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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Receiving The Infilling Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 1, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 40,565 views

    The reason why many in the body of Christ are complacent and don’t pursue to seek to receive the Holy Spirit knowing that He is going to shake them up and even rattle them so hard ... they miss out on the unbelievable empowerment and joy of the Lord.

    Opening illustration: The story is told of an elderly woman named Norena, who lived in southern Florida. When a hurricane hit that area, her home was one of many that was severely damaged. Norena received an insurance settlement, and the repair work began. However, when the money ran out, so did ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Thomas Donelan avatar

    The Holy Spirit & The Non-Belliever Series

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Sep 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,324 views

    Is the Holy Spirit some sort of supernatural force in the universe? No, He is more than that, He is as much God as the Father and the Son and He has a ministry in the New Testament. Today we look at the ministry of the Holy Spirit to the non-believer.

    Introduction The Trinity, the Great Three in One, as we look at these three we can understand the thought process somewhat of a father, we all have had fathers here on earth, some good, some not so good. I was blessed to have a good father and he taught me a lot. We are all sons, so we can is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Surviving Through The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Aug 2, 2010
     | 4,841 views

    This is the fourth message in the series entitled "Survivor". We see one of the great ways to be a survivor is to tap into the power of the Holy Spirit.

    SURVIVOR SERIES #4 – SURVIVING THROUGH THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Today, we are continuing our sermon series on the subject of SURVIVOR And what we’ve been doing is talking over the last few weeks about how to be A SURVIVOR in the times we live in And you know how it is in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Holy Spirit: Navigational System

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,220 views

    Christians have an internal navigational system. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit, who lives in us to “guide into all truth” (John 16: 13). If you need direction as to where to set the course of your life, don’t rely on your own way. Use God’s VOR system. He wi

    Opening illustration: Have you ever wondered how an airplane pilot knows how to get from point A to point B? Most likely, he uses VOR, short for VHF Omni-directional Radio Range, a navigational system invented in the early 1950s. It still guides many aircraft to their destination today. The pilot ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The Holy Spirit, Victory's Vision

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,836 views

    Memorial Day 1986: God is at work in history. He restrains evil and, in Christ, He absorbs evil into Himself and provides complete redemption.

    All during this month, as we have thought together about the work of the Holy Spirit, we have been in familiar territory. It wasn't hard to think about the Holy Spirit in the heart, speaking to me, leading you, dealing with each one of us as individuals. That we know about, that's familiar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Theis avatar

    The Holy Spirit: Who He Is Series

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010
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     | 6,851 views

    Sermon One in a three part sermon series on the Holy Spirit

    The Holy Spirit: Who He Is John 14:15-26 The First in a three part series of messages on the Holy Spirit… 1. Who He is (John 14:15-26) 2. What He Does (John 16:7-15) 3. The Source of His Power (Romans 8:1-17) One of the things Christian people struggle with the most is God’s Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Love, Obedience And The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,145 views

    John’s gospel reveals that love, obedience and the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives are all connected. Jesus claims and promises great things. We must believe to receive these.

    Have you ever been on a spiral staircase? When we lived in Lancaster we would often visit Prospect Mountain where there was a stone tower about 45-50 feet high. You could go in a door at the bottom of the tower and climb up a spiral stair to the top and look out on a panoramic view of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Lombardo avatar

    My Relationship With The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Nov 24, 2009
     | 6,700 views

    Exploring how to be filled with the Spirit of God to live everyday.

    Well, if you’ve got a Bible, now is a good time to get it out. If you don’t have a Bible, there should be one in the pew in front of you. If you don’t have one in front of you, look down the row and see if you can get your hands on a copy of God’s Word. It’s going to help us today because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Travis Jarrett avatar

    Triune God: Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,750 views

    This message deals with the concept and theology of the Trinity, focusing on God the Holy Spirit.

    The Truine God: The Holy Spirit 08.13.06 **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE, NOT THE FULL MANUSCRIPT. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. Video Clip: “The Chronicles of Narnia – You Have to Lead Us” In this clip from the Chronicles of Narnia, Peter is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 13, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,172 views

    How the Holy Spirit Helps 1) He comforts 2) He convinces

    It’s usually just a tiny white pill. It tastes slightly bitter but then again you’re supposed to swallow it not chew it. In under an hour after taking the pill that headache of yours should disappear. Aspirin is pretty amazing isn’t it? It’s a cheap and seemingly reliable painkiller that’s been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Role Of The Holy Spirit Within

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 18, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,295 views

    As soon as a person becomes a believer the Holy Spirit lives within; therefore, we shall learn more about His role!

    The Role of the Holy Spirit Within Text: Galatians 5:22-25 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. Against such there is no law. 24 And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Being Fillled With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,627 views

    As Christians we have the Holy Spirit but aren’t necessarily "filled" with the Spirit because we quench the Spirit’s work. Sermon concludes with an invitation to be filled with the Spirit, through prayer and annointing with oil.

    Have you ever thought to yourself: “I read the Bible and go to church, why don’t I see any positive changes in my life?” “Why am I still struggling with a particular sin or sins even though I keep trying to repent and give it to God?” “Why am I not seeing healing whether physically, spiritually, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian William avatar

    Back To The Basics: Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Brian William on Sep 12, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,061 views

    Third in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do Christians believe about Jesus Christ?"

    You all remember Peter, don’t you? One of the very first people to jump on the Jesus bandwagon, THE first to declare that Jesus was the Messiah. He travelled with Jesus and listened to him teach, witnessed his miracles… Peter may have been on the right track in following Jesus, but he’s also a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    Blessings Involving The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,548 views

    How we are kept by the Holy Spirit

    A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when Jesus came into town, everyone waved Palm Branches to honor him, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    Holy Spirit, Where Are You?

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 27, 2011
     | 2,911 views

    There has been many times I have heard folks say, "I don't feel the Holy Spirits presences, it seems He has left me" Am I suppose to feel Him all the time?....If not, am I really saved?....Why don't I have that joy I used to have?

    Speaking to a large audience, D.L. Moody held up a glass and asked, "How can I get the air out of this glass?" One man shouted, "Suck it out with a pump!" Moody replied, "That would create a vacuum and shatter the glass." After numerous other suggestions Moody smiled, picked up a pitcher of water, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist