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  • Gentleness - Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 571 ratings
     | 94,946 views

    Do you know any "Very Draining People" who say things that set you on edge, & you’re convinced that they enjoy doing it?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE A. Do you know any VDPs, "Very Draining People?" They’re the kind who say things that set you on edge, & you’re convinced that they enjoy doing it? They come into your home & say, "Where did you find that ...read more

  • Having Another Spirit

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 28, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 16,493 views

    WHEN EVERYONE ELSE AROUND YOU SEEMS TO FEEL SOMETHING CANNOT BE DONE, TRUST GOD AND IT WILL BE DONE

    Title: Having Another Spirit Text: Numbers 13: 27-31/14:23&24 Intro: All of us have heard the story. But here we find 10 men with a bad report, saying that we have wasted our time. We could have stayed in Egypt, but now we can’t go back and the giants that await us is keeping us from going forward. ...read more

  • Introducing The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 431 ratings
     | 40,912 views

    The Holy Spirit comes to take up permanent residence in a believer’s heart and life. Thus the body of the believer becomes the temple of the Holy Spirit, a truth of immense importance.

    The background for today’s sermon is the Lord’s devastating announcement that he is going away. The disciples are not to be alarmed. Another comforter is coming. The comforter is promised. The Greek word for comforter is (Parakleton) and is rendered “advocate” in 1 John 2:1. The word means “one ...read more

  • The Apostles & The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,653 views

    An examination of the crucial role performed by the Holy Spirit in assisting the Apostles in establishing Christianity as foretold by Christ Jesus in John 14-16.

    One of the most astounding historical aspects of early Christianity is the pivotal role that the apostles played. Within their lifetimes, they had taken the teachings of Jesus to the four corners of the world and converted, at least, tens of thousands of souls. This is an amazing thing when you ...read more

  • The Holy Spirit And The Bible

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 9, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 5,622 views

    The Gospel of John, with its long intricate discourses, written by a very old man many years later, is an illustration of the Inspiration and Illumination of Scripture.

    A man whose hobby was collecting old books was talking to a friend, who mentioned he’d just thrown out an old, tattered Bible while cleaning out the attic. “Who printed it, do you know?” the book lover asked. “Oh, someone named Guten- something,” he replied. “Gutenberg?!” the collector gasped. ...read more

  • The Spirit Of The Antichrist

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,905 views

    Describes the Spirit of the Antichrist and how it demonstrates itself today

    The Spirit of the Antichrist 1 John 2:18-24 Primary Purpose: To identify the spirit that is antichrist. What did the antichrist do? 1. vs.19 They went out from us. This shows that they weren’t really of us. 2. vs.22 Deny that Jesus is the Christ. To deny the Son also denies the Father. That ...read more

  • Restoring The Spirit Of Adventure

    Contributed by John Long on May 20, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,964 views

    God is working in this church, not because we’re special people, but because we’ve chose to be obedient to His call. That’s our choice. I invite you to become a total part of this family of faith and move ahead with us. We don’t know what the future holds

    Restoring the Spirit of Adventure Genesis 6:1-8 and 22 (John 10:10, Hebrews 11) One of our church members shared with me at one time and she said “I am 100%+ in favor of TIBC moving forward. I have been gravely concerned for several years about the way we have seemed to move only on those projects ...read more

  • Restoring The Spirit Of Hope

    Contributed by John Long on May 20, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,871 views

    If we put our trust in Christ, we can always be hopeful. We are always hopeful. We cannot be hopeless. Why? Because of what God’s promised.

    How many of you would agree that life’s tough at times? Have you ever cried, "Doesn’t anyone care what happens to me, or what happens in my life?" Have you been lonely and isolated? We are living in a generation of hurting people who want to know that someone cares truly about them. Sometimes so ...read more

  • The Dynamics Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 14,223 views

    The belivers at Samaria recieve the gifts of the Spirit

    The Dynamics of the Holy Spirit Acts 8:14 – 8:25 Jeff Hughes – June 1, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Last week, we were introduced to a man named Simon. Simon was a Samaritan. If you remember last week, there was a great deal of tension between the Samaritans and the Jews. Simon ...read more

  • Intoxicated ...by The Spirit

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 6,970 views

    On the Day of Pentecost, some thought that the disciples were intoxicated...and they WERE!! They were intoxicated by the Holy Spirit!

    June 11, 2003 Title: The Intoxication of the Spirit Text: Acts 2:14-47 Introduction We’ve been studying through the book of Acts on these Wednesday evenings... last week we looked at the beginning of Acts chapter 2, We saw how the church was weak and ineffective... the disciples weren’t really ...read more

  • The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 141 ratings
     | 18,658 views

    Very practical and balanced sermon on the baptism in the Holy Spirit.

    The Spirit Filled Life (part 3)—The Baptism of the Holy Spirit Acts 1:4,5,8 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a ...read more

  • Why The Spirit Came

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,899 views

    • Today the effectiveness of the church still depends upon our understanding of the Holy Spirit and our willingness to allow the Holy Spirit to minister to others through us.

    Why the Spirit Came Acts 1:8 I Cor 2: 14 • Acts chapter one marks the end of the earthly ministry of Christ and the foundation of the church by the apostles • Jesus prepared the disciples to be in ministry so when they were filled with the Holy Spirit they would launch the ministry of the new ...read more

  • Snakes, Scorpions, And The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 26, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 17,341 views

    Jesus’ parable helps parents distinguish between the needs and the wants of their children, and teaches us how to invest attention in them.

    Several years ago a mother wrote to “Dear Abby”: “Dear Abby, My son is in jail for running his mouth at a cop. They’ve given him one phone call a day, and he’s calling home to ask us to bring him things. His dad has gone over there with whatever he has wanted: two Big Macs on Monday, a pizza on ...read more

  • The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,381 views

    The gifts of the Spirit have split churches and keep Christians apart – and they bewilder non-Christians – so that the church becomes a circus than a place to get saved. But there are good reasons for the gifts if used properly.

    For an audio copy of this message go to: www.LivinWatersWeb.com With all the controversy over spiritual gifts – why have them at all? The gifts of the Spirit have split churches and keep Christians apart – and they bewilder non-Christians – so that the church becomes a circus than a place to get ...read more

  • The Indwelling Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,505 views

    How do we receive the Holy Spirit? Can one be a Christian and not have the Spirit? Does having the Spirit mean that we are “advanced” Christians, closer to God than other Christians? Has the Spirit limited himself to only operating in the lives of Chri

    The Holy Spirit The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit INTRODUCTION How do we receive the Holy Spirit? Can one be a Christian and not have the Spirit? Does having the Spirit mean that we are “advanced” Christians, closer to God than other Christians? Has the Spirit limited himself to only ...read more