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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    What You Need To Know About The Holy Spirit, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 14, 2011
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    There is much confusion today about the Holy Spirit. Part 1 answers who the Holy Spirit Is and when the baptism of the Holy Spirit takes place.

    What You Need To Know About the Holy Spirit Chuck Sligh (Part 1) TEXT: Acts 1:4-8 – “And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. 5 For John truly baptized with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Carr avatar

    Desperation And Transformation

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 17, 2011
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    There are too many people in our churches today who want to follow Jesus and yet they reject the Bible. We need to be desperate for more of God.

    Back in the 1990’s a friend of mine pioneered church in Liberty, Missouri called Desperation Church. In 1995 Marie Barnett wrote the song Breathe, the chorus says, “I’m desperate for you.” Searching the music libraries of CCLI, there are at least 50 songs with the word “desperate” in the title. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pentecost - The Power Of Change Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012
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    A look at the changes that took place in the lives of the disciples of Jesus at Pentecost

    Today is Pentecost Sunday and we are going to take a look at the changes that took place in the lives of the disciples of Jesus at Pentecost. And the power & purpose that we as Pentecostal People can experience as God changes us into the people He wants us to be. Some people are always looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Fruit And The Vine Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 21, 2012
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    We have life in our connection to Jesus. In that life we bear fruit that he produces in us for the benefit of others.

    1. Harmonica Story: A young American engineer was sent to Ireland for a year. When he left, his fiancé gave him a harmonica. She said, "I want you to learn to play this: it will help to keep your mind off those Irish girls." He wrote to her often and told he her that he was practicing his harmonica ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God Made Us Strong

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 2, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: Are you strong because of the vitamins? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believer III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that GOD made us strong IV. TEXT: Zechariah 10:12 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) By my power I will make my peo

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you strong because of the vitamins? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believer III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that GOD made us strong IV. TEXT: Zechariah 10:12 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) By my power I will make my people strong, and by my authority they will go wherever they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    By My New Way Of Life

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 5, 2012
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    Be empowered by the Holy Spirit. Beloved Let the Holy Spirit transform you conform you into the image of Christ. How will the world recognize that you have been changed? Young Cameron may have said it best By my new way of life,.

    Let us pray..... O Heavenly Father, ..... we are yours ......through baptismal waters .... we are empowered by your Holy Spirit ....to continue your work in this world;.... Father help us employ the gifts you have given us..... for your use in, ....and for your glory ..... and we ask this through ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Filled For A Purpose

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 3, 2010
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    The first coming of Christ was preceded by increased spiritual activity. As we celebrate His birth shouldn’t we also celebrate that same spiritual activity?

    December 5, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Luke 1:11-17 Subject: The Announcement of John’s Birth Title: Filled for a Purpose It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! Don’t you just love this time after Thanksgiving? I mean, what more could a person want; a time to go out and fight the crowds ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Five Powerful Keys For 2011

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 30, 2010
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    God has filled you with the Holy Spirit and given you an anointing to know what is coming so that you can strategically prepare and plan for what is ahead. It is time for the Body of Christ to wake up and start walking and moving in the Power of the Holy

    Opening illustration: This is reputedly a true story of something that happened a few years ago at USC. There was a professor of philosophy there who was a deeply committed atheist. His primary goal for one required class was to spend the entire semester attempting to prove that God could not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Value Of Oil

    Contributed by Todd Justice on Jan 10, 2011
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    When all else is failing about you, it is good to know that we still have the Holy Spirit: even during life's trying times.

    Rev. Todd Justice 2 Kings 4:1-7 Jan. 09, 2010 I) The supply of the oil.v.1-2 a. The oil was there during the hard times.v.1 1. Time of great sorrow. 2. Time of debt. 3. Time when much could have been lost. b. The oil was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Dillinger avatar

    The Anointed Ones

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jan 16, 2011
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    The antichrists have come, even come out from among us. But we are anointed by the Holy One. What does that anointing mean?

    The Anointed Ones (1 John2:18-27) Introduction: A. The Bible gives us several warnings about troubles that are coming. Peter talks about scoffers in the last days. Paul tells Timothy that a time is coming when people will turn aside from sound doctrine and turn to teachers who tell them what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Waiting On God Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 4, 2011
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    In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

    Acts Pt1- Waiting on God Introduction (thoughts take from Act Normal by Scott Wilson) New series- Acts- 28 chps- hit key parts/ideas. First- look at where Acts has been placed in the Bible. Bible PPT Just as Acts is located between- Gospels/Epistles- it is a bridge between- life of Christ we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Shalom Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 24, 2012
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     | 8,398 views

    Just like the disciples' hopelessness and despair was turned into joy and peace, so Jesus moves in our lives giving us the peace that passes all understanding.

    John 20:19-31 “Shalom” INTRODUCTION Does is seem to you that Easter Day was a long time ago? So much has happened this past week and it feels like the loud proclamations, “He is Risen,” and “He is Risen Indeed,” are now only faint whisperings. Yes, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • G. D. Helton avatar

    Flash Point

    Contributed by G. D. Helton on May 17, 2012
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    A sermon to help set the believers heart on fire through the moving of the Holy Spirit.

    Flash Point Sunday Morning, 05-06-12 Pro 17:3 The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts. Luk 24:32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the Scriptures? Act ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    Winds Of Change

    Contributed by James May on Oct 7, 2014
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     | 40,671 views

    The mighty rushing wind of the Holy Ghost is the greatest source for Winds of Change that are needed in the church and in our world today.

    Winds of Change Sunday, October 05, 2014 By Rev. James May Nothing that God does is ever done by chance. He is meticulous in his plans, paying absolute attention to even the smallest details to ensure that everything happens in proper order, at the proper time and in a way that fully complies ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Leach avatar

    The Distinct Ministries Of God’s Spirit And The Ministries Of God’s Word.

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 9, 2014
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     | 3,521 views

    The Holy Spirit is to lead us, moment by moment, communicating with our reborn spirit.

    The distinct Ministries of God’s Spirit and the Ministries of God’s Word Part 1 - The Holy Spirit of God, God the Holy Spirit: Is the Spirit of Christ: Rom 8:9 ...The Spirit of Christ... Is the Spirit of the Father: Mat 10:20 ...The Spirit of your Father... Is the Spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational