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  • James Groce avatar

    Burn Brightly

    Contributed by James Groce on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,118 views

    As you come near to God, you need illumination from His Spirit because natural illumination (opinions of God) cannot help you.

    "BURN BRIGHTLY" Exod 25:31-32 And thou shalt make a candlestick [of] pure gold: [of] beaten work shall the candlestick be made: his shaft, and his branches, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the same. And six branches shall come out of the sides of it; three branches of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wayne Burnett avatar

    The Life Changing Effects Of The Wind Of God

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 224 ratings
     | 43,133 views

    A MESSAGE BASED ON THE WORDS OF JESUS IN JOHN 3:8 "THE WIND BLOWETH WHERE EVER IT WILLS....SO IS EVERYONE WHO IS BORN OF THE SPIRIT"

    THE LIFE CHANGING EFFECTS OF THE WIND OF GOD JOHN 3:1-8 (8) “The wind bloweth where it wills....so is everyone who is born of the Spirit” I. THE WIND OF GOD A. In these verses Jesus refers to the work of the Holy Spirit in the “Born Again” experience B. The word Spirit means breath or wind, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Joseph Bryant, Jr. avatar

    The Sixth Sense

    Contributed by Joseph Bryant, Jr. on Dec 26, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 12,295 views

    Understanding the ministry of the Holy Spirit, who gives us a "Sixth Sense" to live in victory. Learning to experience the power and guidance of God’s Spirit.

    “THE SIXTH SENSE” Experiencing the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit Acts 1:1-8 By Pastor Joseph Bryant, Jr. In 1999, Hollywood Pictures released one of the most thrilling and popular movies of the past decade. This chilling film presented the story of a child psychologist who was assigned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Luthy avatar

    Jesus Is Your Reward Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,848 views

    The Spirit who brings wisdom and revelation is the Holy Spirit. It is God himself visiting us to give us his wisdom, and to give us revelation. Why? According to Ephesians 1:17 it’s so that we may know him better.

    Pursue Understanding: Jesus Is Your Reward Pastor Jim Luthy Ephesians 1:15-23 "I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, will give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so that you may know him better." As I shared the message that we are blessed, the people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Backdraft"

    Contributed by Alan Chandler on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,071 views

    When oxygen is re-introduced into a heat/fuel mixture (Backdraft)the results are explosive! But what happens when the "Oxygen" of the Holy Spirit is introduced into the life of the believer?

    “BACKDRAFT” Acts 2:1-13 I Intro A) Revisit Fire Triangle (See notes from “Don’t burnout…Just burn”) B) Example of Backdraft 1) Fire consumes oxygen a) Heat and fuel present but no Oxygen 2) Backdraft happens when Oxygen is re-introduced into the Heat and Fuel mixture (Unfortunately this usually ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Receive Grace To Possess Christ Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,095 views

    Proclaiming Christ without possessing Christ is nothing more than putting on appearances.

    Receive Grace: To Possess Christ Ephesians 3:14-21 Pastor Jim Luthy Every October a scramble takes place in our country to come up with a good costume. Over the years I’ve seen people dressed up like famous men and women such as Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, and even Doc Holliday. Presidents are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hearing In Your Belly Series

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 20,711 views

    To build a relationship with God, we must hear His voice. He is speaking to us but are we really listening?

    March 21st, 1999 The Voice of the Spirit Part I “You Can Hear Better With Your Belly Than Your Ears.” Deut 8:3 "So He humbled you, allowed you to hunger, and fed you with manna which you did not know nor did your fathers know, that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Breath Of Life

    Contributed by James Groce on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 20,733 views

    Air from the spiritual realm of God when you breathe this air you are in two worlds--this world and the Kingdom Of God.

    "The Breath of Life" ------------------------------------------------------- Gene 2:7 And the LORD God formed man [of] the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. John 20:22 And when he had said this, he breathed on [them], and saith ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    Travelers In The Fog

    Contributed by James May on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,811 views

    When we walk in our own understanding, without the leading of the Spirit, we are walking in a fog. We must allow the Day Star to arise within our hearts.

    Travelers in the Fog A few days ago, I drove out of my driveway headed to work. It was about 6 AM and those of you who are up and about at that time of the morning will know that it is still dark outside. I immediately noticed that not only was it still dark but that there was also a thick fog. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James May avatar

    The Most Powerful Gift

    Contributed by James May on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 143 ratings
     | 8,335 views

    The Gift of the Holy Ghost with the evidence of Speaking in Other Tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance is not an option. It is commanded by Jesus for all believers to seek after this gift.

    THE MOST POWERFUL GIFT Acts 1:4-8 “And being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith He, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    Is There A Sin God Will Not Forgive?

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on May 9, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 9,424 views

    A fresh look at the sin of Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.

    Sermon.964 “Is There A Sin God Will Not Forgive?” From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church. Matthew 12:31,32 One of the most difficult truths to come to grips with is that God’s Amazing Grace is big enough to extend to every single person. The Bible teaches that all who receive Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Spiritually Empowered Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 21, 2001
    based on 177 ratings
     | 22,463 views

    A message on Pentecost using the symbolism of wind, fire and inspired speech to show us how the Holy Spirit works in and through us.

    SURVEYORS WERE SENT TO A REMOTE MOUNTAIN TO DESIGN A NEW MAP OF THE TERRAIN. EVERYDAY THEY WOULD GO UP AND OVER THE RUGGED HILLS AND EVERY NIGHT RETURN TO THEIR CAMP. USUALLY EVERY NIGHT THEY WERE JOINED BY AN OLD SHEPHERD WHO ENJOYED THE COMPANIONSHIP OF THEIR FIRE AT NIGHT. THEY WOULD SWAP ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Steve Steve avatar

    Ghostbusters

    Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,650 views

    I used this at new year to remind us of our ever present comforter, as we began this new year. Some very good material dealing with the Holy Spirit.

    Ghostbusters How many of you have seen the movie Ghostbusters? The premise of the movie is that there are these four guys. They are a mixture of a smart person, a witty person, the muscle-person, and the comic-person. If you’ve seen the movie then you cannot forget Bill Murray and Dan Akroyd ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Robert Thomas avatar

    Let It Flow

    Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,579 views

    A message about Revival. Our need to expect God to work today and a glimpse at what that will look like

    Let It Flow John 7:37-39 37 On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." 39 By this he meant the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Burning With Desire Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 12,616 views

    A sermon on Luke 3:16-17 on Holy Spirit fire and hell fire. (Some quotes are taken from Sermon Central sermons. Thank you!)

    Sermon for 3/24/2002 Luke 3:16 Introduction: A. Bill Taylor will read Luke 3:7-9, 16-17 B. French Gunter will read Mark 9:42-48 C. Jenny Mosier was working at the Northside Church of Christ as the Children’s Minister. She was there and lightening struck the steeple. The building burned to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ