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Ten People Experiencing God's Presence
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2023 (message contributor)
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1. Disillusioned Mary Experienced Jesus For Personal Reassurance Lesson 1
Contributed on Nov 13, 2023
Mary Magdalene - Faithful Follower
A. INTRODUCTION: MARY MAGDALENE - FAITHFUL FOLLOWER 1. Many named Mary (from Hebrew Miriam), virgin mother of Jesus, mother of James, mother of Joses, wife of Clopas, and mother of Mark. 2. Mary Magdalene, i.e., her home was Magdala, i.e., “watch tower,” (Matthew 15:39). 3. Past life. “He took ...read more
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2. Backslidden Peter Experienced Jesus For Return To Ministry Lesson 2
Contributed on Nov 13, 2023
Good intentions are not enough to keep us faithful to Christ.
A. WHY DID PETER BACKSLIDE? 1. Cause boasting. “I will lay down my life for Your sake” (John 13:37). 2. Jesus’ response warning. “Jesus answered him, ‘Will you lay down your life for My sake? Most assuredly, I say to you, the rooster shall not crow till you have denied Me three times’” (John ...read more
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3. Coward Gideon Experienced God For Courage Lesson 3
Contributed on Nov 13, 2023
When God uses a coward.
A. WHEN GOD USES A COWARD: JUDGES 6:1-6 1. Desert raiders. The Midianties came – stole – and returned to the desert (Judges 6:2-3). 2. Gideon a coward. “Gideon threshed wheat in the winepress, in order to hide it from the Midianites” (Judges 6:11). 3. Gideon felt he was too weak to fight. “My ...read more
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4. Legalistically Stubborn Paul Experienced Jesus For His Indwelling Lesson 4
Contributed on Nov 13, 2023
The most defining experience of your life will be touching/encountering Jesus.
A. INTRODUCTION: SAUL PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS 1. Saul was a successful failure. He was going to top of the religious ladder. “Paul was better qualified than all the legalists ... the best of all ... born a Jew into the tribe of Benjamin, and circumcised on the eighth day. He spoke Hebrew, kept ...read more
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5. Eighty-Year-Old Moses Experienced God For A New Challenge Lesson 5
Contributed on Nov 13, 2023
God’s call involves delivering people from bondage.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. Life-changing events happen on average days. “Moses was tending the flock” (Exodus 3:1). 2. Life-changing events happen to those who do their duty. “He led the flock” (3:1). 3. Life-changing events happen in out of the way places. “To the back of the desert” ...read more
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6. Selfish Scallywag Jacob Experienced God For A New Start Lesson 6
Contributed on Nov 13, 2023
Nature of Jacob's encounter with God.
A. WHO WAS JACOB? 1. Second twin son born to Isaac and Rebekah. a. Famous grandfather Abraham. b. Fraternal twins. c. The line to Messiah, Christ. d. Predicted leader. “The older shall serve the younger” (25:23). 2. Jacob’s name means "deceiver." a. Birthright, spiritual ...read more
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7. Faithful Servant Joshua Experienced God For Leadership Lesson 7
Contributed on Nov 13, 2023
“The world has yet to see what God can do with a man totally committed to God.” ~Harry Varner
A. NEW CHALLENGE TO A NEW LEADER “After the death of Moses the LORD’s servant, the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant. He said, ‘Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River ...read more
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8. Old Abraham Experienced God For Dream Fulfillment Lesson 8
Contributed on Nov 13, 2023
Effective intercession is done in God’s presence.
A. GOD ENCOUNTERED ABRAHAM “The three left and Abraham went part of the way with them. The Lord asked, ‘Should I hide from Abraham what I plan to do? He is a man of faith and his children will do what he says. He will become a great nation of the earth.’ So the Lord said to Abraham ‘I have ...read more
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9. God Revealed To Bureaucrat Isaiah His Future Plans Lesson 9
Contributed on Nov 13, 2023
Seven Steps to Touching/Encountering God.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. King Uzziah was originally used of God. “The people of Judah then made 16-year-old Uzziah ... their king ... he ruled 52 years ... he obeyed Me, the Lord ... as long as Zechariah was alive, Uzziah sought Me and I gave him success” (2 Chronicles 26: 1-5). “He built fortified ...read more
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10. Ancient John Experienced Jesus' Presence To Worship Him Lesson 10
Contributed on Nov 15, 2023
John the beloved disciple.
A. GOD VISITED AN ISLAND 1. A political prisoner. “I was on the island of Patmos, exiled there for preaching the Word of God” (1:9). The arrest papers read, “Testifying that Jesus Christ is King.” 2. Island. “Ten miles long, six miles wide. Mt. Elias is 800 feet, and John lived in a ...read more