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  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Gifted For Growth Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 15, 2012
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     | 5,118 views

    If you are sealed by the Spirit then you are gifted by God to help the body grow in Christ. This is an introduction to a study on the gifts of the Spirit discussing their source, significance, and stewardship of the gifts.

    Intro: Ephesians 4:8 quotes Psalm 68:18 which says “You received gifts from men.” Paul is saying something that would have been understood by people in His day. You gave gifts to men. Paul is using this under the idea of a King who has conquered his enemy coming back into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Water, Wind, And Fire

    Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011
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    The Spirit is the living Christ at work in our lives. There are three symbols of the Spirit in these texts that reveal the work of the living Christ in us.

    “Water, Wind, & Fire” John 7:37-39, Acts 2:1-21 In the text we read that Jesus promised the Spirit would come after Him. The outpouring of the Spirit happened on what is known as the Day of Pentecost, some 50 days after the resurrection, which we observe this Sunday. Sadly, this day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is The Mystery Still Hidden?

    Contributed by Eric Smith on Jul 17, 2011
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     | 5,162 views

    Paul tells us that a mystery had been hidden from ages and from generations. What is that mystery that even the prophets spoke of? Paul tells us that it is Christ in you. Are many churches keeping this hidden today by not preaching the experience of the o

    Col 1:20-29 20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. 21 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled 22 ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    Planning Your Future

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Mar 27, 2012
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     | 48,333 views

    You want to face your future? Face your future by giving your heart to Jesus Christ and letting and Holy Spirit of God be in you to guide you.

    Turn to the Book of James. We’re going to be talking about your future so you ought to be interested. James, Chapter 4, and in a moment we’re going to begin reading in verse 13. We’re interested in the future. We want to know what the year is going to bring to us. People have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Missing Link

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 28, 2011
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     | 6,248 views

    Exposition of Ephesians 5 and John 15 regarding living the Spirit-filled Christian life out of the two most important texts that deal with the matter.

    Text: Eph 5:18, John 15:5-8, Title: The Missing Link, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/27/11, AM A. Opening illustration: read the story at the opening of The Spirit Filled Life, “I’m willing to bet there are millions of churchgoers across America who cannot confidently say they have experienced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Before And After

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 22, 2012
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     | 6,899 views

    Pictures the believer before beiing filled with the Holy Spirit and after being filled

    “Before and After” Text Acts 9:1-22 How many of you have seen the pictures in the paper, in the Weight Loss Ads, the before picture, and then so many weeks, or years later - we see the After Picture. Of course the after picture is supposed to look a lot better than the before ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Spiritual Discernment Series

    Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012
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     | 13,306 views

    Through a study of 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Paul will show us where to find the true secret wisdom and real spirituality.

    Spiritual Discernment 1 Corinthians 2 Would you like to know the secret to true wisdom? Would you like to find the keys to deeper living, to higher-level spirituality? From ancient times people have sought some kind of deeper, hidden special knowledge or insight that offers the key to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Pentecost: Series

    Contributed by Gary Kelly on Jun 10, 2012
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     | 22,556 views

    Pentecost, the birth of the church as we know it today.

    Pentecost: Before and After We celebrate • the birth of Jesus ……. celebrate Christmas . • His resurrection, & most of the world recognizes Easter . But today is Pentecost, & hardly anyone realizes it. NOW, WHAT IS SIGNIFICANT ABOUT PENTECOST? • this day is ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Nevertheless Of His Going Away Series

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Jun 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,053 views

    This is the fourth sermon in a series about Jesus being The Great Nevertheless. He keeps wonderfully surprising us. Using the Lord’s "nevertheless" statement in the KJV we get a delightful glimpse of our awesome Savior.

    THE NEVERTHELESS OF HIS GOING AWAY John 16:1-16 Introduction • Saying good-bye is never easy, whether it’s at an airport, a family reunion, or the deathbed of a loved one. The Last Supper was no exception. For Jesus and His disciples, this was their last meal together. • The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stop Sign Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 25, 2012
     | 6,926 views

    The Holy Spirit, conviction, transformation

    “STOP SIGN” ACTS 2: 22-24, 32-41 (P771) JUNE 24, 2012 INTRODUCTION: It’s an Octagon because scientists say that’s one of the most powerful attention getting shapes (I think a donut shape or a drumstick shape is more powerful). It’s Red; because that is the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reasons For Speaking In Tongues

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,694 views

    Speaking and praying in the spirit builds up our spirit, soul and body.

    1Cor.14:4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself… Many Charismatics believe that when you speak in tongues, you edify or build up your spirit man. Well, that is only one-third true. The Bible does not say that the speaker edifies his spirit, it says that the speaker “edifies ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Breathe Into You Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,012 views

    What does it really means to follow Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Book of Acts begins with the Day of Pentecost, which occurred 50 days after Easter, when God gave the Holy Spirit to the church. From that point on, the church is those wh

    Breathe Into You Acts 1:1-8; Romans 8:9 Pastor George Dillahunty tells the story of Norena who lived in southern Florida when Hurricane Andrew severely damaged her home. Norena received an insurance settlement, and the repair work began. However, when the money ran out, so did the contractor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    Understanding The Anointing

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Sep 21, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 33,929 views

    Many Christians today do not have a true understanding of the anointing. This sermon teaches the basic principles.

    Understanding the anointing Very few Christians - have true understanding of anointing. What they have been taught may not be exactly right. They probably know that the anointing involves power, that it has something to do with Holy Spirit, and that's about it. There is an old saying "a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dale Miller avatar

    Fan Into The Flame Your Gift

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,002 views

    THIS SERMON DEALS WITH PAULS LETTER TO TIMOTHY REMINDING HIM THAT WE HAVE A SPIRIT OF BOLDNESS NOT OF TIMIDITY.

    HFL FEB. 20, 2011 2 TIM. 1: 3-7 3I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. 4Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. 5I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lowe avatar

    Stand Up, You Dry Bones

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 14, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,077 views

    We can’t command the Holy Spirit to use His mighty power and we can’t direct where He should use His great influence, but we can make use of Him, because even though we are unable to save anyone, we can turn to God and lay hold of His power.

    2-24-2000 Stand Up, You Dry Bones TEXT:Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist