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Holy Spirit Explaining His Name

Contributed by Nick Watson on Nov 3, 2003

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Explaining the messages God included in His chosen Name of the third member of the Trinity.

I want to talk to you this morning about the meaning of the Name ‘Holy Spirit’. Firstly, let me remind you that the Bible teaches us about the Divine Trinity of God the Father; the Lord Jesus Christ His Son; & the Holy Spirit. The very name of the third member of the Divine Trinity, namely, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Apostolic

Guideline #6: Maintain A Spirit Of Harmony Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 3, 2003

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Discord will destroy a church. Harmony will make it effective in being the Body of Christ.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GRWOING A GREAT CHURHC” TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:1-6 TITLE: Guideline #6: “MAINTAIN A SPIRIT OF HARMONY” (Sermon based on material from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. A preacher went to his high school reunion. One of his friends asked, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gifts Of The Spirit 9: Prophecy & Tongues Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 15, 2004

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A balanced look at the gifts and use of prophecy and tongues.

GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT 9: PROPHECY AND TONGUES. 1 COr 14:1-12 WBC 17/10/04am LOVE (V1) You know- this (love ) really is the most important thing - many love the 1 Cor 13 bit- as a poem - as a kind of ¡¥add on¡¦, ¡¥balancer¡¦ But it¡¦s not - this is SCRIPTURE! - and it really IS true- you can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"The Disciple's Help: The Holy Spirit" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

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The deveolpment of a disciple is the work of the Holy Spirit.

In this series, we have said that there are two ways for the Christian to live. We can live as a worldly (carnal) Christian or as a Spiritual Christian. In the Bible, living one’s life as a Worldly Christian is referred to as walking "in the flesh" or "according to the sinful nature," while ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Of The Spirit 11: The Power Of Prophecy Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 5, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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A sermon covering the confusing bit about whether tongues & prophecy are signs for believers or unbelievers (v20-23) and then the power of prophecy bringing people to faith.

Gifts of the Spirit 11: the Power of prophecy. 1 Cor 14:20-33 WBC 7.11.04 pm INTRODUCTION Want to speak of the power of prophecy, tonight - that¡¦s what Paul is wanting to do in this bit of 1 Cor - starts by contrasting it with ¡¥uninterpreted tongues¡¦ (v20-23) o but in a way that can be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:20-33

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism In The Holy Spirit, It's Time

Contributed by Bryan Strickland on Dec 4, 2004

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We need to hear Jesus speak to us today as He says, "you shall be baptized.....and you shall receive power!"

BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT -- IT’S TIME Pastor Bryan Strickland ACTS 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION Before Jesus left the earth, before He ascended bodily into the heavens, Jesus instructed His disciples, He instructed the believers, to tarry, or to wait in Jerusalem until they had been endued, with power. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Lba Installation: Spirit Filled Leaders

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 25, 2004

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SPIRIT FILLED LEADERS BUILD THE CHURCH

LBA INSTALLATION: SPIRIT FILLED LEADERS ACTS 6: 1-7 MAY 23, 2004 INTRODUCTION: This is a letter from Ziya Meral, a student at London School of Theology and a new friend of mine. Ziya is from Turkey, and this letter expresses what it feels like to be one of 2000 followers of Jesus in a country of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Empowering Your Life With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Jun 27, 2004

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Empower Your Life with the Holy Spirit by learning more about Him.

The Holy Spirit - Empowering Your Life This weeks topic is going to be the Holy Spirit. I am amazed that after years as a Christian how little I knew about this most important aspect of Christianity and hope to enlighten you regarding the Powerful Influence the Spirit can have on your life. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of God Is Alive And Well -- In You!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 30, 2004

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LENT 5(A) - The Holy Spirit is alive and well in you because you are God’s own dear child and God’s heir of eternal glory.

THE HOLY SPIRIT IS ALIVE AND WELL, IN YOU Romans 8:11-19 -- March 28, 2004 – LENT 5 ROMANS 8:11-19 11And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Holy Spirit Is The Strong, Silent Type Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Apr 4, 2004

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On Pentecost Sunday, we learn that the Holy Spirit is the Strong, Silent Type. He is sent by Jesus and God the Father, he is sent here to teach us, and he is sent to proclaim the Lord’s peace.

Pentecost Sunday John 14:25-27 One of the summer jobs that I had as I was going to school was being a stadium usher at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, MN. I’d work some concerts, and at the end of the summer I might work a preseason football game or two, but for the most part I was there during ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The Holy Spirit's Effect On Our Lifestyle

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 5, 2004

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Should we withdraw from the political life of the republic into a monastic life?

The Holy Spirit’s Effect On Our Lifestyle Acts 2:14-16 Conservative political leader Paul Weyrich caused a stir in Washington recently by calling on those who still believe in our traditional, Bible based Christian culture to separate themselves as much as possible from a corrupt disintegrating ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-16

Denomination: Holiness

Let The Spirit Buoy Our Attitude

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 18, 2004

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The Holy Spirit gives us the spiritual eyes to see possibilities rather than problems in people, situations and relationships. Paul prayed for this kind of spiritual insight for the Ephesians: "I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened

Let the Spirit Buoy Our Attitude (Ephesians 1:18-1:21) "God is the lifter of our head. For You Oh God are a shield for me. The glory and the lifter of my head." Illustration:Kemmons Wilson, founder of an international motel chain, quoted some advice for planting a "garden" that would enhance our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disarming The Devil (Cultivating A Spirit Of Forgiveness)

Contributed by Timothy Lee on Aug 24, 2004

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Want to disarm the devil. Cultivate a Spirit of forgiveness

Disarming the Devil (Cultivating a Spirit of forgiveness) Proverbs 4:23 Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. [NKJV] Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do. [NLT] Hebrews 12:15 See to it that no one misses the grace ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: Apostolic

Gifts Of The Spirit 6: Healings And Miracles Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 24, 2004

based on 26 ratings

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In this passage: does someone have the gift of healing, or is it God who gives a gift to the healed? What is healing? What are miracles?

Gifts of the Spirit 6: Harvest, healings and miracles WBC 26/09/04am 1 Cor 12:9,10 A Baptist preacher and his wife decided to get a new dog. Ever mindful of the congregation, they knew the dog must also be a Baptist. They visited kennel after kennel and explained their needs. Finally, they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit, Our Prayer Partner Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 26, 2004

based on 19 ratings

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A sermon about our weakness when it comes to prayer, the Holy Spirit’s power, and how He helps us.

The Holy Spirit, Our Prayer Partner Rom. 8:26, 27 INTRO.: Every Christian knows the importance of prayer. We are grateful to have access to the throne room of Heaven where we can take our needs before the Father. Yet, few of us have a satisfying prayer life. The reason is we are weak in the flesh. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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