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  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Developing A Generous Spirit

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 13,280 views

    One of the most committed Christians with one of the most brilliant minds in the evangelical world gave a talk to several hundred business and Christian leaders in our city, Cleveland, Ohio.

    One of the most committed Christians with one of the most brilliant minds in the evangelical world gave a talk to several hundred business and Christian leaders in our city, Cleveland, Ohio. Ravi Zacharias talked about the foundations that have been destroyed in our culture and so desperately need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit-Filled Church

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
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    When a church possesses all the characteristics of a Spirit-filled church, it will attract new people to God and to the church

    January 11, 2004 Acts 2:42-47 “The Spirit-filled church” INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how much time and energy we as a society spend on being attractive to one another? To get an idea, it only takes a quick trip into Wal-Mart. One very large section is labeled beauty aids. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Spirit Filled

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 19, 2008
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    What does the Bible say about getting your fill of the Holy Spirit? He yearns to live within us - do we yearn to be his host?

    Understanding the Spirit – Being Filled October 26, 2008 Text for today is Ephesians 5:15-21 Part of a much larger context – open your Bibles to see Pew Bibles p. 828 – the context goes back to 4:17 Paul is addressing Christians expressing the need to walk in the light, goodness, as opposed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Defeating The Spirit Of Egypt

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Aug 15, 2005
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    People go to Egypt mainly because of ignorance, unbelief or pressure from others.

    Isaiah 19:3-4,14: And the spirit of Egypt shall fail in the midst thereof; and I will destroy the counsel thereof: and they shall seek to the idols, and to the charmers, and to them that have familiar spirits, and to the wizards. And the Egyptians will I give over into the hand of a cruel ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fruit Of The Spirit Is Peace Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 4, 2012
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    Fruit of the Spirit is Peace. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The source of peace is God. (3a) (2). The discipline of peace is a steadfast mind (vs 3b) (3). The secret of peace is a heart filled with trust (vs 3c-4) SERMON BODY: Reading: Isaiah chapter 26 verses 3-4 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • James May avatar

    Contending With The Spirit Of Python

    Contributed by James May on Aug 31, 2022
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    The enemy of our souls would love nothing more than to squeeze the spiritual life out of the church, but we have the power of the Holy Ghost and the Word of God to give us victory over the spirit of Python.

    Contending with the Spirit of Python In the Book of Acts we see a record of the early ministries of the Apostles and the spreading of the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the known world. On the Day of Pentecost, when the Holy Ghost came in and ignited a Holy Spiritual Fire in the hearts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is Your Calling? (Part 9) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
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    Are we at that place where we know our calling explicitly? Have we positioned ourselves for God’s plan to play out? God’s favor will bring upon you trials and test your faith and endurance. Are you ready?

    Opening Illustration: Sundar’s call resembles that of Paul who had God’s favor. He was raised in the Sikh religion in India. All Sikhs have the same last name, "Singh", which means "lion." When Sundar received Christ at age 16, his Father poisoned him, but Sundar didn't die. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spirit Given Faith

    Contributed by Kevin Heath on Aug 17, 2004
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     | 5,083 views

    Is there a difference between every day faith and Spirit given faith in 1 Corinthians?

    1Co 12:3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says Jesus is a curse, and that no one can say that Jesus is Lord, but by the Holy Spirit. 1Co 12:4 But there are differences of gifts, but the same Spirit. 1Co 12:5 And there are differences of ministries, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking According To The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 16, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,641 views

    Walking according to the Spirit is a matter of setting our minds on the things of the Spirit.

    Recently the gym where Mary and I have been working out for the last several years decided to close down at the close of business next Sunday, which meant that we had to look for a new gym. We found that there were really three options available to us. One of those options is a gym whose business ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Admonition For Spirit-Filling Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 24, 2018
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    This portion of the Ephesian letter constitutes an exhortation to the readers to live like wise men. “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise”

    Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 11/29/17 Lesson 23: The Admonition for Spirit-Filling (Ephesians 5:15-21) Ephesians 5:15-21 (KJV) 15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Wherefore be ye not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dustin Boden avatar

    Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Jul 26, 2024
     | 1,329 views

    The Beatitudes teach us how to embody the qualities that Jesus values, such as humility, mercy, and purity of heart.

    Today, we are starting a new series called “Becoming.” In this series, we will explore Jesus' most famous sermon, “The Sermon on the Mount,” which spans Matthew chapters 5 through 7. (Turn there) For those who think my sermons are long, they might not have enjoyed Jesus' sermons, as this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Overcoming A Judgmental Spirit Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 26, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,930 views

    If you want to stop judging, then focus on the fundamentals, analyze your attitudes, and consider the coming judgment.

    Overcoming a Judgmental Spirit Romans 14:9-12 Rev. Brian Bill 9/26/10 Have you heard about the 33 miners in Chile that have been trapped 2,200 feet underground since August 5th? Newsweek reported that everything they need to survive must fit in canisters a bit over three inches wide (9/20/10). I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Falling Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 16, 2012
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    A fall of God’s power over a church/believer is a game changer (encouragement) It is the outpouring of His Spirit that makes us keep going when the well gets dry, waters have grown stagnant, burned out & ready to quit. For those who are spiritually thirst

    June 6, 2012 Holy Spirit Part 1 A A fall of God’s power over a church/believer is a game changer (encouragement) 1 Acts 3.19, describes these times as “times of refreshing.” 19 "Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Experience The Spirit In Conflict Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,408 views

    Firestorms happen in this world everyday - maybe not like the one I just described but firestorms in relationships flare up doing maximum damage in a short period of time. A situation or word is misunderstood and the fire ignites scorching and burning up

    Series: Experiencing the Spirit. We have been all seeking and even desiring to experience the Spirit more in our daily lives. I have been stressing the importance of growing spiritually over the past few weeks. We discovered that many Christians desire to grow spiritually but fail to follow through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fruits Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023
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     | 5,048 views

    When we bent over a plant to pick its fruit, we didn’t expect apples or oranges or kiwi to be attached to the plant. We knew that strawberry plants always bear strawberries.

    Fruits of the Holy Spirit Psalm 1 1. Galatians 5:18-26. 2. John 15:1-5 First of all, a fruit plant or tree will only produce one kind of fruit. When we bent over a plant to pick its fruit, we didn’t expect apples or oranges or kiwi to be attached to the plant. We knew that strawberry ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God