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  • Donald McCulley avatar

    Getting To Know The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
     | 2,665 views

    How can we get to know the Holy Spirit?

    Getting To Know The Holy Spirit Ephesians 5:18; Acts 19: 1-4 Introduction: John Calvin said, “The sin of the O.T. times was the rejection of God the Father. The sin of the N.T. times was the rejection of God the Son. The sin of modern times is the rejection of God the Holy Spirit.” Much of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jephthah: Dealing With The Spirit Of Rejection

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020
     | 11,705 views

    God Made Each Of Us For & with A Purpose. He designed each with specific skills, gifts & talents that are unique for the divine assignment & destiny He has placed within us. But there are Satanic spirits put on assignment to hinder us. One of such is the Spirit of Rejection.

    JEPHTHAH: DEALING WITH THE SPIRIT OF REJECTION 1. Judges 11: 1 Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior, but he was the son of a prostitute. Gilead was the father of Jephthah. 2 And Gilead's wife also bore him sons. And when his wife's sons grew up, they drove Jephthah out and said ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 7, 2019
     | 5,468 views

    We grieve the Holy Spirit because we are still wearing the old man. Paul is preaching to the church on the way we treat one another.

    Last week, this week and for the next few weeks we are looking at in this sermon series what “Putting on the New Man” looks like. Reviewing from last week: Ephesians 4:22a and 24a (NKJV) that you put off, … the old man, -- and that you put on the new man ... These instruction that Paul gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Depend On God’s Spirit” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 14, 2019
     | 5,940 views

    If we are going to apply God's wisdom and stand firm in God's will, we must depend on the Holy Spirit.

    In the April 1989 edition of Time magazine, an article appeared which, I believe, is still relevant for us some 30 years later. It was titled, “How America Has Run Out of Time,” and the opening lines say it all: “If you have a moment to read this story with your feet up, free of interruption, at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Infilling And Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 21, 2019
     | 2,297 views

    A sermon explaining how the infilling and baptism of the Holy Spirit is the restoration of what was lost in the Garden of Eden

    The Infilling of the Holy Spirit Christianity 101 CCCAG October 13th, 2019 Scripture- John 14:15, John 20:19, Acts 1:6-8, Acts 2:1-4, Gal 5:22-23 When I was growing up Lutheran and in confirmation classes, we had several of my classmates suddenly disappeared from our Wednesday night classes. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Spirit God Gave Us

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 21, 2020
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     | 7,004 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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    The Holy Spirit: Our Comforter

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 3, 2023
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    The Comforter has come, so you must give Him place in your life and let Him be all He wants to be. He is on a divine mission to get a Bride ready for Jesus.

    The Holy Spirit: Our Comforter Study Text: John 14: 15 - 17 Introduction: - Jesus knew we needed the Holy Ghost, but He had to go away before the Spirit could come to us. John 16:7 - Jesus knew how important the coming of the Comforter would be to people, and you must understand that as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Woman Of Endor And Familiar Spirits

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 23, 2023
     | 2,899 views

    This message takes a somewhat detailed look at First Samuel 28, the record of King Saul's interaction with the woman who has a familiar spirit.

    In 1978 or 1979, I was told about family members driving to Nashville – I’m from Tennessee – to see a lady because there were things going on in their lives that they didn’t understand. They had been praying but it seemed to them that God was silent. So they went to see this lady, who shared some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Position Yourself For The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 21, 2024
     | 103 views

    How can we position ourselves to be used by God in the gifts of the Spirit? Seven keys for making ourselves available to God for his supernatural operation through our lives are discussed.

    Intro In this message, we are concluding our series on the spiritual gifts. We have gotten into a lot of detail in 1 Corinthians 14, so let me go back to the beginning of Paul’s teaching on the subject. 1 Corinthians 12:1: “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Spirit's Awakening: Pentecost Day SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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     | 425 views

    The manifestations of the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, God's timing of the event, and the crowd's response are explored. With the outpouring of the Spirit, the church is becoming a prophetic community. The whole church is to be a prophetic community.

    Today, we will delve into the events of the Day of Pentecost as described in the Book of Acts. This significant day marks the fulfillment of Jesus' promise to send the Holy Spirit to His followers. Let us explore the perfect timing of this event, the manifestations of the Spirit, and the reactions ...read more

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    Invoking The Movement Of The Holy Spirit SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 547 views

    Invoking the manifest movement of the Holy Spirit in the material world is a process. To provoke the movement of the Holy Spirit, we must understand what moves the heart of God...

    To provoke the manifestation of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in the world around us is a process. In order to do so, we must understand what moves the heart of God. God desires to be with us and longs for us to seek Him with all our hearts. He wants us to come to Him in worship, to express our ...read more

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    Jesus Promises The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 693 views

    To emphasize the intimate connection between loving Jesus and obeying His commands, the comforting presence of the Holy Spirit, and Jesus' promise of the Holy Spirit's help in our lives.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we are going to dive into the beautiful and comforting words of Jesus from John 14:15-31. Our focus will be on three key themes: Loving Jesus and Keeping His Commands, The Comforter Has Come, and Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit to Help Us. Let’s first look ...read more

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    Fight Against The Spirit Of Fear PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 732 views

    Explore the concept of fear and how, through understanding and embracing God's power and love, we can overcome it and strengthen our faith.

    Good morning, Church family! I’m thrilled to see you all here today. We're about to delve into a topic that is so relevant in today's world: fear, and overcoming it through the power of God. We'll be drawing from 2 Timothy 1:7, which says, "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power ...read more

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    The Holy Spirit In Biblical Symbols PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 462 views

    To explore and understand the symbolism of the violent wind and tongues of fire in Acts 2:1-3, which depict the arrival and transformative work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

    Good morning, family of God! Isn't it wonderful to gather here today in the spirit of unity and fellowship? We're about to embark on an exploration of the rich symbolism used in the Bible to describe the Holy Spirit. We're diving into Acts 2:1-3, where the arrival of the Holy Spirit is depicted ...read more

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    The Power Of The Holy Spirit In Us PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 654 views

    The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the power of the Holy Spirit living within us, the promise of eternal life, and the strength we have to overcome worldly challenges through Christ, as stated in Romans 8:11.

    Good morning, family! It's a joy to be here with you all today, ready to dive into God's word. We're going to explore a powerful scripture from the book of Romans today, a scripture that speaks to the Power of the Holy Spirit, our Hope of Eternal Life, and the strength we have to Overcome the World ...read more

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