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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Gospel Encounters Idolatry Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 2, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 480 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

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    On The Road To Damascus

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 15,036 views

    One of the most dramatic encounters with Jesus occurred when Jesus no longer walked this earth.

    One of the most dramatic encounters with Jesus occurred when Jesus no longer walked on this earth. It happened when a man named Saul met our Lord on the road to Damascus. Who was Saul of Tarsus? 1. He was a faithful Jew. (Philippians 3:4-6) He was a member of the proud tribe of Benjamin, one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Must Be Born Again Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 28, 2019
     | 8,284 views

    The 9th in our series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we examine the famous encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus

    You Must Be Born Again (John Pt. 9) Text: John 3:1 – 15 Well, today we’ve come to the most familiar chapter in the Gospel of John… and it contains probably the most well-known verse in all the Bible. It’s John chapter three, and we’re going to read verses 1 – 15, so we won’t get to John 3:16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    After Easter: Post-Resurrection Encounters

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 23, 2025
     | 1,773 views

    After the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the story of salvation did not end—it entered a new and powerful phase.

    AFTER EASTER: POST-RESURRECTION ENCOUNTERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 24:13-35 “And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.” Supporting Texts: John 20:11–29; 1 Corinthians 15:3–8; Acts 1:1–3; Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    How Can I Face Death Confidently? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,153 views

    Second in a series about finding significant answers through intimate encounters with Jesus.

    How Can I Face Death Confidently? JOHN 11:1 -44 INTRODUCTION: DRAMA: “Mr. Peepers Goes to Sleep.” It can be hard to talk about death, even if it is “just a bird.” In talking to my father, who is 78, about this message, he told me that when he was growing up death was not mentioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Road To Damascus

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,168 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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    The Magi - The Dilemma Of Another Way Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019
     | 7,124 views

    An encounter with Jesus requires me to choose between my way or the “high way”

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heartburn

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014
     | 9,552 views

    A message about two depressed, disappointed disciples and their encounter with Jesus on the Emmaus Road.

    Heartburn Luke 24:28-32 28 Then they drew near to the village where they were going, and He indicated that He would have gone farther. 29 But they constrained Him, saying, "Abide with us, for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent." And He went in to stay with them. 30 Now it came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    A Life Transforming Encounter Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019
     | 7,194 views

    To become a child of God I must cling to the living, resurrected Jesus

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paddy Venner avatar

    Encountering Christ - A Total Body Experience Series

    Contributed by Paddy Venner on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,551 views

    There’s more to just recieving Jesus into your life - it’s about recieving all that He is

    Paddy Venner is Senior Pastor of Harfield Road Assembly of God in Cape Town, South Africa Foundations of Truth Part 1 Encountering Christ – A Total Body Experience 1 John 1: 1-10  When the Apostle John wrote this letter, he was responding to a group of heretics called the Gnostics who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    01 Life Encounter: It's Victory. Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 17, 2008
     | 3,282 views

    1. It’s a Battle for the Mind 2. We Only Lose When We Choose to Lose 3. Change Our Thinking

    Dr. Donald Gray Barnhouse (1895-1960) Presbyterian Minister Radio Preacher, Editor of Eternity magazine Author – He lived with his family in France during his student days. On their dinner table sat a little promise book that held about 200 promises from the bible which was read each day at meal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    05 Life Encounter: It's Freedom Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,695 views

    ❶. The Attorney’s Case ❷. The Attorney’s Duty ❸ The Attorney’s Defense ❹ The Attorney’s Council

    In the middle of the Great Depression, New York City mayor, Fiorello LaGuardia, strived to live with the people. It was not unusual for him to ride with the firefighters, raid with the police, or take field trips with orphans. On a bitterly cold night in January of 1935, the mayor turned up at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Devroy avatar

    Women With Issue Of Blood Series

    Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024
     | 6,524 views

    This morning we are looking at two people that had an encounter with Jesus. As a result of this encounter, these people lives were completely changed.

    Opener: Good morning everyone, we are so thrilled that you have joined us here this morning for our worship service. It is just a blessing to see everyone here. We had a wonderful week last week celebrating the mothers in our life. Once again, thank you mothers for all that you do for the kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Encountering God's Purpose Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 37 ratings
     | 23,058 views

    These verses summarize the Book's strategy, subject, & purpose. The strategy was to use selected works or "signs" of His subject, Jesus, which illustrate Jesus' character, demonstrate His power, & relate Him as the answer to man's great needs.

    JOHN 20: 30-31 ENCOUNTERING GOD'S PURPOSE For many scholars these last two verses of chapter 20 constitute the conclusion of John's Gospel with chapter 21 being John's personal appendix. These verses summarize the Book's strategy, subject, and purpose. The strategy was to use selected works ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Jarman avatar

    Close Encounters Of A Third Kind

    Contributed by Kenneth Jarman on May 17, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,092 views

    This sermon explains three different types of encounters with Christ

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF A THIRD KIND By: Pastor Ken Jarman OPEN DOOR OUTREACH MINISTRIES, NEW BERN, NC 28560 Sunday May 18, 2008 ACTS 9:1 –9 Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest And asked letters from him to the synagogues of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible