In December of 1944, the German Army had mounted an offensive in the dead of winter as a last ditch effort to cut off the Allied armies from their sources of provisions coming into Europe. Known as the Battle of the Bulge, this attack found ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Austin Mansfield avatar

    The Gift That Keeps On Giving

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,469 views

    Pentecost did not begin with a roomful of disciples in the third decade of the first century; it was made complete through them by the same God who introduced it 1,500 years before.

    (Other passage: 1 Corinthians 12:4-13) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Henry Welles had an idea more than a century ago, an idea we ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Ready Or Not, Here I Come Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,243 views

    Living in the Kingdom of God. The Spirit creates the Kingdom by convicting, leading into truth, and glorifying Jesus

    Ready Or Not, Here I Come: Spirit and the World John 16:5-15 May 31/Jun 1, 2003 Intro: It is quite something to belong to a kingdom. It provides you with a sense of security, identity, belonging, and recognition. A good kingdom provides for its people – it protects them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist