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  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Be Careful Of Divisive Spirits

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jun 22, 2023
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    The goal of a divisive person is to cause conflict. "I urge you, my friends: watch out for those who cause divisions and upset people's faith and go against the teaching you received. Keep away from them" (Rom. 16:17, GNT)!

    People that participate in divisive arguments have an unhealthy interest in creating strife. However, a mature, faith-filled person recognizes that participating in contentious discussions will not end the matter. With the knowledge of God and the wisdom of the Lord, we understand that calmer ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The Holy Spirit’s Transformative Power

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 11, 2024
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    Learn how to bring to bear the power, authority, and resources of heaven to your situation. While it's Super Bowl Sunday for the world, it's Super Sunday at church. Jesus said, “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33)

    The Holy Spirit’s Transformative Power You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/FgxxARlB6ak?si=6IPAT4GxwCRDQSFx Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/100064615454428/videos/1062400965089344 Unfortunately, we really don’t see the transformative power of the Holy Spirit as we should. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Another Spirit-A Different Spirit.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 5, 2023
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    The question asked throughout scripture is, “Whose report will you believe?” Our whole basis for Christianity is the faith factor. The just shall live by faith. Romans 12:3b...God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

    Another Spirit-A Different Spirit. Isaiah 53:1AMP The question asked throughout scripture is, “Whose report will you believe?” Our whole basis for Christianity is the faith factor. The just shall live by faith. Romans 12:3b...God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. Isaiah 53:1 Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Anticipating The Spirit Of Christmas - The Spirit Of Praise

    Contributed by William Wyne on Apr 20, 2012
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    The birth of Christ gives us as believers a joyous spirit of Praise.

    There are several biblical pictures of the Christmas story: there is the picture of Wise men coming to worship the Christ child, there is the picture of the righteous man Simeon who was waiting to behold the Consolation of Israel, there is the picture of the aged saintly woman Anna, who was walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit: God's Spirit At Work

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 16, 2014
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    What does the Holy Spirit do in the lives of believers? This sermon discusses four works of the Spirit in the lives of believers.

    The Holy Spirit, Part 2: God’s Spirit at Work Series: Acts, #3 Chuck Sligh February 9, 2014 There is a PowerPoint presentation available for this sermon upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 1:8 – “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Church House Or Courthouse? Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
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    I Corinthians 6 challenges us to follow the way of the cross in dealing with contentious issues within the church

    Several years ago, on a Sunday morning, I was responsible for the children’s story. I wanted to help the children think about Jesus as their friend, so I began with this question: Who would you go to if you had a problem? One child said he would go to his grandma. Another said he would go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Of What Spirit Are Ye?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 19, 2012
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    Would Jesus' Facebook status comments sound like yours?

    Of What Spirit Are Ye? I grew up, off and on, in a rather mild Methodist church and my wife was in a rather laid back Lutheran one though Methodists were once call shoutin' Methodists and we all know the stir Luther made back in the day. Things mellowed out over the years. At 20 and 21, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding The Gifts Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 7, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,543 views

    This message deals with the gifts of the Spirit, and their use in the church.

    1 Cor. 12:1-31 Understanding The Gifts Of The Spirit The church at Corinth was a church filled with people who had Spiritual gifts ! 1 Cor 1:5-7 "That in everything ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: So that ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Love...

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 10, 2003
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    The qualities of love needed in the church.

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS LOVE… I CORINTHIANS 13:1-8 Introduction: This chapter is among the most famous chapters in the Bible. It has been used extensively at weddings and as an exposition of romantic love. The reality of this passage is that is part of a message by Paul to the church at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is One Spirit Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 29, 2024
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    This sermon addresses three questions: Who is the One Spirit?, What is the role of the One Spirit?, and How should we respond to the One Spirit?

    Introduction: A. The story is told about a Christian who arrived in Heaven and was excited to meet many people from Old Testament times and he had lots of questions for them. 1. To Noah, he asked what it was like to be in the ark with all those animals. 2. To Joseph, he asked what it was like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Breathing In The Spirit! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2024
     | 707 views

    A series looking at being our serious about God.

    Breathing in the Spirit 1 John 5:1-5 February 17, 2024 Story about snorkeling off the Florida Keys Coral Reef Couldn’t see people / boat only saw coral Hard to breathe with a snorkel (TELL YOUR OWN STORY ABOUT STRUGGLING TO BREATHE) Has something like that ever happened to you? Maybe it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Grant avatar

    The Unity Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 18, 2024
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     | 545 views

    Paul teaches that there is no divorcing Christian doctrine from Christian duty! He is saying, “You know the truth, now walk in it!” The bottom line is this: Where there is genuine faith, there will be genuine works to back it up!

    Ephesians 4:4-8 “The Unity of the Spirit” February 18, 2024 These verses teach us that unity is not just a possibility; it is a divine requirement if we are to be everything God wants us to be as a church. Paul begins this passage with the use of the word “therefore,” and this word draws our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Moved By The Spirit

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 18, 2024
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     | 1,379 views

    As believers in Jesus Christ, called to build His church, we need to be a people and a church that is moved by the Spirit. Today's message we’ll be looking at such a move by the Holy Spirit in the building of the second temple. We’ll be studying Ezra 1:5-6.

    Moved By the Spirit Ezra 1:5-6 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/aaR2Oq4FoVE?si=owEDxBfbJD_08csM While reading the book of Ezra, the Lord wouldn’t allow me to go beyond the first chapter, verse six, and to specifically meditate on verses five and six. Ezra begins by taking ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    One Spirit Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024
     | 294 views

    In this seven-week series, we explore the seven "ones" of Ephesians 4 and how they can help us experience the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace! Week two: One Spirit.

    ONE: The Unity of the Spirit (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/14/2018 Years ago, Leslie Flynn penned a book titled Great Church Fights. In it, he tells the story of a young father who heard a commotion out in his backyard, he looked outside and saw his daughter and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Of A Different Spirit

    Contributed by Tarran Dookie on Nov 6, 2023
     | 485 views

    God is seeking those who are willing to pay the price and live sacrificially for Him. His heart is after men of a different spirit from the ordinary. He especially blesses those who have separated themselves unto His cause.

    OF A DIFFERENT SPIRIT (by brother Tarran Dookie) ENOCH Gen 5:21-24 And Enoch lived sixty and five years, and begat Methuselah: And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational