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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Holy Spirit Is Given!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 28, 2013
     | 3,036 views

    The Holy Spirit is Given! at Pentecost - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Day of Pentecost (vs 1a) (2). The Believers Together (vs 1b) (3). The Coming of the Spirit (vs 2-4) (4). The Reaction of the Crowd (vs 5-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: One stormy night an elderly couple entered the lobby of a small hotel and asked for a room: • The ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Amar Chandnani avatar

    The Power Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Amar Chandnani on May 22, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,164 views

    The Holy Spirit, transforms our thoughts, intentions, and purposes to be Intune with the truths of God so that we can be empowered to live like Christ.

    Our scripture for today is lifted from Act chapter 1:8: "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Let us pray……. The Holy Spirit is third person of the Trinity. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Baptism In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,192 views

    Act 1:8 is the book of Acts in a nutshell. It establishes both the theme and the outline of the whole book. Listen again to this awesome promise Jesus makes to His followers in that verse.

    Baptism in the Holy Spirit Series: Book of Acts #5 Acts 1:4-8[1] 11-13-05 Intro Act 1:8 is the book of Acts in a nutshell. It establishes both the theme and the outline of the whole book. Listen again to this awesome promise Jesus makes to His followers in that verse. Acts 1:8 “But you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Donnie De loney avatar

    The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 31, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,191 views

    The Baptism of the Holy Spirit-Who He is and how to receive

    The Baptism in the Holy Spirit Acts 1:8 • Acts 1:8 (NIV) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. INTRODUCTION: Like my family and me many of you have visited Niagara ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Walking According To The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 16, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,690 views

    Walking according to the Spirit is a matter of setting our minds on the things of the Spirit.

    Recently the gym where Mary and I have been working out for the last several years decided to close down at the close of business next Sunday, which meant that we had to look for a new gym. We found that there were really three options available to us. One of those options is a gym whose business ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 9, 2014
     | 4,632 views

    The Holy Spirit, Who He is and how to receive.

    The Baptism In The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is God the Spirit, the third person of the Trinity. He is co-equal and co-eternal with God the Father and God the Son (the Lord Jesus Christ). (Acts 5:3-4 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Part 6 - Why Don’t I Have More Self-Control? Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 19, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,404 views

    We do what we don’t want, and vice versa...Why?

    I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Romans 7:14 - 25 (NRSV) [1] We are still grappling with some of life’s “why” questions. Today’s question is #6 in the series – a riddle that is arguably one of the simplest and most basic; at the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Learning To Curb Your Anger Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,534 views

    This is the final sermon in a series over the life of Moses that shows being God's man is never easy. This is the message examines the importance of not allowing our emotions to get out of control.

    At some point in our lives every one of us has experienced anger. Psychologists define anger this way: Anger is an emotion related to one's psychological interpretation of having been offended, wronged or denied and a tendency to undo that by retaliation. Modern psychologists view anger as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John McCormack avatar

    Dinner Is Served

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 4, 2014
     | 3,481 views

    THIS STUDY ADDRESSES MODERATION.

    DINNER IS SERVED OBSERVATION: SINCE EDEN, MAN HAS WANTED THE LAST OUNCE OUT OF LIFE, AS THOUGH BEYOND GOD’S “ENOUGH” LAY ECSTASY, NOT NAUSEA (KIDNER). THIS STUDY ADDRESSES MODERATION. INTERPRETATION: PROVERBS 25:16 (NKJV) HAVE YOU FOUND HONEY? EAT ONLY AS MUCH AS YOU NEED, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "The Key To Getting God's Attention"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,316 views

    Here is the biggest obstacle we face when we are considering becoming a follower of Jesus. This is the hardest part. We want all the benefits but we still want to be in control.

    “The Key to getting God’s Attention” James 4:1-10 The Bible tells us that at the beginning of what we now refer to as holy week or the week of passion that Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey and that the crowds were following Him. At that point He was easily the most popular ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Idol Worship Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2014
     | 6,456 views

    Part 2 of 3. Looking at idols we worship in USA.

    Worshiping Idols July 13, 2014 I don’t know about you, but sometimes I am just so confused! Maybe it’s not the admission you want to hear from your pastor, but it’s true. Life is confusing. Sometimes we think we should when we shouldn’t and we shouldn’t when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dangers Of Angers Series

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Aug 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,907 views

    As we strive to be like christ we need to keep a heart of forgivness and control our anger

    Living as children of Light: The dangers of anger Ephesians 4:20-26 We sin in our anger I. When we Lose control 1 Peter 1:13: 1 Peter 5:8 • In what we say Mathew 12:36-37: Proverbs 13:3; Proverbs 12:23 • In what we do II. When we seek revenge Mathew ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Undercover God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 1, 2018
     | 7,704 views

    God may not be prominent in the proceedings but He is present and sovereignly in control. God works out His purpose through people and fulfils His will.

    When we read the events of the last few chapters in II Kings, we did not see God appearing or saying much. But we know that He is the primary Actor. • He might not be prominent but He is present, and working behind the scenes even when we don’t see Him much. • We see that again in 2 Kings 11. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    God Has To Win Control Over All The Areas Of My Life Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 25, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,567 views

    I know that we do not give God that 100% control. So, I set out to find a Scriptural example of a man or a woman who did not give that control over to God to see what we can learn from that example.

    Introduction Last week, we began a new series about the four big areas of our life that God must win. The first one we talked about was God must win our choices. At the end of the day, there ought to be more checks in God’s column on things that I chose to do God’s way rather than yielding to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Harnessing Your Passion

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,170 views

    Some people misuse their passion in a way that is harmful to others and the kingdom. This sermon asks: “What is passion?” “Is anyone here passionate?” “Why should we harness passion?” and “What should we be passionate about?”

    This evening’s message is entitled “Harnessing Your Passion.” “Harness” means “to tie together,” and “to yoke.”(1) You know what a yoke is, right? It is “a wooden bar or frame by which two . . . oxen are joined at the heads or necks for working together,” but it is also “the control device for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist