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How To Stop Sinning Against The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Blaspheming the Spirit - To talk or act in a reviling manner to one who is sacred. To talk in a depreciatory manner about the Spirit of God is the unforgiveable sin because it is ascribing to Satan the work of the Holy Spirit.

Adapted from notes of Dr. Harry Ironside’s Handfuls of Purpose Vol. 3 page 198 Avoid the Following Errors 1. Blaspheming the Spirit - To talk or act in a reviling manner to one who is sacred. To talk in a depreciatory manner about the Spirit of God is the unforgiveable sin because it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Stop Sinning Against The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Adapted from notes of Dr.

Adapted from notes of Dr. Harry Ironside's Handfuls of Purpose Vol. 3 page 198 Avoid the Following Errors 1. Blaspheming the Spirit - To talk or act in a reviling manner to one who is sacred. To talk in a depreciatory manner about the Spirit of God is the unforgiveable sin because it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Careful With Your Speaking

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 3, 2012

It's easy to cut people down. God wants us to build people up.

Thursday: Ephesians 5:15-20: Be very careful, then, how you live —not as unwise but as wise…Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Infecting Your Facebook Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 8, 2012

Viruses infect PCs (Personal Computers), and sins infect PLs (our Personal Lives). Facebook has become one place where we can see certain viruses/sins infect the language and attitudes of those who use that site.

OPEN: A few yrs ago, a computer specialist by the name of Didier Stevens came up with a humorous ad campaign he placed on Google (a popular internet site). The Ad read in this way: "Is your PC (Personal Computer) virus-free? Get it infected here!" Now for those of you not familiar with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grateful Living Is Gracious Living Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 3, 2015

Grace and gratitude go hand-in-hand. When we live lives of grace to others, it best expresses our gratitude to God.

Series: Amazing! “GRATEFUL LIVING IS GRACIOUS LIVING” EPHESIANS 4:17-5:2 I enjoy studying the backgrounds of words. I like seeing how we got certain words and how they relate to each other. Take the word “grace.” It comes from the Latin word gratis. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Change Our Walk~walk Our Change Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 14, 2015

Conventional wisdom. It may truly be conventional, but it may not always be wise. In fact, we are not called to live by conventional wisdom. We are called to live by obedience to the Word of God.

Ephesians: Part 18 ~ 4:17-5:2 Change our walk~Walk our Change 17. So this I say, and affirm together with the Lord, that you walk no longer just as the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind, 18. being darkened in their understanding, excluded from the life of God because of the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Don't Put Off What You Should Be Putting On”

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

The Bible has a lot to say to the Christian about “putting off” and “putting on.”

“Don’t Put Off What You Should Be Putting On” The Bible has a lot to say to the Christian about “putting off” and “putting on.” The abundant life in Christ (John 10:10) is an exchanged life of “putting off” the old and “putting on” the new (Colossians 3:1-17). For example, you are to put off ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Building Altars Series

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Apr 3, 2001

Looking at Abraham’s life we see that everywhere he went he built altars. We will look at what this ’building of altars’ represents and the various different places we must build altars.

(1) INTRODUCTION: *True worship takes place in the context of obedience to God (Genesis 12:1-5) - not merely a feeling or a form. For Abraham it was in the process of obeying God’s prompting to go to the land of Canaan. We cannot truly worship God unless we are in the place of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:10

Denomination: *other

The Power Of Our Words

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 27, 2004

to encourage the congregation to use their words to build others up.

The Power of Our Words Ephesians 4:29-32 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to use their words to build others up. In his book “The Weight of Your Words” author Joseph Stowell tells the following story: "My junior high school had scheduled its annual operatic production. Talented ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Negative Speaking. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 2, 2024

Words have power, and the Bible warns us about the dangers of negative speaking.

Our words can either build up or tear down, and it's crucial to understand the impact of our speech on ourselves and others. Let us explore the biblical perspective on negative speaking and its consequences. The Power of Words Proverbs 18:21 states, "The tongue has the power of life and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5, Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 15:4, Psalm 19:14, Matthew 12:24  (view more)  (view less)

Unity In The Church

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on May 2, 2022

Unity is a vital element in order for the church to grow.

REASONS OF UNITY: 1. We are called to be one in Christ. V4-6 2. Mark/ Sign of maturity. 3. To accomplish the calling. 4. The Body of Christ may be built up ATTAINING UNITY: 1. Complete humility. a. Romans 12:16 – Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1

What's The Difference

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Oct 15, 2001

There are five areas of the Christian’s life that must be different from the world’s.

What’s the Difference? Ephesians 4:17-32 I’m always amazed at deer hunters. It is my understanding that deer are color blind, right? If that is true, then why do you wear the camouflage clothes along with a large orange vest? I’ve asked many hunters this question and have been told that the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32, Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Mend Unhappy Memories

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us identify which unhappy memories are causes for some of our emotional difficulties

How the Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Mend Unhappy Memories Illustration:Faith for my deliverance is not faith in God. Faith means, whether I am visibly delivered or not, I will stick to my belief that God is love. There are some things only learned in a fiery furnace. Oswald Chambers in Run ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To And How Not To Grieve The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 29, 2019

This sermon is going start by looking at the roles of the Spirit and finish with how to and how not to grieve Him.

Do not Grieve or Quench the Holy Spirit Ephesians 4:29 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When born-again believers continue to “conform to the ways of this world” (Romans 12:2) imagine how the Holy Spirit must feel! When we refuse to put off the former way of life but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

You Are A New Person In Christ Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007

This is message 9 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

You are a New Person in Jesus Ephesians 4:17-32 I. Don’t be Like the Lost A. Darkened Understanding. “…darkened in their understanding …” B. Detached from God. “…separated from the life of God …” C. Dulled Sensitivity. “Having lost all sensitivity…” D. Desiring Impurity. “…indulge in every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist