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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit- Joy. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 29, 2008
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     | 10,832 views

    Joy is a great thing to have.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever been around a person who no matter what is going on around them, seem to be calm and peaceful? • These people seem to have something that is special about them. • As you look at them, you wish that you could deal with life’s problems with the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 11, 2015
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     | 6,273 views

    We are baptized for action. We are baptized to go out into the world and be the hands, voice and presence of Christ. We are baptized for the sake of others and for the sake of the world.

    If the reading we heard from Mark’s Gospel a few minutes ago sounds familiar, it’s because we heard part of the same reading a few weeks ago on the Second Sunday of Advent. On that Sunday, we heard John the Baptist talk about the coming of Jesus and the baptism that he would provide-the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Anointing Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Sep 4, 2023
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     | 3,639 views

    "What is the anointing of the Spirit of God? What does it mean to be anointed?" Is it necessary to be anointed by the Spirit of God in the Post Modern Culture such as today?

    I want to trace back briefly into history of the practise of anointing and then come to its relevance for us today. The origin of ‘anointing’ was from a practice of shepherds. Lice and other insects would often get into the wool of sheep, and when they got near the sheep's head, they could ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Patience

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Nov 1, 2003
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    Patience - something we all want, but seldom have. However, it is attainable for us as believers. Patience is the fourth aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit. Let us study this aspect and try to learn what it means to be patient and then make application in

    The Fruit of the Spirit – Patience Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control; against such there is no law. INTRODUCTION Patience - A small boy is sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later … ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Selfcontrol Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 28, 2004
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     | 6,964 views

    This is the final sermon in the Series on "The Fruit of the Spirit" from Galatians 5:22-23."

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS SELFCONTROL—GALATIANS 5:22-26; LUKE 9:23-27 The date as I can best recall was Saturday, June 4, 1977. It was about mid afternoon, and Liz and I were returning from Annual Conference at McKendree College in Lebanon, Illinois, to Marissa, to begin our fifth year in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006
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    GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

    For a number of years renewal has been occurring in the church. This renewal is taking place across denominational lines. The church is once again turning its attention to the Gifts of the Spirit. This is demonstrated by the phenomenal interest in Rick Warren’s best selling book The Purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Lead By The Spirit Of God

    Contributed by Ferdinand Johnson on Jun 21, 2005
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    THIS SERMON IS INTENDED TO HELP THE BELIEVER TO KNOW WITHOUT A DOUBT, IF THEY ARE WALKING IN THE WILL OF GOD.

    Lead by the Spirit John 16:13-14 (KJV) 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spirit Of Anti-Christmas

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 7, 2011
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     | 3,533 views

    Let us also beware of the spirit of anti-Christmas that prevails during this season and pursue to alienate ourselves from it. Just as the heavenly hosts, the shepherds in the fields of Judea and the magi’s from the East joined together to celebrate the bi

    Opening illustration: When Secret Service agents train bank tellers to identify counterfeit bills, they show them both fake money and real money, and they study both. To detect a counterfeit problem, they must look for the differences in the genuine bill compared to the counterfeit—and not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blasphemy Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014
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    What exactly is this sin? Can this sin be committed today? Is there really no hope of forgiveness for the one who commits this sin? Why can blaspheming Jesus be forgiven but not blaspheming the Spirit?

    INTRO This topic is indeed an interesting one that leaves us with many questions. • What exactly is this sin? • Can this sin be committed today? • Is there really no hope of forgiveness for the one who commits this sin? • Why can blaspheming Jesus be forgiven but not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Not Be Spirit Filled? Series

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 1, 2012
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     | 4,036 views

    When Jesus said “Greater works than these shall you do, because I go to My Father”, Do you suppose that, that was going to be possible according to our own abilities and our own will power?

    The Holy Spirit (part 2) Why not, be Spirit filled? You know you don’t have to be, my oldest sister told me, when I first started going to a spirit filled church. You don’t have to be spirit filled to go to heaven she said and a lot of other people have given the same advice to others over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fruit Of The Spirit - Patience

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 28, 2018
     | 6,569 views

    A sermon series focusing on the Fruit of the Spirit to help us reach our full potential in Christ. This week we are looking at PATIENCE!

    Fruit of the Spirit - Patience Galatians 5:22-23 April 29, 2018 I would like to think I’m a really, really patient person. BUT, deep down, I really know I am not!! It takes me about 3 seconds trying to put something together, before I proclaim, this is impossible, or my best line is “there’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moses & The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 14, 2015
     | 15,495 views

    A new series centering on the Person of the Holy Spirit. I thought it would be interesting to see the Holy Spirit at work during different periods of time.

    MOSES & THE HOLY SPIRIT INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Retold Burning Bush account: "Moses, listen to Me. I have good news, and bad news." 2. Moses says, “Tell me the good news first.” 3. “OK.” The voice continues: "You, Moses, will lead the people of Israel out from bondage. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Heart & The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024
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     | 895 views

    This sermon explores the dangers of hypocrisy, the revealing power of the Holy Spirit, and the importance of honesty in our Christian walk.

    Good morning, beloved. I am so delighted to see each one of you here today, bright-eyed and eager to listen to the Word of God. It is indeed a joy to be gathered together, united in faith, and joined in our shared love for Christ. Today, we will be focusing on Acts 5:1-11. A passage that brings us ...read more

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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Necessity Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 12, 2024
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     | 1,808 views

    Message explores seven ways the church must be empowered by the Holy Spirit. The consequence of not having this empowerment is identified, and believers are called up to be filled with the Spirit in accordance with Ephesians 5:18.

    Intro Have you ever felt like you did not have what it takes to live the Christian life? Have you ever felt overwhelmed with the challenges of life? What do you do when you feel like circumstances are pressing in on you with almost irresistible force? Perhaps you have never experienced those ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Gentleness - Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 571 ratings
     | 94,906 views

    Do you know any "Very Draining People" who say things that set you on edge, & you’re convinced that they enjoy doing it?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE A. Do you know any VDPs, "Very Draining People?" They’re the kind who say things that set you on edge, & you’re convinced that they enjoy doing it? They come into your home & say, "Where did you find that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ