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  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    What Kind Of Spirit Do You Have Part#2

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 7, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,560 views

    One of the greatest hindrances you will encounter in your Christian walk is that of the religious spirit. Religious spirits endeavor to interfere with the free flow of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

    What Kind of Spirit Do you Have? By Bishop Melvin Maughmer Part #2 OPENING: - Last night before I went to bed, I was watching the local news and this church here in Florida received a violation for violating covid restrictions. They didn’t have a permit to have the event that had several thousand ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    An Introduction To The Holy Spirit, And How He Works In And Through Us.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on May 25, 2025
     | 602 views

    The Holy Spirit, few preachers discuss him, many do not understand him, others are afraid of him. If we only knew the power of the Holy Spirit working us within, it would change our lives for the better.

    “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14). Introduction: You will have notice that I finished that prayer with the words, “O Lord, our strength, and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Transformed By Truth: The Gift Of The Holy Spirit Luke 11:13 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 13, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 964 views

    Luke 11:13 is part of Jesus' teaching on prayer, where He assures us of God's willingness to give us the greatest gift of all—the Holy Spirit.

    Transformed by Truth: The Gift of the Holy Spirit Luke 11:13 (NLT): "So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him." Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound promise found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Be Filled With The Father’s Spirit - Matthew 10:20 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 228 views

    Jesus looks at His disciples in Matthew 10, a chapter full of warnings about persecution, hostility, betrayal, and suffering - He gives them one of the most comforting promises in all of Scripture.Before the world threatens, Jesus assures. Before the opposition rises, Jesus supplies.

    Go! And Be Filled With the Father’s Spirit - Matthew 10:20 INTRODUCTION — GRIPPED BY A PROMISE IN A HOSTILE WORLD Have you ever found yourself in a moment where you simply did not have the words? You stood there — in a hospital corridor, in a workplace confrontation, at a family tension point — ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Live By The Spirit Who Raised Jesus From The Dead Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 457 views

    The same Holy Spirit who raised Jesus Christ from the grave now lives in every believer.

    Go! And Live by the Spirit Who Raised Jesus from the Dead Introduction: The Power That Raised Jesus Lives in You “The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, He will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    How To Gain More Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 20, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 53,791 views

    This is a sermon on self-control. It is one of the fruits of the Spirit. 1. Admit You Have A PROBLEM 2. Put The Past BEHIND You 3. Master Your EMOTIONS 4. Believe You Can CHANGE 5. Avoid TEMPTATION 6. Depend On Christ’s POWER

    Fruit of the Spirit – Self-Control How to Gain More Self-Control Today we finish up the characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit. We are looking at self-control. Next week we will deal with the phrase – “against such things there is no law.” Let’s go ahead and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    How To Be Blessed By God

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jun 30, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,490 views

    Testing God by obedient living allows us to find God’s blessings no matter our life’s situations

    What is the difference between those like Billy Graham, Mother Theresa, Robert Schuler, Dietrich Bonhoffer, C.S. Lewis & most of those who tell pollsters that they’re Christians? Let me suggest that one key difference is in how they have believed what God has promised them in verses like those here ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mathew Philip avatar

    Lent

    Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,712 views

    The Lent Season is a season of testing our spiritual health and readiness for the end of our life in this world or the second coming of Christ.

    Lent is the season of forty days (excluding Sundays) leading up to the passion week and Easter. The church calendar starts this season with Ash Wednesday as the start of the Lenten journey of forty weekdays (Monday through Saturday) that takes the church to the eve of Easter. Ash Wednesday ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Something You Can Count On

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,763 views

    There is much that you cannot count on in this world. But God’s Word is one thing that will always stand the test of time.

    Jan. 2, 2000 Hebrews 4:12-13 “Something you can count on” INTRODUCTION Friday morning and afternoon, I watched a little bit of ABC’s news coverage of the coming of the new millenium. Due to the fact that there are 24 different time zones on the earth, the clock struck 12 o’clock at 24 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 4 - Genesis 22:1-19 - Christmas In The Fire! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,805 views

    I could still see the remnants of faith, tested but still intact and with a depth that only occurs in the fires of experience.

    Part 4 - Genesis 22:1-19 - CHRISTMAS IN THE FIRE! His weather worn face looked like ancient parchment stretched over a wire mesh skeleton and his eyes, haunted with memories, looked straight through me into my soul. As I gave my devotion that day I could tell that he understood the anguish Abraham ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Dixon avatar

    Genesis 22: When God Asks The Unthinkable - Which He Will.

    Contributed by Tom Dixon on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,493 views

    This amazing chapter brings insight into why God tests us and how God’s faithfulness always prevails.

    Genesis 22: Sacrifice of Isaac When God Asks the Unthinkable – Which He Does! Review: • Abraham - 75 yrs old when he left Haran (Gen 12:4); • 11 years later: Still no son. Abe figures he has to take up the matter himself; fathers Ishmael at 86 yrs old (Gen 16:16); God says Ishmael is not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jay Robison avatar

    How Are You Building Your Life?

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,754 views

    This sermon deals with recognizing that the sun does not always shine, but God will build our lives to stand the tests of time.

    I have used sermoncentral as one of the many resources in preparing this message. HOW ARE YOU AT BUILDING YOUR LIFE? June 10, 2007 Jay Davis Robison MATTHEW 7:24-29 It was just over 38 years ago that an arsonist burned church to ground Wedding had happened here night before, youth on lock ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    Be Ye Doers

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 22, 2019
     | 5,533 views

    The final test of salvation is fruit. This means a changed life, Christian character and conduct, and ministry to others in the glory of God.

    "BE YE DOERS" Scripture: James 1:19- 25 I. Be Ye A. Be Swift --- James 1:19 "be swift (speedy) to hear (learn by hearing)" 1. Hear the Word --- Romans 10:17 "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." Define Faith: 4102 pistis ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Trials Of Faith: Biblical Stories Of Strength And Perseverance SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,180 views

    This sermon explores seven powerful instances of testing in the Bible, demonstrating the strength and perseverance of those who kept their faith.

    Today, we will explore seven examples of how people were tested in the Bible. The Scriptures teach us that life is a continuous test, where God examines our character, faith, obedience, love, integrity, and loyalty. Testing helps develop and reveal our true nature. In fact, all of life can be seen ...read more

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  • Jessie Manuel avatar

    The Lord Giveth And The Lord Taketh

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 30, 2025
     | 245 views

    The Lord allowed the enemy to test Job. And in one day—ONE DAY—everything was taken away. His cattle?

    Opening Church, can I get an amen this morning? Scripture Reading: Job 1:20-22 (KJV) "Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist