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  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Stir Up The Gift That Is In You

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 22, 2014
    based on 10 ratings
     | 65,750 views

    It doesn't matter how gifted you are it profits you nothing if the gift is not activated

    Paul’s exhortation to Timothy was to stir up (agitate, disturb, wake up) The gift that was in him This Gift is the HolyGhost It is evident that Paul understood that it wasn’t enough to receive this gift but the gift must stay active, the gift must be stirred, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ryan Loyd avatar

    Nine Fruits: Love Series

    Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Oct 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,346 views

    A series on the Fruits of the Spirit

    Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Introduction: Fruit Illustration.... The purpose of both the fruit of the Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Nine Fruits: Joy Series

    Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Oct 28, 2015
     | 4,623 views

    A series on the Fruits of the Spirit: Joy

    Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Introduction: How many folks have a dog? I’ve had several dogs in my life... One thing about dogs If ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Nine Fruits: Peace Series

    Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Oct 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,504 views

    A series of the Fruit of the Spirit: Peace

    Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Introduction: Fear of the Rapture as a kid... Get right w/God and stop fearing the Return, and look to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Nine Fruits: Patience Series

    Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Oct 28, 2015
     | 4,385 views

    A series on the Fruits of the Spirit: Patience

    Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Introduction: Grocery Store Some food, Outta control toddler “Be patient ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Nine Fruits: Kindness Series

    Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Oct 28, 2015
     | 4,639 views

    A series on the Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness

    Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Introduction: Momma and the Toast
A Sunday School teacher asked her class if they knew the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Perry Anderson avatar

    As The Wind Blows

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on May 31, 2017
     | 7,059 views

    Receiving the power of the Holy Spirit is what empowers us to be witnesses to Jesus Christ in this world.

    Have you ever seen the power of the wind? Jesus tried to explain to Nicodemus about the Holy Spirit. “Born again? ~ Wind?” Nicodemus was even more confused after talking with Jesus than before. He had seen evidence that Jesus was from God, but still didn’t understand what He was saying. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    What About Warnings?

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 24, 2019
     | 3,558 views

    In Acts 19-21 we see Paul intent on returning to Jerusalem, even ignoring Holy Spirit inspired warnings. What was his rationale?

    In his 2005 song by the same name, Bon Jovi asks the question: “Who says you can't go home? Who says you can't go back? I been all around the world and as a matter of fact There's only one place left I wanna go Who says you can't go home?” Well, actually many people have said it ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Pentecost Sunday

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 10, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,565 views

    There is a saying: If you have the Word without the Spirit, you dry up."

    PENTECOST intro to Penitential rite— The Spirit sanctifies. There is a saying: If you have the Word without the Spirit, you dry up." If we don’t let air in or fan the embers or charcoal until they glow, no BBQ. 2 Timothy, Chapter 1 Verse 6 mentions: “That is why I am reminding you now ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Anthony Seel avatar

    Pentecost Power

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,097 views

    A sermon about Holy Spirit revival.

    Pentecost Sunday 2019 June 9, 2019 John 20:19-23 “Pentecost Power” Ireneaus, a second century bishop, repeats words from the Apostle John that he received from the elders, possibly Polycarp, who told Ireneaus about conversations he had with John. According to Ireneaus, John said, “The days will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Donald McCulley avatar

    The Walk Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
     | 5,570 views

    Paul exhorts us to live wisely.

    The Walk Of Wisdom Ephesians 5:15-21 Introduction: Paul exhorts us to live wisely. Note the word “careful” (NIV) in v.15. It suggests looking around and giving attention to circumstances and consequences as one might do when passing through a dangerous place. It expresses the idea of living in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    With Wings Like Eagles

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 8, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 37,437 views

    A look at 11 species of Birds and how they resemble less-than-perfect Christians. Then see 5 characteristics of Eagles, God's example of believers, and how we need to be like them. The Holy Spirit is our wind!

    WITH WINGS LIKE EAGLES Isaiah 40:28-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A nursery school teacher was delivering a station wagon full of kids home one day when a fire truck zoomed past. Sitting in the front seat of the truck was a Dalmatian dog. The children started discussing the dog's duties. 2. "They ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Learning To Dance Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 22, 2017
     | 8,127 views

    A message on the Holy Spirit and His role in our lives

    Learning to Dance Theme: Showing the importance of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Text: John 16:7 – 14 Opening Illustration and notes from Max Lucado. A Gentle Thunder - Hearing God Through the Storm (Kindle Locations 731-754). Kindle Edition. Let’s imagine that you want to learn to dance. Being ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Reforming Our Worship Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,496 views

    I would like to set down five principles of public worship that are important for reforming our worship.

    Scripture During this fall, we are focusing our attention on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. So far, we have examined the five key doctrines of the Reformation: sola Scriptura (Scripture alone), solus Christus (Christ alone), sola gratia (grace alone), sola fide (faith alone), ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    Outfitting For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
     | 7,361 views

    The way of Jesus is the way of humble service to Him, His church, and others. God has given you gifts to build up the Body of Christ; to beautify the Bride of Christ.

    July 16 Outfitting for Ministry The way of Jesus is the way of humble service to Him, His church, and others. God has given you gifts to build up the Body of Christ; to beautify the Bride of Christ. Four important truths from this verse: 1. These gifts are from the Spirit “A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist