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  • Ian Johnson avatar

    The Wind Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 14,006 views

    ANy one brought up in the Jewish tradition knows its natural to compare the Spirt with the wind. Jesus used a ready illistration the night he spoke to Nicodemus.

    John 3:8 Just as you can hear the wind but can’t tell where it comes from or where it is going, so you can’t explain how people are born of the Spirit.” For anyone brought up in the Jeswish tradition it is natural to compare the Spirit with the wind. Ruach can mean 1) Wind: The desert wind ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 15,106 views

    Explains how to develop the fruit of the Spirit and shows the necessity of demonstrating the Fruit in conjuction with the Gifts.

    The Spirit Filled Life (Part 1): The Fruit of the Spirit GAL 5:16 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. 17 For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Donna Kazenske avatar

    A Pioneering Spirit

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Jun 24, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,672 views

    While meditating about the faith and works of some of God’s pioneers from previous generations, I began to petition the Lord to raise up more true pioneers; men and women of God who are not willing to take “no” for an answer; men and women of God who are

    By: Donna J. Kazenske While meditating about the faith and works of some of God’s pioneers from previous generations, I began to petition the Lord to raise up more true pioneers; men and women of God who are not willing to take “no” for an answer; men and women of God who are willing to go the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Life In The Spirit

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 235 ratings
     | 5,927 views

    Paul describes what life in the Spirit means.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The captain’s voice came over the PA system of the airplane. He said, "There’s no cause for alarm but we felt you passengers should know that for the last three hours we’ve been flying without the benefit of radio, compass, radar, or navigational beam due to the breakdown of some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 21,371 views

    The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to Be Like Jesus #1

    In Matthew 5 Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount with what we have called the beatitudes . What are the beatitudes and how do they apply to the Christian life? Over the next several weeks we’re going to take a closer look at these paradoxical statements of joy. Why would I call the beatitudes ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    In Search Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,612 views

    Paul shows us what is most important when searching for a deeper relationship with Christ and the gifts of the Spirit.

    February 8, 2004 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church. For this reason anyone who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret what he says. For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jamie Wright avatar

    The Spirit Of Brokenness

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Mar 3, 2004
    based on 88 ratings
     | 79,185 views

    Brokenness is a spiritual condition that attracts the attention of God. Brokenness always gives us more understanding of ourselves and Him. Admittedly, we resist this process. It is hard to give up our agendas, objectives, aspirations and interests. B

    The Spirit of Brokenness Pastor Jamie Wright Maranatha Fellowship Church 02-15-04 Brokenness is a spiritual condition that attracts the attention of God The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart. Ps. 34:18 I. Brokenness exposes the flame! (LIGHT) Philippians 2:15 KJV That ye may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Filled With The Spirit" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 21, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 7,368 views

    We all agree that at salvation the Holy Spirit indwells us; so why does Paul exhort us to ’be filled with the Spirit’? (#7 in The Christian Victor series)

    “So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; always giving ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Samuel Hagle avatar

    The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Samuel Hagle on Nov 27, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 26,698 views

    This is a sermon about the Holy Spirit, who He is, and what He is doing, from the OT until today.

    Sermon/Bible study about the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is present thru out the whole Bible. From Genesis 1 to Revelation. Genesis 1:2 says “darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” Revelation 22:17 says: “The spirit and the bride say, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Praying For The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,721 views

    Seeking the gift of the Holy Spirit - for non Charismatics :)

    Nov. 9 - Praying for the Spirit Ever have something you didn’t need - sports car- power tool - computer 0-60 or 120 mph - solitaire - mail, phone - typewriter - library Most Christians have no use for the Holy Spirit - (not that we don’t need Him) Today we will pray for the Spirit - but be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spirit Of Freedom

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,319 views

    This sermon addresses how the amount of freedom that we have depends upon how much we yield to the Holy Spirit.

    THE SPIRIT OF FREEDOM Text: Romans 8:1-11 There is the story of a child who was all dressed up with some place important to go. That place was a photographers shop. That little boy and his family were going to have a family portrait made. Dad was going to meet them there. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Chad Prather avatar

    The Spirit Of Pride

    Contributed by Chad Prather on Sep 28, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 14,204 views

    The Old Testament nation of the Amorites represent the spirit of pride, and represent a major obstacle to your spiritual destiny.

    The Amorites - The Spirit of Pride Joshua 3:10 Amorite - Heb. -“Proud, Boastful, Bitter rebels, Mountaineers. They lived in the thin air of the mountains; lived in lofty places. I Peter 5:5-6 Intro: If you ever doubt that the spirit of pride and self-exaltation is dangerous, remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spirit Of Deception

    Contributed by Chad Prather on Sep 28, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 39,890 views

    The Old Testament nation of the Hivites represent the spirit of deception and present a major obstacle to our destiny as the people of God.

    The Spirit of Deception (Hivites) Josh 3:10; Genesis 3:1-5 Hivite: To live a lie openly shown; a serpent. Deception: To mislead by giving a distorted impression or false sense of reality. To trick; to cheat; to beguile. The ancient Greeks used the word to describe the pleasure that comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tommy Jackson avatar

    The Spirit Of Diotrephes

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,487 views

    Could the spirit of some people be holding back the church?

    The Spirit Of Diotrephes (3 John 1:9 NIV) I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will have nothing to do with us. (3 John 1:10 NIV) So if I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, gossiping maliciously about us. Not satisfied with that, he refuses to welcome the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joe Bedy avatar

    The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 13,030 views

    A keyword sermon describing the Holy Spirit as the Paraclete.

    Every Monday our evangelism team goes out to call on people who have visited the church or to parents of the children who attend our school. Last Monday we finished our scheduled call with Darryl and Sharon who are very strong believers in the Lord. Before we left their home we circled for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ