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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Wrapping Up A Memorable Trip

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
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    WRAPPING UP A MEMORABLE TRIP (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Acts chapter 14 verses 21- 28: A Quick Review • The two missionaries (Paul & Barnabus) had been away from home for months. • They had journeyed from Antioch of Syria to Derbe which is in modern day Turkey. • During this first missionary journey; • Paul & ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Everyone Could Use A Hold Up Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
     | 5,816 views

    A look at the need for and ways to practice encouraging one another

    Intro – I’ve told the story before, but it’s real significant to me. We were living in OH. I’ll never forget the day that Brian came into my office. He said he needed to talk to me, and closed the door. That’s sometimes not a good sign. Then, he sat down, and proceeded to shower me with words ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Drink Deeply! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 28, 2023
     | 2,531 views

    Based on John 7:37-39 - Encourages hearers to drink deeply of Jesus & let the Holy Spirit work in their lives.

    “DRINK DEEPLY!” John 7:37-39 FBCF – 3/26/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Did you know that there are 4 types of deserts on earth? Polar deserts, subtropical deserts, winter deserts, & cool coastal deserts. Most of us probably think of the sandy subtropical deserts like the Sahara when we hear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Spirit-Filled Living In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,440 views

    Genuine followers of Christ are those whose lives show evidence of being guided and directed by the Holy Spirit.

    Spirit-Filled Living In Christ Text: Eph. 5:15-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: In his article ’Celebrating God in Authentic Worship’, pastor Glenn Wagner (Calvary Church, Charlotte, NC) points out: "I believe that one of the most evangelistic tools the church possesses, one desperately needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit & Crys Of The Christians.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 24, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,612 views

    A descussion with Christians and their outlook for their future.A walk thru the Bible for help.

    The Fruit of The Spirit, Our relationship with God. Christians are crying out for help in this, the end of times, are we ready to accept our responsibility? We have to know whom we are in God, explaining this to Christians sometimes offers some difficulties in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Pentecost, Holy Spirit - In You! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,037 views

    sermon on the Holy Spirit and our relationship to God through him. Includes a personal testamony and some back ground on the day of Pentecost.

    This week we celebrate Pentecost, the time when the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples as they were gathered together in one place in Jerusalem. You may wonder why the dove in the power point, in Matthew 3;16 we read; “As soon as Jesus was baptised, he went up out of the water. At that moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Jesus Promises The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 16, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
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    Easter 5 - Jesus promises that the Counselor (Holy Spirit) will come. The Holy Spirit will come to convince the world of sin and to comfort the world by truth.

    JESUS PROMISES THE HOLY SPIRIT (Outline) May 22, 2011 - Easter 5 - JOHN 16:5-15 INTRO: Jesus speaks today’s words to his disciples before his suffering, death, and resurrection. The disciples of Jesus still have many questions concerning Jesus’ future. They wondered about ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 20, 2013
    based on 19 ratings
     | 93,707 views

    The greatest need of the church in this hour is to have the Spirit of the Lord upon us: In other words (we must have the anointing).

    " The Spirit of the Lord is upon me" Lu 4:18-19 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Assessing And Using The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,344 views

    Spiritual gifts assessment done during our morning worship service.

    Assessing & Using Your Serving Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 (Note: If you would like the spiritual gifts assessment we used, email me and I will send it to you) Recap Slide We started talking about Spiritual gifts last week. We looked at sign gifts and talked about the debate within Christianity ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 15, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,320 views

    This sermon explores our calling to bear witness to Christ's truth, guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit, and the transformative power this brings.

    Good morning, beloved family of faith. We find ourselves gathered here today in the warm embrace of our shared belief, a sacred bond that unites us all. As we come together in the spirit of love, unity, and the pursuit of divine truth, we are reminded of the great commission that is entrusted to us ...read more

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  • James White avatar

    A Letter To Me

    Contributed by James White on Mar 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,794 views

    HOW you were born the 1st time makes no difference… OH but WHAT a difference being Born Again makes. It doesn’t change your past, but it releases you from it. It will change your present and make you brand spanking NEW.

    Brad Paisley wrote and sings a song which I am borrowing the title from today. “Letter to me” speaks of a desire to send a message to his own past self. It’s a note of encouragement…words to the wise and hope for the future. From the moment of our birth, we begin a lifelong ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Christ's Preaching: To Spirits In Prison

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 9, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,561 views

    To establish that Peter’s discussion of this great event occurred when Noah was building the Ark; during 120 years which culminated by the flood. It was Christ’s Spirit in Noah, that preached to the disobedient people refusing to obtain safety in the Ark; where Noah and his house was saved by God.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Christ Preached: Through Righteous Noah 2. Christ Preached: To the Disobedient 3. Christ Preached: To the Spirits in Prison Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Christ's Preaching: to spirits in prison.” This theme has encouraged many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    The Spirit Of Life In Christ Jesus Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,543 views

    Romans Chapter 8 is designed to unlock the mystery and addresses the subject of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus and the difference Christ makes. Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit completely changes the life of every believer. Believers

    The Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus Romans 8:1-2, 11 “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.….But if ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #5fruit Of Spirit Kindness Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,344 views

    This is the 5th study of Fruit of the Spirit:GOODNESS- KINDNESS

    #5 STUDY OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: GENTLENESS -- KINDNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, GENTLENESS/KINDNESS, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. WE ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Galen Hackman avatar

    The Holy Spirit's Ministry To The World

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,289 views

    What can we expect from the Holy Spirit as he ministers to the world of unbeleivers?

    The Holy Spirit’s Ministry to the World John 16:7-11 To begin this discussion of the role of the Holy Spirit to the world at large, I want to begin with the most basic of all truths. It comes to us from the dialog of Jesus with Nicodemus in John 3, and it is verses 16 and 17. John 3:16-17 16 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren