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  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Gifts Of The Spirit 8: Gifts, Ministries, Offices And "Greater Gifts” Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 1, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,481 views

    A look at the difference between manifestations, ministries and offices’ of a certain gift, and whether we should desire and focus on certain gifts (as we are often encouraged to do)

    Gifts of the Spirit 8: Gifts, ministries, offices and “greater gifts” 1 Cor 12:27-31 WBC 3/10/4pm GIFTS, MINISTRIES AND OFFICES (v27, 28) Paul has spoken about - not wanting them to be ignorant of ‘spiritual things’, the ‘spiritual dynamic’ and ‘what makes a person spiritual’ (v1) - He’s spoken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eleven Ways The Holy Spirit Engineers Purpose Driven Lives

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 14, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,378 views

    The human spirit fails unless the Holy Spirit fills.

    Eleven Ways the Holy Spirit Engineers Purpose Driven Lives Phil. 2:13,14 - "For it is God who is at work in you (energizing, enabling and creating in you the power and desire) both to will and to work for His good pleasure and satisfaction and delight." (Amplified Bible) Illustration: Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let The Holy Spirit Make Your Appeals More Effective

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 30, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,896 views

    Ten Ways to allow the Holy Spirit to make your appeals more effective.

    Let the Holy Spirit Make Your Appeals More Effective (Luke 12:12-16) Illustration: George Herbert was a gifted 17th-century English poet. At one point in his life he wasn’t sure he wanted to do what God wanted him to do. Being the pastor of a church didn’t appeal to him, even though he sensed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let The Spirit Direct You To Help People At The Point Of Their Need

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,897 views

    The Holy Spirit gives supernatural wisdom, understanding and sensitivity to help people at the precise point of their most essential need. The following are eleven ways that the Spirit of God enables, enlightens and engages us in the process of helping to

    Let the Spirit Direct You to Help People at the Point of Their Need - John 16:13-27 "But when He, the Spirit of Truth (The Truth-giving Spirit) comes, He will guide you into all the Truth (The whole truth). For He will not speak HIs own message (on his own authority) but He will tell whatever He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let The Word And The Spirit Recharge You Emotionally, Mentally And Spiritua

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 6, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,131 views

    The joy of the Lord is our strength, energizer and health. What a privilege to draw from the lifespring water of God’s love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control.

    Let the Word and the Spirit Recharge You Emotionally, Mentally and Spiritually Illustration: Everyone needs recognition for his accomplishments, but few people make the need known quite as clearly as the little boy who said to his father: "Let’s play darts. I’ll throw and you say ’Wonderful!’" ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let The Spirit Give You Greater Wisdom, Counsel And Knowledge

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 27, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,873 views

    We all need more wisdom, counsel and knowledge. Ask the Lord to help you to gain greater insights from the Spirit in all aspects of your personal life, relationships and ministries.

    Let the Spirit Give You Greater Wisdom, Counsel and Knowledge (Isa 11:2) Illustration: The Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. --Proverbs 2:6 Are there any limits to the knowledge we can acquire? With today’s amazing technology we are able to tap into incredible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Is Finished-Into Thy Hands I Commend My Spirit Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,820 views

    Jesus said, "it is finished." What was finished? There was alot of things finished when Jesus made this statement. He made the statement and commended His spirit to God.

    IT IS FINISHED-INTO THY HANDS TEXT- John 19:30 & Luke 23:44-49 Introduction The date was may 10th, 1869. That was the day the first Intercontinental Railroad in the world was finished; and it here in the USA. About 6 years earlier, the Central Pacific RR set toward the east-from Sacramento, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Spouses Develop Emotional Intimacy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,703 views

    "Recently I received a phone call from a friendly-sounding person who told me she wanted to make my life easier. She called me by my first name and warmly asked how my day was going."

    Let the Holy Spirit Enhance Intimacy in Your Relationship Illustration: I am a companion of all who fear You. —Psalm 119:63 Two men were neighbors—one had opened his heart to Christ and the other had not. The believer witnessed often; the other ignored him. One day the Christian answered a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Overcome Lackadaisical Attitudes

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,747 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us overcome any lackadaisical attitudes by giving us a wholehearted motivation to demonstrate our love for God. Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all yo

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us overcome any lackadaisical attitudes by giving us a wholehearted motivation to demonstrate our love for God. Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and love your neighbor as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Tap Into God's Resources

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,457 views

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches us the secrets of God’s wisdom.

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches us the secrets of God’s wisdom. Paul wrote, "We speak of God’s secret wisdom, God has revealed it to us by His Spirit." (I Cor. 2:7,10) Ask the Lord to help you to discover all of the facets of the Lord’s wisdom for improving your relationships, your personal lifestyle & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Escape Spiritual Manipulation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,706 views

    1. The Holy Spirit uses the truth of God's word to show us that we are not dependent on people, but God and His truth.

    1. The Holy Spirit uses the truth of God's word to show us that we are not dependent on people, but God and His truth. Jesus said, "If you continue in my word, then truly are you are my disciples indeed. And you will know (love it through real life experiences) the truth and the truth will set you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Respond To Difficult People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,665 views

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us speak the truth in love to deceitful people.

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us speak the truth in love to deceitful people. Paul wrote, "Speaking the truth in love, let us grow up in all aspects into Him who is the Head, even Christ." (Eph. 4:15) Ask the Lord to help you speak the truth in a loving way to people who are prone to deceive, cheat or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Lifts Us Out Of Depression

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,515 views

    1. The Holy Spirit amplifies His nearness and comforting powers to us, when we are feeling depressed.

    1. The Holy Spirit amplifies His nearness and comforting powers to us, when we are feeling depressed. David wrote, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psa. 34:18) Ask the Lord to help you feel His uplifting power as He rescues you from all kinds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Instructed His Apostles Through The Empowering Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,710 views

    1. Jesus instructed His apostles through the Holy Spirit because He wanted them to continue the ministry that He began.

    1. Jesus instructed His apostles through the Holy Spirit because He wanted them to continue the ministry that He began. Our Lord did not expect His disciples to invent their own agendas. Christ’s ministry showed people how to have a great influence through the demonstration of Godly characteristics ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Does The Holy Spirit Give Us Greater Discernment

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 18,956 views

    How Does the Spirit Guide Us With His Discernment

    How Does the Spirit Guide Us With His Discernment (Acts 2:5-13) Illustration: Where Am I Going? It’s comforting to hear that even Albert Einstein had a brain cramp now and then. One time, for instance, he was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational