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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    A Sack Of Silverware

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,127 views

    Instead of living life by all the "rules" why not live life by the Spirit?

    February 3, 2002 17You must accept whatever situation the Lord has put you in, and continue on as you were when God first called you. This is my rule for all the churches. 18For instance, a man who was circumcised before he became a believer should not try to reverse it. And the man who was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Blockading Your Heart, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,726 views

    A challenge to guard against that which would defile our heart or spirit

    Blockading your heart Part 1 Opening: 1. What awesome thing took place in 1962????? How many of you have heard of the US naval blockade of Cuba? Why did the United States blockade Cuba? To guard ourselves from danger and destruction. 2. The word of God also speaks to us of a blockading ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    For Sale: One Cross (Excellent Condition - Only Used Once - Make Offer)

    Contributed by Chuck Morley on Nov 11, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,205 views

    How does a church continue when it loses the presence of the Holy Spirit?

    For Sale: One Cross Excellent Condition - Only Used Once - Make Offer I have a good friend who pastors a church not far from ours. Not only does he pastor, but he and his family also own several small, but very successful, businesses in the Atlanta area with about 20 employees. One day, while ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Fruit Of The Spirt Is Love

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Feb 25, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,869 views

    This sermon deals with the fruit of the spirit that is Love. And What we find in this fruit.

    The fruit of the spirit is "Love" Gal. 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. Gal 5:22 -23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Ruth The Moabite #6 Series

    Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,631 views

    This is the final sermon in the series "The Spirit of Ishmael" it deals with the aspects of deliverance.

    Spirit of Ishmael Ruth the Moabite #6 Text: Ruth 1:4-18 4 And they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they dwelled there about ten years. 5 And Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them; and the woman was left of her two sons ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Three R's Of Obedience

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,047 views

    If we are obeying the voice of the Holy Spirit we will see great revival!

    The Three R’s of Obedience Text: Acts 10:9-33; 44-48 Introduction 1. Illustration: A Fellow was sitting at a stop light. The lady in front of him was going through papers on the seat of her car, and when the light changed to green she did not obey its command - a green light is a commandment ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steven Witt avatar

    Tempted In Every Way

    Contributed by Steven Witt on May 12, 2007
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    Jesus led to, and through, the wilderness of human temptation by the Holy Spirit.

    “Tempted In Every Way” Text: Luke 4:1-13 Hebrews 4:15 – For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. You must pass the test to be advanced to the next grade God committed to your graduation! Testing by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    The Character Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,240 views

    This sermon is 3rd in a series on the fruits of the Spirit, or Charcter of a Christian: Peace

    I. I have to begin with a little story that came across my e-mail this week about a "haunted car" in Lousianna. (1) This story happened about a month ago in a little town in Louisiana, and while it sounds like an Alfred Hitchcock tale, it’s said to be true. This guy was on the side of the road ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Character Of Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,238 views

    This is the 6th is a series on fruits of the Spirit, namely The Character of a Christian: Faithfulness.

    I. What does the word faithful mean in today’s society? Are you? A) always faithful B) sometimes faithful or C) seldom faithful? Maybe you apply it to certain topics: What about to your job, or employer: A) always faithful B) sometimes faithful or C) seldom faithful? How about when we apply ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Character Of Self Control Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,642 views

    This sermon is in a series on fruit of the Spirit, namely The Character of a Christian: Self Control.

    I. I have really enjoyed preaching this series on the "fruits" (character) of a Christian, and then I came down to this last one and read it again "Self Control". I sort of did one of those Lucille Ball takes (uggh!) on it! Like it is easy for me to talk about joy, and love, and peace, but "self ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Character Of Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,350 views

    This is part of a sermon series on the fruits of the Spirit, namely the Character of a Christian: Gentleness.

    (1) "A picture that will probably always be fixed in our minds from the Oklahoma City bombing is the picture of a fireman holding the body of a baby. We’ll never be able to forget it, will we? What is touching about that picture is the obvious gentleness with which that big, burly fireman is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Randall LaVere II avatar

    The Word Is Alive

    Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,706 views

    Jesus said-the words that I speak...they are spirit and they are life

    Word is alive Awesomeness of God. He created man, and gave him dominion of the earth, all the while knowing that we would fail. Raised up many leaders, prophets and kings throughout time, but none could live up to the law. Jn. 6:63 It is the spirit that quickeneth, the flesh profits nothing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Please Let Out What You Should Have Let In!

    Contributed by W. Alderman on May 8, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,378 views

    This is a message that I preached on what it means to be Spirit filled in a practical way.

    PLEASE LET OUT WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE LET IN! Text: Galatians 5:16-26; 6:7-10; Ephesians 5:18-21 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: In recent years there has been much controversy and confusion as to what it means to be “baptized with the Spirit”, to be “indwelt by the Spirit” or to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fresh Anointing

    Contributed by David Dailey on Oct 26, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
     | 56,918 views

    the Spirit had not departed David, but at times he needed a refreshing; a renewal.

    Fresh Anointing Our text is in Psalms 92:10. I shall be anointed with fresh oil. David is speaking about a fresh anointing; a renewal. David had been anointed as king of Israel from his youth. In I Samuel 16:13 Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him, and the Bible says the Spirit of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Emil Boniog avatar

    What Must I Do To Be Saved?

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,062 views

    Repent to be forgiven, be baptized to belong, and be Spirit-controlled to have victory in life.

    INTRODUCTION This is Peter’s first sermon. Pentecost has just taken place. The early believers were filled with the Holy Spirit. The accompanying phenomenon attracted curious onlookers. Peter explained to the multitude the meaning of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit that they witnessed. He also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist