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  • Donna Kazenske avatar

    Introduction To The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,180 views

    There is much discussion today regarding the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Some believe the gifts are for today, while others believe they passed away with the apostles. Who is right? What does the Bible say about this issue?

    By: Donna J. Kazenske There is much discussion today regarding the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Some believe the gifts are for today, while others believe they passed away with the apostles. Who is right? What does the Bible say about this issue? The word of God should always have the final say if ...read more

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    The Gift Of Discerning Of Spirits Series

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 39,689 views

    Discerning of spirits is such a vital gift to the body of Christ. The enemy has gotten away with a lot of demonic manifestations in our church services because the gift of discerning of spirits was not functioning in the leadership.

    By: Donna J. Kazenske 1 Cor. 12:7-10 "But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom, through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another the gift of faith by the same Spirit, to another ...read more

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    Beloved, Try The Spirits

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Apr 28, 2002
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     | 3,649 views

    In Ch.1 John established that we have fellowship with the Father through the Son, and we demonstrate the reality of that fellowship: to the world; and to our self (assurance) - by living a holy life. In ch.2 & 3 we enlarged on the idea of the assurance of

    A habit of devout fellowship with God is the spring of all our life, and the strength of it. <Henry Edward Manning, British Cardinal, 1808-1892> + That should be the goal of our Christian walk + And that was our stated reason for starting this series from 1 John + [1:3] = Horizontal AND vertical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Filled By The Spirit

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 2, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,005 views

    A sermon of the spirit-filled Christian Life

    BEING FILLED BY THE SPIRIT Ephesians 5:18 INTRO: What do you think of when you hear someone talk of being filled with the spirit? Some people may think of someone as being drunk, while others may think of someone as being demon possessed. This could be true in both cases. But most of us think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit And The Church/

    Contributed by John Gullick on May 18, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 11,359 views

    A sermon that looks at the need for the Holy Spirit using material from David Watson and considers the call for the Christian to ask for the spirit

    There is a Snoopy cartoon where charlie Browns baseball game is rained off - the frames show him going to the telephone and having a chat. When he comes outside his friend Schroeder says - "The rain has stopped Charlie Brown . What did you do, call the weatherman?" His answer No, dial a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bruce Ritter avatar

    Welcoming The Spirit Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 19, 2002
    based on 234 ratings
     | 22,873 views

    An examination of NT phrases for the receiving of the Holy Spirit in the Book of Acts.

    Welcoming the Spirit of Pentecost Acts 19:1-7 It is my heart that we encounter a re-visitation of the Holy Spirit through Pentecostal experience, not merely the recognition of an annual event on the Christian calendar, but a rekindled passion for God and the work, which He calls us to perform… Jack ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    By The Aid Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,057 views

    Part 3 in a study on the Church Covenant

    A COVENANT WITH GOD PART 3 “THE CHURCH COVENANT” Date: June 2, 2002 A.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Ephesians 5: 8-14 Introduction We have for the last several weeks we have studying through the church covenant. I gave a definition of the word covenant as a binding agreement ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temple Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by David Kim on Jan 23, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,704 views

    Paul says that do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ himself? he also says that our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit.

    Last week we have talked about How we can know God and His will. first of all, God can speak to us through the Bible. For those who want to obey God and His will, they must have and they must know God’s word. do you have His word in your life? do you know what he wants from you? this is the key ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Blasphemy Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Jan 29, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,317 views

    Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees and is accused of casting out demons by Satan.

    MUB 1.30.2005 MATT 12;22-28 22Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see. 23All the people were astonished and said, "Could this be the Son of David?" 24But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, "It is only by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 1, 2005
    based on 165 ratings
     | 47,568 views

    First sermon in a series on the Beatitudes.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a young American student who visited the Beethoven Museum in Bonn, Germany. 1. The student became fascinated by Beethoven’s piano that was on display there. 2. It was a thrill to think that Beethoven had composed some of his greatest works on that piano! 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,759 views

    The only thing that died with the last apostle, is belief in the entire word of GOD.

    Being baptized with the Holy Spirit Very controversial- We’ve heard so many different opinion Most of us grew up in groups where it got a lot of bad press Most of the stuff you’ve heard isn’t even in the bible Traditions and opinions have trump the word of God – We’re believing lies Believing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life Through The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 11, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,153 views

    Are Christians actually indwelled with the Holy Spirit? If we are, then how are we and why? The Apostle Paul explains in Romans.

    Life Through the Spirit Text: Romans 8 Introduction. I want to read 2 scriptures of prophecy from the OT to you. The first is from the OT prophet, Isaiah. God is speaking— Isaiah 44:1-3 ---1---“But now listen, O Jacob, my servant…” ---2---“…Thus says the Lord who made you…” ---3---“…For ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Your Spirit Alive?

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,071 views

    The effect of the comforter on Christians!

    IS YOUR SPIRIT ALIVE? ROMANS CHAPTER 8:1-18 The Church today is One Body of Believers Which is the Body of Christ We have one spirit! –Which is the Holy Spirit We have one hope!!! Which is Salvation We have one Lord! – Which is Jesus Christ We have one Faith! – Which is Christianity And I ain’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Receive The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 26, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,022 views

    The receiving of the Holy Spirit

    This sermon is taken from an a sermon preached by Rev. Gerald Van Horn in 1968 RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT! INTRODUCTION Through the centuries God continued to deal with humanity by sending His Holy Spirit on specific occasions to do special things and bring about, special works. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Church At Work With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,739 views

    In the healing of the lame man at the Temple gate, we see a model of how Christians can work with the Spirit to touch and transform lives.

    The Church at Work with the Spirit Acts 3:1-26 A. A Miracle of Healing Some weeks – maybe up to 3 months – after Pentecost, Peter and John go up to the Temple for the 3 PM prayer time, and encounter a man born lame. Apparently his feet and ankles were twisted and deformed and he couldn’t walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed