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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Who Can We Blame? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 12, 2016
     | 8,649 views

    If we will cease blaming others, we must be controlled by the Spirit of God. A study of the impact of God's Spirit in the life of a believer.

    “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” [1] It was an exceptional week, even for a broken world. One morning in June, we awoke to horrific news that an alligator had dragged a two-year-old boy into a lake at Walt Disney World. Though the presence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirit Filled Life Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,688 views

    Those IN Christ have a Special Gift!

    Spirit Filled Life Romans 8:1–17 Introduction I. At the end of Chapter 7 we see Paul dealing with the struggle between wanting to do evil in accordance to our sinful nature vs. doing the will of God. II. Paul says we are rescued from this situation through Jesus Christ. Main Body I. Those in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fruit Of The Spirit: Love Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000
    based on 131 ratings
     | 18,330 views

    This was the introduction to a series on the Fruit of the Spirit, and included Love.

    Has anyone here ever grown fruit trees? What type? I am not a farmer or a gardener, but in 1990 we moved into a rented house that we were told had five different types of fruit trees in the back yard. When I heard that I thought, “wow that’ll be so cool.” The day we arrived one of the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Power Under Control: The Fruit Of Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,816 views

    Gentleness is power under control, like a tamed horse. Jesus described Himself as gentle and humble of heart, which is good news for us because life is hard.

    Power Under Control: The Fruit of Gentleness Matt. 11:28-30 October 31, 2004 Intro: I want you to think for a moment of someone you know who you would describe as gentle. Someone who, as you think of them, seems to embody the idea of gentleness. Can you think of anyone? Anyone want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of The Holy Spirit Over Witchcraft Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 2, 2025
     | 174 views

    The Holy Spirit empowers believers to overcome all forms of witchcraft and demonic manipulations, leading to victory and the spread of God’s word.

    THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT OVER WITCHCRAFT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 19:13-20 Key Verse: “So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.” (Acts 19:20) Supporting Texts: Luke 10:19, Isaiah 54:17, 1 John 4:4, Micah 5:12, Galatians 5:16 INTRODUCTION: Witchcraft represents a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Marks Of ‘spirit’ Filled

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,484 views

    Are you joyful, thankful and submissive? Then you are being controlled by God’s Spirit. This filling is a continual experience, for we constantly need to be filled with God’s all sufficient, inexhaustible supply of spiritual power if we are to continually

    Opening illustration: Story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool ~ During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage, so he was in danger of losing his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    His Desired Fruit Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 23, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,982 views

    I would like to propose to you that walking in step with the Holy Spirit produces the lovely things of God, which everyone can choose to enjoy. Therefore, it is worthwhile to take time to gain a Biblical understanding of the nine fruit offered to every born again Christian.

    Title: His Desired Fruit Theme: Fruit of the Holy Spirit Introduction: Jesus said, "This is to My Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be My disciples." (John 15:8) Considering how these are the very words spoken by Jesus Christ. Christians, longing to please the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spirit God Gave Us

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 21, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,881 views

    The Spirit of God lives in each twice-born follower of Christ. Because He lives in us, we are enabled to walk in power, to love as God loves, and to act with divine wisdom. God calls us to be controlled by the Spirit He placed in each of us.

    “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” [1] She was a recent convert to Christ, and she was in tears when she phoned me. The lady was suffering from disquieting events that were occurring each night. Each evening after retiring to her bed, a malevolent presence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proof Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 6, 2022
     | 3,801 views

    We are sometimes asked how to know when we have been filled with the Holy Spirit. These are my thoughts.

    Has anyone here ever grown fruit trees? Maybe an apple tree or a cherry tree. I am not a farmer or a gardener, but in 1990 we moved into a rented house we were told had five different fruit trees in the backyard.  When I heard that I thought, “wow that’ll be cool.” The day we arrived, one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Spirit Filled Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 19, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,090 views

    In Ephesians 5:19-21, we see that Spirit filled people do three things. They: 1) Sing (Ephesians 5:19), 2) Say Thanks (Ephesians 5:20) and are 3) Submissive (Ephesians 5:21).

    Ephesians 5:18b-21 [18] (And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery), but be filled with the Spirit, [19] addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, [20] giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Be Filled With The Spirit

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 11, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 12,173 views

    Prepared originally for Pentecost Sunday, this is a message on how to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

    Be Filled with the Spirit --Ephesians 5:15-20 --Luke 24:44-53 --by R. David Reynolds Are you happy with you relationship with Jesus Christ? Is it fruitful, fulfilled? Are you “growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,” or does you spiritual journey with Him seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Power Of The Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,053 views

    Emphasize the importance and necessity of experiencing and living in the power of the Holy Spirit in our Christian walk.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! Great to see each and every one of you here today. We're going to dive into an exciting topic that is extremely relevant to our walk as Christians. We're going to talk about the power of the Spirit, living in the Spirit, and witnessing the power of the Spirit. ...read more

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Steven Angus on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,336 views

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT Patience, Kindness and Goodness

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT Patience, Kindness and Goodness Galatians 5:22-23 In Galatians 5, Paul lists nine fruits of the spirit that are a result of allowing ourselves to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Last week, we discussed the first three fruit: love, joy and peace. Today we come to the second ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Quench Not The Spirit

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,399 views

    There are some people whose thoughts are so continuously negative that they have themselves convinced that there’s something wrong with everyone and everything.

    Pastor Kevin Burden ~ Carter Creek Baptist Church, Greenville, KY ~ Sunday PM, March 2nd, 2008 1 Thessalonians 5:15-23 “See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 16Rejoice evermore. 17Pray without ceasing. 18In every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let The Holy Spirit Help You Practice Self-Control In All Things

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 38,338 views

    If anyone has ever observed a reckless driver they know the destructiveness that can effect the lives of thousands because of one out of control individual. Here are twelve ways the Holy Spirit and the word of God will help you practice greater self-contr

    Let the Holy Spirit Help You Practice Temperance in All Things Gal 5:22 - The fruit of the Spirit is self-control. We live in an age of moral relativism where people want to be free to do whatever they feel like doing. Millions struggle to control their feelings, finances, speech, lusts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational