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  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Worship In Spirit And Truth Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,685 views

    What worship is about, and how to worship in spirit and truth.

    Jesus’ words: worship in spirit and truth. WBC 4/4/4 am Jn 4:21f Reading: Jn 4:19-26 Intro/ Illustr: Black man’s prayer - hands up all of you who love true worship! (tee hee) - THAT was true worship of God, eh? o From the heart …and head….. and life SACRIFICE OF PRAISE And it’s something we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Love Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 24, 2004
    based on 42 ratings
     | 6,786 views

    This is the second in the series of messages on "The Fruit of the Spirit."

    The Fruit of the Spirit Is Love --Galatians 5:16-26 and John 15:1-8 Envision the “Fruit of the Spirit” as being a single cluster of fruit, perhaps a cluster of grapes. Included in that single cluster are nine Christian virtues the Holy Spirit produces in believers who live, walk, and are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Joy Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 2, 2004
    based on 42 ratings
     | 6,838 views

    This is the third sermon in the Series on "The Fruit of the Spirit"

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS JOY—GALATIANS 5:22-26 and Hebrews 12:1-3 I first heard George Fredrick Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” from THE MESSIAH when I was in the sixth grade. I had been promoted to the junior high band before the end of my fifth grade year. Now it was December, 1959; I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Peace Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 8, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,146 views

    This is the fourth sermon in the Series "The Fruit of the Spirit."

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS PEACE—GALATIANS 5:22-26; ISAIAH 26:1-6; AND JOHN 14:22-31 What does peace mean to you? What comes to your mind when you read or hear the word? All of us can picture the five finalists in the Miss America Pageant being asked their final question which might be phrased ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Holy Spirit's Community Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,781 views

    In leading to this first community produced by Jesus through the Spirit, we have seen that Pentecost is likened to the Shekinah glory: As the glory of the Holy Spirit filled the earthly tabernacle, and then the Jerusalem temple, the church born at Penteco

    INTRODUCTION The great church historian, Phillp Schaff, whose library is here in Lancaster said: "As to the numerical strength of Christianity at the close of the first century, we have no information whatever. Statistical reports were unknown in those days. The estimate of half a million among ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Holy Spirit And The Dove

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 8,843 views

    The dove often symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and in studying the Biblical background about the dove, we can see why this symbol was chosen and we can be reminded of the Holy Spirit’s qualities.

    The Holy Spirit and the Dove (topical) Intro 1. In our baptismal service, we followed the command of Jesus and baptized our candidates, "in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit." 2. Trinity: one God, three persons or three personalities… 3. Tonight I would like to focus upon the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Love

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,735 views

    The Fruit of the Spirit is love

    March 3rd Gal. 5:22,23 Theme - The fruit of the Spirit is love; joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control are its by-products. What are the ways that people misunderstand the nature of the fruit of the Spirit? A person’s wealth does not depend so much on what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Worship In Spirit And Truth

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,401 views

    The scripture shows the importance of conforming to God’s image to worship instead of demanding that God conform to our worship.

    Worship in Spirit and Truth 2 Samuel 6: 1 Again David gathered all the choice men of Israel, thirty thousand. 2 And David arose and went with all the people who were with him from Baale Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, whose name is called by the Name, the LORD of Hosts, who dwells ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Hensley avatar

    The Spirit-Filled Christian.

    Contributed by Terry Hensley on Nov 29, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,605 views

    The 4-D’s and evidence of being spirit-filled.

    These verses give a very straight set of instructions for the Christian. We are to walk like, talk like, live like, and conduct ourselves like Christians. We represent Almighty God, the creator of the universe, the great I am, we are the ambassadors of Christ. Now the 4-D’s and evidence of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introducing The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 431 ratings
     | 40,843 views

    The Holy Spirit comes to take up permanent residence in a believer’s heart and life. Thus the body of the believer becomes the temple of the Holy Spirit, a truth of immense importance.

    The background for today’s sermon is the Lord’s devastating announcement that he is going away. The disciples are not to be alarmed. Another comforter is coming. The comforter is promised. The Greek word for comforter is (Parakleton) and is rendered “advocate” in 1 John 2:1. The word means “one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    The Apostles & The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,635 views

    An examination of the crucial role performed by the Holy Spirit in assisting the Apostles in establishing Christianity as foretold by Christ Jesus in John 14-16.

    One of the most astounding historical aspects of early Christianity is the pivotal role that the apostles played. Within their lifetimes, they had taken the teachings of Jesus to the four corners of the world and converted, at least, tens of thousands of souls. This is an amazing thing when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    The Holy Spirit And The Bible

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 9, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 5,587 views

    The Gospel of John, with its long intricate discourses, written by a very old man many years later, is an illustration of the Inspiration and Illumination of Scripture.

    A man whose hobby was collecting old books was talking to a friend, who mentioned he’d just thrown out an old, tattered Bible while cleaning out the attic. “Who printed it, do you know?” the book lover asked. “Oh, someone named Guten- something,” he replied. “Gutenberg?!” the collector gasped. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    How To Be Spirit-Filled

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 1, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,089 views

    Canada’s Olympic glory gives a picture of God’s will - the fullness of His Spirit, the Joy of God , so how can we get in on it.

    How to be Spirit-filled Team Canada’s gold medal win in Salt Lake City Olympics has spread a spirit of patriotism. Waves of red and white all over the country, coast to coast. Spontaneous singing, outburst of shouts of triumph, joy and celebration! Some say declare a holiday in Feb. to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Synergize Your Spirit

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,913 views

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    Synergize your spirit Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ November 4, 2001 Synergy is a principal that is woven throughout the Bible. I don’t know how regularly you or I would use that word but it is a very real part of God’s design for the church. Synergy basically means that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Who Is The Holy Spirit?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,972 views

    There are two reasons why we need to allow the Holy Spirit to be present in our lives – strength to live God’s way and power to do God’s mission.

    MAIN THEME/TOPIC: Who is the Holy Spirit? TEXT: Isaiah 40:31 “ But those who wait on the Lord will find new strength. They will fly high like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” Acts 1: 8 “But when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, you will receive power and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God