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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    How Much More Will God Give His Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,249 views

    If there is evil in our lives, God has to permit it to happen, or it wouldn’t. But God never wills evil. He only wants our good.

    Thursday of 27th Week in Course 2017 Reformation/Revolution Who among us has not looked on some captain of industry or some venal politician and wondered why “evildoers not only prosper but when they put God to the test they escape.’” as the people did in Malachi’s day? Sometimes it does seem vain ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Applying Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 23, 2010
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     | 7,549 views

    A look at applying the spiritual gifts to our service

    Text: 1 Corinthians 14 Title: Applying Spiritual Gifts (Part 2) Introduction If 1 Corinthians 12 was about discovering spiritual gifts; 1 Corinthians 14 is about the application of spiritual gifts. Summarize the chapter under the following 4 headings 1.Our prayer 2.Our preference 3.Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Choosing God’s Will Above Your Own Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025
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    Choosing God’s will above our own is the ultimate test of trust and maturity in the life of a believer.

    CHOOSING GOD’S WILL ABOVE YOUR OWN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 22:42 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 12:1-2, Isaiah 55:8-9, Matthew 26:36-46, John 6:38 INTRODUCTION: Choosing God’s will above our own is one of the most difficult yet most important decisions a believer must ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Let Holy Spirit Help Lead In Formal And Informal Settings

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,198 views

    General John Galvin, Supreme Allied Commander in Europe was asked what was it like to be in charge of a variety of forces. His reply: “I often feel like the director of a cemetery. I have a lot of people under me but nobody listens

    Learning to Lead in Formal and Informal Settings (I Cor 9:19-27) Some leaders are comfortable in formal settings but are awkward informally relating to people. Jonathan Edwards, the former President of Princeton Seminary was dismissed as the Pastor of his local church for that very reason. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    It's In Your Blood

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 1, 2002
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     | 14,700 views

    All that a Christian is and does is due to the fact that the Holy Spirit brings him to faith and works in him.

    May 5, 2002 John 14:15-21 It’s In Your Blood “If you love me, you will obey what I command. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why You Need The Spirit's Power To Overcome Hidden Faults

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,414 views

    1. Without the leading, help and encouragement from the Holy Spirit no one can overcome their hidden faults.

    1. Without the leading, help and encouragement from the Holy Spirit no one can overcome their hidden faults. David prayed, " Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults. Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me." (Psalm 19:12,13) Every believer needs the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Faith Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 23, 2018
     | 6,197 views

    We never judge the Scriptures by our experiences; we test our experiences by the Word of God.

    October 12, 2013 Tom Lowe The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Chapter III.A.2.a: The Faith of Abraham (3.6-9) Galatians 3.6-9 (KJV) 6 just as Abraham "believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness." 7 Therefore know that only those who are of faith are sons of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "blessed Are The Meek"

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Apr 29, 2023
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    "Blessed are the Meek" is one of the Beatitudes, a set of teachings given by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. This specific Beatitude states that those who are humble, patient, and gentle will be blessed and inherit the earth.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 5:5) "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." (Psalms 37:11) "But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace." (James ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Message 14 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:19 – Do Not Quench The Holy Spirit; Do Not Grieve Him Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 5, 2023
     | 3,812 views

    This important message is a fundamental teaching about the Holy Spirit. We will examine the work of the Spirit in a believer’s life, and look at ways we can quench the work of the Spirit within. We look at a number of ways we can grieve the Spirit God gave us.

    MESSAGE 14 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:19 – DO NOT QUENCH THE HOLY SPIRIT; DO NOT GRIEVE HIM This message is an extension of the previous one. We are now going to consider the quenching of the Spirit in fuller detail. {{1Thessalonians 5:19 “Do not quench the Spirit.”}} (NASB) Here is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    What Kind Of Spirit Do You Have? Fear Or Adoption?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 26, 2020
     | 3,326 views

    We are living in fearful times. Think about what a gift the Holy Spirit is for us now.

    3.29.20 Romans 8:15 15 For you did not receive a spirit of slavery so that you are afraid again, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we call out, “Abba, Father!” What Kind of Spirit Do You Have? Fear or Adoption? It seems that every time I get a cough or a sniffle I’m sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Miraculous Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014
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     | 5,224 views

    This sermon answers 4 questions re: miraculous spiritual gifts: 1. What were the gifts? 2. How were the gifts received? 3. What was the purpose of the gifts? 4. How long were the gifts to last?

    INTRODUCTION: In this lesson, we are going to finally deal with the topic of miraculous spiritual gifts. This is yet another of the more controversial topics regarding the Holy Spirit in the religious world, especially regarding the possibility that these gifts are still present today, which we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Williams III avatar

    The Sure Foundation (1994)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022
     | 2,102 views

    Matthew 7:24-29 is a Biblical parable that points to the necessity for obedience. In that parable, Jesus illustrates His point through three things in that passage of scripture which are the construction site, the storm's test and the results of the test.

    THE SURE FOUNDATION Text: Matthew 7:24-29 "It is told that [Horatio] Nelson [1758-1805] was famous for his courtesy to defeated enemies. [He was one of England's most famous Naval heroes.] On one occasion a defeated captain came on to Nelson's quarter-deck as a prisoner. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Uses Discernment To Protect Us

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
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    The Holy Spirit gives us a discerning mind to help us distinguish between truth and partial truths. Hebrews 5:14 says, "Solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil."

    How the Holy Spirit Protects Us From People Who Would Use the Scriptures for Their Selfish Ambitions (Mark 7:11,12) Illustration:Get the right perspective. When Goliath came against the Israelites, the soldiers all thought, "He’s so big we can never kill him." David looked at the same giant and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Guideline #2: Worship God Together In Spirit And In Truth Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,546 views

    Authentic worship is essential for any church to function in a God-honoring way. Authentic worship is discussed by honestly answering three important question.

    SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” (Material taken from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) TEXT: JOHN 4:21-24 TITLE: GUIDELINE #2: “WORSHIP GOD TOGETHER IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH” INTRODUCTION: A. After attending church one Sunday morning, a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Who Is The Holy Spirit And What Does He Do?

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 357 ratings
     | 69,036 views

    This is an attempt to understand who is the Holy Spirit and what does He do?

    Text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Title: Who is the Holy Spirit and what does he do? Let me begin by saying it is not easy being the Holy Spirit! It is not easy being the Holy Spirit because verse 14 tells us so. “The man without the spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God