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  • Rick D Brackett avatar

    A Spirit Of Rebellion

    Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 245 ratings
     | 27,457 views

    A vivid picture of what happens to an individual when they are given over to the devil.

    “A SPIRIT OF REBELLION” Text: Mark 5:1-5 Introduction: You would recognize him the moment that you saw him. 1. His hair was matted together. 2. His face was unshaven. 3. He was foaming and frothing at the mouth. 4. Blood was flowing from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tim Gibson avatar

    The Spirit Of Thankfulness

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 7,016 views

    The importance and effect of Thankfulness in the Christian life based on the one leper who returned to give thanks.

    (1) INTRODUCTION TEXT: Luke 17:11-19 - The Story of the 10 Lepers. We are more anxious to receive and too careless to give thanks - the Bible has over 144 mentions of giving thanks and yet we are more ready to grumble and criticize. Illustration: I saw a lady in the supermarket promoting ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ken Gehrels avatar

    Walking By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,907 views

    A Christian worldview is part of living in step with the Spirit

    The Big Picture: Walking By The Spirit Bible Reading: Galatians 5: 16-25 Deuteronomy 30: 15-20 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Anthony was caught in a gulf between two worlds. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Charles Gilbert avatar

    The Spirit Of Jonah

    Contributed by Charles Gilbert on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 11,693 views

    How the lack of answering God’s call can effect more than yourself, and it challenges to answer the call.

    The Spirit of Jonah Jonah 4:9-11 The spirit of Jonah is vexing today’s church. There are occurrences in this short event in the life of Jonah that portrays a very pro-longed problem in the church, problems that undermine the very reason for the existence of the church. The spirit of Jonah ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • J. Richard Lord, Jr. avatar

    The Crippling Spirit

    Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Aug 16, 2001
    based on 308 ratings
     | 42,639 views

    When we allow them, there are spirits that can cripple us.

    THE CRIPPLING SPIRIT Luke 13:10-17 For eighteen years this woman came to church bent over. Crippled. She had been faithful, loved the Lord, a “daughter of Abraham.” I guess you could say she was “saved.” Eighteen years is a long time. Everybody had accepted her condition. I suppose in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Robert Grey avatar

    The Groanings Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Robert Grey on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,335 views

    What should be our attitude when we allow the Holy Spirit to groan within us?

    The groanings of the Spirit This sermon is also available at http://www.godisfaithful.net/words/groan.htm It is sometimes difficult to know what to pray for. We know that we should pray, but words escape us. Paul promises us that in such times the Spirit will intercede on our behalf, groaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Williams III avatar

    The Seal Of The Spirit

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 11,726 views

    This sermon is about how the Holy Spirit seals us in our baptism.

    THE SEAL OF THE SPIRIT Text: John 1:29-34 Once we have been baptized, we are sealed by the Holy Spirit. That is one of the things that the Bible tells us concerning Baptism. What does it mean to be sealed by the Holy Spirit? That is what we are going to focus on this morning. There ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • SCOTT GIPSON avatar

    The Spirit Of Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Scott Gipson on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 7,338 views

    How to fight the spirit of discouragement.

    THE DEVIL’S GOTTA DEADLINE! (A SPIRIT OF DISCOURAGEMENT) 2 COR 2:11 JEREMIAH 20:11-17 INTRODUCTION: LAST WEEK, BEGAN TO LOOK AT THE WRATH OF THE DEVIL AND WHAT IT MEANS TO GOD’S CHILDREN. A). REV 12:12 – “ THE DEVIL HAS A GREAT WRATH AND HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Spirit Of Division Series

    Contributed by Scott Gipson on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,830 views

    Overcoming the Spirit of Division.

    THE DEVIL’S GOTTA DEADLINE! (THE SPIRIT OF DIVISION) INTRODUCTION: STARTED LOOKING AT THE DEVIL’S WRATH. A). “DEVIL HAS A GREAT WRATH AND HIS TIME IS SHORT.” (EXPLOSIVE) B). 2 CORINTHIANS 2:11 – PAUL EXPLAINS THE NEED TO KNOW OUR ENEMY 1). DEVICES – STRATEGY, SCHEMES ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David DeWitt avatar

    A Spirit To Engage Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,908 views

    Discover a new passion for Christmas and overcome Christmas anxiety.

    Series: Discover Christ in Christmas A Spirit to Engage Matthew 2:3-8, 16 December 10, 2000 Introduction I. The Story of the Grinch: One of my favorite holiday shows is the cartoon classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The story revolves around an old, crusty, nasty, absolutely rotten ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jason Ament avatar

    Walking In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jason Ament on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 290 ratings
     | 6,866 views

    Walking by the Spirit means that we walk by a new set of rules.

    Flying a helicopter was a new thing for me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Christmas Spirit

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 26, 2000
    based on 99 ratings
     | 11,099 views

    The Christmas spirit is many things.

    THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO.- What is the Christmas spirit? It all depends on who you are. ILL.- Here’s a story called “The Christmas Spirit,” which is one of the best I’ve found. “Pardon me, Sir, I’m a stranger in town. I thought you might be able to tell me what’s going ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Experiencing The Spirit

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 20, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,784 views

    Are we experiencing the Holy Spirit and unleashing the power He provides us with?

    First Baptist Church May 19, 2002 Acts 1:4-8 & 2:1-4 Luke 8:4-8 Accepting the Spirit For many of us this started out as just another day in church. But, today is Pentecost. Pentecost is undeniably the most misunderstood and most often neglected special day on the religious calendar. Think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neal Gray avatar

    Walk In The Spirit

    Contributed by Neal Gray on May 29, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 13,398 views

    Illustrates how we can--and do--frustrate the gracious work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

    "Walk In the Spirit" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Galatians 5:16-25, KJV Purpose: This sermon message illustrates how we can--and do--frustrate the gracious work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Also, we find out the motivation for walking by the Spirit. INTRODUCTION Opening Can you imagine ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Witness Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 10,004 views

    16th in First John Series

    THE WITNESS OF THE SPIRIT 1 John 5:6-13 INTRO: We are living in an age that is filled with doubt. Very few people have any certainty of any kind whatsoever. 1 John was written to give us assurance. The Bible says it is possible for us to know that we’re saved. In v. 6, we are told it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist