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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    The Story That Changed Everything

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 3, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,861 views

    This is a sermon dedicated to the Holy Spirit encounter that took place between Peter and Cornelius household.

    Scripture: Acts 10:34-48 (cf. 44-48); John 10:9-17 Theme: World Changing Stories Title: The Story that Changed Everything INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I want to talk to you today about how to live a transformational life. That is to say how to live a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Our True Significance In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Apr 23, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 10,091 views

    A look at the encounter Jesus had with Zachaeus and how Christ changed his life.

    “True Significance is Found in Christ” Luke 19:1-10 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church April, 8, 2001 “Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. And he sought to see who Jesus was, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Well On Your Well

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,472 views

    Exposition of Christ’s salvation as seen in His encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well.

    I. SEEKING THE LOST (4:4-6) And he must needs go through Samaria. Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Can You Believe It?

    Contributed by David Asch on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,852 views

    A narrative sermon, in which Thomas tells of his personal encounter with the risen Christ.

    CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? John 20:19-31 Good morning. My name is Thomas. You may call me Didymus, all my friends do. Where I come from Didymus means “twin” I am very pleased to be with you as you celebrate Easter. Already, it has been quite a celebration. And from what I’ve heard, you all have had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In Denial Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 18, 2007
     | 9,566 views

    In this Easter series, we look at 4 people and how they responded to their encounters with Christ.

    Living in Denial Mt. 26:69-75 Illus. Did you see the “Deal or no Deal” where the girl was an avid NY Jets fan? •More than that, she loved Curtis Martin. He was her hero. •As a result of being on the show, she not only got to meet Curtis, but was invited to the stadium where she met many of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mis-Figured?

    Contributed by Brett Thomasson on Feb 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,129 views

    How an encounter with Christ as Lord should have changed the disciples, but didn’t.

    Sometimes we tend to forget that Jesus came to Jewish people and as a member of Jewish society. So we can neglect the impact of some of the events of his ministry, and the impact they had on the people who first heard them. The transfiguration can definitely be one of those events. We look on Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    In The Spirit

    Contributed by Buddy Baird on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,899 views

    We want to have an encounter with God just as John did on the Isle of Patmos.

    IN THE SPIRIT ON THE LORD’S DAY TEXT: Revelation 1.9-11 INTRODUCTION: John knew who Jesus was. He had walked with Him for 3 years. He had seen Him heal, save and raise the dead. Many miracles were performed while John was watching. John is around 90 years old at this time. He was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Answers We Need

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,991 views

    A Message from Psalms 42 speaking to the trials and troubles which we encounter.

    The Answers We Need Psalms 42:1-11 * Two days after the 9/11 attacks on our nation, Anne Graham Lotz was being interviewed by Jane Clayson on the CBS early show and was asked, "I’ve heard people say, those who are religious, those who are not, if God is good, how could God let this happen? To that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evangelism: How To

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,921 views

    sometimes evangelism is a one on one encounter, but we must follow the Spirit of God.

    Evangelism: How to Acts 8:26-39 We first meet Philip as he brings Nathaniel to Christ We see him again when Jesus feed the five thousand in John 6 Philip ministry was born out of a storm When the disciples were scattered as a result of Stephens’s murder He fled and we find him is a revival ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Kyle Gray avatar

    Paul's Advance Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,294 views

    There is a cure for sin, and Paul was relentless in giving the remedy to all he encountered. Are you?

    Paul lived a very powerful life. Responsible for writing most of the NT, he took the news of Jesus Christ into the world with a passion and attitude more fitting a soldier than a pastor! You talk about amped??? You couldn’t keep this guy down! You could beat him, flog him, throw him in stocks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Amazing Faith In God's Provision

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jun 16, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,663 views

    Jesus encounters a woman with uncommon faith and He provides her with an uncommon reward.

    “Amazing Faith in God’s Provision” Mark 7:24-30 In this passage, Jesus is approached by a woman who is in a desperate situation. She needs something in her life. She comes to the Lord and as she does, she is not asking for the “whole meal,” she is just asking for the “crumbs.” She is just asking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Road To Damascus

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,195 views

    This is just a quick outline for a sermon on Paul’s encounter with Jesus on the Road to Damascus.

    The Road to Damascus! I. A REALIZATION OF SIN: ACT 9:3 ~ As he was traveling, it happened that he was approaching Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him; (4) and he fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” II. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Nic The Vic

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 17, 2008
     | 2,678 views

    Jesus’ encounter with Nick the Vic (aka Nicodemus) and what we can learn

    Hoby 17-02-08 Sunday Sketch Jesus and Nick the Vic Cast: Narrator 1, Narrator 2, Jesus and Nick the Vic Narrator 1: Our reading is taken this morning from John 3: 1-21 – and is a slightly freer translation than you’d get in the Message or in the Living Bible The story starts off with Nick the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    When God's Plan Involves Pain

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 9, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 24,244 views

    A sermon examining how to respond when you encounter trouble in the Christian life.

    WHEN GOD’S PLAN INVOLVES PAIN Acts 5:33-42 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, December 17th, 2025) - Annie Johnson Flint wrote a hymn that says: God hath not promised skies always blue, Flower strewn pathways all our lives through; God hath not promised sun without rain, Joy without sorrow, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life Transformed Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,409 views

    Saul encounters Jesus on the road to Damascus and is transformed from a persecutor to a preacher of the Gospel.

    SERIES: Adventures in Acts 010 TITLE: A Life Transformed TEXT: Acts 9:1-8 INTRO: One day a lady was leaving a beauty shop, when she met another lady who said, Mary Smith, I haven’t seen you in years, my how you’ve changed…slimmed down, hair different, clothing style, what a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist