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  • Steve Lombardo avatar

    The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Nov 24, 2009
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     | 16,001 views

    Every believer receives at least one gift from the Holy Spirit to use in the body of Christ.

    I want to tell you about our cat. Our cat is named Roger – our female cat, Roger. Trey named her. It’s weird, but you get used to it. It’s funny. But Roger…she’s a nice cat. She was so cute. She actually showed up at Jason and Erica Carlson’s house a little over a year ago. A little kitten ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unity Of Mind And Spirit

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024
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    The church is called the body of Christ. Have you ever thought about what it would be like if the members of our physical bodies behaved like the members of the spiritual body sometimes do?

    Opening illustration: The church is called the body of Christ. Have you ever thought about what it would be like if the members of our physical bodies behaved like the members of the spiritual body sometimes do? HEART - "You know, I’m just stuck in a rut. For the last 45 years all I do is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Mende avatar

    Do Not Grieve The Spirit

    Contributed by David Mende on Jun 5, 2018
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    What grieves the Spirit? Many Christians often overlook the fact that the Spirit is grieved when we put down others through our words. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. The ability to speak is a gift from God. None of the animals can speak, but humans have the unique gift of speaking. However, the gift of speech is often abused by humans. While we can encourage and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Madai Holdsworth avatar

    The Holy Spirit And The Wind

    Contributed by Madai Holdsworth on Jan 21, 2012
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    An outline comparing the Holy Spirit with the Wind

    The Holy Spirit and the wind-Ezekiel 37:8-10 The wind is a basic element needed to live. The Holy Spirit is a basic necessity for every Christian to live. Spirit: breath/wind Hebrew: RUACH= breath/wind/spirit I. Wind is air with movement, its indispensable to live. It spreads seeds and pollen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tim Bond avatar

    Giving The Spirit Control Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on May 27, 2004
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     | 5,484 views

    The Fruit of the Spirit is the motivation behind our use of our God-given spiritual gifts.

    This morning we are going to conclude our discussion of Spiritual Gifts by talking about how to turn control of our lives over to the Spirit. Thus far we’ve talked about the nature of spiritual gifts, that they are God given abilities that are to be used to build up the Church and help other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Intercession Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,590 views

    In this sermon we see that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus because of the intercession of the Holy Spirit.

    Scripture The first verse of the greatest chapter in the Bible—Romans 8:1—says, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Everything else that follows in the rest of Romans 8 tells us why there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Charles R. Peck avatar

    Gentleness - Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 14, 2012
     | 4,834 views

    This message is one of the fruits of the Spirit. A fruit that all believers should manifest in their lives.

    GENTLENESS – FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT Galatians 5:22 In this message I would like to talk about one of the fruit of the Spirit. I would like to ask you this question. Do you know any VDPs. “Very Draining People?” They’re the kind who says things that set you on edge, and ...read more

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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Fruits Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 30, 2025
     | 1,851 views

    The fruits of the Holy Spirit are the characteristics and virtues that should be evident in the lives of believers who are walking in the Spirit. They represent the nature of Christ and are essential for a healthy spiritual life.

    Title: THE FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law." Supporting Texts: John 15:4-5, Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Bring Reconciliation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    1. The Holy Spirit helps create fellowship between those who are estranged from God.

    1. The Holy Spirit helps create fellowship between those who are estranged from God. Paul wrote, "God has reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation." (2 Cor. 5:18) Ask the Lord to teach you how to be more effective in delivering the message of reconciliation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Utilizes Faithfulness In A Leader

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,501 views

    1. The Holy Spirit empowers us with God’s unfailing strength, loyalty and trustworthiness.

    1. The Holy Spirit empowers us with God’s unfailing strength, loyalty and trustworthiness. Paul wrote, "Faithful is He Who is calling you (to Himself) and utterly trustworthy, and He will also do it (fulfill His call by hallowing and keeping you)." (I Thes. 5:24 - Amplified) Trust the Lord to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    High Expectations Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2008
     | 7,279 views

    There are some reasons God has and we should have "High Expectations" for life.

    HIGH EXPECTATIONS Romans 8:16-25 * In 1999 the Broadman Holman Publishers released a book written by Dr. Thom Rainer entitled, “High Expectations.” The thesis of this book is that churches who expect much from their members get much. Conversely, it is true that if a church expects little, it will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Spirit And Unity With God Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 3, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,339 views

    We were created to join in the dance of unity with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Spirit draws us back into the dance.

    Knowing the Holy Spirit May 1, 2005 The Spirit and Union (Baptism in the Spirit) Do you remember a few weeks ago we were trying to find an image, a metaphor for the trinity that goes beyond an fills out the images of the egg, or the shamrock, or fire? And we rediscovered this ancient word ...read more

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  • Daniel Haas avatar

    The Coming Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009
     | 3,714 views

    We tend to ask: How does the Bible fit my life? But in reality the question is: What does my life look like in the light of scripture?

    Acts 2:1-21 Flames today - tongues of fire dancing over every head and all of us - every single one of us is filled with the Holy Spirit - everybody speaking a different language - right here, right now, in church - "that is not the way to behave in church" - Scary! Flames back then - people from ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Kemuel Travis avatar

    Fruit Of The Spirit: Goodness Series

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 22, 2007
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     | 3,418 views

    To show that goodness is a mark of the Spirit-Filled life.

    -Tonight, we are continuing our series on the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22-23 -We have looked at love, joy, peace, patience and kindness -Tonight we are going to look at goodness -We have chosen literal fruits to symbolize the Spiritual Fruit -Love was symbolized by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Lay Man avatar

    The Character Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015
     | 4,295 views

    But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. - James 3:17 When we think of having the Holy Spirit of God we think sometimes immediately of ..

    But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. - James 3:17 When we think of having the Holy Spirit of God we think sometimes immediately of power, spiritual gifts and great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational