Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

Christmas Angels

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

AN ANGEL APPEARED TO JOSEPH, MATTHEW 1:20-25  But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your … Continue reading →

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What it Means to Pray in Jesus’ Name

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Just before the end of Jesus’ life on earth He began teaching His disciples to pray in His name.  Before this time the concept was unheard of.  Prayer was always to the Father but never in Jesus’ name.  But all … Continue reading →

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Four Ways the Holy Spirit Intercedes for Us

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

The Holy Spirit is the person of God who intercedes for us on earth.  Here is a picture of His intercession.  1.  He prays for us.  A big part of the intercession of the Holy Spirit is His prayer for … Continue reading →

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Four Ways to Pray With Importunity

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Importune prayer is prayer that is aroused and energized by the Holy Spirit.  According to E. M. Bounds, It [importune prayer] is not an impulse of energy, not a mere earnestness of soul; it is an inwrought force, a faculty … Continue reading →

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4 Things the Lord’s Prayer Teaches Us About Prayer

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

What the Lord’s Prayer Teaches Us About Prayer — Matthew 6:9-13 1.  It brings to us the way we ought to regard God when we pray.  Hence, when we pray “Our Father” we understand that we ought to regard Him … Continue reading →

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4 Ways to have Unlimited Power in the Holy Spirit

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

  God has such great things in store for you.  He wants to give you all of His power through His spirit.  He wants to give you that power to do His great work.  Here are four ways to get … Continue reading →

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Who is the Holy Spirit?

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

  As we can see from His name Holy Spirit… He is holy.  He is holy simply because He is God.  He is the holy spirit of God and we call Him Holy Spirit.  Thus, being God, we know that … Continue reading →

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God Has Gifted Every Christian for Holiness

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

   Since it is God’s will for every Christian to be holy, He has given us the following gifts as necessary resources for holiness.   Jesus Christ    When you were saved you received Jesus as a gift (Jn. 1:12).  … Continue reading →

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God’s Ten Purposes for Prayer

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

    This is an excerpt from my book Purpose of Prayer.  You can get it as an e-book at my website. 1.  Prayer is God’s idea as the way to acquire salvation.  Whether it is verbal prayer or a … Continue reading →

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Three Foundation Stones of Faith

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

God has revealed Himself to us by His Word and through His Spirit; and by these He works in us to tell us who He is and what His will is; and He urges us and leads us according to … Continue reading →

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