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  • Charles Wallis avatar

    How To Get Past Frustration: Experiencing The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on May 7, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,681 views

    The disciples were frustrated because Jesus was leaving, but the Holy Spirit gets us past frustration.

    How to Get Past Frustration: Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit I. Introduction a. Have you ever lost your power? Were you frustrated? b. Personal Story: “My car wouldn’t start…I found out the battery connections were dirty…” c. Main Point/Theme: We can get past frustration when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Out Of Sequence

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on May 25, 2009
     | 2,544 views

    When some teenagers asked me a question about the relationship between baptism and the Holy Spirit, it forced me to rethink some of my assumptions. Here’s how I presented to them.

    It’s interesting to note that when we take certain verses out of their context, we end up creating our own systems to replace God’s “system.” God’s system is called covenant or relationship. Our systems tend to be what we can control. But, of course, we aren’t the ones in control when God is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Religion The Right Way”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 26, 2009
     | 2,787 views

    Reveals how you can know what religion God approves of.

    “Religion the Right Way” May 31, 2009 “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Winds Of Change

    Contributed by James May on Oct 7, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 40,464 views

    The mighty rushing wind of the Holy Ghost is the greatest source for Winds of Change that are needed in the church and in our world today.

    Winds of Change Sunday, October 05, 2014 By Rev. James May Nothing that God does is ever done by chance. He is meticulous in his plans, paying absolute attention to even the smallest details to ensure that everything happens in proper order, at the proper time and in a way that fully complies ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dead Men Walking

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 15, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,084 views

    So are we dead men walking? Is it a possibility that the Spirit of God has left us? Are we more sensitive to people than the Holy Spirit? Do we really Love God above everything else in life? If so, is it evident (genuinely) to folks around us?

    Opening illustration: A popular movie several years ago, based on real events, gave an interesting angle on this. Apparently most states that have Death Row put the execution chamber close to that cell block. When a prisoner comes to that fateful day when he is to be killed, he is released from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Satan’s Strategy Against The Church

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 25, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,639 views

    Today's sermon is about Satan's strategy against the church that includes three Satanic spirits, the spirit of offense, the spirit of complacency, and the spirit of religiosity. It also give's Jesus' strategy to combat these false spirits.

    Satan’s Strategy Against the Church Last Saturday at the ministry clinic in Las Vegas, I knew what the Lord wanted me to talk about with the church, which just so happens to perfectly fit into those doctrines that Satan has covered over in our lives and in the church. The speaker talked a ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Keep In Step Series

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Feb 21, 2016
     | 8,900 views

    The Apostle Paul encourages the readers to "keep walking in the Spirit." This is good advice for today's Christian.

    Introduction In last week’s sermon, “Life in the Spirit”, I introduced this passage as Paul’s example of living in the flesh or living in the Spirit. While it may seem like I am doubling up on this text, but I want to focus on the message of the 16th and 25th verses; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proof Of Life

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 11, 2013
     | 4,772 views

    If we examine ourselves, we can know for sure whether or not we are saved.

    Proof of Life March 10, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If we examine ourselves, we can know for sure whether or not we are saved. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 13:5-10 Introduction: What proves you are living? Your birth certificate? Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Temptations Head-On

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Mar 1, 2010
     | 5,524 views

    Drawing the opening verses of this passge, we are reminded that through the power of God's Holy Spirit, we can face our temptations head-on, rahter than avoid them which is our first inclination.

    Facing Temptations Head-On Luke 4:1-13 & Romans 10:8-13 (Lent 1C) Rev. Beth Garrod-Logsdon Wilmore Presbyterian Church Well, here we are again – the first Sunday of Lent. The day when the mood and emotions of worship seem to take a downhill slide – the hymns become more ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Value Of Oil

    Contributed by Todd Justice on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,664 views

    When all else is failing about you, it is good to know that we still have the Holy Spirit: even during life's trying times.

    Rev. Todd Justice 2 Kings 4:1-7 Jan. 09, 2010 I) The supply of the oil.v.1-2 a. The oil was there during the hard times.v.1 1. Time of great sorrow. 2. Time of debt. 3. Time when much could have been lost. b. The oil was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Greater Works Than Jesus

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,296 views

    The early church reached the then known world with the Gospel in a little over three centuries. What will it take for the church today to affect the world with the message of the Kingdom of God (adapted from a sermon by Morris Cerullo)

    Greater works than Jesus? Introduction (adapted from a sermon by Morris Cerullo) I want to challenge, encourage, and build-up our faith. 2000 years ago- greatest miracle in all the world- Jesus Christ- born/lived/died/resurrected. There is nothing that has had greater impact on history. Another ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Conflict With The Comforter

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 27, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,619 views

    A sermon detailing how we can diminish the influence of the Holy spirit in our lives.

    “Conflict with the Comforter” Ephesians 4:1-32 ********** Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Quench not the Spirit. INTRODUCTION: This word grieve means to make sad or sorrowful, to cause ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Year Round Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013
     | 4,929 views

    Christmas is over, now we begin a new year, but let's not forget the Christmas joy and spirit through the new year.

    Year Round Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 January 6, 2013 It was a few days after Christmas. A family was busy cleaning up the Christmas mess and putting everything away. As they took down the Christmas tree, the son asked “what are you doing?” The parents said, “We’re putting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    There Is A River

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 16, 2013
    based on 35 ratings
     | 32,257 views

    In this sermon we discover the privilege and the power of living from the river that is present in each one of us, by the presence and operation of the Spirit of God.

    Acts 1:8 you shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you, and you shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria and unto the uttermost parts of the earth. Luke 24:49 but tarry ye in Jerusalem until ye be endued with power from on high. The number one need ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    On The Road To Glory Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 16, 2013
     | 5,698 views

    "Groaning" and suffering are inevitable characteristics for the Christian on the Road to Glory because we are being transformed into the image of Christ.

    On the Road to Glory Romans 8:18-28 OUTLINE Intro: Who suffers? SINNERS SUFFER, BUT SO DO SAINTS. I. Groaning as we Grow (vs. 19-23) 1. The Creation suffers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist