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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Know His Name: Encountering The Great "i Am" Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 3, 2025
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     | 451 views

    “I AM WHO I AM.” This declaration introduces us to the Tetragrammaton—the four Hebrew letters YHWH—representing God's personal name.

    Go! And Know His Name: Encountering the Great "I AM" Exodus 3:13–15 (NLT): “But Moses protested, ‘If I go to the people of Israel and tell them, “The God of your ancestors has sent me to you,” they will ask me, “What is his name?” Then what should I tell them?’ God replied to Moses, ‘I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Isaiah's Encounter With The Holiness Of God (Isaiah 6:1-8)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 4, 2024
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    Isaiah receives a vision of the LORD God Almighty in HIs glory and splendor. He recognizes himself for the sinner that he is, yet God commissions him to be His prophet. This is an encounter of reverence, fear, and service.

    The events described in Chapter 6 of Isaiah occur early in the life of the prophet. We read in verse 1 that King Uzziah had died after a reign of fifty-two years. He is also referred to Azariah. He was a king who walked in the ways of the LORD until he tried to offer incense in the Temple, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encounter Three. The High Priest And Pontius Pilate. (Includes Discussion Questions At The End) Series

    Contributed by Paul Hardy on May 3, 2022
     | 1,391 views

    To encounter Jesus is to find the truth people are seeking! We must learn to listen to, walk in and practice THE TRUTH.

    THE HIGH PRIEST AND PONTIUS PILATE What is the main idea of the message? We must learn to listen to, walk in and practice THE TRUTH. Jesus washed his disciple’s feet in love and compassion. Pilate washed his hands in disdain and rejection. Truth. noun, 'trüth, plural truths\ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Pursue Only What Has Possessed Us

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008
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     | 3,757 views

    Getting close to Him.

    We Pursue Only What Has Possessed Us 1Sa 23:14 And David abode in the wilderness in strongholds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand. 1Sa 10:8 And thou shalt go down before me to Gilgal; and, behold, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Picture Of God

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 15, 2011
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     | 8,877 views

    A close look at God

    The book of Nahum is basically a prophecy of judgment to a foreign nation, Nineveh. In beginning his sermon, Nahum first draws attention to the nature and character of God. In verses 2 and 3, we see that God is a God of vengeance. There are times that we may ask ourselves if the wicked are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Candle Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 11, 2015
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     | 9,789 views

    The Candle of Joy is lit when we encounter Jesus and that encounter should change us!

    INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • There are many reasons for one to be joyful during the Christmas holiday. I know it can be a buy time, but where one stays centered on the reason for the season, how can one help but be filled with joy. • If your Christmas season is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ Is Risen!

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
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    The Easter story calls us to follow in the footsteps of the women who were the first to encounter the risen Jesus: in seeking his presence day by day, in worshiping him as our Lord and Savior, and in going out to call people in.

    [Sermon preached on 1 April 2018, Easter Sunday / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] “Were you there when they crucified our Lord?” It is a rhetorical question. Of course, we were not there when they crucified our Lord. The drama that we watched at the beginning of the service gives us some idea of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rev. #76~21:1-8 According To The 7 Dispensations, We’re Close Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 29, 2010
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     | 6,587 views

    Here, in the New Jerusalem, we have something totally unique: a sinless, pure, community of righteousness, a holy city. Problems arise when believers expect this kind of community now, or fail to realize that it only comes down out of heaven. T

    Rev. #76~21:1-8 ACCORDING TO THE 7 DISPENSATIONS, WE’RE CLOSE 10-23-19 Listen as I read our text for today; Rev..21:1-8 1And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2And I John saw the holy city, new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 3: How To Triumph Over Our Troubles Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 31, 2023
     | 1,787 views

    1. Wake-up to our shortcomings (vs. 31, 33-35). 2. Keep worshiping the Lord (vs. 30). 3. Keep trusting in God's Word (vs. 31). 4. Keep waiting on the Lord (vs. 31-32).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 3: How to Triumph over Our Troubles The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:30-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 31, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 26 we are closing in on the cross of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus and His disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 4: Wake Up, Christians, Wake Up! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 5, 2023
     | 2,072 views

    God wants us to: 1. Wake up to the suffering of our Savior (vs. 36-38). 2. Wake up to the seriousness of our sin (vs. 38-39). 3. Wake up to the strength we need from our Savior (vs. 40-46).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 4: Wake Up, Christians, Wake Up! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:36-46 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 5, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 26. By this time, the Lord and His disciples had finished their last Passover meal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 6: When Ungodly Men Judged God Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 19, 2023
     | 1,525 views

    When ungodly men judged God... 1. There was treachery (vs. 57, 59-61). 2. The charge was blasphemy (vs. 62-65). 3. The penalty was God's plan (vs. 66). 4. The cruelty was vicious (vs. 67-68). 5. The Lord's victory was sure to come (vs. 64).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 6: When Ungodly Men Judged God The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:57-68 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 19, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 26, we are getting ever closer to the cross of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Jesus Stopped The Parade

    Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Feb 28, 2012
     | 3,355 views

    Personal Encounter with Jesus

    RANSOM TEXT: I Tim. 2:4-6 INTRODUCTION: 1. Paul introduces his first epistle to Timothy by stating his election as an apostle of Jesus Christ “which is our hope” (I Tim. 1:1). A. Paul uses this word (elpis) at least 37 times in his writings. B. Perschbacher, in his THE NEW ANALYTICAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Touched By An Angel

    Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Mar 12, 2022
     | 2,471 views

    Being encounter by angels.

    Touched By an Angel Acts 12:6-10 I would like to try and preach from this text with today’s subject, “Touched by An Angel”. In every story, there are heroes and villains. The villain is the one that has that evil plan hatched in his mind only to destroy; an antagonist by nature and the adversary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way Doors Get Opened Series

    Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,669 views

    Worship is how to open closed doors.

    I have a door at my house, it’s the door to a closet in our bonus room. It’s where my kids' toys are all kept and so when I instruct them to clean up the bonus room, the toys just get tossed into the closet and then they shut the door real quick and hope for the best. So when you open ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hungry For Faith

    Contributed by William Nickles on May 4, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,077 views

    An encounter with Christ is essential for true faith to take shape. Our encounter with the world is then empowered by the Christ we meet at the table.

    I made the point last week that poor ole doubting Thomas should not be singled out as the only disciple who had doubts about this new “resurrected” reality. Here is the rest of the story – as Paul Harvey would say – to vindicate Thomas. Verse 41 of today’s text clearly makes the point. “While in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed