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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    As The Spirit Leads Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024
     | 727 views

    When the Holy Spirit tells you to do something follow his leading. Remember, delayed obedience is disobedience.

    AS THE SPIRIT LEADS Text: Acts 11:27-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: Some of you know, and for those of you who don’t, you’re about to learn something new about your pastor, in the summer of 1982 I went to Europe as a missionary. The night before I was about to leave, some of my friends from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Spirit As Wind Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 25, 2024
     | 1,087 views

    Jesus said that the Spirit is like wind - it is invisible and unpredictable. Wind has the power to transform, energize, and destroy, and so does the Spirit. The Spirit provides the power we need to be who we are called to be and do what we are called to do.

    A. Let’s start today’s sermon with an illustration comparing two amazing women. 1. Katie Spotz and Laura Dekker have a lot in common – they are both endurance athletes and they both have boats. 2. Both ladies made headlines when they completed solo trips – Katie across the Atlantic and Laura around ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Grant Adams avatar

    The Lifestyle Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 29, 2023
     | 1,214 views

    In order to fight a successful war, you must know who the enemy is. In spiritual battle, our enemy is threefold: Satan, the world, and the flesh.

    I want to tell you how to rob a post office. There was a post office in Texas burglarized in 1975 by 3 men. One hid in a closet and later let two others in. They successfully robbed the post office. It was an inside job. The reason I have told you this story is because there are three thieves that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Life In The Spirit

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 19, 2023
     | 1,276 views

    Living in the Spirit is to walk in the ways and guidance of The Holy Spirit of God.

    Life in the Spirit Galatians 5:17-26 Introduction- Good morning everyone… Glad you are here to join us. Today we celebrate Pentecost - 50 days after the ascension of Jesus where the Holy Spirit of God fell upon waiting believers and God filled those believers with His Presence. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Spirit Help

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 20, 2025
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     | 263 views

    But God...We live in a wounded and fallen world. A world that is no longer perfect, a world that is filled with sin, with temptation, with sickness, with sorrow, with tragedy, with pain, with loneliness, But God!

    Spirit Help Romans 8:22-23, 26-28 In, Romans 8, Paul says very clearly that you and I live in a fallen and broken world. He says,"We know that the whole creation has been groaning in travail together until now." We live in a wounded and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    The Spirit As A Dove Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 13, 2025
     | 902 views

    God the Holy Spirit reveals Himself as a dove in order for us to experience the peace, gentleness and security of God's presence.

    A. It’s been about a month since we had a sermon in our Holy Spirit sermon series, so I’m thankful to be able to return to our series today. 1. So far in our series, we have learned that the Holy Spirit isn’t an it or an impersonal force, but is the third person of the Godhead – the trinity – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Spirit-Revealed Wisdom Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 10, 2012
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     | 5,810 views

    The work of the Holy Spirit in the Christian's life.

    Introduction Do you have the Holy Spirit? Have you been baptized with the Spirit? How would you know? Our text this morning introduces us to the Holy Spirit and his work. Text The topic Paul has been discussing is wisdom. The message of the cross seems foolish to the world’s wisdom. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    A Spirit-Filled Body Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 8, 2014
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     | 8,127 views

    The early church was effective because they were a Spirit-filled, Spirit-led body. what does it take to be Spirit-filled? God commanded us in His Word that we are to be filled with His Spirit.

    Church Essentials: Part Five A Spirit-Filled Body: Acts 2:41-47 A New Testament church is a church in which God is present through His Spirit. The early church was effective because they were a Spirit-filled, Spirit-led body. Their teaching was Spirit-led (Acts 2:42-43 "they continued steadfastly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Temptation: Jesus’ Example In Resisting Satan Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 16, 2025
     | 191 views

    Jesus didn’t just defeat temptation for Himself — He demonstrated how you can walk in victory. Armed with the Word. Filled with the Spirit. Anchored in your God-given identity. Temptation is inevitable — but defeat is not.

    Overcoming Temptation: Jesus’ Example in Resisting Satan June 8, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 4:1-11 We’ve spent the last several months pulling back the veil on the enemy’s tactics — exposing his schemes, his snares, and his shadow games. Let’s be real: Satan is ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Step Two - The Power To Resist Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,290 views

    Submission to God is the key and reshaping our desires is the result. Then, instead of fighting off what we desire, we are able to pursue our desires.

    Step Two - The Power to Resist Resistance is Futile This may sound odd at first glance, but resistance is not the key to resisting. The Bible gives the key to resisting temptation in James 4: 6 But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: "God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble." 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Spirit Clearly Says Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 12, 2011
    based on 45 ratings
     | 23,223 views

    1- The Spirit says some will abandon the faith 2- The Spirit says some will follow deception 3- The Spirit says some will forbid good

    INTRO.- ILL.- Truth In Politics. It was election time and a politician decided to go out to the local reservation and try to get the Native American vote. They were all assembled in the Council Hall to hear the speech. The politician had worked up to his finale, and the crowd was getting more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Wisdom Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,707 views

    Reliance on the Holy Spirit to lead and guide our lives.

    Wisdom from the Spirit 1Corinthians 2:6-2:16 Introduction- We are in 1 Corinthians 2 and Paul is speaking to the church that he does not come with eloquence of words or superior wisdom. He says that he comes to them with the fear of the Lord and with his weaknesses and that his messages and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Eric Hanson avatar

    Moving In The Spirit

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,694 views

    An introduction to the reality and accessibility of the nine manifestation gifts of I Corinthians 12

    June 3, 2012 Moving in the Holy Spirit Pastor Eric J. Hanson I Corinthians 12: 3-11 Tell Airport Story (recent Strang Newsletter) –several years ago when an intercessory team was flying into a city in Texas… Word of Knowledge: -You get along better with animals than with people, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Led By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 27, 2008
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     | 8,684 views

    For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. Romans 8:14

    Led By the Spirit Griffith Baptist Church – 6/1/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:12-14 Key verse: Romans 8:14 - For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. The Introduction A lady went to a jeweler to have her watch fixed. He disappeared to the back and soon returned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    The Mind Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,265 views

    The Spirit in Romans 8

    The Mind of the Spirit: Romans 8 - Feb. 22, 2009 Good morning. Turn with me to the book of Romans, chapter 8. We have been going through this book written by the Apostle Paul to Christians living in Rome, the capital city of the Roman Empire. He writes them to share the “good news” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational