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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "From Death To Life"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 20, 2008
     | 4,154 views

    Explains the process and tranformation from a rebel and sinner to salvation and becoming Spirit filled

    “From Death to Life” October 26, 2008 John 5:24-29 "I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Legalism Versus Holiness Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 32 ratings
     | 5,914 views

    Legalism Versus Holiness, we all want to live holy lives, but sometimes we cross the line and being to live legalistic lives, were is the line?

    Romans 7:1-7:25 Getting on the Same Page As God About Legalism verse Holiness Introduction A. Close your eyes. B. Everyone’s eyes Closed? C. Do not start thinking about lunch D. Do not start thinking about that nice juicy steak you will be enjoying E. Do not start thinking about the sweet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Can Help Us Show Respect, Kindness & Love To All

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,969 views

    Robert E. Lee was asked to comment on one of his worst critics. He said, "I believe he is a fine General." Confused that he would say something nice about an enemy, Lee said, "You asked me to tell you what I thought of him, not what he thought of me."

    How The Holy Spirit Can Help Us Show Respect, Kindness and Love for All People Luke 6:27-31 "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you... Do to others as you would have them do to you." Illustration: If you bite and devour ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Realize That God Is Greater Than Any Problem

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,030 views

    If you’re a worrier, there’s hope for you too! Rick Warren, author of The Purpose-Driven Life, wrote: "When you think about a problem over and over in your mind, that’s called worry. When you think about God’s Word over and over in your mind, that’s medit

    How the Holy Spirit Helps You Become Greater than Your Problem (Phil. 4:13) Illustration: Everyone worries occasionally, but I was once a "professional worrier." My daily preoccupation was mulling over my worries, one by one. Then one day I had to face an uncomfortable medical test, and I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Daniel's Holy Determination

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 15, 2003
    based on 159 ratings
     | 29,466 views

    Determination determines our direction in life, both secular and spiritual, and therefore, we as Christians, need to possess a holy determination to serve, please and obey God.

    Daniel’s Holy Determination Text: Dan.1: 8; I Cor.15: 58 Intro: We hear much these days about determination. Certainly, determination is a required asset for most any endeavor. If one expects to lose unwanted pounds, they must be determined to do so. If one would develop a thriving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Two Lifestyles: Carnal Vs Spirit-Led

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,257 views

    Paul lays it out bare about the carnal and Spirit-led lifestyle. He touches on the pros and cons and also exhorts us to make a choice that would lead to eternity in Christ.

    Opening Illustration: Lena arrived in the port city of Magadan, Siberia, well before the Iron Curtain was drawn back. Sick and penniless, she went to the dock area to find work. There she met a gentleman who, as she put it, had “a good heart.” He gave Lena a job in his factory, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    When Praised Is Birthed From The Spirit Within

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 1, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,876 views

    When yo uhh receive a miracle, it births praise for God from your spirit and this evangelizes to others who don't know God or cause they that know Him to have increase in faith

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: WHEN PRAISE IS BIRTHED FROM THE SPIRIT WITHIN Acts 3:8-10 King James Version (KJV) 8 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. 9 And all the people saw him walking and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Is Having The Spirit Supposed To Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 15, 2021
     | 2,486 views

    Jesus cries out on the last day of the Feast. This is a big message and He gives us insight into what will happen when He is glorified: streams of living water flowing from His believers through the Spirit. But, sadly, we today are not experiencing that the way that we should.

    INTRO: - This is a climactic moment. We’ve been talking the last few weeks about this extended scene that happens at the Feast of Tabernacles. There have been debates and discussions. There have been misunderstandings and confusion. Now we come to a moment when Jesus has something to shout ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simon The Sorcerer Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 23, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 29,605 views

    The Spirit isn’t a commodity we command but a Person Who commands us.

    Conversions in the Book of Acts> “Simon the Sorcerer” Acts 8:9-24 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts People are attracted to entertainment with dazzling special effects. Simon the Sorcerer amazed the people of Samaria with his impressive tricks and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "The Cosmic War And The Ministry Of Jesus”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 3, 2021
     | 3,225 views

    This sermon has a quote from Leonard Sweet, and an illustration from WWII. The Pharisees challenges the power of Jesus to heal. To reject the work of the Holy Spirit, through Jesus is to reject Jesus and is unforgivable.

    In Jesus Holy Name June 6, 2021 Redeemer Text: Mark 3:28-29 “The Cosmic War and the Ministry of Jesus” Today’s Gospel reading brings us to a challenge very early in the ministry of Jesus. Jesus has been baptized by John in the Jordan River and returns to his home town ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Two Witnesses And Destruction Of Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 28, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,807 views

    The church is the temple of the Holy Spirit today; that is, believers (not a building) are the temple of the Holy Spirit.

    By: Tom Lowe Date: 7-4-16 Lesson: III.C.9.b: The Two Witnesses and Destruction of Jerusalem (11:1-13) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Holy Hound Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 27, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,075 views

    God loves to seek sinners and longs to save them.

    The Holy Hound of Heaven Genesis 3:8-10 Rev. Brian Bill February 25-26, 2023 I’m not prone to read poetry, but I have found one poem to be both piercing and unforgettable. Published in 1893, G.K. Chesterton called it, “the most magnificent poem ever written in English.” To which J.R.R. Tolkien ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Overcoming The Works Of The Flesh

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025
     | 813 views

    The battle between the flesh and the spirit is a constant struggle in the life of a believer.

    OVERCOMING THE WORKS OF THE FLESH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:19-21 "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Robert Cox avatar

    Are You Hearing From God

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,524 views

    Are You Hearing From God or someone else?

    John 12:27"Now my heart is troubled, and what shall I say? ’Father, save me from this hour’? No, it was for this very reason I came to this hour. 28Father, glorify your name!" Then a voice came from heaven, "I have glorified it, and will glorify it again." 29The crowd that was there and heard it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joe Rowland avatar

    Taking Me Up

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jul 20, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,446 views

    We live in a day where God is doing great and miraculous things. He is taking us places, as believers, that we might have thought we would never go. Just like Ezekiel the Holy Spirit is taking us up.

    Taking Me Up Ezekiel 3:12-15 12 Then the spirit took me up, and I heard behind me a voice of a great rushing, saying, Blessed be the glory of the LORD from his place. 13 I heard also the noise of the wings of the living creatures that touched one another, and the noise of the wheels over against ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God