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    Being Thankful For The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 22, 2010
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     | 5,725 views

    This morning, I want to teach about a topic feared by most Baptists and most conservatives; the ministry of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a pendulum issue. By this I mean that we tend to think issue in extremes. Just as a pendulum swings to both

    BEING THANKFUL FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT John 14:15-27 INTRODUCTION: This morning, I want to teach about a topic feared by most Baptists and most conservatives; the ministry of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a pendulum issue. By this I mean that we tend to think issue in extremes. Just as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Baptism And Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 6, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,230 views

    Perhaps one of the most important yet least understood truths of the bible is the infilling and baptism of the Holy Spirit. I have come to realise that this is an unchanging truth but as God has led me to a deeper knowledge and experience my understanding

    “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” John 20:21-22 Perhaps one of the most important yet least understood truths of the bible is the infilling and baptism of the Holy Spirit. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Conflict Within The Spirit World

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 18, 2009
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    This sermon illustrates from the book of Daniel that a spiritual battleground exists beyond the normal plane of existence.

    1In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision. 2In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks. 3I ate ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Flesh And Spirit: Love And Peace Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 20, 2009
     | 3,521 views

    Achieving peace in the world must come from those who have achieved peace with themselves. That in turn comes from achieving peace with God. For the Day of Prayer for World Peace, for baptism, and for Communion

    My mother-in-law made an arresting comment the other day. She had been reminiscing about what it was like to take care of two small children in a British bomb shelter, and then our conversation turned to the present situation with Iraq. "Oh, you men", she said. "You men, always getting us into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Flesh And Spirit: Love And Joy Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 22, 2009
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     | 3,443 views

    We cannot manufacture joy by trying to be good, nor can we survive game-playing. Joy comes from knowing that without Christ we would not be good at all, but that in Him we are freed from guilt.

    The happiest people I know are not necessarily the most moral people I know. And the most unhappy people I know are among the most moral people I know. I’ll bet you didn’t follow that. Let me try again. The happiest people I know are not necessarily the most moral people I know. And the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Freedom In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 27, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
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    The letter has changed emphasis from doctrine to practice. The first part of chapter 5 has promoted freedom from legalism. Since the restraints of the law are lifted I can now do what ever my inclinations, passions, & desires lead me to do. This is licen

    GALATIANS 5: 13-15 CHRISTIAN FREEDOM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT [Romans 6:15-23] At the close of an important speech to congress on January 6, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt shared his vision of the kind of world he wanted to see after the war was over. He envisioned four basic freedoms enjoyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit - Who Is He? Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Aug 28, 2009
     | 5,521 views

    The third person of the Trinity is not out there, some where. He is with us, in us.

    God in YOU Series Intro: EXPERIENCE! We remember experiences, don’t we? ∙ I can still recall, in vivid detail, the sounds, smells, and sensations that were a part of my extended visit to India in 1985! After a quarter of a century, the experience of stepping off the plane in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Make Room For The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Mike Sanders on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,359 views

    This sermon gives the believer direction with making room for God in their lives

    MAKE ROOM FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT Zechariah 4:6 6 So he answered and said to me: "This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ’Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the Lord of hosts. The Lord has said to me --- “make room for the Holy Spirit.”  That’s all he said! Q: I said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holy Spirit: The Gift Of Unity

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 27, 2010
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     | 4,127 views

    Delivered in 1986, shortly after pastoral call. The Spirit gives us unity in a time of riskiness and danger. That gift is more than unanimity; it is dedication to God's purposes.

    Not everything in every sermon has to be communicated in words. Words and speech are only a part of the way you get a message across. A part of what you folks receive is not only what you hear, but also what you see. What you see and what you pick up just from being here is certainly a part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Overcome A Critical Spirit

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 13, 2007
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     | 6,622 views

    You can be someone who steps forward. You can look at the positive and the good and how something could be. This is the right way to handle a critical spirit in your own life.

    How to Overcome a Critical Spirit Numbers 13:16-33 Near the end of C. S. Lewis’s "Chronicles of Narnia" Aslan the Lion takes Lucy, Edmund, Peter and everyone to the New Narnia--to what we would call "heaven" or the New Creation. It is a place of astonishing light and beauty; a place where every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Spirit: The Angelic Host

    Contributed by Donnie Burke on Dec 13, 2007
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     | 3,099 views

    This sermon is to check our Christmas spirit against the spirit of the angelic host as they introduced God Almighty to the world!

    Christmas Spirit: The Angelic Host Luke 2:8-20 (key – 14) The angels of heaven gave us the first taste of what the Christmas season should be like. What a sight, what sound, what a celebration! I am tremendously jealous of these shepherds, especially being a musician. I don’t know if they sang or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Under The Law, But Led By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 27, 2009
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     | 2,585 views

    Just as Israel was saved from slavery in Egypt and Saved into the Promised Land, so we are saved from our sin and saved into the life of the Spirit

    Rules and Relationship January 25, 2009 Galatians 5:16-26 Not under the law, but led by the Spirit Recap - Series because of some passages in the novel, “The Shack” that speak about rules verses relationship. Young gets something, but it needs further investigation Galatians – convinced that ...read more

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    What The Holy Spirit Says

    Contributed by Trevor Woodget on May 10, 2008
     | 3,291 views

    Pentecost Sunday looking at Acts 2 and what the Holy Spirit says about Jesus and says to us as his followers. Revelation about Jesus and Response to Him

    Acts 02:22-47 Basingstoke Baptist What the Holy Spirit Says 11th May 2008 The Gossamer Albatross was a human powered aircraft which on Jun 12th 79 completed a successful crossing of the English Channel. The aircraft was powered using pedals to drive a large two-bladed propeller. Piloted by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 13, 2008
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     | 6,509 views

    How the Holy Spirit Helps 1) He comforts 2) He convinces

    It’s usually just a tiny white pill. It tastes slightly bitter but then again you’re supposed to swallow it not chew it. In under an hour after taking the pill that headache of yours should disappear. Aspirin is pretty amazing isn’t it? It’s a cheap and seemingly reliable painkiller that’s been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Role Of The Holy Spirit Within

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 18, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,898 views

    As soon as a person becomes a believer the Holy Spirit lives within; therefore, we shall learn more about His role!

    The Role of the Holy Spirit Within Text: Galatians 5:22-25 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. Against such there is no law. 24 And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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