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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Jesus Transforms

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 13, 2025
     | 270 views

    Transformation is at the heart of the gospel. Jesus does not only save; He changes lives completely. When a person encounters Jesus, they are never the same again. He takes the broken, the lost, and the weak and turns them into vessels of honour.

    JESUS TRANSFORMS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." – Romans 12:2 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ezekiel 36:26, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Bumping Into Jesus Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 7, 2015
     | 6,608 views

    The experience that the women have at the tomb--their encounter with Jesus-- turns their mourning into dancing and transforms their lives forever.

    Matthew 28:1-10 “Bumping into Jesus” INTRODUCTION Have you ever had the experience of bumping into an old acquaintance who you never thought you’d ever bump into? That happened to Faye and me one time when our family went to a Twins game in Minneapolis with my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Was Dead And Now He Lives Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 27, 2016
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    Sunday Morning and the women approach the tomb where Jesus was. They encounter the angel, they encounter Jesus. The women - the last to leave the place where Jesus lay and the first to return. The conspiracy of the Roman guard and the Jewish leadership.

    I. Introduction A. One man commented, I was a little taken aback when I got my receipt from the funeral parlor for my father’s funeral, on the bottom of the receipt, after the bill, it read, “Thank you. Please come again.” B. Andrew was watching his father, a Vicar, write a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformed By Jesus: The Zacchaeus Story SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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    Zacchaeus, a man who seemingly had it all, was in reality empty inside. His life took a turn when he encountered Jesus, leading to a profound transformation.

    Zacchaeus was a man who seemed to have it all, but in reality, he had nothing. However, everything changed when Jesus entered his life. Today, we will explore the story of Zacchaeus and how his encounter with Jesus transformed him. Zacchaeus was a tax collector, working for the Roman government. ...read more

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    Close Encounters Of The Third Kind

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 10, 2008
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    Luke, chapter 2 contains the three kinds of encounters associated with alien visitation: sighting, communication, and making it public. Spinning off from the film, "Close Encounter of the Third Kind", this is an examination of the birth announcement and

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND Luke 2:8-20 ONE OF THE GREAT EVENTS OF THE 20TH CENTURY took place on July 20th, 1969, at exactly 4:17 P.M., EDT, when the Lunar Module “Eagle” landed on the surface of the moon. The Apollo 11 mission was the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Living Water: A Divine Encounter PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024
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    This sermon explores Jesus' transformative love that breaks social boundaries, offers abundant blessings, and bridges divides, using the story of the Samaritan woman as an example.

    Welcome, dear family of faith. I stand here today, humbled and overjoyed, to share the message of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a message of love that breaks boundaries, blessings that flow like living water, and a bridge that connects us all through divine love. Let's start by immersing ...read more

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    Close Encounters With Christ

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 19, 2013
     | 6,636 views

    What happens when people encounter the living Lord? -- We discover: 1. the majesty of our Savior (vs. 1-4). 2. the misery of our sin (vs. 5). 3. the ministry of our Savior (vs. 6-7). 4. the motivation of our Service (vs. 8).

    Close Encounters with Christ Isaiah 6:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 24, 2012 BACKGROUND: *We have been studying Old Testament encounters with Christ for almost a year: From Adam to Abraham to Moses. I counted around a dozen more personal encounters with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Encounters #1: Jesus The Saviour Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 3, 2007
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     | 12,211 views

    Over the next four weeks, we are going to study the person of Jesus, and discover what the Foursquare Gospel is all about... The goal is not just to learn facts, but to get to know Him more:

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE GOD KIND #1 – JESUS THE SAVIOUR OPENING: Great Truths from Small Children · No matter how hard you try, you can’t baptize cats. · When your mom is mad at your dad, don’t let her brush your hair. · You can’t trust dogs to watch your food. · You can’t hide a piece of ...read more

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    God Encounters #2: Jesus The Healer Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 11, 2007
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     | 11,001 views

    Does God still heal today? That is a question many people are asking. What is the answer? Our goal is to convince you through laying a strong Biblical foundation that healing is God’s will today.

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE GOD KIND #2 – JESUS THE HEALER OPENING JOKE: FUNNY INSURANCE CLAIMS: The statements below are taken from actual insurance accident claims forms. They are real, true (you can’t make up this kind of stuff). • The other car collided with mine without giving warning of its ...read more

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    God Encounters #1 - Jesus The Saviour

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 14, 2015
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    One of the most important things we learn about Jesus is that He is our Saviour: “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” (Luke 19:10).

    GOD ENCOUNTERS: THE FOURSQUARE GOSPEL #1: JESUS THE SAVIOUR: INTRO TO TOPIC: Discuss Aimee Semple McPherson and the Foursquare Gospel Church. Give an overview of church history through the Protestant Reformation through Pentecostalism. The Foursquare Church was founded in Los Angeles, CA in 1923 ...read more

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    God Encounters #2 - Jesus The Healer

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 14, 2015
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    Jesus is the Saviour who died on the Cross to forgive our sins, and He is also the Healer by whose wounds we are healed.

    GOD ENCOUNTERS: THE FOURSQUARE GOSPEL #2: JESUS THE HEALER: INTRO TO TOPIC: Last week we started a series looking at the Foursquare Gospel of Jesus. Foursquare Gospel: Jesus the Saviour, Healer, Baptiser in the Holy Spirit, Soon Coming King. Theme verse: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, ...read more

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    Encountering Christ - Jesus Cleanses A Leper

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 6, 2023
     | 1,070 views

    This is from a Series Called Encountering Christ

    Title: “Jesus Cleanses a Leper” Scripture: Lk. 5:12-16 Type: Series life of Christ Where: 2-4-23 Intro: Have you ever been around someone who was filthy, but who did not seem to be aware of his condition? How would you like it if that person were your doctor? Just as he is about to examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Encountering Christ: Mary Anoints Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 18, 2023
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     | 2,383 views

    This is from a sermon series on individuals or groups who encountered Christ.

    Title: “Encountering Christ: Mary’s Extravagant Demonstration of Devotion” Script: Mt. 26:6-13 Type; Series Where: GNBC 3-20-23 Intro: Many of you know that my oldest daughter and her family live in the Texas Hill Country. They live on a small ranch that they are going to use as a ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Bumpin Into Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 27, 2018
     | 5,329 views

    This sermon is about making an effort to encounter Jesus in an intentional way instead of just bumping into him on occasion. It should cause us to look at our relationship with Christ and evaluate whether we are in a relationship with Jesus or if he is just a casual acquaintance.

    In our scripture today we find Jesus surrounded by a large crowd on His way to the home of a synagogue official named Jarius’ whose daughter is dying. Now in the whole of the scripture today we learn of two separate miracles but I want to focus on just one today. I want to focus not on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gospel Encounters Idolatry Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 2, 2025
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     | 370 views

    Acts 19:21-41 shows us how God’s sovereign power confronts idolatry, calling his people to trust him and continue proclaiming the gospel boldly, even in the face of opposition.

    Introduction In today’s text, Acts 19:21-41, we encounter a city in turmoil—a riot ignited by the powerful disruption of the gospel. Ephesus, a hub of idolatry and cultural pride, was shaken not by force or political movements but by the transformative power of God’s truth. Acts 19:21-14, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed