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Antonyms: bad feeling, acrimony, animosity, animus, antagonism, antipathy, aversion, bitterness, detestation, disgust, dislike, disrelish, enmity, friction, grievances, grudges, hatred, hostility, loathing, malevolence, malice

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201. Christmas Spirit

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E. C. Baird

I am the Christmas Spirit I enter the home of poverty, causing pale-faced children to open their eyes wide, in pleased wonder. I cause the miser's clutched hand to relax and thus paint a bright spot on his soul. I cause the aged to renew their youth and to laugh ... that are too weak to speak just tremble in silent, eloquent gratitude. In a thousand ways, I cause the weary world to look up into the face of God, and for a little moment forget the things that are small and wretched. I am the Christmas Spirit.

202. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

Mark 11:1-11

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Wayne H. Keller

... . If you do not, why not? What would need to change? (Two minutes of silence.) Response "Have Mercy on Us, Living Lord" Call to Pardon (Pastor and Ministers) God changes us, that is, gives us a new outlook, a new obedience, only when we allow the Holy Spirit into our lives. We can rationalize all we want about our inability to change; we can find all kinds of excuses not to change. We change when we acknowledge Christ as King, as Sovereign over us. That is Good News, though in the beginning, it may sound ...

203. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

Mark 4:35-41

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Wayne H. Keller

... Corita, in her book, To Believe in God, wrote, "To believe in God is to lay down together our minds to rest a while, while we mind one another's thinking." MUSIC POSSIBILITIES (In Addition To Those Already Suggested) Music for Preparation Medley of Holy Spirit hymns; or, "Our Father in Heaven" by J. S. Bach. Hymn of Commitment "Praise the Lord, Who Reigns Above" Response to the Prayer of Praise "The Lord's Prayer" Response to the Scripture "Cause Us, O Lord" Response to the Message with Children "Put Your ...

204. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

Matthew 6:25-34

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Wayne H. Keller

... a world in which there is no security and safety, into a world where apathy (who cares?) and halfheartedness are dominant. In Christ's name, move the world a little, beginning in your own home, in the name of God the Parent, the Child, the Spirit. God be with you. Minister:: And with you too, pastor. Pastor: God's grace, mercy, justice, and strength will be with you. Minister: And we will be, we are, instruments of God's grace, mercy, justice, and strength to the world, because of our gratitude. Meditation ...

205. The Season of the Holy Spirit

John 18:28-40

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Wayne B. Keller

... you the Jews' king?"Jesus' response: "You say so ... I bear witness to the truth." Pilate's perplexity: "What is truth?" THE COMMUNITY GATHERS TO CELEBRATE Suggestion: Begin, are you here? I mean, really here this morning? Are you here to hear the truth as God's Spirit reveals the truth? If not, wake up. (Use an alarm clock, or some kind of sound to wake the people up.) (pause) Now, are you awake? On your mark, get set, let's get going. Continue with this litany between pastor and ministers: Pastor: Fellow ...

206. The Season of the Holy Spirit

Luke 17:11-19

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Wayne B. Keller

... for our minds that we may know the mind of Christ, for our emotions that we may love in Christ's name, for our wills that we may choose to serve Christ in the common life. Pastor: Do you know that you are God's temple, and that God's Spirit dwells in you? People: We come to worship to learn what this means. Pastor: You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. There-fore, let's sing praises to God who has so wondrously made us. Ministers: We shall. We do. ACTS OF CONFESSION Consider this ...

207. Empowered by the Holy Spirit

John 14:8-17, (25-27)

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James Wilson

... because we will not pray and let Your will be done in our lives. Forgive us, Lord, and help us to open our hearts with courage to Your presence so that the whole world might know that Your love and grace are real. In Christ we pray. Amen. Hymns "O Spirit Of The Living God" "God Of Grace And God Of Glory" "Holy, Holy, Holy"

208. Sow in the Spirit

Galatians 6:1-10

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James Wilson

... Your word, we have chosen to live "our own way" and we have been sorrowed by the harvest we receive. Forgive us, Lord, and lead us again to sow in Your wonderful fields. In Christ we pray. Amen. Hymns "Bringing In The Sheaves" "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" "Sweet, Sweet Spirit"

209. The Law of the Spirit

John 13:34

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Brett Blair

... being, both inward and outward, responds to the world around us. And then Richard says this: This law clarifies to us that while religion and law may exercise lordship over our actions, over the way we live, Christ wants lordship over everything we are. It is the law of the spirit and not simply the law of the letter. And to whom does this new law apply? My brothers and sisters in Christ. It is to us.

210. Parable of the Flame and the Spirit

1 Corinthians 15:35-58

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... new form, though perhaps unseen. Physicists tell us that no energy, nothing is ever lost. It merely changes from solid to liquid or gas and new growth and development is the reverse process. So, too, we may also see something of the working of heaven in the flame of the spirit as in death we change from the earthly body to the unseen spiritual body and we recognize that God is at work in all things.

211. The Holy Spirit: Rain of Righteousness

Isaiah 45:8

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Call to Worship Leader: "You heavens above, rain down righteousness; let the clouds shower it down." Congregation: Pour out your Holy Spirit, Father, that all may acknowledge your rulership of justice and mercy. Leader: "Let the earth open wide; let salvation spring up." Congregation: Open our hearts wide to receive the truth of salvation, the truth of your endless love of every person on this earth. Leader: "Let righteousness grow with it; ...

212. The Irresistible Influence Of The Holy Spirit

Acts 2:1-41

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James W. Moore

The Holy Spirit warms us and melts our cold, cold hearts. The following parable makes the point: Once upon a time there was a piece of iron, which was very strong and very hard. Many attempts had been made to break it, but all had failed. “I’ll master it,” said the axe… ...

213. Thirsting for the Spirit

John 7:37-39

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Frank Ramirez

... of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me. You are indeed my rock and my fortress; for your name's sake lead me and guide me, take me out of the net that is hidden for me, for you are my refuge. Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God. (Psalm 31:1-5) Hymns "Were You There?" "Alas And Did My Savior Bleed?" "Beneath The Cross Of Jesus"

214. A Spirit of Peace

Matt 9:35 - 10:42

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Keith Wagner

When we model a spirit of peace it can be contagious. One time Charles Kuralt was traveling through the back roads in Ohio. He passed a farmhouse with a homemade banner on it that read, "Welcome Home Roger." One of his associates said, "I wonder who Roger is?" They decided to drive to the farm ...

215. Winners Never Quit and Quitters Never Win (Fruit of the Spirit: Patience)

Galatians 5:22

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James Merritt

... the end of an escalator and he kept watching the railing as it went around. A salesman came up and said, "Son, are you lost?" He said, "No, I'm just waiting for my chewing gum to come back. Now we are told that the fruit of the Spirit is "longsuffering." (Gal. 5:22) Many modern translations use the word patience here. As you are going to see, longsuffering is patience, but it is more than patience. Let me give you my definition of long-suffering. Longsuffering is the determination to live by faith and not ...

216. One Body And One Spirit

Psalm 68:1-35, Ephesians 4:1-16

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Frank Ramirez

... . Our God is a God of salvation, and to God, the Lord, belongs escape from death. (Psalm 68:18-20) Collect Lord of life, grant us gifts, grant us grace, according to your measure and not our own. Amen. Prayer Of Confession (Unison) There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all. Amen. Hymns All Praise To Our Redeeming Lord There Are Many Gifts 'Tis So Sweet ...

217. Blessed are the Poor in Spirit

John 20:24-31, John 20:19-23

Sermon

Mike Ripski

... Jesus shows us there is love and forgiveness with no strings attached. Unconditional love is possible. With God’s help it is. Question No. 2: What does it mean to be sent into the world as the Father sent Jesus and to be empowered by the same Spirit that inspired him? And to be assigned specifically the work of forgiving sins and retaining them? Of all that Jesus did and could have assigned his followers to do, he names forgiving sins and retaining sins? What does he mean? I don’t know for sure. But ...

218. Captured by the Spirit of Christ

Jn 1:29-42

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King Duncan

... behind." Did Martin King have that level of commitment when he first began his ministry? It's doubtful. He had youthful enthusiasm to be sure. He had strong convictions. He was well brought up, with an outstanding Baptist preacher as a father. But people who are truly captured by the spirit of Christ do so generally after years of walking in Christ's footsteps. Our faith is validated and grows as we "come and see."

219. Caught Up in the Spirit

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Charles Swindoll

... know how you feel," the manager would say genially. "Sure, take the day off, But do me a favor. You're in the starting lineup. Just play one inning. Then skip the rest of the game." Coach Houk knew that if he could get the player caught up in the spirit of the game, he would play it out to the end.

220. A Generous Spirit

Humor Illustration

... in the church with a grin on his face, waiting to see the minister's embarrassment. The minister climbed into the pulpit and said, "Before we begin, I have an announcement. I would very much like to thank my friend, Joe, for his kind gift of peaches... and for the spirit in which they were given!"

221. Size Is Less Important Than Spirit

Mark 4:26-34

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Merritt W. Ednie

... where he'd learned to chop trees so powerfully. The little fellow replied, "When I worked in the Sahara forest." "You mean, the Sahara desert." "That was after I got there," said the small lumberjack. The point of the story is that size is less important than spirit, or intelligence, or courage a point made when King David was selected at a young age: "Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature ... for the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord ...

222. Spirit Working Through Us

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Michael P. Green

... the pump handle. The water was pouring forth, but not because the figure was pumping it. You see, it was an artesian well, and the water was pumping the man! When you see a man who is at work for God and producing results, recognize that it is the Holy Spirit working through him, not the man’s efforts that are giving results. All he has to do—and all you have to do—is keep your hand on the handle.

223. A Dead Spirit Feels No Guilt

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Michael P. Green

... feel nothing. How heavy is sin? Is it ten pounds? Eighty pounds?” The preacher replied by asking the youth, “If you laid a four-hundred-pound weight on a corpse, would it feel the load?” The youth replied, “It would feel nothing, because it is dead.” The preacher concluded, “That spirit, too, is indeed dead which feels no load of sin or is indifferent to its burden and flippant about its presence.” The youth was silenced.

224. Spirit-filled Artisans

Exodus 31:1-11

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Gary M. Burge

The Holy Spirit fills Bezalel, the artist who oversees the work, with practical wisdom (31:1–5). God also appoints his assistant, Oholiab, and gives them the ability to teach all the artisans (31:6; cf. 35:30–36:2). The artists are God’s agents, as they fashion all the furnishings according to the pattern Moses has seen on the mountain (31:7–11).

225. The Christmas Spirit

Humor

In a CHARLIE BROWN Christmas special, Charlie Brown just couldn't get into the Christmas spirit. Thus his little friend Linus observed: "Charlie Brown, you're the only person I know who can take a wonderful season like Christmas and turn it into a problem."

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