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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    The Real Purpose Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 20, 2009
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    Teaches the real purpose of the Holy Spirit and how to recieve Him

    “The REAL Purpose of the Holy Spirit” July 26, 2009 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    The Holy Spirit / The Miracle Within

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 11, 2016
    based on 48 ratings
     | 29,104 views

    The Holy Spirit, the Miracle within guides us to be a miracle without. This is based off of my 2010 Message "Holy Spirit - The Miracle Within" with different Illustrations.

    During the depression ... a man named Yates ...... owned a sheep ranch. Mr. Yates wasn't able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage, ... so he was in danger ... of losing his property. With little money for clothes or food, ... his family ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Everyone Who Asks Receives? Really? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 2, 2021
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    “We should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us.” That’s not a suggestion. That’s a demand .

    Monday of Epiphany Week 2020 It’s a good idea to read St. John’s words in this first letter perhaps every week of our lives, because in it we find the key to happiness and fulfillment. John says “we receive from [God] whatever we ask.” Hmm, that’s interesting. And we recall that Jesus Himself said ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Michael Martin avatar

    Bringing An Unclean Spirit To Church

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 8, 2006
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    How the devil uses people to bring an unclean spirit into the Church

    (Mark 1:21-27) "There was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit..." I believe that the devil goes to church every Sunday. He probably goes to church more often than some professing Christians. He came in the form of a man. "And there was in their synagogue A MAN with an unclean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Empowered By ’the Holy Spirit’ Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 29, 2011
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    Among Christians there is also a genuine diversity of experience of the Holy Spirit’s empowering work. Some Christians have a clear initiatory experience of the power of the Holy Spirit that launches them into effective empowered ministry. Others have mor

    Opening illustration: A few believers say, "Draw me," but resist running with the Lord as a partner with Him in His work in the earth. The Holy Spirit does not draw us so we can hang up a "Do Not Disturb" sign and sit in our little comfort zone, only singing love songs to Jesus the rest of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Helmet Of Salvation And The Sword Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 28, 2023
     | 1,689 views

    Putting on the whole armor of God to deflect the arrows of the enemy.

    The Helmet of Salvation and the sword of the Spirit Ephesians chapter 6:10-20 Good Morning Everyone - Happy that you are with us this morning. We have been in a series “When the enemy attacks” Ephesians chapter 6:10-6:18 Prayer- We have looked at all the pieces of the armor of God except the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Carbaugh avatar

    Standing Strong In The Face Of Worldliness Series

    Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on May 5, 2009
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    It does not take long for Daniel’s faith to be tested in Babylon, that test deals with the area of worldliness, the test to just fit in.

    Standing strong in the midst of Worldliness Dan 1:5-8 One the final night of Jesus’ life, Jesus prayed while he walked on the way to the Garden of Gethsemane the words found in John 17. His heart heavy with the events that he knew were coming, He paused to pray for us. Verse 20 makes it clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Distinguishing Reality From Fantasy Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,553 views

    John shows us an easy and effective way to evaluate if a Christian teaching is real or fantasy.

    In the late 1980’s I was interviewing at various corporations in the San Francisco Bay Area for a position in one of the fast track executive programs that were being offered to recent college graduates, of which I was one. In many of these corporations I would go through a series of interviews ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    The Benefits Of The Baptism In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 19, 2017
     | 14,478 views

    Are you willing to move forward into the power that God desires that you have?

    May 21, 2017 Morning Worship Text: Romans 8:37 Subject: The Anointing of the Holy Spirit Part 3 Title: The Benefits of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit We began this series several weeks ago and I feel it is so important to continue in it as we lead up to the Day of Pentecost. I like to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Oscar avatar

    The Necessity Of The Holy Spirit Baptism

    Contributed by John Oscar on May 20, 2024
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     | 1,465 views

    Pastor John shares why we need the Holy Spirit to help us survive and thrive in our current world

    The Necessity of the Holy Spirit Baptism Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 Introduction: Today is Pentecost Sunday. It’s the day that the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the original followers of Jesus, and has been poured out on his believers ever since. The baptism in or off (interchangeable terms) the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit: Patience, Kindness

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 15, 2023
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     | 1,909 views

    We look at two fruit of the spirit: patience and kindness. We need patience! People are difficult. Other Christians can be difficult. Ministry takes time to bear fruit. And we need to show kindness. We may not realise what a fundamental quality it is for a Christian.

    RUCKSACK ILLUSTRATION, EARLIER IN THE SERVICE. Narrator: ‘Today, Sam, Gifty, Vanessa and Cyril are going camping. Vanessa and Cyril are very excited about it. Vanessa gets to work packing two rucksacks. She is very thoughtful; she doesn’t want Cyril’s rucksack to be too heavy for him. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Real Followers Are Spirit Led Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,619 views

    Part of a series based on Mike Slaughter’s book

    Real Followers are Spirit led, Acts 20:22-24 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ January 20, 2002 Being a Spirit led follower means carrying a cross not climbing ladders It has been argued that we live in the most prosperous country in the history of the world. As Americans we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    Led By The Spirit, Still Tempted

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 22, 2008
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     | 4,388 views

    We can repent and believe, but we will never grow if we don’t overcome temptation by God’s Word.

    Lead by the Spirit - still tempted Scripture: Matthew 4:1-17 As we start our message this morning, I want you to look at Matthew 3, verse 2. “John said, ‘Change your hearts and lives because the kingdom of heaven is near.’” Jesus’ first message as he began his preaching ministry was the same. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Works Of ’the Holy Spirit’ Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,806 views

    "If the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from the church today, 95 percent of what we do would go on and no one would know the difference. If the Holy Spirit had been withdrawn from the New Testament church, 95 percent of what they did would stop, and everybody

    Opening illustration: In many Christian circles the Holy Spirit is neglected, forgotten, or misunderstood. The One given to unite the body of Christ is the center of controversy … So often Christian work is so rigidly programmed that it seems we need no longer depend on Him - yet Jesus said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bill Walker avatar

    God's Spirit In The Old Testament

    Contributed by Bill Walker on Jan 24, 2017
     | 6,283 views

    God's presence was with men and women in the Old Testament. He emboldened those who felt inadequate.

    Fifty years ago many people did much of the maintenance and repair on their automobiles. Although, the basic workings of the internal combustion engine hasn’t changed, with modern engineering and computer components it is much more difficult to do much to a car or truck today. That comparison has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ