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The Promise Of Power Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 25, 2006

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Through the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, God gives us the power to do his work.

THE PROMISE OF POWER Text: Acts 1:1-11 Introduction 1. Read Acts 1:1-11 2. One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Elementary, Dear Watson Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 25, 2006

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The initial evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is speaking in other tongues.

Elementary, Dear Watson Text: Acts 2:1-4 Introduction 1. Read Acts 2:1-4 2. Over the past several weeks, we have talked about the power of the Holy Spirit. We have talked about: a. Necessity of Power through the Holy Spirit b. Promise of Power through the Baptism in the Holy Spirit 3. But, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Anointing Of God - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Alan Peary on Jan 25, 2006

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This is the fifth in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

Changing the Climate - Part 5 of 8 THE ANOINTING OF GOD – Part 2 Recap of last message A couple of weeks ago I started to look at what the scriptures say about the Holy Spirit and how He can (and should) be moving in our lives. In JOHN 14:16-17 Jesus said, I will ask the Father, and He will give ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Use It Or Lose It Series

Contributed by Alan Peary on Jan 25, 2006

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This is the final in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

Changing the Climate Part 8 of 8 USE IT OR LOSE IT The last 7 sermons I have preached have been based around a scripture from ACTS 1:8 “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called To Be Holy Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 1, 2006

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What does it mean to be a holy man or woman? This passage looks at the term "sanctification" and how it applies to believers.

Called to Be Holy Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Introduction: It was the late 1920’s when a woman and her new husband moved into the man’s old family home. It was a clapboard house with a hall down the middle. It wasn’t much of a home, but it was all they had. Ten years later, however, the two had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Blinded Eyes Opened"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 1, 2006

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As Christians, we have all we need to live the victorious Christian life. All we need is to have our blinded eyes opened to this fact.

“Blinded Eyes Opened” CONT. in ministry of Holy Spirit … ·We have all of Him we will ever need … BUT … He doesn’t have all of us … we “leak”. ·We are His TEMPLE … He lives w/in us. ·We have everything we need to live the “Victorious Christian Life” … BECAUSE … we were IDENTIFIED w/ Jesus when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Living Water"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 2, 2006

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We’re not victorious in our Christian life because we aren’t THIRSTY for the Holy Spirit to do His work in us. God will pour out His Spirit on those who are THIRSTY for Him.

“Living Water” John 4:5-15, 28 – READ WATER … Multi-billion $ industry … WATER!!!! - PUBLIX … made list of different types of water sold. WHY? Desire for “pure water” vs. “tap water”. - There IS a difference! ILL. – Chemistry class … “distilled water” … 2 THINGS I notice in John Ch. 4 … ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-26

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Gifts 101 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2006

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We need not fear spiritual gits, but embrace them.

Spiritual Gifts 101 Text: 1 Cor. 12:1-11 Introduction 1. Read 1 Cor. 12:1-11 2. Illustration: The Detroit News carried a humorous little story about Bill Cosby’s aged mother that illustrates how useless gifts are unless they are used. She had been raised in poverty, and the family had very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Thirsty For God

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Feb 3, 2006

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Our desire should primarily be for the Holy Spirit Himself, not his gifts.

Are you thirsty? Are you looking forward to your cup of tea after the meeting? When we are physically thirsty, our bodies need one thing – water. All our drinks, our tea, our coffee, our coca-cola, our orange juice, are basically just coloured and flavoured water. It is the water that our bodies ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Salvation Army

Pentecost Was God's Big Move

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Feb 6, 2006

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and when the day of Pentecost was come...

Pentecost Was God’s Big Move by Gerald Van Horn Text. Act 2:1-4 “and when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

4. We Have The Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 7, 2006

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All Christians should rely upon the power of the Holy Spirit more and our own wisdom less. Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, all Christians have been given the mind of Christ.

INTRO: A man receives a free ticket to the Super Bowl from his company. Unfortunately, when he arrives at the stadium he realizes the seat is in the last row in the corner of the stadium-he is closer to the Goodyear Blimp than the field. About halfway through the first quarter he notices an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, 1 Corinthians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Another Helper

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

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We live ’in the heavenlies’ because of God’s giving us the Holy Spirit.

Another Helper Cornwall/Montreal March 26, 2005 You think you are in Cornwall, Ontario/Montreal, Quebec right now. You think that you are living and moving and having your being here in this area of eastern Canada. You might go along day-after-day thinking this way. However, the apostle Paul, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purpose Of Power

Contributed by Alexander John on Nov 20, 2005

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god has a purpose when He give His power to us

Purpose of His power Isaiah 6 .8 8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" v.1 The King Uzziah died Isaiah saw the Lord when the king died. We have no room for two kings. Isaiah lost hope … he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have You Received Your Prayer Language? – Revised

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 21, 2005

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How many believe that prayer is important? But - Have you ever struggled to pray? (Guilt; Busyness; Weariness) Have you ever struggled to stay focused while praying? Have you ever been confused about what to pray for … or how to pray

Let me begin with a few questions - · How many believe that prayer is important? · But - Have you ever struggled to pray (but have struggled with guilt, busyness or weariness)? · Have you ever struggled to stay focused while praying? · Have you ever been confused about what to pray for … or how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Will It Take To Build This ‘temple?' Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 23, 2005

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This Temple cannot be built by might, nor by power but only by The Spirit of God.

(Delivered in the year 2001 in some areas of the Middle-East) Subject: What will it take to build this ‘Temple?’ Complement: This ‘Temple’ will not be built by might, nor by power but by ‘The Spirit of God.’ Idea: It will take ‘The Spirit of God’ to build this ‘Temple.’ Homiletical Idea: This ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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