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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Encountering Jesus - Moving Naturally In The Anointing And Fire Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 6, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,430 views

    God wants to give us a fresh anointing of Fire and impartation of His heart

    I have some questions for you. - Are you discontent with your spiritual life? - Does just going to church not satisfy the yearning deep in your heart? - Do you feel that nothing seems to satisfy you anymore? - Are you desperate for more of Jesus? - Do you desire intimacy with Him but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go! And Encounter The Fire Of God - Hebrews 12:29 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 5, 2025
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     | 496 views

    The fire of God is a powerful theme throughout Scripture. Fire represents His presence, His guidance, His judgment, His refining work, and His power. Explore how the fire of God impacts our lives and how we are called to respond.

    Go! And Encounter the Fire of God - Hebrews 12:29 Introduction: The fire of God is a powerful theme throughout Scripture. Fire represents His presence, His guidance, His judgment, His refining work, and His power. From the burning bush where God revealed Himself to Moses to the fire that led the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    To Meet The Big Boss

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 30, 2013
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     | 4,502 views

    A person passionate and burning to see His Face would throw away everything for the experience!

    Holy of Holies! Exodus 28:35”Aaron must wear it when he ministers. The sound of the bells will be heard when he enters the Holy Place before the LORD and when he comes out, so that he will not die.” Aaron the High Priest had to wear a robe that had tassels of a golden bell and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    When The Veil Is Lifted

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on May 19, 2025
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    Moses was overwhelmed by the immorality and religious practices from Egypt brought from Egypt. He had met God who gave him the Ten Commandments to implement within the new culture. He had a Shekinah Glory experience--God on earth. The Light of God radiated in his face.

    This past Sunday our pastor was recovering from the flu. When I asked him how he was doing, he said he was about 70% recovered. He then shared this with the church. As he began to preach there appeared to be a sincere heartfelt message flowing from deep within. A middle-aged man always makes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael L. Randle avatar

    A Rendezvous On Straight Street

    Contributed by Michael L. Randle on Nov 21, 2014
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    Our service to the kingdom of God is made more perfect by our interactions with other believers who are sent to minister to our lives. That's what happens for Paul on straight street.

    A Rendezvous on Straight Street Acts 9:10-20 The Story is told of a man who realized his need for a Savior and drove 500 miles to a meeting where Billy Graham was preaching. He had great respect for Graham, and no disrespect or ill feelings toward any of the ministers in his own home town. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Talking To Someone Who Gives You Heartburn

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 10, 2018
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    God is looking for people who will become living burning bushes, that will cause others to turn aside and be changed.

    Talking to Someone Who Gives You Heartburn PPT 1 title There are people that just the thought of them can make you feel uncomfortable. We all know people like that. If I were to ask when is the last time you talked to someone who gave you heartburn, I wouldn't be surprised if someone said it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Reverse - Pt. 4 - Your Reverse? Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 7, 2011
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     | 9,934 views

    Taken down. Shoulders on the mat. No way of escape seems available. Could it be that God is setting up reverse instead?

    Reverse Part 4 – Your Reverse? I. Introduction We have been talking about the idea of Reverse for the last three weeks based on my experience wrestling as young man. So once again here is your crash course in wrestling. If you manage to take your opponent down to the ground from a standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sir, We Would See Jesus

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 25 ratings
     | 23,172 views

    Having an encounter with the Lord or the experience of seeing Jesus is fundamental to genuine Christian experience.

    SIR, WE WOULD SEE JESUS Dr. D. K. Olukoya John 12: 20 – 26: “And there were certain Greeks among them, that came up to worship at the feast. The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. Philip cometh and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Skinner avatar

    Holy Cow God Moments Series

    Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Sep 29, 2011
     | 5,350 views

    God is Holy, this is not a term that describes his nature, it describes Deity. Something who is Wholly other. When we encounter God it is a Holy Cow God moment

    Holy Cow! –God moments. I still remember the first time we took Hayden to Chick Fil-A and they had the cow roaming. We had been there on many occasions and the “Chick Fil-A Cow” , hence forth to be remembered simply as “The Cow” roamed then as well, but this time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • John Williams III avatar

    Where Will You Be When The Door Closes? (November 12. 2017).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 6,058 views

    Today’s text is about the stewardship of your soul. Have you been saved or is salvation like a taxi cab ride? There is a relationship beyond your baptism because as it has been said, “your baptism is like a wedding ring”.

    WHERE WILL YOU BE WHEN THE DOOR CLOSES? Text: Matthew 25:1 - 13 The story is told of neighbors having a conversation. The “…were talking over the back fence. “I went to a wedding this weekend,” said one, “but I don’t think the marriage will last.” “Why Not?” asked the other. “well when ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Tim Pollock avatar

    Discern Friendships And Maintain A Respect For Those Who Are Close To You Series

    Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016
     | 6,090 views

    Discern Friendships and Maintain a Special Respect for Those Who Are Close to Your Family

    We only have one chance to raise our children. I would hate to get to the end of it and have to say, “Boy, that strategy sure didn’t work very well.” It might be ok to try some new ideas out when it comes to decorating the house or golf, but when it comes to children we must not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Intimacy With Christ--How Close Do You Want To Get

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,100 views

    God calls us in order for us to be in a personal relationship with Him. Why is it that we want to keep Christ at a distance in our lives.

    Not A Fan: Choosing Intimacy 1/21/2018 Psalm 139:1-18 Luke 7:36-50 Some of the ideas in this sermon came from Kyle Idleman’s series Fan or Follower which we did at our church. We are in our third message in our series Not A Fan. We have looked at “Fan or Follower”, an “Open Invitation, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Daddy, Stay Close By Me, Catch Me If I Fall!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 20, 2013
     | 4,681 views

    The book of Jude closes with the above beautiful scripture which says that God is able to keep us from stumbling and present us holy and blameless before God. How lovely!

    Daddy, stay close by me, catch me if I fall! Jude 1:24”Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy” When my son Joshua was a little boy, my husband would take him to the park and it would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Visionary View: Don't Close Your Eyes To The Truth Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,195 views

    We live in a world filled with various perspectives and ideas, but as believers, it's crucial that we seek the truth found in God's Word. Let us explore the Scriptures for guidance.

    "Visionary View: Don't Close Your Eyes to the Truth" Today, we delve into an essential topic: "Visionary View: Don't Close Your Eyes to the Truth." We live in a world filled with various perspectives and ideas, but as believers, it's crucial that we seek the truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Frustrations Of Spiritual Leadership—part 1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,437 views

    Jesus experienced frustration in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations in their various ministries. Where do these frustrations arise? Frustration for spiritual leaders arises out of... Part 1 of a 4-part sermon.

    FRUSTRATIONS OF SPIRITUAL LEADERS—Luke 9:37-45 Intro: Call Matthew & Ellinor to front of church to explain what happened during trip... Our trip back home from N.C./Matthew(14) & Ellinor(8) in back seat/Ellinor talking incessantly—Obnoxious/Matthew insults & pushes/Like response from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist