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  • Mike Salman avatar

    Who And What Is The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Mike Salman on Feb 21, 2008
     | 2,277 views

    How do you explain who and what is the Holy Spirit? These outline sermon helps bring this explaination to the simplest of all people.

    WHO OR WHAT IS THE HOLY SPIRIT? THE HOLY SPIRIT IS GOD Luke 1:30-35 And the angel said to her, Do not fear, Mary, for you have found favor with God. (31) And behold! You shall conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call His name JESUS. (32) He shall be great and shall be called ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James McGee avatar

    'the Importance Of A Diligent Spirit'

    Contributed by James Mcgee on Feb 27, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,628 views

    The importance of maintaining a diligent spirit towards God and His kingdom in our everyday lives.

    “ The Importance of Having a Diligent Spirit ” Psalms 119:4 ‘Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently’ 1- The word diligent is a biblical word that is used to express the need to show great care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties in spiritual matters. To be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Art Campbell avatar

    How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,170 views

    What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit and how we can be filled?

    What does it mean to be filled with joy? How can you tell when someone’s full of joy or happiness? It usually comes out in some way, right? It makes a difference to pretty much everything. Even phlegmatic personalities like me will express it when we’re really happy. The question I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Worship God In Spirit And Truth Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,362 views

    True worship begins as 1) A Response to Contact with the Living God 2) Not limited to a Specific Location 3) Only as Valuable as Who it is Based on and 4) Is all About the Attitude of the Heart.

    Rico Tice makes an interesting observation in his book, Christianity Explored: “I didn’t have a particularly religious upbringing myself. In fact, my experience of Christianity was limited to a few dull sermons, slightly spooky people in strange garments, hanging about in dank halls and religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Three Coins In The (Spirit) Fountain Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,015 views

    Everyone wants fulfillment. Some try being good, but that only brings smugness. Some try religion, as Luther did, but that brings only busy-ness. Life and peace are found in the Spirit of God as our companion.

    When I look deep down and ask myself what I really want out of life, one answer keeps coming back over and over: I want meaning. I want significance. I want fulfillment. When I look deep down and ask myself what I really want for my life, I know that the accumulation of things is not it. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mahlon Richardson avatar

    Living A Spirit Filled Life Series

    Contributed by Mahlon Richardson on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,265 views

    this is a 5 part series on the abundant life

    Living a Spirit Filled Life John 10:10 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    What The Baptism In The Holy Spirit Is Not Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,775 views

    Shows what the baptism of the Holy Spirit is not

    Title: What the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is not SCRIPTURE: Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION Because of ignorance of the work of the Holy Spirit, many fail to realize that the Holy Spirit is a distinct and separate member of the Holy Trinity. He works in complete harmony with the Father and the Son, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    A New Heart And A New Spirit

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 40,952 views

    Even if we want to obey God it can be difficult. This sermon explains how God helps us to obey him.

    Ezekiel 36:22-32 A New Heart and A New Spirit The problem: Romans 7:14-25 in The Message What I don’t understand about myself is that I decide one way, but then I act another, doing things I absolutely despise. So if I can’t be trusted to figure out what is best for myself and then do it, it ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 4, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 24,898 views

    The anointing of God is given for a reason. It is not just for us to enjoy the manifestation in our church services. There is a responsibility that comes with it.

    09/01/2002 The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me * How many have sensed the anointing of God at one time or another? * Have you ever wondered why God anoints us? * Have you ever asked God to pour His anointing on you? * The anointing is given for specific reasons, not just so we can play in it and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Jones avatar

    The Holy Spirit - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,403 views

    This message explores the power and work of the Spirit.

    The Holy Spirit Gives Power I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” Luke 24:49 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. David Hart avatar

    The Transforming Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on May 20, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 31,886 views

    This sermon speaks of how the Holy Spirit can change the lives of those who seeks him.

    THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Acts 10:44-48 My brothers and sister as we further investigate this book called Acts, we should not have a problem in understanding the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. We read the promise in the 1st chapter verse 8 that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Do You Feel The Spirit?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 21, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,232 views

    The Apostle Peter and the Prophet Joel testified that the Holy Spirit is able to do amazing things. Do we still believe in the Spirit’s power?

    Do You Feel the Spirit? May 20, 2007 Acts 2:17-21 The Lord will pour out his Spirit like a mighty wind. So says the prophet Joel. So says Peter. The Lord will pour out his Spirit. When that happens, our young men and women will have visions. They will have the gift of prophecy. Signs will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Travis Jarrett avatar

    Triune God: Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,727 views

    This message deals with the concept and theology of the Trinity, focusing on God the Holy Spirit.

    The Truine God: The Holy Spirit 08.13.06 **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE, NOT THE FULL MANUSCRIPT. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. Video Clip: “The Chronicles of Narnia – You Have to Lead Us” In this clip from the Chronicles of Narnia, Peter is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The Holy Spirit: The Gift Of Unity

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,450 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

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Love, Obedience And The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,138 views

    John’s gospel reveals that love, obedience and the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives are all connected. Jesus claims and promises great things. We must believe to receive these.

    Have you ever been on a spiral staircase? When we lived in Lancaster we would often visit Prospect Mountain where there was a stone tower about 45-50 feet high. You could go in a door at the bottom of the tower and climb up a spiral stair to the top and look out on a panoramic view of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ